Baptized but my faith is crumbling, I need clarity on Christianity

Hi everyone,

I(25M) was baptized as a Christian, but lately my faith has been struggling. I’ve had many doubts, and I know I’ve made mistakes and sinned even after baptism. On top of that, people around me—my family and friends, who are also Christians—are asking similar questions, and I don’t have clear answers for them or for myself.

I’ll try to organize my doubts:

Note: I’ve rephrased and organized my questions with the help of ChatGPT for clarity, but these are my genuine doubts.

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### 1. Faith vs Being Good

- Why do we have to believe in Jesus to be saved?

- If someone doesn’t believe in Jesus but still lives a good, moral life, will they go to hell?

- Is Christianity mainly about being a good person, or something more?

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### 2. Baptism

- The Bible says to believe and be baptized — is baptism absolutely required for salvation?

- What if someone truly believes in God but is not baptized?

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### 3. Other Religions

- Other religions like Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism also teach doing good and avoiding evil.

- If they are also teaching good values, why is belief in Jesus necessary?

- When sharing Christianity, what should we actually tell others — “be good” or “follow Jesus”?

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### 4. Conversion

- Why do Christians actively try to convert others?

- Other religions don’t seem to emphasize conversion as strongly — why is Christianity different?

- If someone is already a good person, why should they convert?

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### 5. Israelites & Other Gods

- In the Bible, Israelites often turned to other gods.

- If there is only one true God, how did these other beliefs and gods arise?

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### 6. Life of Jesus

- Why are many years of Jesus’ life (childhood to ~30) not recorded?

- Is there any historical explanation for this?

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### 7. Sin & Human Nature

- Are we really “sinners by birth” because of Adam and Eve?

- If Jesus said to be like little children, and children are innocent, how does that fit with the idea of being born sinners?

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### 8. Fear of Hell & Life as a Test

- Sometimes life feels like a test where one mistake leads to hell.

- If I struggle with things like anger, jealousy, or bad habits, does that mean I’m doomed?

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### 9. Suffering & Disciples

- Why did the apostles and early disciples suffer and die in such painful ways?

- If God is good, why allow that level of suffering for people who followed Him?

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### 10. Violence & Religion

- Why do people get so angry and even violent over religion, including against Christians?

- If God is good, why does following Him sometimes lead to persecution?

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### 11. Church & Pastors (Honest Concern)

- I’ve seen churches where money seems to matter a lot (tithes, donations, different treatment).

- Some pastors seem more focused on money or status.

- In some cases, baptism is done just for marriage, and people don’t continue in faith afterward.

Questions:

- Why is this happening?

- What is the correct biblical view on money and church leadership?

- Are there still genuine servants of God today?

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### 12. Churches & Structure

- Why are there so many churches, sometimes even multiple on the same street?

- If the goal is saving souls, why this kind of fragmentation?

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### 13. My Core Question

I genuinely want to follow Jesus, but I don’t want my faith to be based on fear, confusion, or pressure.

- What is the core reason to follow Jesus?

- What should I truly believe and hold onto?

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I’m not trying to criticize — I’m trying to understand deeply and honestly.

I would really appreciate thoughtful, respectful answers 🙏