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I wanted to share this set of videos, because it is one of the most exciting conversations I have come across in awhile. I’ve not seen something so beautiful and thoughtful on the topic of atheism and de-conversion in, well, maybe ever.
While other atheist memes are quick to point a finger, laughing at “silly christians” this video set manages to bring real reverence and empathy to the topic. “God” is very personal, and I think the topic deserves this level of respect.
My own experience with de-conversion is very different from the author’s. I’m not sure precisely when my own faith in christianity was lost, but it was long ago. I didn’t have to wrestle with bible verses or Jesus, but rather the concept of God and spirituality.
I do consider myself to be a very spiritual atheist, and that is because I know this feeling of “God” hasn’t gone anywhere, the answers to prayers, the guidance, feeling healed and forgiven, these are all things inside of me. They are what many psychologists would call “the self.” I was happy that the author of the video covered this, and did it so well.
God=You is something I find myself coming to time and time again, when talking with mystics or christians. I often find myself replacing the word “God” for “my true self” in my head and it is often astounding how much more sense their point makes. Kind of like when people say “you” when they really mean “I” such as: “you go to work, you feel depressed.” When you hear someone do that, change it in your head to I, and you might be amazed at how much more true, telling and vulnerable their statement is.
God is you. It brings new meaning to Namaste: the God in me bows to the God in you.
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I just have to say it – lady, you’re so cool. Thanks for putting your posts out there!
Aw thank you lady! I’m just glad people relate <3
Thanks so much rabbit for another great post. My de conversion experience was really disorienting and painful, and always with religious people if I am to debate I take an approach in which I attempt to show I understand the desire to grip onto these illusions because for me it was very very strong.
Those videos are really interesting – I’ve never been religious myself but I imagine it must be devastating to lose such a strong faith. Do you have any more information on the author?
Loving your posts here