Question

[Joods]

You're gonna find a bunch of former believers here.  Welcome aboard.

Thanks.  I just want to understand the reasons behind former vs. now.  Is it something that we as Christians need to be aware of and are we a part of the problem.

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We have quite a few Christians on this forum and for as much as they are "aware" of our atheism, they, like you, seem to think that atheism is a "problem". A lack of belief in a god or gods isn't a problem. Sadly, too many Christians view logic and reason as problems when in fact, believing in a stifling, narcissistic, misogynistic, genocidal, mythical sky daddy that you'll never physically see, and threatens you with eternal damnation if you don't love him, is the real problem.  

Honestly, there is absolutely nothing appealing about any of that shit. 

I used to believe until I woke up. None of the pastors or priests I talked to seem to genuinely want to help me understand why I had all these questions about an entity, whom I was assured loved me with "all his heart", never showed up to protect me or keep me from harm when family members were abusive. Over many of my "Christian believing days", god let me down every single time he should have protected me from abusive situations.