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There're some interesting comments posted here. I think most people that are convicted into a particular belief are convinced that their religion is the right one. In some instances religion or the practice of a particular religion might be considered a cult. I enjoy my church and the fellowship among other believers. I can't find any fault in the belief system I've chosen to follow. I have grown enough in my faith to realize and understand that there's no benefit to argue regarding religion. I can find lots of things to argue about that don't involve my personal faith. I can shrug off the belittling comments, insults, and innuendos when they come my way and take no offense. I am strong enough in my faith to understand and accept that others feel differently than I. That's ok, they might be smarter than me, they might even be right. But, I've seen prayers answered although others might have simply seen coincidence. I have felt the peace that passes all understanding in times of deepest sorrow. I know I've been protected when trouble came my way. I believe in every word written in the pages of my vast collection of bibles. So, your religion might come from man and you are certainly free to put any title on it you choose. That's your choice. My choice after much research and heartfelt searching is good ole Southern Baptist but I accept others wherever they are. I'll not dispute your preference and I'll never argue that Southern Baptist is the "one true religion".

Amen! I have travelled a lot and living in different states & communities I had to choose a church in each move and often the choices were limited. I too have been a Southern Baptist and also a Missionary Baptist for a number of years. Also Methodist, Church of God, Pentecostal, Non Denominational, Charismatic. I have also attended and researched many other denomination churches.  I was raised Lutheran by Father, but I had a Mennonite Mother who had the biggest influence on me. As a 60-70's hippie I also traveled the road, hitch hiked homeless and never went to church... I just read my Bible and had church with me, myself, and God. I have tried it all.

Moral of story... over the years and in every case and each situation... I found God there.