Dave Underwood

My latest blog post is about how over two weeks in 2017 my Christian faith slipped away from me:

https://oblivionwithbells.com/2024/04/14/losing-my-religion/

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Losing my religion

Agony in the Garden by Correggio I identified as a Christian for my whole life until two weeks in 2017 changed all that. In the subsequent seven years since then I’ve been trying to work out …

Oblivion With Bells
Apr 14, 2024 at 9:57amWeb
Show threadLance, Enjoying Copious PollenApr 14, 2024

@daveunderwood Being a conscientious young man with an intellectual bent focused on apologetics is what kept me in the fold for decades longer than I should have been.

I applied critical thinking to everything except my own beliefs, and I was fully confident in the truth of the Bible for many years. Anything I couldn't reconcile with my faith was set aside for later consideration.

Eventually that list grew too long for me to ignore. I just wish it had only taken two weeks.

Show threadmww012Apr 14, 2024
@analogfusion @daveunderwood I’ve been in nearly that same boat recently. For the past few months I’ve been quietly grappling with the fact that I find believing in Christianity’s core tenants something I can no longer do. My family, wife, most friends are all Christian. Some deeply so. I feel like rocking this boat could end up sinking the life I’ve built and love.
Show threadDave UnderwoodApr 15, 2024
@mww012 I can empathise. It's really tough. Speaking for myself, I can recommend getting a great therapist 👍
Show threadmww012Apr 16, 2024
@daveunderwood thanks. It’s nice to find some like-minded folks. I had considered a therapist but we should be moving this summer so I’m holding out until after the move.