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I would love to be an atheist but I realize spirituality and religion are an important part of being human. I don't think being a "none" is the answer.

Being a none doesn't equal atheism though. I am a none technically, but not an atheist. I'm a mystic and I embrace religious/spiritual side of me, I just don't sign into organized religions but instead I practice whatever happens to work for me, regardless of what label it has in it.


I'm probably not helping but in the past, when going through similar feelings, I personally never got over the feeling that I'm somehow being an enabler, if I keep sticking to Christianity. I ended up witnessing for years pretty messed up fundamentalist stuff and the emotional damage it does to people to the point of some losing their mental health permanently.

Even though I intellectually speaking realized it's not the whole picture at all, I just couldn't shake the feeling of being somehow responsible of supporting it if I stick around. If there is a solution to reconcile such feelings, I never found it.

But that was long time ago, currently I'm no longer even seeking that particular solution because due to a complex story, I ended up landing on another kind of spiritual path and now I have a whole new set of problems to deal with
 
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From what @FireDragon76

For what I see, you're a confused man.
You first need to set things straight.
See what you really believe in.
What's most important thing for you in life.
And if it's meant for you to have a normal conversation with your father one day, it will happen. If not, just continue on your path. Chin up.
 
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This actually reminds me of "images of God." I think what you are going through is normal because of your experiences- sorry you are hurting so much

Reminds me what I learned in my theology classes- if someone has a bad relationship with their father- they may have trouble seeing God as "father." I honestly do not know if I can give you advice, but you are in my prayers.

God Bless you.
 
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