Choosing Values Over Rules
For a long time, I thought following the rules made me a good person. I memorized them. I followed them.
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Faith Didn’t Have the Answers I Needed
There was a time when I thought faith could answer everything. It offered comfort when I was lost, purpose when
What Therapy Taught Me About Forgiveness
Forgiveness used to feel like a word other people threw around. It sounded neat on paper, maybe something you say
Religion Quiz to Challenge Dogma
A Critical Approach to Belief Religious beliefs have shaped human societies for millennia, offering answers to life’s biggest questions about
Why Schools Shouldn’t Preach
Classrooms are meant to be places where young minds open—not where they are closed around a single worldview. Schools should
Finding Peace Without Belief
For many people, peace is something they’re told comes from faith. From surrendering to a higher power. From trusting a
What I Thought Would Happen When I Quit Church
Leaving church wasn’t a spontaneous decision. It came after years of internal questioning, silent doubts, and feeling out of place
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How Religious Shame Affects Mental Health
Guilt is a part of life. We all mess up, regret things, or wish we handled situations differently. But shame
Leaving Faith for a Life of Reason
A Personal Quest for Truth Faith is often described as unshakable, a foundation upon which entire lives are built. For
When Religion Shapes Public Policy
There are moments when personal belief spills over into public decisions. Sometimes that’s quiet. Other times, it’s loud. And in