Ex-Christians: What made you turn away from Christianity?

Question

I used to be an insanely irrational Christian but gradually started to question the religious when I saw flaws in it that no one would explain to me, and finally snapped when my fundie brother insisted that I was going to die in the end times if I associated with homosexuals (srsly).

So I'm curious, what made you all lose faith?

And not just ex-Christians; any ex-religious devotees are welcome to answer.

*question the religion

Answer 1

Mainly because it is totally illogical. If you examine the dogma and the teachings, you see how preposterous it all is. Also, it is about as patriarchal and misogynistic as you can get. Denial of the Divine Feminine and suppression of female spirituality were lethal.

Mainly that's it. I could go into excruciating detail but as an ex-Christian, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

Now I'm a pagan Witch and am very content with my spiritual path.

Bright Blessings,
Lady Morgana )0(

Answer 2

I turned away simply because every Religion is incredibly flawed. I was able to see the flaws and corruption in my Religion( I was raised Catholic) when I started to ask very simple questions about the "rules" at a young age. I was punished and given no answer.

People used to think the world was flat and that the Earth was the center of the Universe, but those were all proven wrong (as well as MANY other theories and tales).

Recently, science has come up with evidence to prove that homosexuality is natural, and caused by exposure to certain hormones in the womb during fetal stages of development.

Personally, I think the reason why people can't see it is because they are blinded by their faith; they can see that all other Religions besides THEIRS seem like fairytales, but not theirs because they are so brainwashed(this sounds a bit harsh, but I can't think of another word).

Don't get me wrong, I still believe in and love God, but I consider myself more spiritual than I do religious.

Answer 3

I stopped believing in it as there are too many flaws. Too many contradictions and most of all, because God is a dictator in my eyes.

We didn't listen to any other being who told us "Follow our ways or endure torture" so why should we listen to some new age deity?

Christianity had been around for only a short time in relation to other religions, it got its chokehold through spreading fear amongst people who saw shadows under every rock and feared each little superstition.

Yes i do believe in my own Gods now, but i was not bullied to it. If you notice, now that people are looking less to superstition and more to science, the church is beginning to fall apart.

Eventually there will only be what can be classed as true christians left, those who believe through love and not fear. Which im afraid, is the minority.

Answer 4

I wouldnt say im an EX Christian, yet what became me away became how thick headed they're. Cant forget they're consistently ideal whilst it includes explaining some thing. I consistently hated that stuff whilst a hardcore christian might clarify each and all the unknown issues in the international. there is stuff that they dont be conscious of and that they use a similar excuse " God made it or placed it there" its stupid, they want a greater ideal clarification in the event that they plan on attempting to persuade somebody. Im not bashing on Christains, yet please next time you want to argue, arise with some thing distinctive or settle for the reality that some issues cant be defined.

Answer 5

Seeing all the misery and unfairness in the world. Kids with cancer. War. All that stuff. Also, my mother used to go to church when I was a teenager, but frankly, she came home from church as unhappy as before she left the house. It didn't seem to make a big difference.

I was forced to go to Bible catechism when I was 12 (and would have rather been watching Star Trek). At one point, I got real sick and had to go to the hospital. Not a person from my church came to see me. I thought, what a load of bull. Plus my parents were getting divorced. Basically my whole world was falling apart and I didn't see religion helping any.

Good question.

Answer 6

I really didn't lose faith in the religion, but with the people associated with it. They would act one way at Church, and outings. Then act completely different at home or away from other members of the Church.

Answer 7

First off; I left "religion" and embraced Christianity. Why? Religion is the virus which infects Christianity because of its slant towards legalism (do's & don'ts). Religion causes its adherants to become human "doings" - not human "beings". Religion totally, undermines the spiritual relationship with God, the Father, founded in Faith, Grace and Jesus Christ. Religion causes people to feel themselves as "better than" others because those people don't perform to a predetermined standard as the "religious" ones do. (Much like the religious leaders, who confronted Jesus Christ and had Him murdered, for showing love, kindness and mercy to others, apart from their religious laws. This "legalism" causes people to lose faith in God and give up on Him. Religion is about CONforming; whereas, Christianity is about TRANSforming - two separate concepts - entirely ! The radical Muslims are a good example of legalism - they HAVE to pray 5 times a day and adhere to strict dietary laws. People, who do not live as they do, are labelled as "infidel" and are regarded as "death - bait". This is what religion does - takes the simplistic way of God and changes it into a mode of seeking the approval (approbation) of people. In turn, one becomes "accepted". This is not Christianity but "religion". "Religion" is found even, in the churches of North America - attempting to disguise it self as "Christianity". Your "fundie" brother sounds like a very "religious" guy ... little wonder, you turned off of God !!!

Answer 8

I read the entire Bible looking for the answers and it left me feeling very empty and confused. I guess that's when I started doubting.

Answer 9

Well, all my friends are different religions then I was and i started to think about their religions/no religion, and it just started to make me question things that no one had answers for.

Answer 10

The more I learned about it, the harder I found it to believe in. It goes against my own personal ethical system. It is hypocritical of itself. It is childish and I am amazed that it is believed by so many otherwise intelligent people.