christians

[beakur]

some man came up to me as i was taking a break and soaking up some rays on a bench (today was a beautiful 75 degree los angeles day) and awkwardly asked me if i do any bible studying.  i told him i do not, and he awkwardly invited me to a bible study, which he was just coming from, that meets here on campus.  i politely declined, and it seemed he

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[detroitos]

I have an answer to your question, well just an answer based on my experience. I used to be that guy.

When I joined what I now describe as a cult, I was searching for purpose. My life wasn’t all shit but it felt empty. Being vulnerable, I was ripe for the picking so I joined a church. At the time it felt right and in some ways it was.

There comes a feeling of urgency and obligation when you believe/ drink the kook aid to share it with other people. The intention is pure and feels like a duty. When I’m approached by these people I remain friendly but somewhat uninterested.

[beakur]

Was it your first time at church? Were you exposed to religion growing up?

[beakur]

and thanks for sharing. i feel like the people i know were exposed to religion by cultural default, but they really didn't get into it until they've been through some tough times. for my part, i'm glad they are no longer self-destructive, but i don't think its right they start trying to impose their views and judgement into secular society.

[detroitos]

I had minimal exposure. There was a summer where I went to Sunday school with other kids in the neighborhood. I have more memories of the bus ride than I do if the actual church.

[detroitos]

That would describe my experience all the way through. I eventually found myself looking down on people who were not like me while trying to convince them to come to church. While I didn’t start out with that mindset, I think it was a byproduct of the way we were basically taught that the world was a cesspool and needed what we had. I’m glad I got away from that.