I somewhat have the same feelings. Especially when I learned the real reasoning behind Christmas and Easter. I began questioning my faith and what I learned over the years, but also felt very deceived and boxed in knowing there so much that I wasn’t taught. Now understanding that so much was hidden for political gain or someone’s’ own agenda. Or coming to terms that I was igborant to the fact that there are more Noah and the Ark stories from different countries and 4 are before the Bible was even written. There are so many similarities in different religions and stories that are so close with the “plot” that sometimes I wonder if it is all the same God or maybe that the Hindu religion has it right and that all paths lead to God.
Your writing is beautiful and heartbreaking. Are you familiar with the book Love Matters More by Jared Byas of The Bible for Normal People? You might appreciate it.
I somewhat have the same feelings. Especially when I learned the real reasoning behind Christmas and Easter. I began questioning my faith and what I learned over the years, but also felt very deceived and boxed in knowing there so much that I wasn’t taught. Now understanding that so much was hidden for political gain or someone’s’ own agenda. Or coming to terms that I was igborant to the fact that there are more Noah and the Ark stories from different countries and 4 are before the Bible was even written. There are so many similarities in different religions and stories that are so close with the “plot” that sometimes I wonder if it is all the same God or maybe that the Hindu religion has it right and that all paths lead to God.
Your writing is beautiful and heartbreaking. Are you familiar with the book Love Matters More by Jared Byas of The Bible for Normal People? You might appreciate it.
I listen to the Bible for Normal People quite often. I like Jared’s take on things. I haven’t read his book yet.