Is moving away the only easy way to leave the faith?
Sent in by Brian T
I was a "believer" starting at the age of 19. The conversion experience seemed real enough. I have to admit that I felt that feeling of weight lifted off, an indescribable peace, and I'm sure many of you know what I'm talking about.
I didn't begin doubting until I began to learn more about the history or origin of the bible. I was puzzled as to why pastors in a church never mention how the story of Moses in a basket is similar to an older story from the Annals of Sargon. There are other stories in other religions about someone being raised from the dead.
I remember learning about ziggurats and later hearing a pastor mention it. "You don't need to know about ziggurats." was in his sermon. Why not explain what ziggurats were?
I loved the "Da Vinci Code" movie. The more and more I learned about the Bible the less and less I believed in Christianity.
I am still in the closet except to my spouse, who has tried to be understanding, but can't help but feel betrayed.
I don't want to be hostile to any religion, unfortunately that's what many Christians sects do. I don't want to abandon one type of hypocrisy for another.
Any advice, is moving away the only easy way to leave the faith?
To monitor comments posted to this topic, use
.
I was a "believer" starting at the age of 19. The conversion experience seemed real enough. I have to admit that I felt that feeling of weight lifted off, an indescribable peace, and I'm sure many of you know what I'm talking about.
I didn't begin doubting until I began to learn more about the history or origin of the bible. I was puzzled as to why pastors in a church never mention how the story of Moses in a basket is similar to an older story from the Annals of Sargon. There are other stories in other religions about someone being raised from the dead.
I remember learning about ziggurats and later hearing a pastor mention it. "You don't need to know about ziggurats." was in his sermon. Why not explain what ziggurats were?
I loved the "Da Vinci Code" movie. The more and more I learned about the Bible the less and less I believed in Christianity.
I am still in the closet except to my spouse, who has tried to be understanding, but can't help but feel betrayed.
I don't want to be hostile to any religion, unfortunately that's what many Christians sects do. I don't want to abandon one type of hypocrisy for another.
Any advice, is moving away the only easy way to leave the faith?
To monitor comments posted to this topic, use
Comments