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To go back to religion/Christianity even with no faith?

30 replies

AsItWasAndIs · 15/09/2024 21:14

I grew up always identifying as a Christian; I went to a Church of England primary school and kind of accepted everything they told as the truth, even though none of my family are religious. During my 20s I have gone back and forth with it. Some years I have been religious, and other years I have been an atheist.

I have been an atheist for a few years now, but every once in a while I feel called back to want to pray and read The Bible. But I second guess myself and deep down I don't think I believe in God... But I have found life so hard, with such low self-esteem. Having a religion has helped me so much in the past; it has gotten me through so many difficult times in my life.

WIBU to ignore the fact I have no faith at the moment and just go back to religion and hope the faith returns with time?

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MayaPinion · 15/09/2024 21:32

I’m pretty sure about 80% of a church population are fairly agnostic. My BIL is heavily involved in his local church because my SIL is a believer, but he’s quite open about his lack of belief. He helps run lots of events, drives the minibus to pickup people who otherwise couldn’t attend, and all sorts of other support. There’s nothing to stop you going - if anyone asks just say you’re struggling with your faith at the moment and are looking for a guiding and supportive community to help you find the path again.

Derwent01 · 15/09/2024 21:27

i can see the appeal that sometimes its nice to have something to hope for or believe in, for me i just dont trust the texts

DahliaBlooming · 15/09/2024 21:25

You can go to church for any reason you like and no one will ask why you are there

WhitegreeNcandle · 15/09/2024 21:22

Why not just go with it and explore. Have you read CS Lewis Mere Christianity? Or thought about Alpha?

letmego24 · 15/09/2024 21:21

I think so/ you are feeling a calling why not explore and see what happens

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