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I really hope that's the case with my husband! I'm just not sure the Jesus he believes in is the true Jesus. It seems to be someone he has created in his head and not based on anything biblical. But I suppose that isn't for me to judge!

My son and I attended a sermon today, but I'm not sure I feel called to attend again. I didn't really feel the Holy Spirit there. Hopefully we'll find a great church community soon!

You're very right about the Holy Spirit changing us when it's the right time. I was dragged kicking and screaming to church for much of my life and couldn't tell you one thing I learned during those years. Then one day, it just clicked, and I understood. As far as the theories you proposed, both are definitely possible. He was raised by a mother with untreated schizophrenia who was also very abusive. I'm not sure if some of it comes from the trauma and hearing her talk (she has similar beliefs) or if there's an inherited component. The ego comment is also accurate. The country he's from isn't exactly a world power, so I think claiming Jesus, the pyramids, and other important historical figures even though all evidence debunks that is an attempt to feel special, maybe. It just makes me sad because Jesus could help my husband SO much. He has a good heart. It's just hidden behind a lot of struggles. But I'm sure my believer friends and family said the same thing about me while I despaired for many years alone and separated from God. I eventually came around, so it's not impossible.

I shared how I came to believe in God, which my husband found interesting since he is captivated by anything spiritual or supernatural (and my testimony includes some of those elements). He just doesn't believe the God in the Bible is the one who came to me. I will keep praying! I know only God can change hearts. I'm going to do my best to trust Him.

Thank you for the advice and link; I will check it out! I am currently searching for a church to attend, and he has sort of lightly put down the idea. He said something to the effect of he'd never attend because everyone in church is brainwashed to believe the "fake" Bible. He has attended church with me and my family before, but he doesn't speak English well and didn't understand much. I think he would probably be open to going with me if I found a church, but he'd definitely not take it seriously. I'm not sure if it'd still be beneficial for him to go. I remember attending church with my parents as a child and thinking it was a big waste of time since I didn't believe then. So I'm very torn.

My husband and I met long before I came to Christ (which was only a few months ago now). He claims to believe in Jesus Christ, but he has some very strange and unbiblical beliefs. For example, my husband claims that Jesus was actually from his home country (a European country), that the Bible is all fake, and that everything and everyone is "God." Some of these beliefs are very bizarre, and slightly upsetting even, now that I'm a believer. The best I can explain it is that I almost feel an urge to "defend" Jesus when my husband claims He was an entirely different person than the one I know. I'm trying to be a Christian example for him as instructed in 1 Peter 3:1-2. Any time I try to share the Gospel with him or the beautiful words in the Bible, he rejects them and says that the Bible isn't truly the Word of God (he thinks it's fabricated and the "true" Bible was destroyed). My husband is a person who is very strong in his convictions, and I don't see how I'll ever get through to him. It took me a long time to see the truth, too, so I know I need to be patient. I know all things are possible through God, so I need to have faith. I just know my husband, and he never changes his mind. He also really enjoys having super fringe beliefs, so I can't imagine him ever embracing a concept that others also embrace. How would you all approach this situation?