Agnosticism

[tinhuviel]

When I was a very young child, starting around the age of 4, my dream was to be a nun. I just wanted to go around singing to people and healing them, have a personal relationship with god, and wear a fashionable veil. That bubble was burst when I found out I wasn't Catholic. So I figured preacher might be a better fit anyway. That bubble was

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[teague]

As you know, or might know, I am an atheist. Like you I came from a religious family, and I kept running headlong into things that did not make sense. Instead of a detour into Paganism, I dabbled with Spiritualism and honestly that only re-enforced that there was little to no proof of the supernatural past anecdotes, nerves and spooks, and emotions. I don't say that meaning to trample on anyone else's belief's or experiences. It's just those are mine

[mizliz]

The only religion that makes sense to me is Buddhism. I felt such a resonance when I really thought about the Four Noble Truths. The first two really opened my eyes

[poppypops28]

I believe in you! I hope one day you'll find what you're looking for. Xxxx

[falkenna]

We'll talk soon, hon. Been there, but it's not the actual beliefs that matter in the end;something inside you slots into place. I only wish I had worked how you speed up the process. Hugs.

[xevokitty]

IMO, "belief" is overrated. I'll figure out what the real scoop is on the afterlife once I actually get there - which I'm hoping to put off for a good long time.

I know that sounds kind of flippant... but I've been browbeat by a number of christian-somethingorothers over the years and it really hasn't changed my attitude towards organized religion ("None for me, thanks"). I've learned to tune them out, smile and nod, and generally play the polite "that's nice dear" while being non-commital enough that they assume I share their beliefs. Social lubricant, for the most part. I don't normally bring up my lack of religion, because it's none of their business, really.