Formerly Devout People Who Left Their Faith, Tell Us What The Turning Point Was That Made You Rethink Your Religion

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As we all know, religion is a very sensitive topic. Whether you were raised in a religious household or came to be religious later in life, there are many complex emotions involved in someone’s spiritual journey.

However, no matter how devout a person is, there can sometimes be a single turning point when one realizes they can no longer be a part of the faith they used to be so devoted to.

Maybe you went through a difficult or traumatic experience, only for a religious leader to tell you it was because of your own “sin”?

Maybe a scandal or illegal activities came to light that caused you to question the entire meaning of your faith?

Maybe you were grieving a loved one or a fellow worshipper who suffered through an extended illness or even died suddenly, only to be told it was part of a larger “plan”?

Or perhaps your place of worship became too political, and you suddenly realized that their ideals didn’t align with the actual values of your religion, causing you to rethink it all?

Although this may seem very personal, an open and honest conversation about one’s decision to leave their religion can be very informative and help others who are wrestling with their own struggles feel seen.

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A woman wearing a hijab sits on a couch with her eyes closed and hands on her temples, looking distressed

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As we all know, religion is a very sensitive topic. Whether you were raised in a religious household or came to be religious later in life, there are many complex emotions involved in someone’s spiritual journey.#

However, no matter how devout a person is, there can sometimes be a single turning point when one realizes they can no longer be a part of the faith they used to be so devoted to.#

Maybe you went through a difficult or traumatic experience, only for a religious leader to tell you it was because of your own “sin”?#

Maybe a scandal or illegal activities came to light that caused you to question the entire meaning of your faith?#

Maybe you were grieving a loved one or a fellow worshipper who suffered through an extended illness or even died suddenly, only to be told it was part of a larger “plan”?#

Or perhaps your place of worship became too political, and you suddenly realized that their ideals didn’t align with the actual values of your religion, causing you to rethink it all?#

Although this may seem very personal, an open and honest conversation about one’s decision to leave their religion can be very informative and help others who are wrestling with their own struggles feel seen.#