Religion is a widely known topic, to which I have always been very interested in. There are many religions in the world; some people find a particular one they are interested in, others find a religion they grow up with. For me I was born and raised in a Christian home. Just because people spoon feed their religion, doesn't mean that it is applicable to their life. I was always taught Christian values and the Bible was God's holy word, but I have always questioned what I've been taught, whether it was the truth.
In my path to discovery I have tossed and turned with a few questions that will hopefully help me to decide. I have always wanted to know if the content in the Bible was true, why bad things happen to good people, and whether or not the religion I have been taught is just that, a religion, or if it is something more (a relationship).
To understand first if the Bible is true or not you have to read its content in its entirety. The very basic foundation of our existence lies within the first passage of the Bible, the choice between evolution and creation. I believe God is the creator of the universe. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth", according to Genesis 1:1, the first verse of the first chapter in the Bible (pg #1). That is one of the most single important verses as to whether evolution (time) created human existence or if in fact God was at work with a miracle.
Once you've established a creator, whether it be evolution or God, there needs to be an acceptance of the laws put forth in front of us. Obviously if evolution is your creator, then your belief will be in whatever laws mankind makes. As for me I have chosen to believe God as the creator; therefore I"m to believe in the Ten Commandments found in Exodus chapter 20 in the Bible. According to Exodus Chapter 20 in the Bible, " You shall not murder, steal, commit adultery, bear false witness, covet your neighbors house, , take the Lord's name in vane, make for yourself golden images, have other gods before him, and you are to honor your mother and father and honor the Sabbath day by keeping it holy (pg # 74).