RE: Still feel trapped
May 11, 2013 at 12:25 pm
(This post was last modified: May 11, 2013 at 12:27 pm by Cinjin.)
(May 3, 2013 at 11:20 am)Bohook24 Wrote: I still feel trapped in the morals of christianity.
This statement makes no sense. How do morals "trap" a person? Which morals do you feel trapped by? Because if you feel trapped by not being able to kill, rape or steal from someone than you may actually be more of a sociopath than an atheist. If you feel trapped in a sense that you shouldn't listen to rock music or go to the bar to have a few drinks than you are misinformed, as those are NOT morals.
Quote:It's only been a few weeks since I finally realized the truth, but how do I rid myself of these values that have been branded in me?
You need to be far more specific. What values do you wish to be rid of??? I hate to be the one to break this to you pal, but everyone needs values. Take care of your children. Don't cheat on your wife. Help those in need. Don't threaten or steal for financial gain. These are all good values to live by. Your statements make me think that you don't really know what atheism actually is. You don't become an atheist to live a life of selfish indulgence. Yes, some people do, but if that's why you left the church, you might as well go back. Atheists have no book to justify all their atrocities; christians do ... and they do it often. You would be better served to remain a christian if you're wishing to rid yourself of values.
Quote:I still don't feel free. I don't want to believe anymore at all. I don't believe but it's like "god" is still there nagging in the back if my head.
I think you should stay in the church. It sounds like you're one of those people who is eventually going to return to that god anyway. For many people raised under the iron hand of christian slavery the imprinting is too strong to overcome and eventually they give in to their fear and self-loathing. I recommend finding a more liberal sect of christianity and embracing a life of christian hypocrisy. See catfish for advice on that.