Losing someone close to them is one of the main reasons some people convert. Who wants to accept that someone is gone forever, leaving nothing behind but a decaying corpse which will soon become one with the earth? Even if it is blind faith, at least it helps people cope and make it through the rest of their lives without having to sit around moping all day. Apparently, Darunia would have no problem accepting that a person ceases to exist when they die, but not a lot of people have that same strength.
Does this mean that I'm only a Christian because it makes me feel happier? No, I'm a Christian because I believe in several of its teachings. The Bible has its flaws, but it was written by men, and men are flawed creatures. I don't think God will persecute someone for choosing "the wrong religion" but will take in any who accept him. Again, I'm not denouncing anyone who chooses not to believe, this is just what I believe. From my experiences, I can't help but feel that there's a supernatural force working with me all the time. It's not just something that I say I believe because it was taught to me as a child; it's become a part of me. Even if I'm wrong, I feel that I have nothing to lose from this "blind" faith.
Does this mean that I'm only a Christian because it makes me feel happier? No, I'm a Christian because I believe in several of its teachings. The Bible has its flaws, but it was written by men, and men are flawed creatures. I don't think God will persecute someone for choosing "the wrong religion" but will take in any who accept him. Again, I'm not denouncing anyone who chooses not to believe, this is just what I believe. From my experiences, I can't help but feel that there's a supernatural force working with me all the time. It's not just something that I say I believe because it was taught to me as a child; it's become a part of me. Even if I'm wrong, I feel that I have nothing to lose from this "blind" faith.