AndrewHunt Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 Hello FDR! A few months ago I was Christian Missionary newly commissioned to go to Belgium for two years to teach people about how great my religion was. I was surfing the tubes one day and came across FDR. The very first video I ever saw was Stefs proof's against God. That video slapped me in the face and dragged my brain down one wall and up another. After I watched it once, I watched it two more times. I was faced with an obvious choice that Stefan presented in his video, either I except his logic and reason or I go back to my delusion. Well, there was no way I could actually go back. I knew for certain that the logic was too well layed out and air tight. I was very moved by Stefan's points and knew I had an obligation to reality and to my personal well being to leave the religious nonsense behind. The reasoning helped me make the leap from questioning christian to confirmed empirical driven atheist. This was a long leap due to the depth of involvment I was in inside the church. And FDR has helped every step of the way. I've lost so many friends and the community of a church it is truly tragic to feel so detested when just months ago I was cheered and respected by hundreds and hundreds. I am deeply happy to have found FDR because it raised me out of my delusion, and so elegantly fit with my already deep Anarchist convictions (though of course beleiving in a God is actually anti anarchic). I'm certain right now I'd be stuck in Belgium for two years going around trying to convince people to become a religious psychopath like me. Right now I'm trying to get out of my debt I am in for the travelling expenses as a missionary. But as I become more finacially stable I will increase my support more for this show as my life has literally been saved in all practical senses from the tragedy of living to die. Thank You Stefan and Thank You FDR and community!
cynicist Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 Wow that's an interesting story, welcome to the boards. I was already no longer involved with any organized religion when I found FDR so it is hard to imagine what that experience was like for you, to come to that realization while in the middle of it. It takes a lot of courage to take that leap over the chasm from delusion to reality. I'm curious how you exited the faith and the reactions of the people that you considered part of your community, but I'd understand if that's too personal to go into. Congratulations on the jump at least.
Jagsfan82 Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 Interesting story because it counters all the "you can't get anywhere with argumentation" that is very popular around these parts.Obviously there are exceptions to the rule, but coming from a huge christian background, you should not be an exception to the rule. That being said, you were already an exception to the rule because you had anarchist leanings... I guess to sum it up you are absolutely no doubt an extremely unique individual. You should fit right in.Congratulations on your newfound freedom.
Spider Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 It took a lot of courage on your part to step away from religion. I applaud you; it's very scary to own up to it internally, and then express that change externally. Regardless, I'm sorry that you've been rejected by so many in your community, that's always hurtful. I imagine it came as quite a shock to them. I hope you find the community here receptive and to your liking. It's not quite as judgmental. ~_^ Welcome!
AndrewHunt Posted April 29, 2014 Author Posted April 29, 2014 Thank You guys! When I left the Church I basically cut off all ties except my family (only because I didn't yet know that i should have done that too) because I didn't want any social pressure at all to come back. And yes people thought I was possessed or I was faking all along or that I must be evil. Of course, me continually talking to them would be like a jew fraternizing with a natzi. they think i should go to hell and burn forever and i disagree! Stefan's arguements convinced me because I had a mind set that I want the truth no matter what and that's what both parties have to have going into a debate I think. If both can't agree upon that then don't even bother argueing.
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