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Try to be kind's avatar

It's brave of you to share your story and I'm sorry to hear you went through such a tough time. The irony of religion is that is does not cater for the deeply spiritual person. If you are seeking a more connecting and profound understanding of the universe I don't think it can be found in the rulebooks of religion and yet every religion will have elements of it. I think this broader understanding is what the Tao offers

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Brandon Ellrich's avatar

I grew up in a Pentecostal church, Methodist, and then Southern Baptist. I know very well the judgment and self-righteous criticism you speak of.

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Patrick B. Stewart's avatar

It has been a hard road for many of us.

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Changxin the Western Daoist's avatar

Thank you for this, Patrick. It's important that we have a space to share our experiences. I hope this will further encourage people to be real and authentic!

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