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A few years ago, a group of friends and I read a great book called "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck". If you haven't read this book, you are missing out. Its quality. It also came at a time in my life that I really needed the message; you can't care about everything. This book encourages you to figure out your values and use your time in energy in THOSE places, because we can't invest ourselves in every thing, even if they are good things!

Its no secret that I was raised in family culture that was heavily evangelical Christian. Anyone who knows me at all knows that I hold that faith system and those who follow it in NO high regard. The last 5 years has confirmed that opinion. Even though I was raised to make Christianity my value set, and it was for many years, I find that I no longer align with those values, people or that style of thinking.

I am proud, thrilled, at peace, and excited to be an atheist. My life has never been more on track or full of joy than when I landed here. It has been quite the journey in the making, as this blog is a great testament to. My spiritual self has never been more at peace.

This blog will be reflecting on my many year journey of deconstruction. If you consider yourself a christian, and especially if you identify in any way with the evangelical culture and belief, we can assume we might not have much in common or share a world view. You might not enjoy this blog, as I won't speak of your faith system with kindness or any type of reverence, I will be identifying unflattering characteristics of those in the ranks. I will be using a lot of facts, not opinions, beliefs or feelings.

I am not interested in convincing anyone to think the same way I do, only hoping someone else might see a glimpse of their experience and see themselves. On that same note, I will entertain no Christian "one liners" or attempts to convert, fear tactics or manipulation, my story is already full of these events and I no longer find them interesting or compelling. I am always happy to hear how your spiritual life has made your day to day better, just don't assume I will think like you.

If this interests you at all, especially if you knew me back in the days of a christian faith, then come along. I look forward to friendly conversations, enlightening observations and hearing more about where you find yourself on your spiritual journey. Peace Friends

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Edp said…
Wow. That's kind of a big deal - I feel like not so long ago you were pretty Christian-y (though never in an annoying, you're all going to hell/uses Bible to justify bad/hateful behavior kinda way). I'm curious, I assume you raised your children Christian; how do you present your change of views to them?

I'm glad you have found peace and are happy spiritually (:
29 September, 2022 13:21
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