Few people have an easy time escaping Christianity, because it’s ubiquitous in Western society. But it can be done.

  • spaceghoti@lemmy.oneOPM
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    3 months ago

    I want to add, this observation really stood out to me:

    People feel drawn to religious communities because of that word, “community.” People want fellowship, to have other people who will love and support you. But I was struck by how lonely you seemed when you were in this lifestyle and when you were married. It seems a lot of people feel alone in this community.

    People hail religion as a ready-made source of community. But I think this forgets how easily that community can isolate you and create a lonely environment. Just because you’re surrounded by people yelling about how they’re looking after your best interests doesn’t make it true.