Not at all. I have abandoned all religious groups that I tried to belong to but I never cut my friendly relationships with the people I met/got acquainted in those groups so long as they remain sincere and give me the respect that I deserve
I rarely do. I did when I was first shunned by the congregation (Mennonite) It was all I knew. As I grew, I discovered a brand new world. Freedom to be me. Not being controlled and threatened with eternal damnation. Discovering people who I was told to avoid were actually the most beautiful people in the world.
Yes, actually, it was so much easier when I thought there was someone there to help me, I live alone been seperated and then divorced for 4 years, it gets hard sometimes
I can relate. I tell myself, it offers a new and different opportunity for growth and socialization; just beyond my comfort zone. Definitely hard, but possible
No, except for the built in community of support.....unless you do something deemed unholy of course.
I don't see anything wrong in extending community and humanitarian support thru a religious group, it's a good social circle even if you don't believe in their faith. Giving help to others is beyond religion
I understand, and some won't associate with you unless you're associated with their belief system, rituals, and/or 'church'.
Sometimes miss being able to talk about God with another religious person, because it's something to easily connect on with a lot of people. And even though I am very tolerant of religion and faith, I feel if I voice my opinion on a date or something it closes a lot of doors.
I've said the same to myself, "closes a lot of doors." Challenging yes; however, it can open other doors as well.
I miss having friends except those friends were never dependable or trustworthy so not even that. i sure don't miss all the other stupid stuff.
Oh yes. there was a difficulty but assurance in religion. Although i miss the community and comrodery in religious Groups, i care too much about what i really believe is true to turn around and go back into it. Funny enough i have tried to change my mind and be religious again, but i reason myself out of it and Become frustrated if I try to keep that mindset. I just simply can't believe it after putting in the effort to research the facts myself.
I understand the difficulty. The community and camaraderie was the best part for me.
No but I do sometimes miss something to believe in at times.
how about believing in yourself?