Seriously. Making the journey from hard-core christian to open-minded atheist was painful. It would have been nice to have people to talk to. I felt like I was the only person in the world who had been so brainwashed. But there are loads of folks going through that same thing.
I feel much better now though ;-)
2007-02-12 13:46:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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What's wrong dear, are you having trouble staying clean? Does all of this hypocrisy and hatred stir up urges to get back on the "junk"?? :)
All kidding aside, I understand what you are saying. The ideas of god and satan, heaven and hell have been so drilled into our heads and our lives that it can be hard at first to accept that those things aren't real, even if everything in your intellect is screaming it.
A friend of mine frequents secularity.com ... it has groups, chat, personals, whatever ... all for people who are atheist/agnostic/spiritual. I've never personally been there, so I can't promise that its great. But an idea.
2007-02-12 14:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I'm going to watch this question as I'm in this boat right now. I was a born again (read: saved) bible believing Christian and although I'm not an atheist I can no longer follow Christianity either. Too many unanswered questions but my biggest problem is the people who represent it (relax ... not all of them but a vast majority).
2007-02-12 13:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by me 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the best one is http://www.Ex-Christian.net It really is a support group, the folks there are very intelligent and friendly. They also have some very fun debates with Christians who wander over there and try to preach.
2007-02-12 16:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are support groups for cats with lime ex-on their heads.
2016-05-24 03:37:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a tough time with it too. I don't know any support groups, but there are usually organizations in most cities that hold meetings. You will feel better just going there and talking. It is reassuring to be around people who are over the residual fear.
2007-02-12 13:52:08 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I prefer the term "recovering Christian".
Dunno about any sort of support groups; my transition apparently wasn't as painful as yours. Good luck with that though.
2007-02-12 15:41:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try ExChristian.net
http://www.exchristian.net/
2007-02-12 13:50:42 · answer #7 · answered by catrionn 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I was raised as an atheist by an atheist. Thats to bad for the rest of you. But I'm proud you have done it.
2007-02-12 13:50:43 · answer #8 · answered by Derek 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I obviously have no experience with any of them, though.
http://www.google.com/search?q=ex+christian
2007-02-12 13:49:32 · answer #9 · answered by eldad9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is "Welcome back to reality" my friend. Do your homework and spread the word. Read Sam Harris's "Letter to a Christian Nation" That probably has similar sentiments to what you are feeling.
2007-02-12 13:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by teeyodi 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋