Hey Sis! Thanks for sharing your story! I was also raised SDA and can relate to your sentiments. Recovering from religion is a journey. I realized that God is so much bigger than any one religion can even conceptualize. You said yourself that God is in everything. So for me, God is the universe, God is the Earth, Sun, Moon, planets and stars. God is the elements. All of these things are connected to each other and to us, so God is in us as well. God is energy and our intuition. Most of all, Love is God and God is Love. I also realized that most Christians aren’t “Christlike”. I don’t believe in good/bad or real/fake Christians and I don’t believe that being Christian or believing in God is synonymous with being a good person; or that’s folks that believe and live differently are bad people with evil intentions. Another thing I learned is, most Christians don’t really know the Bible, because there are plenty things in there that contradict and they use the things they do know from the Bible in inconsistent ways. Basically not practicing what they preach, but also not truly knowing it and what it means. Also, the Bible was written by men, not a higher power. The Bible as we know it was written 1000s of years ago, passed down and translated from different languages several times over and heavily edited, whole books were cut out by a council started by the Roman Emperor. So for me, that took the “Holy” out of the Bible. It’s simply literature. There are lessons and beliefs that we can learn from and apply to our lives but it’s not the only book, philosophy or religion we should be learning from and living by. Like you said, science is real, so is evolution. I think Christianity and the way God is depicted is mean and wrathful and Christians require you to live in fear of his judgment. Why would I choose to worship a wrathful, jealous God? Living my life in fear of eternal punishment for the smallest, most human things. They use that fear to control and oppress people and that doesn’t sit right in my spirit. Those are just a few reasons I left, but if you ever wanna talk more I’m all for it. One thing I’ll say is, take the time to find out what you believe in and don’t be afraid of the journey. You don’t have to have it all figured out right away. Just don’t let not knowing scare you back into a Christian “comfort zone”. Do what feels right for you, if you like meditation, use it to connect with God and with yourself. If you wanna pray, pray. However you choose to honor and connect with God is up to you. How you live your life is your choice, just remember to live in Love. I wish you the best in everything! 💚💚💚
Thank you for your courage. You’re sharing a story that is SO similar to my own. It’s tough personally for me to articulate it… so I appreciate you. Former SDA 🙋🏾♀️
I needed to hear this today, thank you! I’ve been going through a similar journey of having a different belief of God compared to my family. It’s been tough because most of the people that I’ve been tuned into on social media as of late resonate on a spiritual level but, there lives look so different from mine in relation to partnership because I am apart of the lgbtq community, and still fairly new to my openness when it comes to partnership and romantic relationships. This video has really given me the courage to speak my truth and be who I wish others could be for me for someone else. We need more people in the world like this so, today and moving forward I’ll be that for myself and for people who feel like they can’t speak their truth. My hope is that anyone reading this knows that you are seen as worthy and of value by God no matter who you are. Thank you again for your courage and honesty. I feel seen, I feel heard, and I feel understood. I’m not alone even when it feels like it. 💕💕🙏🏾
Im glad to know that I am not alone in my journey! I know it can be hard with feeling so alone and that no one relates to you and your journey,... just know the more open you are about who and what you are, the more free you will be in this life! The higher heights you will be able to reach, I promise you that. You commenting this actually helps me to continue to speak my truth, so the feelings are def mutual here, we are yet reflections of one another.God bless you and your journey! peace & love!
Wow! What bravery, humility, and courage you showed in this video. I recently have been exploring some of the questions you presented in this video and I am here if you ever want to work through some of these together. Thanks for sharing your story sis!!!
I was also raised as SDA and I’m still questioning the God that my parents are advocating for😕. Thanks for sharing your perspective. This made me really realize how much information is lost in christianity especially adventism. I’m 16 yrs old and I completely relate to everything you’ve said.
It's def a tough thing coming to terms with in our adults years, that's for sure. I pray you're able to find the answers or simply the peace you're searching for! I def agree, there is SO MUCH MISSING TRUTH!!!!!!!!! ugh all so very confusing but I know we will find our way!
lets talk about it!! i was literally just having this conversation with my sisters. i appreciate you for talking about this on a public platform, its all the more confirmation for me. so thank you thank you!!💓💓
thank you love 🥺 UGH! my heart is so full right now reading all these comments. Im really glad that my people are finding my videos and can relate with me. We can struggle together
Battny thank you so much for this video. I feel the exact same way. I literally always felt so awful in church when they would basically preach about how devilish and wrong anything that wasn't Christian was. It pushed me away from the church and from a little while God too, but I was able to build a stronger and better relationship with him when I stopped believing he was this big mean entity that damned you to hell for using and living with what he provided us with. Thank you so much for putting it into words 💛💛
As far back as I remember I’ve never believed in a god as described in the Bible. I questioned and wasn’t trying to do mental gymnastics to appease anyone or so that I could feel ok about dying one day. I’m ok with the possibility that this life is it. I just try to be a decent person and appreciate every day I’m here.
Lunar Planters Almanac Calendar is our Father Yahuah's Calendar. Yahuah didn't have a son that died for sins, research Origen of the Catholic church. Yahuah stands alone sister. Was Messianic for 8 years. Yahuah is calling you back to him alone. Am a Prophesied watchman sis!....
Hey Sis! Thanks for sharing your story! I was also raised SDA and can relate to your sentiments. Recovering from religion is a journey. I realized that God is so much bigger than any one religion can even conceptualize. You said yourself that God is in everything. So for me, God is the universe, God is the Earth, Sun, Moon, planets and stars. God is the elements. All of these things are connected to each other and to us, so God is in us as well. God is energy and our intuition. Most of all, Love is God and God is Love. I also realized that most Christians aren’t “Christlike”. I don’t believe in good/bad or real/fake Christians and I don’t believe that being Christian or believing in God is synonymous with being a good person; or that’s folks that believe and live differently are bad people with evil intentions. Another thing I learned is, most Christians don’t really know the Bible, because there are plenty things in there that contradict and they use the things they do know from the Bible in inconsistent ways. Basically not practicing what they preach, but also not truly knowing it and what it means. Also, the Bible was written by men, not a higher power. The Bible as we know it was written 1000s of years ago, passed down and translated from different languages several times over and heavily edited, whole books were cut out by a council started by the Roman Emperor. So for me, that took the “Holy” out of the Bible. It’s simply literature. There are lessons and beliefs that we can learn from and apply to our lives but it’s not the only book, philosophy or religion we should be learning from and living by. Like you said, science is real, so is evolution. I think Christianity and the way God is depicted is mean and wrathful and Christians require you to live in fear of his judgment. Why would I choose to worship a wrathful, jealous God? Living my life in fear of eternal punishment for the smallest, most human things. They use that fear to control and oppress people and that doesn’t sit right in my spirit. Those are just a few reasons I left, but if you ever wanna talk more I’m all for it. One thing I’ll say is, take the time to find out what you believe in and don’t be afraid of the journey. You don’t have to have it all figured out right away. Just don’t let not knowing scare you back into a Christian “comfort zone”. Do what feels right for you, if you like meditation, use it to connect with God and with yourself. If you wanna pray, pray. However you choose to honor and connect with God is up to you. How you live your life is your choice, just remember to live in Love. I wish you the best in everything! 💚💚💚
Facts, you believe in the higher understanding of God. So speak the truth. I love this.
Thank you for your courage. You’re sharing a story that is SO similar to my own. It’s tough personally for me to articulate it… so I appreciate you. Former SDA 🙋🏾♀️
Thank you! Im glad you were able to relate to my video! There's always hope!
So, I haven't been getting notifications for your channel 😕 I'm catching up today! ❤🔥
I needed to hear this today, thank you! I’ve been going through a similar journey of having a different belief of God compared to my family. It’s been tough because most of the people that I’ve been tuned into on social media as of late resonate on a spiritual level but, there lives look so different from mine in relation to partnership because I am apart of the lgbtq community, and still fairly new to my openness when it comes to partnership and romantic relationships.
This video has really given me the courage to speak my truth and be who I wish others could be for me for someone else. We need more people in the world like this so, today and moving forward I’ll be that for myself and for people who feel like they can’t speak their truth.
My hope is that anyone reading this knows that you are seen as worthy and of value by God no matter who you are.
Thank you again for your courage and honesty. I feel seen, I feel heard, and I feel understood. I’m not alone even when it feels like it. 💕💕🙏🏾
Im glad to know that I am not alone in my journey! I know it can be hard with feeling so alone and that no one relates to you and your journey,... just know the more open you are about who and what you are, the more free you will be in this life! The higher heights you will be able to reach, I promise you that. You commenting this actually helps me to continue to speak my truth, so the feelings are def mutual here, we are yet reflections of one another.God bless you and your journey! peace & love!
Wow! What bravery, humility, and courage you showed in this video. I recently have been exploring some of the questions you presented in this video and I am here if you ever want to work through some of these together. Thanks for sharing your story sis!!!
I am so proud of you...I'm in the same boat but I grew up catholic. I admire you're bravery girl that's why your spirit took me..it's all love here ❤
UGH. I needed to hear this 🥺 you don't know how much this truly means to me. May your journey continue to be blessed and peace always find you
I was also raised as SDA and I’m still questioning the God that my parents are advocating for😕. Thanks for sharing your perspective. This made me really realize how much information is lost in christianity especially adventism. I’m 16 yrs old and I completely relate to everything you’ve said.
It's def a tough thing coming to terms with in our adults years, that's for sure. I pray you're able to find the answers or simply the peace you're searching for! I def agree, there is SO MUCH MISSING TRUTH!!!!!!!!! ugh all so very confusing but I know we will find our way!
lets talk about it!! i was literally just having this conversation with my sisters. i appreciate you for talking about this on a public platform, its all the more confirmation for me. so thank you thank you!!💓💓
thank you love 🥺 UGH! my heart is so full right now reading all these comments. Im really glad that my people are finding my videos and can relate with me. We can struggle together
Thank you for the vulnerability 🥺 and you look so cute im living for this makeup look!
Battny thank you so much for this video. I feel the exact same way. I literally always felt so awful in church when they would basically preach about how devilish and wrong anything that wasn't Christian was. It pushed me away from the church and from a little while God too, but I was able to build a stronger and better relationship with him when I stopped believing he was this big mean entity that damned you to hell for using and living with what he provided us with. Thank you so much for putting it into words 💛💛
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Same sis… and you and I were raised similarly. I got out 20 years ago and I’m glad.
I'm glad you were able to find your peace! you deserve it
Felt this!!! 💖
As far back as I remember I’ve never believed in a god as described in the Bible. I questioned and wasn’t trying to do mental gymnastics to appease anyone or so that I could feel ok about dying one day. I’m ok with the possibility that this life is it. I just try to be a decent person and appreciate every day I’m here.
Lunar Planters Almanac Calendar is our Father Yahuah's Calendar. Yahuah didn't have a son that died for sins, research Origen of the Catholic church. Yahuah stands alone sister. Was Messianic for 8 years. Yahuah is calling you back to him alone. Am a Prophesied watchman sis!....