If theism is properly basic, how then does an individual choose a religion?

[enarchay]

For example, if Judaism, Christianity, Islam, some forms of Hinduism, and so on, are all properly basic, then how does one choose a religion? One might ask the Christian, "Why are you a Christian?" And he might say, "My belief in Christianity is properly basic, like my belief in other minds, and is rationally acceptable." However, he might get the same answer from a Muslim!

So, if one has before him a diversity of properly basic beliefs that are contradictory, and each of those beliefs, as a result, is rationally acceptable, how can he choose? Would weighing the evidence -- if possible -- for each of those religions violate their being properly basic?

Lastly, should one choose, or is it better to suspend judgment? Why?

 

[eep]

Just think for yourself rather then entrenching yourself in dogma.

 

[InvisibleTalker]

What do you mean by 'properly basic'?