I adhered to my decision.

In science, if there is a mistake in theory or data, scientists try to correct it. Science is a self-correcting paradigm, unlike religion. In religion, if adherents think that some beliefs are not correct, some opt to create a new religion.

Usually the behaviors deemed normal aren't the problem, only the fact that they are deemed normal and all of society is judged by adherence or non-adherence to them.

Muslims adhere to the teaching of the prophet Mohammed.

She adhered strongly to her belief.

I don't adhere to any particular political tendency.

Wet clothes adhere to the skin.

In Zen, adherents have to be mindful in living in the "now."

He did everything in adherence to the same mold.

He adhered to his own theory.