...I'm not an atheist. I'm an agnostic. Two weeks ago, I would have told you I believe in god, but I can't really buy that. I've been told my entire life that if I loved god, then I would obey him. Everyone made it sound like it was a natural thing ("let go and let god" they said).
Well, I let go, and now--if god exists, if he wants me--it's his turn. I don't know if he exists or not. I don't know if we can know. Sure, he might not make sense, but at the same time, a lot of things don't make sense; it doesn't mean they don't exist.
All that having been said, I'm not here to lock horns with atheists, or anyone else. I'm here because I'm still dealing with the PTSD (yes, it's been diagnosed) that the church contributed to. I need support from people who understand what I've gone through. I was a slave to the Southern Baptist Convention for eighteen years, and to the poison of condemnation in Christ for another eleven years.
My name is Rob. I'm open to any questions you might have, and I'd appreciate hearing if there are people who have been in my shoes who are here as well.
Well, I let go, and now--if god exists, if he wants me--it's his turn. I don't know if he exists or not. I don't know if we can know. Sure, he might not make sense, but at the same time, a lot of things don't make sense; it doesn't mean they don't exist.
All that having been said, I'm not here to lock horns with atheists, or anyone else. I'm here because I'm still dealing with the PTSD (yes, it's been diagnosed) that the church contributed to. I need support from people who understand what I've gone through. I was a slave to the Southern Baptist Convention for eighteen years, and to the poison of condemnation in Christ for another eleven years.
My name is Rob. I'm open to any questions you might have, and I'd appreciate hearing if there are people who have been in my shoes who are here as well.
