In life, you get to know many people and we adjust to them and still accept them as they are. Some would be to the extend of you adoring them. But you can never be them right? every individual have their own differences, not just a mere say but is proven scientifically. when GOD has created you with in a very unique way, then, why would he make a mistake in choosing which family you would born in and in which religion you would be.
for those who cannot accept certain facts of life, look at it in any way you want to either philosophically or scientifically. Just never ruin ones believes. or even try to.
When one person, who is mentally not stable does something, would you follow blindly? Even if the person chose that path, what gave one particular person to point out to join some other religion? those who are unstable in religion is the one who would hop around finding for the religion they want. Why do you want to cause trouble through religion? There is no greater religion than other. When one has the capability to accept that fact in his/her life, then, yes, you truly practice what your religion preach.
my parents have played a very big role in imparting knowledge about my religion to me.. Hinduism is much more than just praying to deities. It has much more deeper meanings and connotations where it'll take lots of time to figure yourself out. One is to go deeper within themselves to find the answers and solutions. understanding your own self, the reason behind why you were born and the stages in life you have to pass through. all this requires knowledge of input. There should be understanding in each and every thing you do.
Its easy for some to let go their self-respect but not the rest.