Crisis of Faith

[smokey the elder]

I think it's important to decouple faith from dogma; IMO they have nothing to do with each other. Faith is personal, dogma is imposed by some organization which often has an agenda. It's seen over and over again in many organized religions. Religions that are less dogmatic, like the Society of Friends, aka the Quakers; or Unitarian Universalism can be good ones to explore if one is interested in the fellowship aspects of faith.

[snakemama]

I don't have any advice, I just wanted to let you know you're not alone...my father is a "Catholic" (so he claims) who was extremely physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive to myself and my siblings. It had a different effect on me, as it made me want to steer clear of any organized religion, period. I hope you are able to find peace, hopefully moving will be a great help to you.

[NicoleLJ]

Thanks all. All your comments are helping me to feel good about sitting back and re-evaluating who I am without the churchs influence.

When I move I will still be within the same city. We are just moving from a basment suite into a full house. I am really excited about that. My own yard agian and room to move around. lol

[Marigold2]

Wishing you much happiness in your new home.