I used to be a Protestant before I became an Atheist,can i go back?
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I don't remember the church having a zero tolerance rule, so yeah, they'll probably take ya bac. Question is...do you really want to go?
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Non religious to Christianity: A friend took me to church with her and I liked it for a time.\n\nChristianity to Agnostic: People of the church were disappointing.  They judged a lot more than "enlightened".  I was considered a trouble maker for asking questions.  I found that any place that tries to hide answers has a reason to do so, and that's never really a good thing when they're taking your money.\n\nAgnostic to Atheism:  Over time, I just felt that the concept of God was not logical and not for me.  I prayed so hard for many weeks for him to allow me to believe in him.  I was miserable for a time after realize he didn't exist, but I began living for myself and being truthful to myself and I just became happier than I ever have been.\n\nThis entire process was over the course of ten years.
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Im pretty sure an athiest would convert to Christianity before believing in that. If you were truly saved all that time, you would know the truth.\n\n**EDIT***\nI am certainly not at all saying that you were not saved during that time (I have no right to decide that)- I just meant that since you were saved all that time-you know the truth if you have kept your spiritual conncetion with God.
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The thing to remember, sweetie, is that not even God (or your representation of God) can change the past. And if God can't, you can't either. What you CAN do is realize that you have control of the present and the future. You can't undo it, but you can work to make it better.\n\nPeace.
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My entire family is Catholic and I was baptized Catholic.  I attended church every Sunday until I was almost 17.  \n\nReasons why I stopped going:\n1. I finally realized it just didn't mean anything to me\n2. I sat there and thought about everything but what was going on (many times about things that probably shouldn't be thought about during mass - ex. "Wow that guy in the third pew is so attractive!!"). I spaced off for the entire hour.\n3. I don't want to disrespect the people who actually care about the religion. I felt like I was making a mockery of them and their faith by being at mass and spacing off the whole time.\n\nI honestly don't think I'd consider going back unless I had a huge life-changing experience that made my faith much, much stronger. I believe in God, but I don't really like the idea of organized religion. Maybe I would if the church became a lot more liberal toward many social issues, but it's not likely.\n\nHope this helps!
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at age 17, in 1961, I was embarrassed by my drill sargeant for having "atheist" on my dogtag and was forced to go back and get a new one with a religion " I don't care what religion but we do not have any atheists in my troops!"\n\nI had made the mistake of answering the religion question with 'No preference" and they had no category for that except atheist. I went back to office and chose "catholic' because I could not think of anything else and my grilfriend was a catholic. This placated his wrath and I learned to keep my religious beliefs silent in USA or be punished for them. He always picked on me after that.
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Yes you can. Your belief is strong in fact, because you know you don' t need to be seen in church to feel more spiritual.\n\nChurch will only deaden your spirituality. And according to the work of Christ, you don't have to believe in Him either. He died for that act too. \n\nSo believe as you wish. It is your heart and your life. You cannot escape God. He is you. Religion will only teach you seperation.
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Go back, you already are a catholic.  Oh and don't forget the bingo and fish fries.
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protestant atheist - the best
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I did have a similar situation and I left that religion. If you truely believe in something you will not have issues with it, like you said here that you have issues you can't resolve. If you truely believe in something you can't take part and leave another part.\n\nYou said everytime you hear them speak of the church you know it is true. You need to know it is true though it beliefs and teachings not what other people say about a church. What people say and do, don't make something true. Thats one of the reasons I left Christianty.\n\nLook inside your heart. Does it really all make sence, does it really seem like the truth. If you do this and it does then you should not have any issues. If you still have issues maybe it is not as true as you feel it is.\n\nPray to God, any only God. Ask him to guide you to the truth. God willing he will lead you to the one true faith.
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well, I was a bible thumping christian for 23 years-old. Then one day I woke up and realized that all Christian's do is judge and say how everyone is going to hell if they don't believe in GOD.  Who gives them the right to say that.  I also realized that you can't force others to believe in what you  believe in.  I was always being asked by fellow church members on why I didn't have a visitor at church or why I wasn't persistent on sharing my faith with others.  I just got tired of it and left.  No one should tell you how your relationship  with god should be like, even if it's not to their standards.   I also realized that the money I thought I was giving to god wasn't going towards his work it was going into the pastors pocket, There were single mothers in our church who could barely feed there families and the pastor has five kids and a two story house and he is able to write off food and bills when it comes to taxes, cause the Church pays for it.  Yeah the CHURCH me and my money pay him so he can live like a king.  so F***religion.  I couldn't be happier with out it.
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No you will not have any issues, but I find it interesting that you are both a protestant and a communist. Seems like you would have a conflict between the two.\nThe only issue you may have is if you tell people you are communist, some will find it interesting, and some may want to fight, so don't talk politics.\nSome people in this country gave their life fighting against communism, and family and friends will not be happy if you are promoting your views. Take my advice on this and you will have a great visit.
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You should not even consider changing your religion unless you believe in your heart that it is the right thing to do. Your job is not dependent upon your religion. There are many jobs in the USA that you can do without any experience, but if you have a degree the opportunities are better.
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No, and this is one of my pet peeves. I changed my religion because my initial one felt "wrong" to me. I went searching for what felt right and I found it through my own quest. I didn't need anyone badgering me, which is how every person I met trying to convert another has come off. I hate when people try to lay their own beliefs on others.
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I was raised in a Christian family and I don't recall things when I was a baby, so I cannot answer this correctly.
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The biggest mistake I ever made was getting out of the will of God, and getting out of church. I got with the wrong people. They took me out in sin, father than i wanted to go. I Thank God for bringing me back to Him, and for another chance to serve Him.
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I joined the Church for the peace it brings me.  I was raised Protestant and have had all the fire and brimstone I will ever need.  Sigh, but for the record--it is still a harsh church for women.