Every day people post about their family harassing them for doubting or leaving the religion, co-workers harassing them, or internal struggles about the fear of hell, body shaming, or other emotional damage that lingers after dropping the religion. You can read this shit-stain of a bitter tale here. I have no idea why this would happen in a subreddit like this, but I’ve noticed a lot of christians hiding in the comment section and making judgements on people’s posts and comments. They should be knowledgeable in these types of questions because they are asked quite frequently. 39 Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their. the answer to your question, in the bold faced part of your post, is: there's no such thing as a former Christian. Because if he just didn't say that, then my. All atheist channels are cool. And yet, the people who leave their religion are happier or at least just as happy as before. --is God's way of showing that I can't make it with him. Back at the year 1000 they were saying Jesus was coming back because it marked man’s time at 5,000. 129K subscribers in the exchristian community. Sex is normal and healthy, including masturbation. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. Matt 13:42 “And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. You are wanted. r/exchristian Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. So many Christians seem to relish the idea of people burning in hell. My narcissistic ex was sent by the devil. My current partner was a Christian of a non-denominational sect until the age of 23. Either God doesn't care or he isn't real. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. As an ex-Christian this hurts me. As you said, the shadow cannot be expunged or suppressed. As it happens, one of their preoccupations is taking vengeance against everyone who disagrees with them, for the crime of disagreeing with them. It supports killing gays and also those who supports gay rights. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. /r/Christians is also a Protestant-based forum upholding the Five Solas of the Reformation, including salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. If Jesus himself couldn't convince people in person of him being the Messiah, then it means he most likely was full of shit. I consider today's evangelicals to be the "hypocrites" who. David was an awful person. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left. I felt tremendous shame for harboring any remotely sexual thoughts regarding women; after all, Christ says "He who lusts after a woman has already committed adultery with her in his heart". An obligation to. I guess what astonishes me most are. [deleted] • 4 yr. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. I believe there is a story on Reddit somewhere about another users Grandma who was part of a church and when she needed them they didn't show until her death. It misidentifies where abuse is coming from, and therefore what to look for in other religions, institutions, or secularly. At least not directly. You can show up to any Kingdom Hall and they will give you a full size ~10”x~8” large-font Bible with a faux-leather covering for FREE. I bet that if the worst happens and America becomes a Christian theocracy, they’ll still say they’re being persecuted. This resentment is often visible just towards normal people, but towards famous people, it can be absolutely rabid. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. November 10, 2023. I just saw the news that Stephen Hawking passed away today. We have historical evidence of Paul, that he claimed to have a vision of Jesus, and that Peter/John preached the resurrection. They resent having to give up their ambitions and hopes. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left. Hello everyone, so I just have a possibly really complicated topic of a question;. Out of all 66 books of the Holy Bible, what are the top 10 worst books in your opinion? My list: Book of Revelation: Easily the number one worst book and a favorite to many end-times preachers. Witchcraft is known as a practice today, not a religion. 1 John 4:16. Every day people post about their family harassing them for doubting or leaving the religion, co-workers harassing them, or internal struggles about the fear of hell, body shaming, or other emotional damage that lingers after dropping the religion. Much later in the middle ages and early modern period, in mystical literature, clearly under Christian and Islamic influence, Satan takes a. Even a debt. " That night dude gets tied up with seven bowstrings in his sleep, then. Out of all 66 books of the Holy Bible, what are the top 10 worst books in your opinion? My list: Book of Revelation: Easily the number one worst book and a favorite to many end-times preachers. But between the rising Christian fascism in the US, splintered familial relationships and bitterness towards my past, I find myself clinging to the label of an Ex Christian. And often cruelty is the point. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. Every other system tries to explain away how horrific the biblical deity is. I see a lot of hidden Christians in this subreddit. Anger is also healthy, but Christianity stigmatizes it so that being angry at injustice becomes a bigger problem than the injustice that provokes it. I bet that if the worst happens and America becomes a Christian theocracy, they’ll still say they’re being persecuted. Technically, no. Yes, you can be an ex-Christian. Second, they accept all kinds of ex type people in all different categories. I feel like i need to return to my faith, and my head is full. Im more upset than I probably should be, but it's maddening when something like this happens and they only blabber a few words at night (if they even remember). The difference between theology and science is that science looks for obversation and proofs. Sometimes this is considered allegorical, sometimes it is literal, but again it is always clear that Satan is a servant of God, Satan's job is basically to do the seemingly bad things God needs to be done. Most reformed people I know follow Calvinism which tells them that they are elected and have a personal love from God while the rest of the world is in Gods wrath. They said UPC codes was mark if the beast then it was credit cards, then it was computers. But that would change a lot of other things too. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. While the deconversion stories and advice asking still take up half the sub, the other half. The writer does a good job explaining why he gave up his faith in the Christian God, citing specific reasons and examples from scripture. It supports killing those who criticize and oppose Christianity. But should an apostate wish to return to Christianity at some later time, they don't need to be re-baptized. For me I think "reformed" people have the most arrogant attitude ever. They will eat you up from the inside, especially when the target of that hatred does not exist, so that hate has nowhere to go and so they re-direct themselves back inside you. r/exchristian • by The_Lesser_Weasel Agnostic Atheist John Piper says God is not like an abusive husband, because he woos you before he threatens to hurt you. No matter what your belief now, or if you have no belief at all. 124K subscribers in the exchristian community. I consider today's evangelicals to be the "hypocrites" who. Enjoy every chapter. Hanging out with so many Christians, I realized that a lot of strange things are banned in a lot of Christian households. This has been the biggest anxiety of mine in recent months--that all of the bad things that have been happening to me--my cat has cancer, I just lost my job etc. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. I grew up with TV and radio. Being a true Christian means being a slave to Christianity, and its indoctrination always. But I have many questions and I don’t want to be rude about it. They believe they are so special that they shouldn't need to be considerate. So, yup, they have to believe they are persecuted. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. Keep in mind that I went to a Christian private school at the time. Matt 13:42 “And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Ugh, I used to listen to Paul Washer. My father had an extensive library of bible analyses, concordances, commentaries, parallel versions, etc. If you believe and you want to sin and leave the church, then (because you still believe and therefore still believe in the sins) you have to feel guilty over every sin, with no forgiveness, and you have to dread hell no matter how saintly you are. They believe that the ultimate power in the universe created them because he wanted a relationship with them. --is God's way of showing that I can't make it with him. Victims very often are angry at themselves over things like: I should have known better. Christians are Boring People. Other things like purity culture wouldn't work as well without the peer pressure. Two different youth groups: Methodist and AoG. The concept of the fall of man, sin, and hell are evidence of a God that creates an unjust system that is designed to get most of humanity away from their creator. I shouldn't have fallen for the lies. 95559 points • 2317 comments. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. But, to be honest, it's really no surprise. It’s not a substance that can leave a person independently of the body. I met him once, at Camp Regeneration (the summer camp put on by Grace Community Church). I don't go to communion anymore (out of respect) but I still pray. Centerfolds and pin-up girls. So insane. It’s not a religion, it’s a relationship. We are saved from grace (unearned, undeserved favor from God) through faith (complete trust) in Christ and his finished work. It's only 'sin' if we believe in their god. I'm overwhelmed. You are known. I practiced Buddhism. Nephesh means something like life source, life, or breathe. It’s not a substance that can leave a person independently of the body. Your post should be relevant. I’ll never understand this mindset, even when it comes to people who have done heinous things. Other things like purity culture wouldn't work as well without the peer pressure. I think this is a good place for me to "vent" I am 17, born and raised in an evangelical christian household in brazil and ever since i was little i went to church on a weekly (sometimes almost daily) basis. (Not officially ex-Christian, but I suppose I'm no longer practicing. Actually, I can promise you several something’s because Jesus promised them first. Jesus spends a lot of time talking about damnation and hell-fire. r/exchristian • by The_Lesser_Weasel Agnostic Atheist John Piper says God is not like an abusive husband, because he woos you before he threatens to hurt you. You can show up to any Kingdom Hall and they will give you a full size ~10”x~8” large-font Bible with a faux-leather covering for FREE. r/exchristian Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. It’s not a substance that can leave a person independently of the body. (All-Powerful, All-Knowing, Always Present) When something bad happens, people will say “God is just trying to make you. To me, I feel like there is a dimension of reality that we can’t quite grasp. 80 votes, 54 comments. r/exmormon and r/exmuslim are both pretty great and interesting, usually filled with pretty shocking testimonials and stories. Feels so good to swear. When I was around 12 I left religion but at 16-17 i rejoined Christianity out of fear and sadness but it only made those feelings worse. My favorite Youtuber is now super religious and I’m upset. I think this is a good place for me to "vent" I am 17, born and raised in an evangelical christian household in brazil and ever since i was little i went to church on a weekly (sometimes almost daily) basis. Now at almost 18 I have found myself aligning with deism but I find. But between the rising Christian fascism in the US, splintered familial relationships and bitterness towards my past, I find myself clinging to the label of an Ex Christian. And god isn't even there. The answer is that if Jesus did prove his power over death by resurrection; then he proved himself to be God and his life, his words, his actions vouch for the "reality" of Christianity. In 1995 Orthodox and Catholic Christians killed approximately 8000 Muslim men and boys and them pushed them into mass graves with bulldozers in and around the town of Srebrenica in the former Yugoslavia. The return of Jesus Christ was supposed to take place within the lifetime of those living in the 30s AD. Much later in the middle ages and early modern period, in mystical literature, clearly under Christian and Islamic influence, Satan takes a. Other things like purity culture wouldn't work as well without the peer pressure. 106 votes, 37 comments. You are wanted. But I also think there should be a level of tact when dealing with other humans. This is what I think, too. Heaven wipes away all tears. While the deconversion stories and advice asking still take up half the sub, the other half. Technically, no. I just can't with the history of bad things that happened in everyone's lives in general: hitler, The World Wars, Unfortunate people, the concept of Suicide, human torture, etc. Judaism believes that God wants people to be good and do good, whether or not you're part of a church. ago My dad's response to the Iowa Baphomet display Image 126 u/FluidityPanic • 6 hr. Jews are an intelligent people. Christianity (among others) tries to control people by making them ashamed of their sexuality and setting limits on it. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. As long as they made it to heaven that's all that matters. There's christians who believe that aliens and UFOs are just demonic deceptions. View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit (Hot Topic) Ex-Witches who Convert to Christianity or Catholicism. And Jesus Christ came down to earth, lived a perfect life in fulfillment of the law, and died in our stead so that we would not be condemned for our own inability to follow the law. I shouldn't have fallen for the lies. People who never grew up in the church don't know how good it feels to swear. As someone who studied apologetics for over a decade and nearly went into a career of apologetics (actually started but dropped out due to details of the specific job), the dishonesty of the field drives me insane. Bible does not condemn Pedophilia. Yet here are these people doing what they love and yahweh isn't striking them dead. Wash my hands of my religious trauma and get on with my life. 129K subscribers in the exchristian community. spaceghoti • 8 mo. , but a queer person is a “groomer” just by existing. Matthew 10. Other things like purity culture wouldn't work as well without the peer pressure. Additional comment actions. God is fully in control of who goes to Hell and we have a right to be against that. But then you are stuck in heaven depressed for the rest of eternity knowing that your love will be tortured forever. But between the rising Christian fascism in the US, splintered familial relationships and bitterness towards my past, I find myself clinging to the label of an Ex Christian. In said photograph she is wearing a t-shirt and shirts of no more than six inches in length, whilst her boyfriend wears traditional swimming trunks but goes shirtless. It misidentifies where abuse is coming from, and therefore what to look for in other religions, institutions, or secularly. A Senate staffer is out of a job after the publication of a video appearing to show two men having sex in a Senate hearing room. [deleted] • 1 yr. Xtianity survives, per se, on the fear of hell. If they really used to be one, they wouldn't so easily forget. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. I don't know why they believe this but it's a thing. The thought that I don’t have to spend eternity cognizant of anything is so peaceful to me. Almost like you purposefully search for things that confirm your world view. Idk why but Reddit keeps suggesting the r/exChristian subreddit to me. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. • 3 yr. Their attitude is women are subservient. A U. They're just jealous that it's stole the youngins attention away from gawd and the buybull. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. We have historical evidence of Paul, that he claimed to have a vision of Jesus, and that Peter/John preached the resurrection. Journaling, meditation, gratitude journals, natural walks, elaborate tea/coffee making, zen gardens, etc. I'm overwhelmed. 100 votes, 47 comments. Hello everyone, so I just have a possibly really complicated topic of a question;. Feels like you’re interpreting ancient and foreign texts from a western and modern perspective. They were taught that education is bad. Only the shallow and narrow-minded will chill a friendship over this one issue. Also probably being weirded out by the ritualistic focus and the saintly icons. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. They reject common descent because it doesn't make them feel special enough. When we die, our bodies return to the nutrients that feed plants, which feed life, who die and feed life. Worthlessness: telling you you are born absolutely broken. the answer to your question, in the bold faced part of your post, is: there's no such thing as a former Christian. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. As I stated there, I don’t. The ex Christian Reddit has tens of thousands of members. Technically, no. Yes, you can be an ex-Christian. Here me out. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. So the slavery in the Bible don't apply to them, they don't have a history of oppression associated to it. 247 football team rankings, hd free porn movies download
Liberal Christians are extending the life of Christianity in our society far longer than it should have been alive, and lend a sort of validity to Christianity as a whole, which gives the hateful Christians a bigger platform. . Exchristian reddit
I am leaving the Eastern Orthodox church. This resentment is often visible just towards normal people, but towards famous people, it can be absolutely rabid. I don't hate Christians. That is so fucked up. It is not word for word, I am working off memory here, but it is the same concept. " They explainied that if you left, it meant you were never a Christian to begin with, or you hadn't really been saved. Second, they accept all kinds of ex type people in all different categories. I've been a Christian witch myself in the 1990's, before converting to Paganism. in my opinion, that is the most toxic aspect and the root of many (if not all) of the evils in the church. It led into a really uncomfortable conversation in which she. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. More recent movements have interpreted the idea that fornication is "cheating on your future spouse" and thus a form of adultery. 36 and one’s foes will be members of one’s own household. How do y'all feel about this? To me, it just feels really dismissive, but I'm curious to know what others think. but the first thing I see in reading about his death is Christian after Christian in the news comment section talking openly about how he will go to hell for being an atheist. Videos and articles with low quality titles or content will be subject to removal. Keener's goal is to argue that we should give historical miracle claims due consideration rather than dismissal (it is not to demonstrate that miracles actually occurred, only that we have reason to consider them). I grew up believing that God is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. If you thought God flooding billions of people was bad, wait until you see what he will do. I just had to say that. It's better than actual abuse those, because they realise it and their invisible friend helps them keep their hands off actual kids. Absolutely, once I realized how the god that people worship as a loving, caring father and the God in the bible who is terrible and bloodthirsty made me understand that a lot of people ignore what God does in the bible because it directly contradicts what they personally think of him. Obviously, the traditional Christian family structure is more limiting for women. Your post should be relevant. Infinite punishment for a finite life isn't good, it's cruel. That said, there are great arguments the church has become corrupt and power hungry. • 5 days ago. When I was around 12 I left religion but at 16-17 i rejoined Christianity out of fear and sadness but it only made those feelings worse. 6. He does this by arguing two main points: 1) Miracles are not contrary to typical human experience, and 2) we have reason to believe. Christian apologists and their tricks. How we became a Christian is a different story for all of us, just as our stories for how we came to leave Christianity. Ray will show his would-be converts how they can’t be a “Good Person” because they’ve broken all of the 10 Commandments. Sex is normal and healthy, including masturbation. In the 18th and 19th century they combined a bunch of strong social shaming and taboo with an obsession with "polite" language as an exercise in class division and signaling. It’s also a weird concept, because God allows free will, yet he is all-knowing, so he already knows who is going to heaven or hell. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit (Hot Topic) Ex-Witches who Convert to Christianity or Catholicism. The very essence of Christianity is narcissistic. If the message of the movie is to be believed, it could lead to a lot of people staying in abusive marriages trying to change their partners instead of getting any real help. Church for several years. [deleted] • 4 yr. I used to be really into apologetics, which is ironic, since trying to prove God to myself ultimately drove the final nail in the coffin of my struggle to believe in something I couldn't say I ever really had. r/exchristian: Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. Enjoy every chapter. It's like when people are angry at Israel in general that they took over land in 1948. It is an integral part of who we are, from which we draw strength and creativity. And the contemporary music all sounds the same. ago Yep. They also try to defend the alleged "infallibility" and "inerrancy" of the Bible and. 125K subscribers in the exchristian community. ago SPOILER Religious school counselors be like: About a year ago, I went to my school‘s counselor to ask for help because I had suicidal thoughts. As in, recanting Christianity is called "apostasy", and one who recants Christianity is called an "apostate". Matt 13:42 “And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. This sums up basically every argument for the. 106 votes, 37 comments. But ironically, some, not all, Christians on the internet seem to have come to the conclusion that Mr. It's like when people are angry at Israel in general that they took over land in 1948. Obviously, the traditional Christian family structure is more limiting for women. But that would change a lot of other things too. If they aren't "true" whatevers, then why have people. I watched her go through her rebellious teens years and I liked how she spoke her mind on controversial topics (feminism, influencer drama,politics). GotQuestions and other apologetics websites tend to be bigoted and/or biased against LGBTQ+ people, women, Catholics, non-Christians and former Christians including those who are atheists or otherwise secular people, and others including liberal Christians. Rant. I think liberal and progressive christians are good people and try to be accepting, but the level of mental gymnastics must be insane. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. As I stated there, I don’t. The Rabbi asked why Jesus hadn't done many of the things that the Messiah was supposed to do according to the prophets. This guy is probably worse to be honest. r/exchristian Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. More recent movements have interpreted the idea that fornication is "cheating on your future spouse" and thus a form of adultery. One thing I didn’t expect to feel when I left behind my Christian life was the overwhelming sense of regret for wasting 30 years of my life on religion. 75 votes, 23 comments. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. They're against science and they think the public education system is trying to "lure people away from god". As in, recanting Christianity is called "apostasy", and one who recants Christianity is called an "apostate". I used to be really into apologetics, which is ironic, since trying to prove God to myself ultimately drove the final nail in the coffin of my struggle to believe in something I couldn't say I ever really had. Judges 10:16 "So they put away the foreign gods from among them and served the LORD, and he became impatient over the misery of Israel. Main Preacher: You weren't truly a christian because if you were then your life would have been transformed like mine was. Hello all, I've been raised Christian and attended private schools my entire life. Apparently Taylor Swift promotes satanism and her concerts help satan steal souls. ago SadRepresentative919 any ex-progressive/liberal christians? and sharing my story Personal Story Hi all, I'm new to this sub and wondering if there are any folks on here who have moved on from liberal/progressive versions of Christianity and what you journey was like?. Mar 4, 2014 · For the Christian, especially, When I first came to Ex-Christian. This quip is popular with campus evangelism groups like Athletes in Action and Cru. spaceghoti • 8 mo. Im-back • 8 yr. josie_drake • 7 mo. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. It was that awful. I was of the idea that since God is all loving, he would understand your reasons. 126K subscribers in the exchristian community. I guess what astonishes me most are. Being a true Christian means being a slave to Christianity, and its indoctrination always. madlyqueen • Skeptic • 2 yr. This is not a place for debate, this is a place to help each other through the trauma of leaving behind an integral piece of our identity. I write this stuff off as a kind of revenge fantasy. But I also think there should be a level of tact when dealing with other humans. I can now say whatever I want without the fear that I'll go to hell! I used to have separate "okay" words for each swear word, but now it feels so good to say whatever I want to. Welcome to r/exchristian, a support community for people who have left Christianity as well as Christians who are considering whether or not they want to get out. Please be considerate and respectful to each. As in, recanting Christianity is called "apostasy", and one who recants Christianity is called an "apostate". Only the shallow and narrow-minded will chill a friendship over this one issue. I see Christians acting like narcissists and abusers, and while I hold them responsible for their actions I also recognize that much of the time they're acting against their own morals and best interest because their abusive, mind-controlling religion has twisted them into believing they have to act like that. I was pretty disturbed that her first thought about my partner and I moving in with eachother was about sex. 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