Religion, or a person's response to the mystery of life that is organized and agreed upon by a group of people, plays a crucial life in many people's lives. It influences common, everyday decisions that people make, and "forms part of our own history". More specifically, in my life, religion has contributed in a huge way toward my personal history. For example, when I was young, I used to live with my grandparents and my aunt on weekdays, while my parents went to graduate school. During this time, I got to know my grandparents very well. My grandmother in particular, who is extremely religious, always prayed before meals, and often in different times throughout the day. When I asked her why she was so dedicated to Christianity, she responded by telling me about the car accident she was involved in when she was younger, and how that experience brought her closer to God. She also talked about how believing in Christianity gave her peace of mind, and made her more comfortable, knowing that someone is always with her, through all the hardships.
It was this experience with my grandmother that ultimately led me to believe in God. Because of her, I began to think about the mysteries of life. Why is it that we live on the only planet that supports life? How is the human body so intricate and complex? Why do all humans look different? Where do people go after death? Thinking about these questions compelled me to believe that there is a stronger being watching over us, and that he is the creator of life. As a result, I turn to God for support when I go through the hardships in life. I try to go to church as often as I can, and on holidays. However, as a result of my busy schedule, I often do not have the chance to go to church on Sunday mornings. In retrospect, even though I don't go to church every Sunday, I believe I can still express the Christian beliefs and morals through my actions. For example, I can accept others as who they are, and appreciate their individuality, as God made them. All in all, I even though I am not the strongest of believers in Christianity, I can truly say that religion, or more specifically Christianity, has shaped me into who I am today.
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