That's my story and I'm wondering if I'm alone.
I used to be a worship pastor in a large church, I served years in all sorts of ministries and even went to a Christian colledge to study religion.
I think I come to R&S because I wish that someone else had woken me up earlier and hope that I could do that for someone.
2007-08-07 14:57:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
atheist probably have the best understanding of religion as a whole. I guarantee every atheist on here has read books about multiple religions looking for an answers. unlike close minded fundies they read one book and think they have lightning in a bottle. education = atheism or millionaire preacher
2007-08-07 15:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by otis spunkmeyer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was a Christian, but never a fundamentalist. My dad was a Methodist minister, and although not the most liberal of his peers, he never took the Bible as 100% literal. I was never pressured to believe creationism, and he accepts some levels of evolution, although I don't think he fully understands it.
In high school I spent a lot of time with Campus Crusade for Christ people, who were fundamentalists. I was easily influenced in those days.
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2007-08-07 15:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be me....I too wish I would have woken up earlier. My reasons for being here are too complicated to try and explain I think.
2007-08-07 15:10:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same old fear of those that have the education and intellect to know the truth and live in reality! What a pity you have to live with such a bitterness and sense of failure! Why is it so hard for you to live with the idea that other people believe differently to yourself?
2016-05-21 02:57:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um...I'm not trying to bash you but....I didn't think that could happen...but I'm glad that you're an Atheist with a fundie background...we need people like that, more power for us! ^_^ anyway...maybe there is more....maybe they're not....dunno.
2007-08-07 15:02:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I shudder to recall the times I tried to 'convert' people with my ignorance. And this was AFTER the 'new christian syndrome' had worn off.
Sorry.
2007-08-07 15:00:18 · answer #6 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not me, I was raised "catholic", but never really commited 100% percent. It was more like tradition. Now I'm 100% atheist.
2007-08-07 15:10:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are other Christians besides "fundamentalists." Check out the cominghomenetwork.
2007-08-07 15:03:20 · answer #8 · answered by Barbara E 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you're not alone. i used to be a fundie. i have stories that make people's skin crawl.
i finally got out of it.
2007-08-07 15:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by ♨UFO♨ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are full of sheep dong.
2007-08-07 15:04:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋