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Stuck between two religions

So, for my 18 years of life, I've been raised up as a Muslim in a semi-religious household but I am now agnostic. For the past two months, I've been curious about Christianity and want to research about it. I've seen Instagram reels and a few Christian creators on Youtube and the religion just seems so wonderful to me. I even have thoughts of converting to Christianity. I have also watched videos where the Quran verses are explained per say? Not really sure how to word it but I'm disgusted that a religion that practices peace is not giving women rights and openly allows women to be treated horribly. Plus, I don't like wearing the hijab. It was forced onto me when I was around 9 years old and I don't like wearing it. Any (not lukewarm) Christians who are on this app, please recommend me any videos or anything interesting about Christianity. I'd like to get to know more about the religion but I'm not sure where to start. Thank you, Jesus loves you. ❤️

PS: Any Muslims or Atheists in the comments who are judging me, no I won't be converting back to Islam or be Atheist.
If I may, I don’t think that the Student Room is the place for this. If you are set on converting to Christianity (and understand and accept that your family may neither understand nor accept) then the proper course is surely to approach the university chaplain or the clergy of the denomination you choose to join.

In the Roman Catholic tradition and in the Anglo-Catholic parts of the Anglican tradition, we don’t emphasise an emotional conversion but the study of religious belief (the “catechism”, or “taking instruction”, usually now a course of lessons rather than a literal question-and-answer book to learn by rote) and the priest will decide—usually after a good bit of time—when you are ready for baptism, confirmation and first Holy Communion.

You would be more than welcome at services even now though not to take communion as you very probably aren’t baptised it’s generally done that you can come up to the rail with your hands crossed over your chest and the priest will bless you instead.

I wish I knew more about the evangelical denominations of Christianity but I cannot advise you there, only to be extremely careful of small or overseas churches with extravagant claims of miracles, claims of wealth or success for adherents, stories of speaking in “angelic tongues” (glossolalia in medical terms) or healing by faith. I don’t know of any respectable cleric who believes in such things.

My genuine concern is that you mention that you were “forced into the hijab”, the veil? I hope you know that in Britain nobody has the legal right to make you as a an adult woman wear something that you don’t want to!

If there’s an element of coercion in religion in your family or community you need to be careful, make sure you are safe. Sadly religion of all kinds can bring out the worst as well as the best in people. There are many regrettable passages in the history of the Christian church as well.

I will pray for you, but I don’t think that a student forum is the place for deep questions of faith. You don’t know who I am, or what angle I might have.

Nor is the Internet a place to learn about it, it has to be lived.

I hope one of the more mature forum members will pick up on this thread.

Most of all, stay safe!

PS If you are an agnostic in the technical sense of the word, you don’t know whether a God exists or not, I do have to warn you that a priest or vicar couldn’t baptise you in good faith.

The question surely would be I believe in one God, but I now I think I believe that Jesus of Nazareth was God Incarnate and the Saviour, not the mortal human but righteous Prophet Isa as the Koran teaches? Of course, this would seem to imply that you also no longer believe that Mohammed is a prophet.

Please be very sure and take advice from those better qualified than I. There’s no shame in simply leaving those parts of Islam you find oppressive and living in the world, attending a few Christian services, making friends of all faiths and none. If you truly believe that there is a divine purpose for you then you will find it.
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Original post by Lophocolea
If I may, I don’t think that the Student Room is the place for this. If you are set on converting to Christianity (and understand and accept that your family may neither understand nor accept) then the proper course is surely to approach the university chaplain or the clergy of the denomination you choose to join.
In the Roman Catholic tradition and in the Anglo-Catholic parts of the Anglican tradition, we don’t emphasise an emotional conversion but the study of religious belief (the “catechism”, or “taking instruction”, usually now a course of lessons rather than a literal question-and-answer book to learn by rote) and the priest will decide—usually after a good bit of time—when you are ready for baptism, confirmation and first Holy Communion.
You would be more than welcome at services even now though not to take communion as you very probably aren’t baptised it’s generally done that you can come up to the rail with your hands crossed over your chest and the priest will bless you instead.
I wish I knew more about the evangelical denominations of Christianity but I cannot advise you there, only to be extremely careful of small or overseas churches with extravagant claims of miracles, claims of wealth or success for adherents, stories of speaking in “angelic tongues” (glossolalia in medical terms) or healing by faith. I don’t know of any respectable cleric who believes in such things.
My genuine concern is that you mention that you were “forced into the hijab”, the veil? I hope you know that in Britain nobody has the legal right to make you as a an adult woman wear something that you don’t want to!
If there’s an element of coercion in religion in your family or community you need to be careful, make sure you are safe. Sadly religion of all kinds can bring out the worst as well as the best in people. There are many regrettable passages in the history of the Christian church as well.
I will pray for you, but I don’t think that a student forum is the place for deep questions of faith. You don’t know who I am, or what angle I might have.
Nor is the Internet a place to learn about it, it has to be lived.
I hope one of the more mature forum members will pick up on this thread.
Most of all, stay safe!


Thank you for your reply! I just didn't have anyone else to ask because I felt like I was going to be judged. I'll make sure to take your advice into account.
Original post by ilovejeongin143
Thank you for your reply! I just didn't have anyone else to ask because I felt like I was going to be judged. I'll make sure to take your advice into account.
Then it was an honour.

There’s never any shame, never anything worthy of judgement in testing and thinking about what you believe.

I wish you well in all that you do,
P.
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Original post by Lophocolea
Then it was an honour.
There’s never any shame, never anything worthy of judgement in testing and thinking about what you believe.
I wish you well in all that you do,
P.


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Original post by ilovejeongin143
So, for my 18 years of life, I've been raised up as a Muslim in a semi-religious household but I am now agnostic. For the past two months, I've been curious about Christianity and want to research about it. I've seen Instagram reels and a few Christian creators on Youtube and the religion just seems so wonderful to me. I even have thoughts of converting to Christianity. I have also watched videos where the Quran verses are explained per say? Not really sure how to word it but I'm disgusted that a religion that practices peace is not giving women rights and openly allows women to be treated horribly. Plus, I don't like wearing the hijab. It was forced onto me when I was around 9 years old and I don't like wearing it. Any (not lukewarm) Christians who are on this app, please recommend me any videos or anything interesting about Christianity. I'd like to get to know more about the religion but I'm not sure where to start. Thank you, Jesus loves you. ❤️
PS: Any Muslims or Atheists in the comments who are judging me, no I won't be converting back to Islam or be Atheist.

I think the personal relationship with God that needs to happen is best developed really of social media. You start with purchasing a Bible and reading the New Testament and then Old Testament. You can also online download Bible and a good website to download one is Faith Comes by Hearing. At some point you may feel drawn to just start openly communicating to God through prayer. A Book that is often recommended for Muslims who are converting to Christanity is the Torn Veil by Gulshan Esther so I would advice checking that out as well. Being Baptised leads to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit which may be something you wish to explore.
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Original post by rahrahrachel
I think the initiamity that needs to come from religion is best developed really of social media. You start with purchasing a Bible and reading the New Testament and then Old Testament. You can also online download Bible and a good website to download one is Faith Comes by Hearing. At some point you may feel drawn to just start openly communicating to God through prayer. A Book that is often recommended for Muslims who are converting to Christanity is the Torn Veil by Gulshen Eshler.so I would advice checking that out as well. Being Baptised leads to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit which may be something you wish to explore.


Thank you! I'll make sure to start reading the new and old testament.
May Allah guide you back to and you find Islam
Original post by Mohammed_2000
May Allah guide you back to and you find Islam


I appreciate your comment brother but no, thank you.
Original post by ilovejeongin143
I appreciate your comment brother but no, thank you.

That’s fine but the almighty knows best and as a Muslim brother there’s a togetherness and we are a one community sister a one ummah and may the almighty guide you back.
Original post by Mohammed_2000
That’s fine but the almighty knows best and as a Muslim brother there’s a togetherness and we are a one community sister a one ummah and may the almighty guide you back.


I do wish that was the case but I don't think it's happening anytime soon. I've disconnected myself from Islam and have never had a proper connection to it and most likely never will. I appreciate your words but there's not going to be a possibility of me being guided back to Islam
Original post by ilovejeongin143
I do wish that was the case but I don't think it's happening anytime soon. I've disconnected myself from Islam and have never had a proper connection to it and most likely never will. I appreciate your words but there's not going to be a possibility of me being guided back to Islam

Didn’t say it was. Well the beauty and beloved Ramadan coming up I cannot wait for sure the family gathering, the food on the table as well as the gathering at the mosque for late night prayers and my duaa to be answered especially for whatever I want and then Eid. Well it’s just all about belief and the imaan and the strength of imaan again the almighty Allah knows why. But as a well wisher perspective anyways whether you take it as a thanks or whatever you may say may Allah guide you back In Sha Allah
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