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Faith Didn’t Have the Answers I Needed
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Faith Didn’t Have the Answers I Needed

Posted on 26 April 202527 April 2025 Sean Davis

There was a time when I thought faith could answer everything. It offered comfort when I was lost, purpose when

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What Therapy Taught Me About Forgiveness (1)
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What Therapy Taught Me About Forgiveness

Posted on 22 April 202528 March 2025 Sean Davis

Forgiveness used to feel like a word other people threw around. It sounded neat on paper, maybe something you say

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Religion Quiz to Challenge Dogma
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Religion Quiz to Challenge Dogma

Posted on 20 April 202528 March 2025 Sean Davis

A Critical Approach to Belief Religious beliefs have shaped human societies for millennia, offering answers to life’s biggest questions about

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Why Schools Shouldn’t Preach
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Why Schools Shouldn’t Preach

Posted on 18 April 202528 March 2025 Sean Davis

Classrooms are meant to be places where young minds open—not where they are closed around a single worldview. Schools should

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Finding Peace Without Belief
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Finding Peace Without Belief

Posted on 16 April 202527 March 2025 Sean Davis

For many people, peace is something they’re told comes from faith. From surrendering to a higher power. From trusting a

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What I Thought Would Happen When I Quit Church
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What I Thought Would Happen When I Quit Church

Posted on 14 April 202527 March 2025 Sean Davis

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
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How Religious Shame Affects Mental Health

Posted on 12 April 202527 March 2025 Sean Davis

Guilt is a part of life. We all mess up, regret things, or wish we handled situations differently. But shame

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Leaving Faith for a Life of Reason
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Leaving Faith for a Life of Reason

Posted on 10 April 202527 March 2025 Sean Davis

A Personal Quest for Truth Faith is often described as unshakable, a foundation upon which entire lives are built. For

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When Religion Shapes Public Policy
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When Religion Shapes Public Policy

Posted on 8 April 202527 March 2025 Sean Davis

There are moments when personal belief spills over into public decisions. Sometimes that’s quiet. Other times, it’s loud. And in

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Why I Still Care About People
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Why I Still Care About People

Posted on 6 April 202527 March 2025 Sean Davis

Leaving religion doesn’t mean leaving behind the values I held while I was still a believer. For a long time,

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