(April 7, 2014 at 4:09 pm)elconquistador Wrote: Everything that I was, everyone that I knew, and everything that I did was mormon. How do I find non-mormon friends and find a new community to identify with? Will this emptiness go away? I love science, but I no longer hold a relationship with my fellow humans because the only ones I knew were mormon but they now think I'm an anti-christ and I have now succombed to some form of evil doctrine. I don't have too many people I can identify with and chat over a cup of coffee or go on hikes with. I am still friends with mormons and I love them dearly, but I am seeking for friendships that I can identify with and wont be afraid to ask the big questions and who love science as much as I do. I want to talk about physics and quantum theory! I want to have real discussions!
Dude that is so sad! THe transition must be harsh! You're not alone. Many of us are having to break out of being indoctrinated. People who have been Religiously molded and indoctrinated are in the same category as those who have been raised in abusive households. It will affect them for the rest of their lives in some form or another but can also become a source of healing, insight, and strength.
