At what age can you choose your religion?

There is no bright-line rule that explains when a child is old enough, and overall, it’s a very subjective decision. Of course, children who are at least 18-years-old or are legally emancipated from their parents are free to decide their own religious beliefs without court intervention.

What is it called when you’re questioning your religion?

One who commits apostasy (or who apostatizes) is known as an apostate. The term apostasy is used by sociologists to mean renunciation and criticism of, or opposition to, a person’s former religion, in a technical sense and without pejorative connotation.

Can u change religion?

Yes, you can change your religion. To change your religion, you need to follow the procedure of the particular religion, and do what is needed to convert. For example: For Catholic Christianity, you need to be baptized.

How is a child’s religion determined?

Generally, the religion of the child is determined and mentioned at the time of birth in the Birth Registration Certificate. However if the parents follow different religion, then the religion of the child is determined by the practices followed by the parents while bringing up the child.

Is it okay to question your faith?

Questioning God, or one’s religion, is very common. And believe it or not I’d say that doing this is actually an essential part of growing in faith. As long as it’s done the right way! I think we can “question” our faith in one of two ways. First, the unhealthy way to question is to doubt our faith.

How can I help my daughter who is confused about religion?

Try to understand her questions and confusion. Try to discover if she was hurt or is angry. When you can get at the source of her current struggle you will be in a better position to offer her direction. Often the best way to do this it to share your own personal faith in God and love for your religion.

Why do I have doubts in my faith?

Doubts can enter in for a variety or reasons. Perhaps some very difficult situation has entered someone’s life. They can wonder why God let this happen. Or perhaps someone is lured away from God by the passing pleasures of this world or becomes steeped in materialism, occupation or some sin.

What is the unhealthy way to question God?

First, the unhealthy way to question is to doubt our faith. Doubts can enter in for a variety or reasons. Perhaps some very difficult situation has entered someone’s life. They can wonder why God let this happen.