Might seem like a dumb question but did it hurt? Did it change your life in a big way? And would you put someone else thru the same experience?
2006-10-13 08:09:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For me personally, I didn't lose my faith, I relinquished it. There were extreme conditions surrounding this that I don't care to go into. I was a child at the time, 11 years old, and I just handed it over and went seeking what was best for me.
By the time I was 14, I was an atheist. I absolutely do not believe there is a God.
Did it hurt? Yes. As I said, I was a child, so this became a very frightening, lonely feeling.
Did it change my life? Yes. Aside from the obvious freedom of thought, it left me with an emptiness. Again, I was a child, and I went on a quest which lasted for years, and took me through many trials. All were difficult, but I became a stronger person for it.
No, I would never put someone else through this experience. Each person is responsible for seeking their own truths on their own time. To encourage someone to do otherwise is irresponsible and potentially destructive.
2006-10-13 08:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by . 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I did in a time. I lost not only faith but love also. I was like a ship without helm and did many wrong thing, I felt free to do whatever I wanted since nobody controlled my life. I did not realize loosing faith, until you cannot go on as you feel, then the Grace of God came to the rescue through someone who made me recover the faith I had when I was younger
2006-10-13 15:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by nikkita 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I went though some financial and emotional hell back in 2003-2004 and I felt that God did not love me anymore I not only lost faith but lost hope and I did not want to go to church anymore and I was hurting and refused to sing for the Lord for over 2 years, if we are all honest and truthful about our faith there are times we do get discouraged and hurt.
How I got through this?I went for therapy I did some deep soul searching.I read the Bible I talked to friends, I bitched I cried I complained I felt wronged.
But I became stronger and God did not take away the pain He gave me the strength to get through the pain,
I am mature complete not lacking anything James1:4
I did put my husband through a lot and really tested his patience at times but through prayer and meditation and godly counsel we are stronger and better than ever.
God bless you.
2006-10-13 16:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by encourager4God 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was around 15-16, I tried very hard to become a Christian and had faith for a short time. Then I realized that there were too many parts of Christianity that I disagreed with, or made no sense to me. Not too long afterwards I rejected that religion. It didn't really change me too much -- maybe gave me a different perspective and a better understanding, but I was still overall the same person. I don't regret it either.
2006-10-13 15:14:40 · answer #4 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I didn't ever lose my faith, I just slowly slid away from my Christianity. Life got busy, and confusing and instead of turning to God, I thought I could handle things on my own. No such luck. Things just got worse.
Now I'm on track again and more comfortable with my life than I've ever been.
Just think, if it hurts you, imagine what it does to God when He loves you so much.
2006-10-13 15:21:27 · answer #5 · answered by seeya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i believed in God and was raised in a church. when some scary things happened, like my mom getting cancer, i wasnt sure if God was there because if he was, why did he do that? and when my friends act like real jerks to me i wonder why did God put me through that and why didnt he let them or me like go to a different school? but the truth is that God is there and we only see whats happening right now, and He sees the big picture. i saw that God was in control and that my mom met new people from having cancer and warned my family what feeds it and some cautions you can take. and my friends and i bonded even stronger after our fight. so, im not saying to lose faith in God. He does things that you cant understand, but you have to know that something good comes from it. even if u cant see it now.
2006-10-13 15:18:45 · answer #6 · answered by J.C. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't ever lost total faith in God I just get pissed off with him sometimes lol but I don't think you should revolve your whole life around him just concentrate on the here and now and control your own future and don't be dependant on somebody else!
2006-10-13 15:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I felt empty and there is no way that I would ever put someone else through that. I'm not back to where I was before but thank God that He is still there and is waiting for me with open arms.
2006-10-13 15:12:29 · answer #8 · answered by flashypsw 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it didn't really hurt. It was a relief, actually, to finally admit to myself that God doesn't exist. I'd spent so much time thinking about it and wrestling with my childish need to cling to the comforting myths that I'd always been spoonfed, but in the end it was wonderful to say "ok STOP... this is over... there is no God, just accept it and move on". I just wish I hadn't taken so long to realize... I should've stopped believing at 6, not 16.
Yeah it's changed my life... I now see how religious belief can influence every aspect of life no matter who you are or where you are. I see how spiritual beliefs instead of factually based beliefs are changing our very government and our very lives. I see the harm it does and long to prevent such an injustice.
Would I "put someone else through it"? I couldn't even if I wanted to. All I can do is present them with the information I have or at least point them in the direction of relevant information and hope that they find their own way.
2006-10-13 15:13:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
It stinks. You feel like youl have everything but yet you are empty. Your whole life feels fake. Celebrities are depressed a lot. Why? They are missing something in their lives. Yet they don't want to admit it's God. They try to fill the holes in with money and belongings
"When you can see, no faith is required"
2006-10-13 15:12:44 · answer #10 · answered by Jenna J 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋