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chelledoggo · 5 months

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i feel like there aren't nearly enough resources for people who leave a high-controlling religious environment and still want to seek God/spirituality in their own way without the toxicity of their previous religion.

most of the stuff out there is "your new life without God," "leaving God behind," etc...

people act like the natural next step from leaving a controlling religion is staunch atheism.

that might be the most common outcome, considering the trauma associated with God that such an upbringing can result in. and if that's the path you choose, that's perfectly valid. you process your trauma however you need to, as long as you're not hurting anyone.

but it's not the only possible outcome, and it doesn't work for everyone.

some people still feel the need to seek spirituality and feel as though they're not alone on a cosmic scale. (i'm one of those people.)

i feel like people fail to acknowledge this sometimes.

#cw religion #religion cw #deconstruction #exvangelical #progressive christianity #queer christian #spirituality #spiritual but not religious #sbnr #religious trauma cw

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musings-of-a-prodigal · 1 year

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I don't know how much of this is the brainwashing and how much is me, but a part of me wants to find a way to make spirituality work for me. Certainly not in the way I used to be religious-- I could never be Christian again, and I don't think I could believe in any sort of literal deity either.

I guess I miss the feeling of believing in something bigger than myself, the comfortable heaviness of holy places. I don't know how to get that feeling back, or even if I should.

#ex christian #religious trauma #exvangelical #spiritual but not religious #i guess

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pumpernickleqandsal24 · 1 year

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Why I Hate Religion (tw: religion, child abuse, christianity)

It is man-made. It is not made by God. Therefore it is easier to twist his word and use it for a person's own personal gain.

It is not a relationship with God. It makes God look like an merciless omnipotent being who judges everyone that doesn't follow his way. When really he is anything but that. He is a holy, kind, and righteous God who only wants what's best for you and for you to follow him.

Religion wise, you have to do all of these things in order for God to like you or keep you on his 'good side'. When really all the good deeds you do don't sway the sins off your back, or the mistakes you carry. It will not help you in the end.

Religion is not a relationship. It is an obstacle.

Religion has started so many wars for something that claims to be peaceful.

Why is there so much corruptness when they claim to be nothing but loving and perfect? Even though they teach people to judge others and make them feel like they're nothing.

If religion is so peaceful and perfect, why are children being persecuted, abused, and violated because of it? How come there are so many rapists as priests? Why is there such thing as religious trauma/grooming?

Why are there so many wars? Why has religion started so many wars if they claim to be peaceful?

It makes you feel like you're nothing compared to God. Like you have to continuously owe him things, even though he asks for nothing in return but for your faith and belief in him, as well as a healthy, loving relationship.

They claim to protect the very people they very hate and persecute.

Jesus came down to save us, and look how they treated him. They called his word blasphemy (Luke 5:21) and in league with the devil (Matthew 9:34)

I'm not standing with the very thing that had disgraced and berated my God. The only one who truly wants the best for us.

Jesus and religion are two separate things. One is made by God, the other is a man-made invention.

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#I might be hated for this but I don't give a shit. It had to be said.#spiritual but not religious #SBNR #Youtube

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agreenroad · 2 months

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Spirituality, Spiritual But Not Religious, Supernatural Realms, Personal Growth

The meaning of spirituality has developed and expanded over time, and various meanings can be found alongside each other.[1][2][3][note 1] Traditionally, spirituality referred to a religious process of re-formation which “aims to recover the original shape of man”,[note 2] oriented at “the image of God“[4][5] as exemplified by the founders and sacred texts of the religions of the world. The term…

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#definition #esoteric #experiential #intuitive #know thyself #meaning #meditation #mystical #personal growth #religious experience #secret teaching #self reflection #soul #spirit #spiritual #spiritual but not religious #supernatural #transformation #values

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realfactsnlogic · 1 year

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on safety nets and support systems

they can only do so much.

then you realize you’ve exhausted all their resources.

maybe that’s why i somehow still cling onto my faith.

i was raised Catholic. i was taught to believe in a God and his (lowercase h) Son (capital S). this Holy Spirit thing still confuses me but i take their words for it.

if nobody on earth will provide for me, if nobody will stick with me during my worst moments, if nobody will forgive me...then God will.

and if God’s not there, what then?

then i still have myself.

i still have the self who forgives and loves and stays with me without conditions. i still have the self who has the choice to be kind towards me when nobody else will.

i just have to bring them forwards.

for our own good. for our sake. not for anybody’s else’s.

(Be - Hozier)

#prose #ramblings #spiritual but not religious #vent #replies and likes are welcome but reblogs will be shot on the spot #personal

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psalmlover · 6 months

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endless cycle

#christianity #christian blog #spirituality #catholic #christian faith #theology #catholiscism #christian femininity #christian memes #catholic aesthetic #catholic memes #spiritual memes #religious guilt

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smstrouse · 2 years

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Hanging on to Easter: from "a flailing, dying parish"

Hanging on to Easter: from “a flailing, dying parish”

It has been a lovely, meaningful Holy Week. And I’m looking forward to a beautiful Easter Sunday. This in spite of being told that my church is not only a “flailing, dying parish,” but is also “in schism . . . quite possibly from the Christian faith in general.” Funny, being told that my faith isn’t Lutheran, let alone ‘Christian,’ since the center of every worship service is – well, Christ. I…

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#Christianity #ELCA #gay lesbian ordination #inclusive church #inclusive langauage #inclusivity #lgbt #Lutheran #post-critical naiveté #Post-modern Bible #Process theology #progressive Christian Christianity #religious left #spiritual but not religious #spirituality #welcome church

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polariswiss · 8 months

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hey so cringe culture is dead applies to therians and otherkin bitches and all the like too. You Cannot Pick and Choose

#my posts #cringe culture #cringe #cringe culture is dead #therian #therianthropy #otherkin #otherhearted #alterhuman #copinglink #You mfs who still dog on bitches w spiritual beliefs really suck #OR WHO ARE JUST COPING?#You can't just pick one cringe thing to exclude #don't be a religiophobe . or anti-religious. OR EVEN STILL #Like. literally ableist. do NAWT #but whatver #it's so hard being a swag ass kitty sheep werewolf computer robot thing 😒#but i digress

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meirimerens · 7 months

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pathologic fest day 19

"In the Darkness"

where nobody dwells but the earth herself

#pathologic #pathologic 2 #herb brides #pathologic_fest #моросентябрь #pathologic fest #мор утопия #nonsexual nudity /#my art #i STAY herbbridesposting......... having a blast #fun fact this one's been in my WIPs for months now #and getting to finish it because it fit the theme so well.... blissful #herb brides can have a little Pythia moment... as a treat #can't believe i have to do this /!\ THIS IS NOT DIONYSOS-RELATED. THOSE ARE NOT MAENADS. THOSE ARE FICTIONAL MEMBERS #OF A FICTIONAL CENTRAL ASIAN-INSPIRED PEOPLE PARTAKING IN MOTHER-EARTH WORSHIP WITHIN A FICTIONAL #CENTRAL-ASIAN INSPIRED SPIRITUALITY. /!\#/!\ THEY WORSHIP AN ALL-MOTHER EARTH-GODDESS WHOSE PROGENY IS THE ENTIRE WORLD AND NOT A MALE GOD OF WINE PASSION THEATRE [...] /!\#/!\ THE OP HAS PERSONAL AND INTIMATE SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND WOULD NEVER MAKE DEVOTIONAL ART TO A MALE GOD /!\#this would be my portfolio tag if i had a portfolio [portfolio tag]

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johnskleats · 2 months

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hey so do you guys remember how zuko was deemed worthy and blessed with the true nature of fire by the guardians of light themselves and became 100x the firebender he was after, with a newfound understanding and oneness with his element

kind of like how katara handled the moon and ocean spirit with her own hands and was blessed with unmatched waterbending power and oneness with her element and also spirit water but get this, also the healing ability to bring someone back from certain death

y'all remember that

#zutara #the parallels never end #i 100% hc that katara was blessed singularly by the spirits and that is why she went from struggling to THRIVING in her mastery #able to bloodbend on her first try ffs #katara and zuko have a degree if spirituality that a@ng ironically does not have. he is religious #but they are spiritual #and take bending seriously as a sacred gift not meant to be raken lightly #unlike someone

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creature-wizard · 7 months

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PSA: If you're searching out resources to help cult survivors, check their citations and look out for these names - and if you see them, leave immediately - because these people are all far right conspiracy theorists:

Svali

Cisco Wheeler

Fritz Springmeier

Cathy O'Brien

Mark Philips

Lawrence Pazder

Michelle Smith/Pazder

Lauren Stratford

Texe Marrs

Bill Schnoebelen

Rebecca Brown

Mike Warnke

Literally all of these people were (or in some cases, still are) pushing far right conspiracy theories derived from early modern witch panic, blood libel, and The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion. Literally do not trust anyone or anything that cites them.

#religion #spirituality #religious trauma #religious abuse #spiritual abuse #cults #cult survivor #cult recovery #conspiracy theories #conspiracy theory #conspiracism #conspiracy theorists #witchblr #paganblr #red flag #red flags

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chelledoggo · 7 months

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