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ATR
Okay that will take a bit for me to write down completely but I will. Though no, I do not feel like I am drowning in the other faith, as Islamic Bro pointed out. As one raised in Islam but knowing very little about Christianity until now I have come to realize there is a great deal Muslims do not know or understand about it -- just as there is a great deal Christians do not know about Islam. I have heard people talking so often of "we must go into the churches and teach what the true Islam is" but how many mosque have ever invited a priest, not to learn about Islam, but to teach and make clear Christianity? ^o)
Why don't you embrace your new faith and be happy?
it isn't in what people think of you, rather your bond with God and if you've found that through an Anglo church then go for it.. I don't think it is a psychological dilemma that can be mitigated on a forum!
I have personally attended Catholic school and mass x 4 years.. It did give me a good idea about Christianity.. but I think the picture I had of Christianity was better prior to my attendance.
For the most part, I found austere nuns, nonsensical passages left to 'faith' not reason, and an onslaught of unwed pregnant teenage girls and hilarious remarks about the majority of messengers and it is no wonder we see 'Jesus/the christian God' sold at walmart, or at borders with a bobbing head.... I think Christians are debasing their own religion, and Muslims can't do a thing to facilitate or alleviate that image... whereas Muslims are raised to respect Jesus, Christians will crouch to any level to malign Islam/Muslims/ the prophet's character..
if you want something, don't be so on the bends, and don't aggrieve everyone along with your personal vacillation!
all the best!