for those who are in, WHY?
for those who never joined, WHY?
for those who joined and now left, WHY?
me? I am the latter
2007-09-29 05:59:36 · 7 answers · asked by voice_of_reason 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I was a Christian when I was in high school and I only became one then because I was pressured into it. It was never really in my heart. The little group called "Lighthouse" turned out to be a Christian fanatic type cult where the "leaders" would tell us one thing and then do it right in front of our faces. Many 'so-called' Christians that I have met along the way have done the same exact thing which is why I'm still turned off by the religion. After leaving Christianity behind, I felt free and liberated. Not living my life by a book made me feel as if the chains I had been wearing were finally unlocked. I've always been a good-hearted person and I now realize that being in a religion won't make me a better person than I already am.
2007-09-29 06:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by Tiacola Version 9.0 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I tried very hard to believe and did so in several different faiths. No matter what I did, I could not believe. I found all of the christian faiths I tried oppressive towards women and demeaning.
My life without religion is much better, I am happier...
2007-09-29 06:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by Ũniνέгsäl Рдnтsthέisт™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was raised by some very lazy protestants LOL!
So it wasn't really hard for me to come to understand that the bible has way too many unanswered questions and contradictions.
I don't think the vastness of our universe and our humanity can be explained by one book.
So I live a happy, loving, spiritual life without all the silly rules and regulations of organized religion. =)
2007-09-29 06:21:30 · answer #3 · answered by lazydazy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am also the latter, i was told a while back that i had heart failure. How dare ( HE ) if there ever was a HE, take me away from my wife and family. I havent finished bringing them all up yet !!!!!
2007-09-29 06:08:13 · answer #4 · answered by Normms 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let's see... I was ostracized in school because I accepted evolution. That's why I'm an atheist now. Christianity is ridiculous, and I'm glad to be free of it.
2007-09-29 06:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by JavaGirl ~AM~ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...
I suppose I never really joined; I just went to a lot of their club meetings and thought, "What the...?"
I think it is ridiculous to base your life on fanciful suppositions and tales of a monstrous god who kills children.
But I'm told I am a "fool" for thinking so. Hee hee hee.
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2007-09-29 06:04:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not leading a Christian life--I was miserable.
NOW I have God on my mind, in my songs, in my prayers.
I wake up with God on my mind--praying during the day--trying to reach out to others.
HE CHANGED MY ATTITUDE TOWARD PEOPLE.
I LOVE PEOPLE!!!
He loves me and I love Him.
2007-09-29 06:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋