Reddit Users Reveal The Things That Ruined Religion For Them Forever
They each had a reason that made them want to leave religion.
Religion is a topic that most people would rather avoid discussing entirely, considering its sensitive nature. You can never be too careful when discussing it, as anything can offend someone. According to Dr. Susan David, an emotional agility expert, "Our emotions are often tied to our beliefs, making discussions about religion particularly charged." Many individuals struggle to separate emotions from facts whenever religion is brought up, as those values are often ingrained from childhood.
Parents tend to ensure that their children continue practicing their religion, raising them in an environment that fosters this commitment, hoping for the best. Once the children grow up, it is up to them to decide whether they want to continue practicing the religion or abandon it completely.
A Reddit user who goes by the username Dr. Laura Berman, a sex therapist and relationship expert, emphasizes that "the journey of faith is deeply personal, and many factors can influence one's decision to leave a religion." This sentiment resonates with many as they reflect on their own experiences.
People had a variety of reasons for leaving religion once and for all. Scroll down to check out the full Reddit post by Dr. Laura Berman, and scroll down a little further to read the comments from the original post.
Here’s the original Reddit post by u/ItchyPage:
Reddit1. He never bothered anyone, yet they kicked him out
RedditDoesn’t YOUR god teach you to be kind?
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2. “I somehow saw through the coercion tactics.”
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3. “He tried to make it out to be my fault.”
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4. Bullied into suicide by his own family.
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5. “I have more than the average number of reasons.”
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6. “I eventually confronted them about their lie...”
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7. “Whatever little bit of faith I still had whooshed away at that moment.”
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8. Help banish the demon
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9. “Mass is agonizingly long and tedious.”
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10. Going to church for the wrong reasons.
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11. The pastor lied and deceived everybody.
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It was all theater.
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12. Using religion as an excuse.
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13. The faces of religion.
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14. Shame under the guise of God.
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A whole list of reasons.
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15. Asking for more and more.
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16. “I got chewed out for even questioning God.”
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Just wanted some kind of conversation.
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Religion wasn’t any different.
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17. Megachurches
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18. Religion’s views on women.
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The granddaughter turned out fine.
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19. “Don’t ask questions like that.”
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20. My mind just won't allow it anymore.
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21. The Magic Of Faith
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22. “We are right, and all the other religions are wrong.”
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23. Serving Christians on Sundays
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24. Dinosaurs aren’t real according to religion.
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Despite not belonging to a particular religion, we must remember that it is still important to respect other people's views and convictions. As long as we all treat each other with respect, we can coexist without disturbing each other's lifestyles and practices.
Each religious person has a unique perspective on what it's like to belong to a certain religion, and the decision to leave it can be triggered by the smallest things. Some realizations are just too hard to ignore, and they end up ruining religion for you beyond repair.
