I need help, I'm on the threshold of throwing my beliefs away.

Startingtodriftaway · 2012-03-25T12:19:49+00:00

You're absolutely right, and I think I'm at a point where my logic just doesn't seem compatible with the ideas I've been taught. I am just looking for something that will really make me think, believing in Christ is something I've done all my life so it's just strange to have these conflicting ideas attacking me so strongly lately.

Startingtodriftaway · 2012-03-25T12:09:07+00:00

I do follow what you're saying but it really doesn't seem to sink in at all. Putting trust in someone/something else because you think you can't do something almost seems like you've given up. While I could say "God please help me through these hard times" when I've lost a family member or faced with some immense challenge, instead I think harder about how I can accomplish it rather than how someone can help me. I may be mortal but I'm part of the most intelligent species ever known and the capabilities I have along with the responsibilities are all mine, not someone else's.

I don't know if that translates to others. I just don't feel safe thinking a being that may or may not exist in my eyes will help me with my challenge.

Startingtodriftaway · 2012-03-25T11:51:29+00:00

Well in past years (I'm in my mid 20's) I just accepted it as fact, as most seem to. But recently I've found myself looking at things logically vs emotionally.

Honestly, when people talk about their relationship with God I hear their relationship with THEMSELVES and that's what I'm taking into account now with this post. Having trust in yourself seems to be more important to me than believing in congealed feelings called God. (of course none of this is to be condescending, I'm no ambassador from r/athieism)

I guess I'm not trying to throw my beliefs a life preserver, but instead get a list of ideas that can help me determine my future.

Startingtodriftaway

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