Mini-rant. Beware. And sorry in advance.

You know what annoys me? Being told that I only believe in Christianity because of my culture. Now, I will admit that my culture does influence my perception of God, even in many ways that I am not yet aware of, but that does not mean that my faith is only based on my culture.

Now, some may say that I only believe in Christianity because I was raised in a culture that is predominantly Christian, but that if I had been raised elsewhere, my religion would be different. I disagree with this. I believe, and quite firmly in fact, that I would still reach the conclusion that God is the one, true God, despite my upbringing. I think it is unfair for my culture to be leveled as an argument against my faith. I had no control over where I was born, and I will not claim that growing up in a christian culture is a weakness to my faith. I have not been converted to another faith, but that does not mean that I haven't taken my Christianity seriously.

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” (John 14:6-7)