How did come to be a believer or non-believer? [View all]

[hrmjustin]

I am curious how people here have come to believe what they do.

My non-practicing Catholic parents sent the three of us to Catholic School for a good education and to instruct us in the faith. My sister and brother were just not into religion at all and I did not get into until high school. At the same time I came out about my being gay. I decided at 18 to join the Episcopal Church because they were inclusive and welcoming. I have been at the same parish since I was 18.

But what makes me believe in Christianity I would have to say in high school I walked by my church and decided to go to mass and I felt a calling that I should be here. I felt the Holy Spirit calling to my heart. I have since then decided to answer as best as I can. It is very hard to explain. It certainly is not logical yet I still believe it. Like all I have had moments of doubt and despair, yet I have always come back to where my heart is, my church.

I am curious how you have come to believe what you do. Thoughts?