How I Lost My Religion and Found Myself

I was raised in a religious household. My parents were devout Christians, and they passed their faith on to me. I went to church every Sunday, and I prayed every night. I believed in God, and I believed that Jesus Christ was my savior.

Shunned: How I Lost my Religion and Found Myself

by Linda A. Curtis

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But as I got older, I started to have doubts. I began to question the things that I had been taught about God and religion. I wondered if there was really a heaven and a hell. I wondered if Jesus was really the son of God. I wondered if there was any evidence to support the claims of religion.

The more I questioned, the more my faith began to crumble. I stopped going to church. I stopped praying. I stopped believing in God.

At first, I was scared and confused. I didn't know what to believe anymore. I felt like I had lost my way.

But over time, I started to find my own way. I started to explore different philosophies and religions. I started to read books about science and history. I started to talk to people who had different beliefs than me.

Through my explorations, I came to realize that there is no one right way to believe. I realized that there are many different paths to truth and happiness.

I also came to realize that I don't need religion to be a good person. I don't need to believe in God to have a moral compass. I can live a happy and fulfilling life without religion.

Losing my religion was one of the most difficult things I have ever gone through. But it was also one of the most liberating. It freed me from the constraints of dogma and allowed me to find my own path.

I am now a happy and fulfilled atheist. I am grateful for the journey that led me to where I am today.

If you are struggling with your faith, I encourage you to explore your doubts. Don't be afraid to question what you have been taught. There is no shame in seeking truth and meaning for yourself.

You may find that your journey leads you to a different place than mine. But I hope that it will be a journey of growth and self-discovery.

Here are some resources that may be helpful to you on your journey:

• Recovering from Religion
• The Atheist Republic
• Secular Humanism

You are not alone.

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Shunned: How I Lost my Religion and Found Myself

by Linda A. Curtis

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	617 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	321 pages

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