I was raised Evangelical Free. If you're not familiar with their brand of Christianity, the statement of faith is here.
I have many memories of feeling inadequate in the eyes of their god. One of my first religious memories is how I was scared to fall asleep too slowly after saying my night time prayers. I thought that if I accidentally committed a sin, then died in my sleep, I would instantly go to hell. Fun times.
I have only recently started "coming out" as atheist. My brothers are also leaning toward atheism. None of us have been very religious (if at all) since we moved away from the church. My mother is religious, but I don't know what she identifies with. My father is pretty non-religious now. My extended family is either Catholic or Christian Scientist. My husband was raised Catholic. He is also now an atheist.
It's been a long time, but I will answer questions as I remember.
I have many memories of feeling inadequate in the eyes of their god. One of my first religious memories is how I was scared to fall asleep too slowly after saying my night time prayers. I thought that if I accidentally committed a sin, then died in my sleep, I would instantly go to hell. Fun times.
I have only recently started "coming out" as atheist. My brothers are also leaning toward atheism. None of us have been very religious (if at all) since we moved away from the church. My mother is religious, but I don't know what she identifies with. My father is pretty non-religious now. My extended family is either Catholic or Christian Scientist. My husband was raised Catholic. He is also now an atheist.
It's been a long time, but I will answer questions as I remember.
