2007-12-10 04:59:03 · 23 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I was very involved in my religion for 43 years. All that time I was feeling guilty about not being able to live up to the standards of the church. I was having an internal struggle with me own sexual identity, the Bible and the church did not help at all. I prayed to God every day to help me get rid of my gay feelings. I even got married and had a child thinking that is what God and the church expects of me. I prayed fervently to God that if being gay was so disgusting to Him, to help me get get over them and be the good Christian he expects of me. I did not work. In fact as time went on the feelings became stronger. So after 43 years I walked out, and never went back. I am much more happier now that I do not have the church standards to try and live up to. I am no longer feeling guilty, because the church says I am a disgusting person. I no longer have any stress. And most importantly I have finally found the love of my life.
2007-12-10 05:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by Antdak 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My religion is working out GREAT for me. Has been for years. When I left it for a short while and tried to be a Lutheran I was very depressed (tried to commit suicide a few times cause of the depression). But when I finally came back it aligned properly and now everything is wonderful. So glad I decided I didn't need approval from society. thank you for asking
2007-12-10 13:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lorena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion or my beliefs (faith)?
My faith is working out very well for me.
Religion though...well...I have some issues with religious institutions.
2007-12-10 13:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very well, Thank you.
I am blessed in the city, blessed in the fields, I am blessed going out and blessed coming in. It is great to have the almighty as MY father.. He loves his kids.. Praise the Lord!
Peace & God bless from Texas. <><
2007-12-10 13:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by jaantoo1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I worked it all out, but I may have to go again later
2007-12-10 13:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Wonderfully!
2007-12-10 13:01:45 · answer #6 · answered by Thrice Blessed 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely fantastic
2007-12-10 13:02:21 · answer #7 · answered by ruriksson 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
avoiding religion is working out great for me
2007-12-10 13:02:49 · answer #8 · answered by bregweidd 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I do better with the God thing but the religion thing has its perks....lol
2007-12-10 13:02:28 · answer #9 · answered by TTC 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is working out wonderfully, thank you. God, and my Church communti, have done many things for me recently. I wouldn't be where I am today without them.
2007-12-10 13:02:24 · answer #10 · answered by Tasha 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋