Why Convert Others Into Your Religion

What makes your religion different from other religions?

He often talks of religion in the way of us making religion a priority in our family lifestyle. It is the choice of an individual not of the other person.

Conversations about religion shouldn't be spoken of close family and close friends. A topic of strong debate and can break many good friendships.

You have a choice to believe in one God, in many Gods, or be an atheist.

Whatever you choose has got nothing to do with the other person, or with your next-door neighbour.

My life has come between two religions and three cultures.

My story is as follows:

I am Hindu and practice various Indian celebrations when back home with my family. Since my move to Croatia, I haven't practised much of my culture. It has been a long ride in experiencing a different culture.

To think of myself as converting to a different religion is another challenge. I chose to not convert to Catholicism.

To learn one of the most difficult foreign languages, and to convert to another religion, is a tough one to catch on for me.

We were told by the local priest to become Catholic I would have to learn Catholicism. It would take five years before I am ready to attend church as any other Catholic.

The interesting conversations made me feel like an outsider.

The reasons for so much corruption in this world are from most religious discussions. I have never been a religious person and grew into what I was told to believe by my parents.

Hindus don't convert others to their religion, but I found that most Christians often force their religion onto others.

Why I am often being told I need to prioritize the Christian religion in our family?

I am not Christian and prefer to be the way I am. My lifestyle does not need a change so others shouldn't try to change me.

Here is what I learned about Hinduism.

Belief in Hinduism is an open-minded society in accepting others into our society. There is free thinking of the mind and others are tolerated easily.

All forms of worship are accepted in Hindu society. As Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, you are in the religion, or out of it.

Most importantly, I learned Hindus don't force others into their religion. Here, I am forced in some ways to make the Catholic religion a priority in my home.

I am different in culture as people are in many parts of the world. To force another into a religion is not a good idea for any individual.

Couples meet, fall in love, and marry each other to spend the rest of their lives together.

Religion shouldn't get in the way of life.

A way of life I chose and don't need anyone to interrupt my lifestyle.

I can't change who I am because they said I should make a change.

I won't be happy in another religion.

If an individual from another religion chooses to take part in an Indian festival, or function that is a different part of life. That is looked at as a unique experience.

I sometimes participate in Catholic celebrations to make that moment special for me. I learned through those experiences.

In the beginning, I felt it would be a great idea to convert to Catholicism.

However, after careful thought, I realized the long period of five years and learning the Croatian language in thorough to understand this religion, wouldn't make me feel happy.

A process to learn more about religion would make me feel frustrated. I did not find the need to go through another ordeal.

To me learning a new language was just enough, but having to go through the whole experience of learning another religious prayer was not for me.

The too many changes I had grasped with a positive attitude were more than what I had to cope with in this life.

Should people try to force others to convert to their religion?

I ignore the conversations on religion. It is a better way to write about my experience than to cause an argument directly with the next-door neighbour.

I attended the local church and enjoyed the services they had there, and I do understand the issue with the next-door neighbour. He is religious and wants what he thinks is right for others.

Religion to him and she is as a patriot is to his country. People who have major issues with self-esteem need to have faith in what they do for themselves.

Some of these people take a specific religion in their lives to feel confident.

Religion empowers your soul or can lower your thoughts. To keep one's life in control with religion is why some people believe in religion.

You become focused when you believe in a higher power.

What religion does do to the mind?

Religion keeps minds closed to one belief.

You think for yourself and grow spiritually.

When you talk about yourself as a Hindu, a Christian or any other religion, you are adding force to your mind. In this way, your mind is fixed on that perspective. The mind is then fixed on a specific religion and with one view.

His mind is fixed on the Catholic religion and wants others to be the same as he. What is good for you is not good for everyone else. You need to understand the opinions of others and respect the wishes of others too.

I remember attending Sunday school but did not follow up with Christianity when I got older. I don't wish to join any religion and don't expect others to do what makes them feel unhappy.

The mandatory lifestyle does not correspond with my lifestyle. I enjoy spending time with people who connect with me regardless of my beliefs.

Acceptance is a greater part of society and when you accept one another life becomes easier to cope with in society.

I am not accepted for who I am when in the company of a few people.

If I changed my lifestyle to correspond with others around me they would accept me.

I am enlightened by the Catholic religion and don't need more than that in my life. In a way, both religions are part of my life. I can't ignore the fact that my son and husband are Catholic. I don't practice religion.

In between the two I have grown and learned more about myself. I am capable of doing for myself and have no baggage. I won't lose my religion. I have not practised much of it since in Croatia. I don't practice much Catholicism.

My current belief is what holds my life together. It is the choice I made that keeps my life in control.

Do you show weaknesses or strengths from your beliefs?

People become religious and are not as compassionate.

Has religion anything to do with discipline?

Are you courageous in religion?

Do you fear religion?

I am happy with my way and others shouldn't interfere with my beliefs. Religion affects everyone in most ways.