[Soliton]

The thought crossed my mind. Thank God I was born in the US.

In other words, you are a Christian by an accident of birth.

[JamesP81]

In other words, you are a Christian by an accident of birth.

Actually, no. I was not born a Christian (and I defy you to name someone who is 'born' a Christian). I became one at the age of 12 by my own choice. No one becomes a Christian by accident. Some people have an easier time of it (for example, they don't kill you in the US if you convert to Christianity like they do in some countries). However, my conversion wasn't exactly kosher (if you'll pardon the term) when it happened. I have many family members who are still unhappy about it to this day, as they taught me from birth to not follow traditional Christianity.

So, to further refute your comment, being born in Saudi Arabia or India does not mean I would never have become a Christian. Just that I'd be defying cultural norms to do so.