Having grown up in the organized church, I have been through many variations. Methodist, Nazarene, Charismatic, non-denominational have been the main churches I was part of for over 50 years. Yet, about 15 years ago I started a deconstruction of many of the things I was taught in these churches and now, for the past 5 years I am proudly part of the nones. I still have faith in God and consider myself a follower of the example of Jesus, yet I want no part of organized Christianity. My wife and I are happy following this example outside the walls of religion.
Welcome to the party Michael....so many people are in the same place, including me. I haven't been associated with a "church" for about 20 years now...I don't miss it and do not plan to return.
Having grown up in the organized church, I have been through many variations. Methodist, Nazarene, Charismatic, non-denominational have been the main churches I was part of for over 50 years. Yet, about 15 years ago I started a deconstruction of many of the things I was taught in these churches and now, for the past 5 years I am proudly part of the nones. I still have faith in God and consider myself a follower of the example of Jesus, yet I want no part of organized Christianity. My wife and I are happy following this example outside the walls of religion.
Welcome to the party Michael....so many people are in the same place, including me. I haven't been associated with a "church" for about 20 years now...I don't miss it and do not plan to return.
Thank you for this story. It helps to explain the rise in culture war legislation supported by self claimed “Christians.”