Hello Sweetie.

Good morning!

I've had roughly a pot of coffee already so my intro might be a bit...jittery.

My name is Jenny. I'm a noober.

I am a former fundie kid. I grew up in the same homeschooling cult that the Duggars are in and actively promote. The name of the cult is the Institute of Basic Life Principles and/or the Advanced Training Institute of America.

My husband and I both were raised in this cult. We have both transitioned from Christianity into atheism. I am grateful to have been able to make this journey with someone who understands much of what I struggled with.

After a lot of researching the Bible, I decided to leave Christianity roughly eight years ago. A combination of my own research leaving gaping holes in the "whys" of what I believed and seeing such horrible things done within the faith is pretty much the reason I walked away. I found that I could not, in good conscience, raise my children in Christianity.

One of the best parts of leaving Christianity has been the sheer freedom I have felt. I have lost many friends and family members acceptance for having walked away but it is worth it. So incredibly worth it.

Annnyhoo..I dunno what else to throw into an intro. So, thank for letting me hang out here. :)

Tags: holyrunonsentencesbatman, lifestory, toomuchcoffee

3 members like this

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Gallup's Mirror on March 17, 2013 at 8:10pm

Welcome, Jenny. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by archaeopteryx on March 18, 2013 at 12:23am

People who base their relationship choices strictly on religious preferences, don't know much about being friends in the first place, you can't lose something you never had.

Welcome, take off your shoes and settle in, and bring the hubby --

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Diego on March 18, 2013 at 12:44am

Wow, glad you both made this great decision!

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Roger Wright on March 18, 2013 at 10:00am

Hi and welcome!

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Eric Wasson on March 18, 2013 at 10:30am

Hello, Jenny. I am also new here. It is amazing the feeling of liberation one experiences when casting aside religious fetters. Just remember that family members or friends who will love and accept you only so long as you conform to their belief structures are not are not truly loving and accepting. Those who stick by you no matter what you do, say or believe - those are your true friends. You should cherish them, because they are few and far between. Congratulations on making an informed decision and walking away from what you were taught to believe because it didn't feel right.

Best wishes for the future,

Eric

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by onyango makagutu on March 18, 2013 at 6:02pm

Welcome to TA Jenny.

The intro you have done is just perfect, you need not add to it.

▶ Reply

‹ Previous
1
2
Next ›

RSS

Welcome to
Think Atheist

Get Started Now
or Sign In

Or sign in with:

What's new today

1	Friend doesn't believe in dinosaurs.
2	Another Vegan Baby Death. :(
3	What Is TPP? Biggest Global Threat to the Internet Since ACTA
4	Does every living animal have a consciousness?
5	EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!
6	Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?
7	So the Pope said I can go to heaven...
8	Soldier killed in Woolwich, London, UK
9	Is It REALLY None Of My Business?
10	Fantastic and Courageous Act by Arizona Law Maker!