2007-06-04 14:00:48 · 15 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Kathy P-W:
I chose my wording carefully and precisely. By imposing your interpretation, you have misrepresented the question asked.
Other readers seem to have understood, as reflected in their excellent answers and in your high number of "thumbs-down."
I wish you had answered the question rather than jump to unwarranted conclusions so you could express point of view that makes you seem self-righteous and petty.
2007-06-05 01:42:26 · update #1
Really I'm still in the process in many ways but this is what I'm finding:
Negatives:
Moments of some guilt and pain when dealing with family and friends who are still Christians.
Uncertainty until you become comfortable with your new beliefs.
Constantly being told you were never a true or real Christian and you're going to hell.
Positives:
Freedom to stop lying to yourself.
Openness and interest in exploring new ideas without fear or guilt.
Develop critical thinking skills.
A new found sense of peace.
A new or renewed appreciation for nature and all life.
A desire to take better care of ones self, others and the world because this may well be all there is.
Support from others who understand and have been there too.
2007-06-04 14:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by Aria 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For me the first change was one of almost insanity and fear. Letting go was the hardest thing I had ever done and it was due to the brain washing and the all consuming irrational fear. The next was seeing things from a totally different perspective. Waking up was like being born again with a brand new life facing me. The fear is gone. I am a whole person for the first time in my life. There are really too many exact changes to mention and it is still ongoing. There are basics to this as well as each individuals unique experiences. Great question and great for those facing the truth. Thanks.
2007-06-04 14:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was a Christian, I suffered anxiety attacks and saw things, I use to fear everything and constantly had nightmares of the rapture... I would dream about getting no higher than the ceiling and always got left behind. I use to be VERY HEAVILY involved in the church but I think I was literally going crazy.
When I finally walked away from Christianity and the Church, I became free as a bird. For the first time ever I learned what peace of mind is.
2007-06-04 15:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You will go through a phase of wondering why rules exist. This is because the religion always answered that. Once I understood why there is good and bad, then I was able to decide on a religion that I really could believe in. Things have actually started going better for me because I am no longer a door mat.
2007-06-04 14:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by StormyC 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Nothing can necessarily be expected. However, if you built your life around Christianity and then abandoned it, you will have many holes to fill - or not fill. Hopefully you will not be foolish enough to buy into whatever seems convenient, hopefully you will not repeat the Christianity phase with an equally senseless religion...
Hold on to the idea of questioning everything. It is very important.
2007-06-04 14:18:28 · answer #5 · answered by Skye 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Change #1--Your disposable income increases, enabling you to give to truly worthy causes.
Change #2--You lose your Big Brother fixation, since nobody is Watching You.
Change #3--You enjoy each day more, because you know that it is unique and unrenewable.
Change #4--You're more honest with yourself and others, because next time, there will be no 'next time.'
Change #5--Empty threats and recriminations in ALL areas of your life show up as the empty vessels they truly are.
Don't believe. Belief is stressful, disorganized, guilt-producing and unproductive activity.
2007-06-04 14:12:55 · answer #6 · answered by nora22000 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
You get a cool decoder ring and a free T-shirt.
Also, you gain the ability to see through people's clothing.
2007-06-04 14:09:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you are speaking of the practice of a Christian religion, then I would say that it is unlikely that anything major would change...except maybe you won't go to church anymore.
A true believer (one who has a personal relationship with God) can not lose that belief as God has already proven Himself so from that standpoint, the question is not applicable.
Without the personal relationship, you would have always been a non-believer.
2007-06-04 14:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You lose your membership in the Ernest Angley fan club .
2007-06-04 14:05:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You stop being a judgemental, self righteous hypocrite!
2007-06-04 16:34:07 · answer #10 · answered by Tirant 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋