"You said, “You probably made your decision to be Christian based on the teachings of your parents and church.”
That does not apply to me, clearly. "
Which, of course, it was not meant too.
It was intended for the person who I was responding to as being raised a Christian.
"But, there is something about THE TRUTH that obliterates these flights of fancy of youth, and sets you free. I always believed in God, but departed for some time as I was coming of age."
And it's because of this internal struggle that the truth was revealed to you.
There are many children that will not come to the conclusions that you have.
You have even stated that "Non-Christians sometimes take this tack with me as they try to explain that I have been “brainwashed” by my church and family…"
Which is a clear implication that many will not change, as you have done.
I think I know what you are trying to say, but in case I am mistaken, and for the edification of others participating in this thread, would you please clarify? There is much you are not saying but are inferring.
Please say more and infer less. :-)
I am interested.