I was brought up very Catholic, confirmed at 13 or 14, went to Mass every Sunday . Much of my mother’s family are still very religious although some now humanist . Fathers family are majority Protestant (CoS and United Reformed) - including two ministers . Do have an aunt and uncle that vaguely follow buddhism .
I’ve been a bit lost for a while, I came out as gay a couple of years ago and can’t find my place in the church any more . I still believe in God but I don’t feel comfortable with aspects of Catholicism .
Via work a client was talking to me about Quakerism and I made enquiries a while ago. They’ve sent me a shedload of leaflets and a book, which I’ve read today and have to admit I do find very inspiring . Whether that’s because I’ve been generally very unhappy for a while I don’t know , but it resonated a lot . Particularly the calm, stillness, peace etc.
I’m scared to pursue it further as I’ve always been told only catholics are right, you’re always a Catholic, if you turn your back you’ve got a lot to be afraid of etc . I’m very unsure what to do . But I know I found that book very moving in a way I haven’t had before with church ...
Is exploring these things at my own pace and quietly , probably an OK thing to do ? Has anyone else done similar , be keen to know others’ experiences !