I want to leave Christianity....?

Question

Late last year,I attended an Alpha course.This eventually led to me being baptised in June this year.I now realise that I have made a terrible mistake.Is it best to just stop going to church,or should I make an appearance and explain myself before they start bothering me and asking why I'm not going to church.I know they will do this,cos before I was baptised,I didn't go for a few weeks and the man who ran the Alpha course I was on phoned and asked(in a vaguely threatening manner)why I hadn't been to church lately.Has anyone out there had any similar experiences?If so,have you any suggestions that may help me?

Answer 1

I would not recommend going to the church to tell them that you're leaving. Just stop going, and if anyone calls, tell them that you've stopped going and don't want them to bother you anymore.

It's your life, you don't have to explain or justify your personal religious decisions to anyone.

Answer 2

I haven't because I became a Christian through a meeting with Jesus, then did an Alpha course to learn about christianity. I have helped on Alpha courses, and I have no idea which church or denomination you did your course with, but the man who rang you is only doing what he is supposed to do, keep the channels open so you have a way back. I would urge you not to give up your faith, don't fall at the first hurdle. Why not try a different church if this one doesn't feel right? There are plenty of others out there. Of course it's your choice, but have you prayed about it? Ask God to show you if leaving the faith is right or not, and let Him guide you.

Answer 3

I do not know what you were before.

If you were fully convinced before you were baptised, then I wonder what has gone wrong now. But if you were baptised for some other consideration then there is no point in remaining a Christian.

Either way, now take your time, think calmly without getting undully influenced by any other person, and decide once for all what you want you to be. Changing religions can not be like changing of shirts.

Hinduism admits the existence of various faiths. It does not propagate religious conversions at all. In competition with the practises of other religions some misguided Hindus are involved in conversions. But they are wrong.

One is supposed to follow the religion in which he is born, unless otherwise he is fully convinced about some other faith, which is not induced by any other person.

Whatever is your current, but firm belief, continue with that after the analysys as stated above.

Answer 4

I don't know anything about the Alpha course but I think you have every right to leave a church or religious organization. I think they are breaking the law of any civilized country if they threaten you in any way. You can do either --- just stop going or tell them you're not going. If you are finding it hard to face them but don't like the idea of just stop appearing at meetings, perhaps you could write a letter to tell them you are not attending meetings anymore. Faith and belief is a personal decision and should be respected.

Answer 5

it sounds to me like you just need some space now to work it all out on your own instead of being dictated to by someone... to say whether you want to stay or leave is just too black and white when it comes to spirituality and you are putting too much pressure on yourself.
you have reason to be concerned about pressure from this other guy... it reeks of an organisation that is trying to brain wash you...
i would suggest that every time he phones you are going out, and if he appears at the door, tell him it isn't a good time you have visitors (don't let him in), and avoid any entreaties like 'is something wrong, are you having doubts' it is designed to pull you into conversation... do not converse. make sure you eat something after an encounter, and if you are feeling really crappy, then walk over a bridge with water (the more the better) running beneath it. if he doesn't get tired of chasing you be blunt... tell him you will report him for harassment.... and follow it through if necessary.
what ever you decide spiritually... stay away from courses... especially ones called alpha... alpha alludes to alpha brain waves which they are most likely using to influence you.
really, just your local preacher will have the answers you are looking for in christianity and would recommend books and internet to investigate what other religions have to say about your questions.

Answer 6

I have no idea what you are talking about. Ive been a Christian over half my life and Ive never heard of an alpha course. Try Jesus and don't get caught up in denominations. A good non denominational church where you can hear the word of God explained and hear some up lifting music would be worth checking out.

Answer 7

Question them and if they cant answer it they get mad and they'll leave you alone worked with me.

I just asked the pastor these few questions

If god made the universe how come he cant sort out small problems between races of humans.

If all the people written in the bible are hebrew how come theres tons of different races throughout the world

How did anyone record the events of adam and eve when there was no paper papayrus or pens let alone ink at the time since afterall they were the "first humans"

Answer 8

Wow .. You should feel good that lots of people are concerned about you not to leave christianity.

I agree that you should not leave the best religoin you can have because the man was rude at you. All you need to do is to get yourself into a good bible base church of your choice, and explain nicely to the man that you will seek your own salvation by your self and he doesn't have to worry about you.

I'm an orthodox christian, and I found christianity the most profound where it provides you with so much wisdom, and ask for as little as to belief in it.

Answer 9

Having read through your question a couple of times,i'm not sure that it's Christianity you want to leave,it might just be the church you have chosen to go to.Remember you don't have to go to church to be Christian.Your fellow church goers,although well meaning, don't seem to be acting in a very Christian like way.I don't think it would be a good idea to go to church to explain yourself as you wiil most likely get vaguely threatened again.If they call just say you have had loss of faith,or you don't feel comfortable going to that church.this type of behaviour is exactly why attendances are falling in church.Chritianity is all about love and caring for each other and excepting peoples differences. If we could speak to jesus today i'm sure he would agree

Answer 10

I am currently attending an Alpha course and I just getting into it! The way I see things, you are who you are and you control your life! If you want to leave Christianity then do so. Don't feel pressured into anything you don't want to do!
Am doing Alpha because I work with Young People (i'm a youth worker) and alot of them are christains! So I thought I'd go to learn more!
Be you!

Answer 11

I f you feel you have done something wrong i would research as far as you can into your faiths and other. Find where you feel God speaks to you. I won't give you my current religious affiliation b/ i dont want you to think i am trying to convert you but i was raised in one faith and converted to another two years ago and could not possibly be happier. You just need to rely on God the way you know how and learn everything you can. I honestly believe if you take one step towards truly wanting to know God He will take three steps back towards you.

if you want a good sight to learn (unbiastly) about the beliefs of different faiths one of the best ones is beliefnet.com .... there are also forums there so that you can speak with believers from all of the different faiths listed...

I'll pray God blesses your journey and brings you to where you truly belong