This was really interesting - I loved hearing your story. I was also raised Christian and considered myself such until I was about 20. This was also around the time I started identifying as queer and I was questioning if the churches I attended would accept me. So I sought out an inclusive church, which I found, but then when I still didn’t fit in I realised that the real problem was that I didn’t believe in the Christian God, I just thought I had to because my family did, so I can relate to what you said about that. Also about Black families and how during slavery African religions were replaced with Christianity. My mum’s side of the family are Black and Christian and I see it a lot where families like mine are ultra defensive of their faith, which I think can be connected to internalised anti-Blackness
I realized I didn't believe in religion in general when I was around 5 or 6, I could never really take it seriously and didn't believe anything out there could watch everything everyone did at all times, same logic applied to Santa lol Still go to church oddly enough, but I see it more as a community of like a ton of extra grandparents. My congregation was a lot more accepting of me being trans than some of my own grandparents and even my mom, so even if I'm not one of them I hold a special place in my heart for that group :)
Damn, it's crazy to watch this because I felt the same way growing up. I remember one of my close friends in elementary school was a really nice, kind, and gentle girl but she was not Christian and I would pray for her often because I wanted her to be saved. However, it wasn't until middle school when my parents sent me to a Christian school and the Bible teacher said that everyone who doesn't accept Jesus as their savior would go to hell, that it really sunk in. I was so shocked and scared because I had many friends who weren't Christian and I couldn't understand why this should happen to them. That's probably the biggest reason why the faith started slipping away from me.
I was raised in a Christian environment, and I never really was taught the full depth of the bible and God. I actually read some of the bible myself (the New Testament), and it actually made me fall in love with God. Once I started getting into prayer myself, it was very peaceful, and I felt close to him. I wouldn't rely on word of mouth or judgments by people because you'll see how loving God is and why things are the way they are. When it comes to hell and heaven, we know what leads to hell, but it's ultimately Gods decision. And I'm so sorry you were seen as an abomination, or people have said that to you for being queer, God does not reject you. And it may be a sin, but you are never an abomination. Religious or not. I'd recommend you read the NIV version and just the New Testament. And I hope you dont feel pressured lol, you're amazing. Im also asexual and your channel is so refreshing and amazing.
Im glad you’ve found a connection with god and found peace with prayers.And especially thankful for you spreading love over here with me and others here. Besides the queer=sin thing. I don’t believe that. I have read the New Testament and the old. Also had it read to me. I was just raised very Christian, especially when I was with my grandparents. It’s just something I personally no longer want or can believe in. Spent most of my life Christian/religious and it’s just not for me.
Not religious, thought I was atheist but I’m actually agnostic. My mom is religious/ spiritual even though I don’t fully understand I do think there is some spiritual stuff.
Thank you for sharing! Me personally, I've had an issue with the colonialist history of christianity, and i think that legacy won't ever quite be shaken. Is there a reason you still might believe in a deity?
I still might believe cuz I just think that humans/creatures and just everything is so deep and complex that maybe there was a god that had to create it. If that makes sense
Please excuse my ignorance but I often wonder how Aroaces can be Bi or Pan? Is it who you're mostly attracted to with the Aspec attractions? Platonic, emotional etc? Any help would be greatly apprecialted. Thanks. If that's the case, call me a gay Aroace 😊🏳️🌈
Since aromanticism and asexuality is a spectrum, a lot of aro/ace people can also be bi/pan. That also including straight/gay. A lot people can be like totally aro and ace and not call themselves straight or anything because they don’t feel attraction at all. In my case, I’m aromantic asexual , but more specifically- I’m Aromantic greysexual. So when I call myself pan, it cuz I can still feel sexual attraction in a way and I found myself to be pan.
Are you guys religious? If not, tell us why not if you want to share your thoughts with us
This was really interesting - I loved hearing your story. I was also raised Christian and considered myself such until I was about 20. This was also around the time I started identifying as queer and I was questioning if the churches I attended would accept me. So I sought out an inclusive church, which I found, but then when I still didn’t fit in I realised that the real problem was that I didn’t believe in the Christian God, I just thought I had to because my family did, so I can relate to what you said about that. Also about Black families and how during slavery African religions were replaced with Christianity. My mum’s side of the family are Black and Christian and I see it a lot where families like mine are ultra defensive of their faith, which I think can be connected to internalised anti-Blackness
love this video, and hi, as an agnostic nonbinary aroace pansexual person somewhere in the world :D
Saying it all out is kinda funny lol
I realized I didn't believe in religion in general when I was around 5 or 6, I could never really take it seriously and didn't believe anything out there could watch everything everyone did at all times, same logic applied to Santa lol
Still go to church oddly enough, but I see it more as a community of like a ton of extra grandparents. My congregation was a lot more accepting of me being trans than some of my own grandparents and even my mom, so even if I'm not one of them I hold a special place in my heart for that group :)
I totally get that
Damn, it's crazy to watch this because I felt the same way growing up. I remember one of my close friends in elementary school was a really nice, kind, and gentle girl but she was not Christian and I would pray for her often because I wanted her to be saved. However, it wasn't until middle school when my parents sent me to a Christian school and the Bible teacher said that everyone who doesn't accept Jesus as their savior would go to hell, that it really sunk in. I was so shocked and scared because I had many friends who weren't Christian and I couldn't understand why this should happen to them. That's probably the biggest reason why the faith started slipping away from me.
It was nice to hear your journey
8:23 I guess in 1522 Google Translate was pretty lousy. 😊
i missed you too!!
and yes i feel the same as you about religion, you're so relatable ig
I was raised in a Christian environment, and I never really was taught the full depth of the bible and God. I actually read some of the bible myself (the New Testament), and it actually made me fall in love with God. Once I started getting into prayer myself, it was very peaceful, and I felt close to him. I wouldn't rely on word of mouth or judgments by people because you'll see how loving God is and why things are the way they are. When it comes to hell and heaven, we know what leads to hell, but it's ultimately Gods decision. And I'm so sorry you were seen as an abomination, or people have said that to you for being queer, God does not reject you. And it may be a sin, but you are never an abomination. Religious or not.
I'd recommend you read the NIV version and just the New Testament. And I hope you dont feel pressured lol, you're amazing. Im also asexual and your channel is so refreshing and amazing.
Im glad you’ve found a connection with god and found peace with prayers.And especially thankful for you spreading love over here with me and others here.
Besides the queer=sin thing. I don’t believe that.
I have read the New Testament and the old. Also had it read to me. I was just raised very Christian, especially when I was with my grandparents. It’s just something I personally no longer want or can believe in. Spent most of my life Christian/religious and it’s just not for me.
Not religious, thought I was atheist but I’m actually agnostic. My mom is religious/ spiritual even though I don’t fully understand I do think there is some spiritual stuff.
Thank you for sharing! Me personally, I've had an issue with the colonialist history of christianity, and i think that legacy won't ever quite be shaken. Is there a reason you still might believe in a deity?
I still might believe cuz I just think that humans/creatures and just everything is so deep and complex that maybe there was a god that had to create it. If that makes sense
@@bmudangel it doesn't to me, but if it does to you, to each their own
Great video💪🏽✨
Please excuse my ignorance but I often wonder how Aroaces can be Bi or Pan? Is it who you're mostly attracted to with the Aspec attractions? Platonic, emotional etc? Any help would be greatly apprecialted. Thanks. If that's the case, call me a gay Aroace 😊🏳️🌈
Since aromanticism and asexuality is a spectrum, a lot of aro/ace people can also be bi/pan. That also including straight/gay.
A lot people can be like totally aro and ace and not call themselves straight or anything because they don’t feel attraction at all. In my case, I’m aromantic asexual , but more specifically- I’m Aromantic greysexual. So when I call myself pan, it cuz I can still feel sexual attraction in a way and I found myself to be pan.
being bi isn't exclusive of trans and nonbonary people. many bi people are attracted to all genders. hi.