Do you have any vestigial traits left over from your religion?
I grew up in the 80's, aka the Satanic Panic. I grew up believing that everything was of of the devil. I've been atheist for about 9 years now, and the other week I just realized that I still didn't throw up the devil horns (pointer and pinkey fingers up) because it was a sign of being in the devil's army or whatever. Then I remembered, "oh yeah, I don't believe that guy exists anymore".
I was curious if anyone else has caught themselves doing or not doing something because of the religion you grew up in; even though you are no longer part of said religion.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.In some ways I consider myself a Cultural Methodist. Much of my instinct towards Social Justice has some background in the faith of my Father's family. Of all the church services I have stepped into, Methodists are the ones I feel the most comfortable, if not entirely comfortable in.
Epic-curious
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Here's a question: does your approach to intimate relationships stem from religious teachings, or from a more logical approach. And not you personally @ScubaWags, but anyone who reads this. From dating to marriage, why do you do what you do?
Firelands1973
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that is a good post on its own
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