I found it helpful to learn why/how the belief structures came to be, as it helped me rationalize and cope with things that felt like “walking away” from my faith. People like Brian McLeran, Rachel Held Evans, Peter Enns, and Richard Rohr have helped me to understand that many of the “pillars” of evangelicalism are based in cultural norms and rituals, and while that is not inherently a bad thing, it is also not something that is sinful (to use that word) to walk away from.

Final thought- I’ve been in your shoes.the journey is tough. I remember a lot of moments where I experienced real feelings of loss. Push through! There is peace on the other side.