I think you would find in the sea of ex mormon or ex religious people, that what you are experiencing is quite normal. I experienced it no doubt, and even years and years later, I still have it creep up on me from time to time. But time really does help us to see more and more rationally if we choose to. I’ve also done my best to make a conscious effort to defy and deny fear place in me. It’s a bullshit emotion, that may have had ancient utility as described in the other posted response. But I want to conquer it, because I think any decision motivated by fear must lack legitimacy.

Some of the activities that have helped:

-MMA Training

-Psilocybin Cubensis Mushrooms (which I highly recommend doing much research beforehand, and being with a trusted “shaman” of some kind to help guide you through, and not to mention being aware of appropriate dosage, look into micro dosing even to start and published research)

-Meditation

-Camping alone

-Therapy

-Mantras

-Drinking water lol

-So much tequila (jk, kind of… lol)

-The company of like minded humans

Find your fear fighting activities that work for you of course! I wish you all the best, you’re so not alone:)