To the Atheists w/ a Religious Past : That Nostalgic Feeling

[drobs]

I know where you are coming from. I miss singing the old Hymns. I sometimes find myself missing prayer. Prayer to me was sharing some of your inner faults plus wants with friends / family.

I too grew up Christian in the Evangelical church, was Born Again, + would attend a Pentecostal Churches on and off. Might have spoke in Tongues once or twice. Graduated from a Baptist college and attended 1 semester of seminary - when I was outed.

I lean atheist now but find that it's not that much of an issue anymore. Maybe time heals all. I used to get into long drawn out discussions w/ Christians, pointing out the fallacies of different aspects of the bible. Found it's not worth my time. I'd say I still believe in a God but haven't been to Church in 15 years.

My Mom loves to preach to me over the phone. She knows I'm Gay and still loves me. She's on her 3rd battle with Cancer and this might be it. I let her talk and listen to her though I don't necessary agree with everything she says. It took her a long while to accept that I was Gay.