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<blockquote data-quote="lawofderp" data-source="post: 70807107" data-attributes="member: 358881"><p>About a year and a half later, I have finally begun down the path.</p><p></p><p>You might be wondering why it took so long. Truth is, coming from a purely materialist life, this isn't easy. Then again I was always told being a Christian isn't easy, so you guys should know. A few years ago, I thought that people who said that were being ridiculous. After all, what is so hard about comforting oneself with fairy tales and taking one's morality verbatim from a book? What is so hard about not thinking for yourself? But today (and even at the time of this original post) I realize that being free to do what one wants is to be a slave to one's passions, and that is a meaningless life indeed. My solution to that was to sequester myself in my home, which wasn't a healthy way to deal with this conundrum. I have developed anxiety issues in so doing. Today I realize that the teachings written in that book lead one to the truth, and it is that truth that sets one free. Since I have realized this, I have felt a marked decrease in my anxiety levels. I think that's a sign I'm looking towards the right direction.</p><p></p><p>This original post was perhaps a way to test the waters, but I guess that at the time I found them a bit too cold (or hot?) to my liking. I could blame myself for not daring to jump in anyway but that seems a bit counterproductive at that point. Rest assured that I have read every reply in this topic with interest, multiple times, and I believe that they did their work subconsciously.</p><p></p><p>I don't think I can call myself a Christian right this minute, but I do trust that the path forward will be shown to me. Over the coming days I will take some meaningful steps forward, including my first reading of the NT in full alongside the Catechism, as well as preparing for penance by writing my sins on paper. I have also been recommended books that I will peruse with interest. Once I have acquired a solid base and begun a real practice then I will be happy to join all of you here.</p><p></p><p>A sincere thank you for your guidance all these months ago.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lawofderp, post: 70807107, member: 358881"] About a year and a half later, I have finally begun down the path. You might be wondering why it took so long. Truth is, coming from a purely materialist life, this isn't easy. Then again I was always told being a Christian isn't easy, so you guys should know. A few years ago, I thought that people who said that were being ridiculous. After all, what is so hard about comforting oneself with fairy tales and taking one's morality verbatim from a book? What is so hard about not thinking for yourself? But today (and even at the time of this original post) I realize that being free to do what one wants is to be a slave to one's passions, and that is a meaningless life indeed. My solution to that was to sequester myself in my home, which wasn't a healthy way to deal with this conundrum. I have developed anxiety issues in so doing. Today I realize that the teachings written in that book lead one to the truth, and it is that truth that sets one free. Since I have realized this, I have felt a marked decrease in my anxiety levels. I think that's a sign I'm looking towards the right direction. This original post was perhaps a way to test the waters, but I guess that at the time I found them a bit too cold (or hot?) to my liking. I could blame myself for not daring to jump in anyway but that seems a bit counterproductive at that point. Rest assured that I have read every reply in this topic with interest, multiple times, and I believe that they did their work subconsciously. I don't think I can call myself a Christian right this minute, but I do trust that the path forward will be shown to me. Over the coming days I will take some meaningful steps forward, including my first reading of the NT in full alongside the Catechism, as well as preparing for penance by writing my sins on paper. I have also been recommended books that I will peruse with interest. Once I have acquired a solid base and begun a real practice then I will be happy to join all of you here. A sincere thank you for your guidance all these months ago. [/QUOTE]
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