Thank you for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated. I've been a convinced atheist for many years, but now that I'm getting older, I'm starting to have doubts. I've even prayed for the first time since many, many years. My friends would laugh their asses off if they knew. I truly wanna believe and, obviously, NOT go to Hell. I'm just not convinced by Christianity (or any other religion for that matter), though, and also have major problems with its teachings. I really wish I would get a sign.
You're so welcome. It's a privilege to feel helpful some way :). In discussions about faith on the internet, I think people sometimes forget they're trying to communicate with actual people. I sometimes do, myself. If you feel so inclined, could you ask for a sign? History is replete with people who have done, and the Bible is too. Sadly, I don't know if other religious texts are.
I feel for you in your discomfort. It is part of our life journey but it is horrible. I'm only 31 and have never given birth, but in our tradition we think of some things as a kind of birth pain - an agony of something in progress. Processes of internal questioning can be like that. There are things that make it easier: kind people and beautiful things. Be kind to yourself as you keep pushing on. I hope that you find God as he truly is, and that you will have the relief that he gives.
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Thank you for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated. I've been a convinced atheist for many years, but now that I'm getting older, I'm starting to have doubts. I've even prayed for the first time since many, many years. My friends would laugh their asses off if they knew. I truly wanna believe and, obviously, NOT go to Hell. I'm just not convinced by Christianity (or any other religion for that matter), though, and also have major problems with its teachings. I really wish I would get a sign.
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You're so welcome. It's a privilege to feel helpful some way :). In discussions about faith on the internet, I think people sometimes forget they're trying to communicate with actual people. I sometimes do, myself. If you feel so inclined, could you ask for a sign? History is replete with people who have done, and the Bible is too. Sadly, I don't know if other religious texts are.
I feel for you in your discomfort. It is part of our life journey but it is horrible. I'm only 31 and have never given birth, but in our tradition we think of some things as a kind of birth pain - an agony of something in progress. Processes of internal questioning can be like that. There are things that make it easier: kind people and beautiful things. Be kind to yourself as you keep pushing on. I hope that you find God as he truly is, and that you will have the relief that he gives.