Do you think you are stronger to now know the truth or weaker that you don't have the support of the church? I mean the people not the organisation.

I think I’m much stronger now. When we were in the church, we were really at the mercy of our leadership, the congregation, and the doctrine in our respective faiths. Essentially, we were hostages.

In the story of creation, Adam and Eve were forbidden from eating the fruit of the tree because then humans would be as knowledgeable as god. The remainder of the entire damn book is punishment for the knowledge we attained. This was to keep us in our “place.”

Knowing it is just a creation myth, it’s still a terrific example of what religion does to us. It literally takes our power away. It does not want us to use the I’ll-gotten knowledge we innately possess.

We are strong when we use our minds. And surround ourselves with people who do the same. Fear not, knowledge is truly power- the more you seek, the stronger you become.

I am glad I can speak my mind freely. To be honest I'm having mixed feelings. Part of me feel good about finally coming to my senses but there is worries. It's hard to turn away from everything I once believed in. Never liked it when people say you are in my prays. Like thanks thayt's helpful.... You know I have a problem but instead of doing something you are going to what? Go and asks guy who knows everything to do nothing cos that's all he ever does. Thanks. You did right to tell them not to pray for you. Let them pray for someone who believes it will help.