I also came around to question my Southern Baptist upbringing in my late teens. It's a very difficult thing to face, after so many years of indoctrination.
Most importantly, don't let anyone push you in either direction. Let the arguments speak for themselves. We're not here to "win converts", but to win arguments. If you find one side or another's arguments more logical, sound, and reasonable, then accept it to the degree you feel it has been proven-- and even then, remain skeptical. Skepticism is the mind's immune system.
And finally, WELCOME! Whatever road you choose, we hope you like it here.
Most importantly, don't let anyone push you in either direction. Let the arguments speak for themselves. We're not here to "win converts", but to win arguments. If you find one side or another's arguments more logical, sound, and reasonable, then accept it to the degree you feel it has been proven-- and even then, remain skeptical. Skepticism is the mind's immune system.
And finally, WELCOME! Whatever road you choose, we hope you like it here.
A Christian told me: if you were saved you cant lose your salvation. you're sealed with the Holy Ghost
I replied: Can I refuse? Because I find the entire concept of vicarious blood sacrifice atonement to be morally abhorrent, the concept of holding flawed creatures permanently accountable for social misbehaviors and thought crimes to be morally abhorrent, and the concept of calling something "free" when it comes with the strings of subjugation and obedience perhaps the most morally abhorrent of all... and that's without even going into the history of justifying genocide, slavery, rape, misogyny, religious intolerance, and suppression of free speech which has been attributed by your own scriptures to your deity. I want a refund. I would burn happily rather than serve the monster you profess to love.
I replied: Can I refuse? Because I find the entire concept of vicarious blood sacrifice atonement to be morally abhorrent, the concept of holding flawed creatures permanently accountable for social misbehaviors and thought crimes to be morally abhorrent, and the concept of calling something "free" when it comes with the strings of subjugation and obedience perhaps the most morally abhorrent of all... and that's without even going into the history of justifying genocide, slavery, rape, misogyny, religious intolerance, and suppression of free speech which has been attributed by your own scriptures to your deity. I want a refund. I would burn happily rather than serve the monster you profess to love.
