04-14-2010, 08:39 AM
Hi Quade, I too have felt the urge to announce my separation from Christianity to my friends and family. When my wife and I started dating ten years ago my career plan involved going into the ministry in one of the most separatist/dogmatic churches around. Obviously, now I look back and wonder what I was thinking? I have come to the conclusion that it was to bring my wife (who is probably my primary soul mate) together. I believe it also was a part of my incarnational lessons to not be manipulated.
My point is that every experience is valid and as much as I want my friends to wake up and realize what's happening, their souls have chosen for their own reason to go through the experience of dogmatic Christianity. They'll wake up when they need to and when they do they might be sent my way for a little light.
You have to be sensitive when turning on the light! I'm learning that with my wife who is still adjusting to my transition in faith. When I see my friends from our old church I just smile and share that all is well and express how much we still love them. Most of the time it never goes beyond that. Most Christians today are wrapped up in mainstream politics anyway.
Best of luck my friend.
My point is that every experience is valid and as much as I want my friends to wake up and realize what's happening, their souls have chosen for their own reason to go through the experience of dogmatic Christianity. They'll wake up when they need to and when they do they might be sent my way for a little light.
You have to be sensitive when turning on the light! I'm learning that with my wife who is still adjusting to my transition in faith. When I see my friends from our old church I just smile and share that all is well and express how much we still love them. Most of the time it never goes beyond that. Most Christians today are wrapped up in mainstream politics anyway.
Best of luck my friend.