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ArizonaSenior Contributor
I made some important decisions today. It's a long story but I have been doing a lot of thinking. Here are my decisions...
1. I don't want to be a Catholic.
2. I don't believe in God, Jesus or the bible.
3. I don't support religion.
I'm a bit scared (to find out what life will be like without God) but I feel free; I feel like I'm taking control of my life.
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PatoSenior Contributor
Just talking from a mental health perspective, some people find religion beneficial because it provides them with community connections and a support network.
Then again, some people find religion negative for their mental health as organised religions can be coercive and manipulating.
We all have to make our own choices in that regard.
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bipolarbunnySenior Contributor
@Arizona Good for you for making some important decisions for you. You have to be happy and comfortable with the way you live your life. All the best on your journey! xx
BB 🐰💙
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@Arizona wrote:I made some important decisions today. It's a long story but I have been doing a lot of thinking. Here are my decisions...
1. I don't want to be a Catholic.
2. I don't believe in God, Jesus or the bible.
3. I don't support religion.
I'm a bit scared (to find out what life will be like without God) but I feel free; I feel like I'm taking control of my life.
Good for you that you have made that decision. I am constantly on the verge of declaring my emancipation, but then I clutch onto the safety and warm blanket of belief. I wish you all the best for the future.
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GwynnSenior Contributor
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SJT63Senior Contributor
I have found that simply believing that the philosophy taught by a carpenter from Nazareth is a good model, whether or not you think he was divine. Its difficult to find Christians who practice Christianity these days.
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ArizonaSenior Contributor
Hi, thanks very much for your kind, supportive replies 🙋♀️❤
@Former-Member I know what you mean!
@Gwynn Thanks very much for your recommendations. I will check them out.
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