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Why I Left Religion After 60 Years of Faith

A Journey from Deep Belief to Skepticism

For 60 years, I was a committed Southern Baptist. I read my Bible, prayed daily, attended church faithfully, and truly believed I had a personal relationship with God. My faith was the foundation of my life—it gave me purpose, shaped my decisions, and provided what I thought was absolute truth.

Then, everything changed.

🔹 A Life Built on Faith

I wasn’t just a casual believer—I was deeply involved in my church and community. My faith wasn’t a Sunday-only commitment; it was woven into every aspect of my life.

✔ I trusted the Bible as the inspired Word of God.

✔ I prayed with conviction, believing my prayers were heard.

✔ I evangelized and shared my faith with others.

✔ I never doubted—until the day I did.

🔹 The First Cracks in My Faith

Looking back, I realize my faith had small cracks for years, but I ignored them. Whenever I encountered difficult questions, I did what every faithful believer does: I prayed, sought guidance, and reaffirmed my trust in God.

But certain questions refused to go away.

1️⃣ The Problem of Evil & Suffering

I couldn’t reconcile the idea of a loving, all-powerful God with the overwhelming suffering in the world.

  • Why does God allow innocent children to die from disease and starvation?
  • Why do natural disasters wipe out thousands of lives in an instant?
  • Why does God remain silent while people cry out for help?

Every answer I received felt hollow:🗣 “God works in mysterious ways.”🗣 “Suffering is part of His divine plan.”🗣 “We can’t understand His wisdom.”

But if I couldn’t understand God, how could I trust Him completely?

2️⃣ Prayer: A One-Way Conversation

For years, I truly believed that prayer worked. I felt comforted, reassured, and connected to God whenever I prayed.

But one day, I asked myself: “If prayer works, why does it look exactly like coincidence?”

  • If a sick person recovers, we say, “God answered our prayers.”
  • If they die, we say, “God had a different plan.”
  • If nothing happens, we say, “Keep praying—God’s timing is perfect.”

No matter what the outcome, we always found a way to credit God—even when it was clear that prayer had no measurable effect.

If God was truly all-powerful and interactive, why did He never provide clear, undeniable answers?

3️⃣ The Bible’s Inconsistencies

The more I studied the Bible, the more I noticed contradictions and moral problems I had previously overlooked.

  • Why does the Old Testament portray a vengeful, wrathful God while the New Testament promotes love and forgiveness?
  • Why does God command genocide, slavery, and stoning in the Old Testament but condemn sin in the New Testament?
  • Why are there so many contradictions between the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life?

For decades, I convinced myself that the Bible had no errors—that any contradiction could be explained. But the deeper I studied, the more I realized that I was forcing the pieces to fit rather than accepting that the Bible was flawed.

🔹 The Moment I Stopped Believing

There wasn’t a single “aha” moment where I suddenly became an atheist. It was a slow, painful process.

I fought to keep my faith. I prayed more, studied harder, and asked pastors for guidance. But instead of finding reassurance, I found more doubts.

Then, one day, I realized something terrifying:I didn’t believe anymore.

I wasn’t rejecting God because I wanted to sin. I wasn’t “angry at God.” I wasn’t looking for excuses.

I simply realized that there was no reason to believe anymore.

🔹 Life After Faith: What I Gained

Leaving Christianity wasn’t easy. I lost the certainty and comfort that faith provided. But I also gained something unexpected:

✔ Freedom – No more cognitive dissonance, no more justifying contradictions.

✔ Honesty – I could finally admit that I didn’t have the answers—and that’s okay.

✔ A New Perspective – I saw the world through evidence and reason rather than faith.

✔ Authenticity – I no longer had to pretend to believe in something I knew wasn’t true.

Many believers assume that losing faith means losing morality, purpose, and meaning. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.

🚀 I didn’t lose meaning—I created it.

🔹 What I Want for You

If you’re reading this, you might be questioning your faith, or maybe you’re a believer who wants to understand why some people leave religion.

I’m not here to attack believers—I was one for most of my life. I know how deeply personal and emotional faith is.

But I do want to challenge you to think critically. Ask questions. Demand evidence. Follow the truth—wherever it leads.

✉️ Join the Conversation

What about you? Have you questioned your faith? Are you a believer who sees things differently?

👇 Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Welcome to The God Question

Is Belief in God Rational? Let’s Examine the Evidence.

For much of my life, I accepted God’s existence without question. Faith provided comfort, certainty, and a framework for understanding the world. But as I began to critically examine my beliefs, I encountered an unsettling thought: What if I’ve been mistaken?

This question is not an attack on faith—it’s an invitation to investigate. If God exists, shouldn’t the evidence be undeniable? If He doesn’t, why do so many people believe?

The Problem with Faith as Evidence

Religious belief is often sustained by faith, but is faith a reliable path to truth? If faith can justify belief in any god—Jesus, Allah, Krishna, or Zeus—how do we determine which is correct? Can personal conviction alone serve as proof?

Where Science and Reason Fit In

Science demands testable claims and repeatable evidence, yet religious belief often relies on personal experience and ancient texts. If we used faith-based reasoning in medicine or law, would we trust the results?

An Invitation to Question

I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I do believe that questioning is the first step toward understanding. Here at The God Question, we explore topics like:

  • Is there verifiable evidence for God?
  • Why do people cling to faith despite contradictions?
  • Can morality exist without religion?
  • What psychological and cultural forces sustain belief?

This blog isn’t about rejecting faith outright—it’s about exploring the hard questions that many hesitate to ask.

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If you’ve ever doubted, wondered, or sought deeper clarity, you’re in the right place. Let’s examine the evidence, challenge assumptions, and search for truth—wherever it may lead.

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