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Hi everyone,

I'm currently figuring out where I stand on religious belief and I have a lot of questions. I'm hoping that joining forums like this one will help me find some answers!
I was raised as a Christian, but I started seriously questioning it when I was about 13, and a lot of the people I spoke to at my church or within my family didn't seem to be interested in answering my questions, so I didn't want to make them uncomfortable.
I no longer identify as a Christian but I still feel a certain draw to it, and I've recently met more Christians who are more open and willing to explain the parts that I don't understand, which is wonderful.

I'm an 18-year-old philosophy student, with an interest in maths and science. I love reading fantasy books, playing piano, watching anime, and reading poetry.

So I'll probably be posting some of my questions on here, and I'm looking forward to hearing everyone's views!
 

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Hello, Erin27. If you just remember that Christianity is a love affair, with this alleged God and the world He allegedly created, rather than a philosophical position or a scientific certainty, you can't go far wrong. Crucially, it's a matter of the heart, not the head. But either way, I hope you have some fun here, and I look forward to your questioning.

Best wishes, Strivax.
 
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Hi everyone,

I'm currently figuring out where I stand on religious belief and I have a lot of questions. I'm hoping that joining forums like this one will help me find some answers!
I was raised as a Christian, but I started seriously questioning it when I was about 13, and a lot of the people I spoke to at my church or within my family didn't seem to be interested in answering my questions, so I didn't want to make them uncomfortable.
I no longer identify as a Christian but I still feel a certain draw to it, and I've recently met more Christians who are more open and willing to explain the parts that I don't understand, which is wonderful.

I'm an 18-year-old philosophy student, with an interest in maths and science. I love reading fantasy books, playing piano, watching anime, and reading poetry.

So I'll probably be posting some of my questions on here, and I'm looking forward to hearing everyone's views!

Hello Erin27,

We're glad you've made your way to CF! I can understand the frustration that having unanswered questions can bring, and although I don't think all questions pertaining to religious faith can be answered I'd say that having questions is always a good thing.

As a fellow student of philosophy, I'd be happy to assist you, if I can, with your considerations about the nature of Christianity. :cool:

Peace,
2PhiloVoid
 
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Welcome, Erin. It sounds like you should start off your study by creating a thread in the "Exploring Christianity" forum under the "Outreach" section of the forums listing. I look forward to it.

Ah thank you, that's very helpful! I will :)
 
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