(June 3, 2012 at 8:07 am)FallentoReason Wrote: The people that matter in my life are Pentecostal. I don't want them to huddle around me and start trying to cast out demons!
I'll start with my family as my parents are Catholic and they have already told me when I first began with doubts that they want me to do the thinking and not anyone else doing it for me. I think if I thoroughly talk to them about everything then they will be there for me and help me express myself better to my friends.
Sounds like you won the family lottery. I don't know many people who think as highly of their parents as you do, though I know some.
I think it is great that you carry as little resentment toward religious people as you do. We should all be so fortunate. But judging by the amount of animosity toward religious folks exhibited here all the time I'd say the scars run deep for many.
I didn't get as lucky as you did in the family lottery. My lot is plenty caring but not terribly reflective or bright. At least they were ineffective proselytizers so I too have very little resentment towards religious institutions or their minions.
Enjoy your break or greener pastures.
