I don't want God...?

Welcome.
This website is for people who grew up in church, 
but quit going at some point - usually when they reached adulthood.
Welcome. This website exists for you. 

As a kid, I was sent to Sunday school by my mom, ages 5 though 14. 
Then at 15 I could decide if I went.
I quit going at age 15 but then got interested again in my 20s.

At 70 years old now, throughout the decades I've attended church, 
I have seen many young people leave. 
I understand why some of them did it.
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As an adult, I have found it necessary to leave a couple of churches, 
but it isn't necessary to leave God.
God craves a relationship with each of us. That's why we exist. 
Our person-to-person offences don't justify ignoring God.

This website covers these topics:
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The Bible: 
Since Jesus no longer walks with us on Earth, we rely a lot on the Bible for guidance.
A lot of folks struggle with the Bible for different reasons.
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God:
Many people just don't like God or don't like His sovereignty;
a miserable situation for someone raised going to church.
Given the love He has for us, this is so confusing.
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Family:    
Some folks don't like the way their parents behave while claiming to be Christian. 
This section also deals with stepfamilies.

Church People:   
Not all church people are thoughtful.
All people in church, members or visitors, have flaws.
Some come into church on Sundays with heavy burdens of their own.
We will talk about this.

PKs and MKs: (pastor's kids and missionary's kids)
It's easy for others to think that PKs/MKs seem to get the best of everything, 
but this is not always the case.
Some of them have downright difficult childhoods.
We will discuss both the envy of PKs/MKs and their difficulties.
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Religious Cults:
A lot of de-churched people were simply raised in a religious cult.
Let's see if we can sort this out.

Sexual Abuse:    
We'll talk about the horror of sexual abuse.

Embarrassment:   
Some de-churched people are be embarrassed to be Christians, afraid of losing friends. 
Some people were embarrassed by others IN church. 
Both things need to be discussed.

Foster Care:   
Foster care has given many young people brushes with religion 
that they are still trying to sort out.
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Personality:    
While recognizing the complaints, I will also identify personality factors 
of ordinary people, that help create divides and strife in the church.

Basics: 
There are several core issues that have the same answer.
So instead of repeating myself, they are in the 'Basics' section

Beloved, there is a lot at stake here. 
There really is.
I hope you keep reading.
More below...keep scrolling down like you read your cell phone
till you reach the bottom of each page.
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eric j. rose
idontwantgod.com
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