Post by gweniivere on Nov 21, 2008 19:41:45 GMT 1
I was born from a non-practicing Catholic and a Protestant. I grew up outside of any religious practice. After my parents divorce, I went to a Lutheran church and became very involved. I had my First Holy Communion, Catechism, Confermation... The whole nine yards. When I was 13 I entered classes to become an assistant pastor. I was almost through with them when I opened my eyes to the true sight of my religion. I was appalled at how my beliefs and theirs differed, and some of the things I found purely unethical the Church supported. I stepped back, told my Pastor that I needed some time to think things over. He was a great man, and knew exactly what I was going through.
Since then, I've been drawn to the idea of multiple deities and the freedom of expression. I haven't been able to go back to the Christan faith. I still attend church to see my little cousins preform, but I refuse Communion and don't stand for prayer. My Pastor, in his way, is happy for me.
Since then, I've been drawn to the idea of multiple deities and the freedom of expression. I haven't been able to go back to the Christan faith. I still attend church to see my little cousins preform, but I refuse Communion and don't stand for prayer. My Pastor, in his way, is happy for me.