I got a call from my dad today with some bad news about a pastor he mentored and loves. He let me know that his dear friend has turned himself in for sexually assaulting his 12 year old relative on several accounts. His wife, who is turning to god for help, caught him. He is in his 40's and there is no excuse for him to be working with kids if these are his desires. Gossip travels quick in the christian bubble and everyone is shocked and devastated. Sure its weird to hear that a guy I knew and admired did a shameful cruel thing, but id be more shocked if he wasnt christian. Sadly, I've seen so much of this throughout my decades in the church. Two of my youth pastors married girls they met as kids in their Sunday school class. I think its important for christians to recognize is that god doesnt help or stop you from doing bad shit. When you pretend he does then shit really does happen.
I was a born-again christian for many years then I got woke.. and now life is better in so many ways. It's taking me time to see my value and find my voice, but the reward is liberating knowing my path is not dictated or controlled by fear of death and the unknown. Casting off the shackles of religion is pretty fucking awesome. The beautiful people I've met on this forum have more heart and compassion than any group of people I've been apart of. So back off Jesus and followers, because this bitch is done with Chu. 
