Why I Left Christianity [Deconstructing Dubblup]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มิ.ย. 2023
- It was really tough to share this.
About a month before making this video, I started questioning my faith.
I had been struggling with some of the Christian beliefs for a while and it felt like in a moment, everything I thought I believed in stopped making sense.
In all honesty, it never made sense.
I’ve always had trouble accepting the bible and the stories within as fact. No matter how hard I tried.
And so began my deconstruction journey.
In this video I talk about my personal experience and what ultimately led to me leaving Christianity behind.
I’m open to all respectful dialogues and perspectives and would love to further this conversation.
If you have a deconstruction story, please share.
Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for sharing your story. I’ve been going through deconstruction for over a year now and at times, it’s been uncomfortable and I feel a bit empty due to old habits when I identified as a Christian, but the most liberating thing for me was understanding and saying that I’m agnostic and just don’t believe anymore
The last line of you comment rings so true for me. Since I posted this, I’ve gotten a lot of people messaging me and quoting bible verses without taking time to understand my perspective. I found so much peace when I finally stopped trying to force myself to believe and accepted that I don’t know
@@MrDubblup I totally understand where you’re coming from. There were so many who still tried to push scripture and the typical Christian cliches but respectfully, it just doesn’t touch me like it does them. If they’re happy and warm with that, cool, but to me, the Bible is just words on a page. I always remain respectful though until pressed into a corner and then all bets are off. Lol. Keep doing your bro! 👍🏾
I appreciate your transparency and I’ve been down the same rabbit hole. Welcome to being unplugged.
It’s a totally different feeling bruh. Like I’m looking at the world through a new set of eyes.
You didn’t lose a friend, you gained one here bro
Man I appreciate that. I’ve noticed people distancing themselves from me 🤷🏾♂️ it is what it is. Thanks for tapping in and connecting
It is called having a spiritual awakening & discovering the truth =)
It's called living in the real world
Seen, felt, heard! EXPERIENCED!! Religion
I appreciate you taking the time to hear my story. I was hesitant to share this but it’s comforting to know that there are others who have had similar experiences
Oh I lost a lot of people that claimed to love me regardless of my beliefs. I am so glad for this plumb line in my life that had brought the genuine people into my life. I was studying to become a pastor and came to the conclusion that what I was teaching was lies. I am so free now from Christianity thank the Universe for that.
What really shocked me the most about those christians is - that most of them are really cold hearted, mean and very often toxic, narc. people. Same about those pastors too.
It's a hard place to be the small child daring to speak out about the naked emperor. Having said that, reality is much more interesting, awe inspiring and rewarding when approached on reality's terms. Being brave and independent among cowering sycophants confirms your integrity. You have my backup, bro, so reach out when in need of it.
Thank you. The calm in your voice accompanies the strenght of your message. Christianity gives me a lot of anxiety and isolates me from my true feelings. Especially since my mother uses the religion to deny her insecurities and anxiousness. It's quite debilitating and it took me a long time to break free from the psychic mindgames. I was basically bullied in and out of Christianity. I'm glad I'm out. I'm still defensive and at times hostile towards Christians. Funny enough I repeat the mantra "forgive them father for they do not know what they do" to keep calm and move on. 😂❤
I appreciate you listening to my experience and taking time to write this. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Christianity as well. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone in this. Sounds like you’ve found peace in your journey which is best outcome. I feel like that’s really what we all want and need. Keep exploring and seeking answers
Great video. I agree with you. The sense of tranquility and congruence is amazing. Great explanation. Hope your video inspires others
Appreciate you taking the time to vibe with me. It’s been such an enlightening and empowering experience that I hope everyone gets to experience, regardless of the conclusion they come to.
I was a preacher and bible teacher for more than 10 years. I got to the same conclusions as you, plus all the manipulation used in the church to keep people in it. I am definitely happier, and more at peace after I left the church.
I appreciate you sharing that. Very interesting coming from a former preacher and bible teacher. What was it that made you start questioning?
@@MrDubblup The story is longer than this, but in summary, in my old church, there were some issues with the lead pastor. People tried to talk to him about what they thought was wrong, but he just gave sermons about obedience for years, implying we couldn't have opinions or suggestions and just needed to obey the leaders of the church because God speaks through them. I used to preach what he told me to preach, and sometimes I had to warn people about bad things happening to them if they didn't obey 'God's chosen.' At first, I didn't see a problem, but then it started to feel like manipulation. After years, I began to notice how controlling it was and started researching how church leaders use these tactics to get people to do whatever they want, and I saw it happening with my own eyes. This made me question everything. It took me three years of praying, talking to other pastors, and doing research. I even confronted the pastor, but nothing worked, so I decided to leave the 'church life' for good. It hurt to part ways because the church life was actually my life, and I even considered becoming a pastor. I left the church, and I've never regretted it, not even one day. That was seven years ago.
It took me 10 years of research to reach this point which I reached a couple weeks ago now I'm into other peoples deconstruction stories. I think A lot of people dont understand how many years & how many hours of study some us put in wanting to believe. But the more I researched the more the whole thing fell apart. Its a little sad but it very freeing. I'm a truth seeker. I love studying history & ancient times & structures. As a fellow black man thank you for this video. I do believe there is a creator to whatever this existence is we experience. I just dont think its the god in the bible, or quran
Hi Dubblup,
Thank you for this wonderful video. I have a similar story, and It was comforting and reflective to hear this vid of yours. I was part of a small Buddhist tradition for six years and now find it incomprehensible to be part of the tribe mentality that’s in there. And like the mention of your mother, I have been searching through various different traditions to try to find an identity.
I have a question if you don’t mind - do you still keep any type of spiritual practice, prayer or meditation for example?
Much respect from UK,
Cheers and thank you,
Jared
I appreciate the thoughtful comment. I’m currently exploring my spirituality. Meditation is definitely a part of my spiritual journey, specifically for the mental benefits.
As far as prayer, it’s not a part of my experience in the sense that I’m speaking to god or anything like that. But I do privately express gratitude on a daily basis.
My interpretation of god is still under construction. I haven’t abandoned belief, but I’m no longer attached to one (or any) specific means of connecting with god.
But I’ve completely disassociated myself from the bible and don’t personally see it as any more than a work of fiction.
Thanks for your comment!
I just watched every second of the video Curtis. Very thoughtful and also very transparent.
No one in my life was particularly religious, but after my mom remarried and the step father and family came into the picture, Baptist church was a must. I remember going on Sunday’s, Wednesday’s, camps, etc. but never felt connected. I often enjoyed it, was active in it, volunteered, everyone knew me but it usually was my time of the week to escape from my conservative stepdad who used religion as an authority to control and micromanage me.
Obviously, the hypocrisy of one can’t speak for the group as a whole, but being forced to memorize Romans chapter 5 and 8 as punishment isn’t a great memory. These things aside, I remember the fear of my grandparents going to hell for not being believers. The closer I wanted to be to God the worse my fear became. I stressed over it. Obsessed over the idea.
After I left home, I stopped going to church and would be what the church said is “Worldly”. Secular music so on and so forth. My stress lowered. The idea that If I didn’t do something X would be of consequence was frankly nice, but there is the emptiness of “seriously, wtf is the point here?”
I’m not entirely turned off to the idea of Christianity, but within the last 3 months have begun to dive into other faiths for example Islam, which is demonized in the west, but logically makes more sense in many ways. There’s the logic vs. emotional or faith based tug of war which I’m sure you experienced.
It’s easy to say “Curtis, you have to have faith!” Faith is the belief in the unseen but it’s also important to understand the Bible as we know it was assembled by the Papacy and even then men have dissected, translated, and interpreted words from Aramaic, to Greek, to Hebrew etc etc.
So where is the truth?
The Abrahamic religious say the same. Discuss the same God, with the messages often serving as hyperboles. To your point, God isn’t floating on some cloud and a serpent didn’t necessarily tempt man, but even so, what is exaggerated and what is not?
You can go to one Christian church and based on the denomination their sermons may differ from another.
Interesting journey and thanks for highlighting it boss! Got a deeper look into who you are as a man ❤
Man I sincerely appreciate your thoughtful comment. This gave me a greater sense of who you are as a man and your journey and perspective on all of this. Kudos for opening your mind to exploring other religious practices. I was fortunate enough to have taken comparative religion courses in college so I was exposed to it all before making any choices. I hope you continue to explore this for yourself and come to the conclusion that makes the most sense for you and yours 🫡
thank you for this, really felt your heart
I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my story. Thank you
This is interesting as my story is the opposite, as I began deconstructing my faith it grew stronger and my faith in God and the teachings of the Bible applied moreso than ever before. And I would also argue the opposite in the sense that God has made all things up to this point possible for us. I appreciate your perspective and just know that God loves you no matter what path you choose, bro.
Since posting this just yesterday, I’ve heard several stories from people saying the same thing. It’s up to the individual to form their own opinions and craft their faith. I hope whatever conclusion you came to brings you peace because I have definitely found peace in mine ✌🏾
Thanks for defining the true, real definition of "woke".
Appreciate you taking the time to watch this. My life has definitely changed since I recorded this. I see the world differently. I see people and their behavior differently. Once the veil was lifted, it’s like the world AS IT IS suddenly became clear as day. Definitely like I woke up from a lifelong coma. Thanks for sharing this experience with me
This resonates with me so much. Even though I was not born a Christian but having been around some of the has ruined my life. I used to say the same thing about good and evil and I have experienced so much shame and guilt because of it. Life is grand and beautiful and I need to deconstruct all that nonsense out od my head, These are crazy ideas and and the are harmful. I started doucting mself and what I ams made of. Everything I did in my life I did woth my own efforts and hard work, Christan worldview just made me depressed and down, It is poison.
I hate to hear that but I’m glad you’re able to see through it before there’s anymore damage. I’ve spent the last few years confused and in pain trying to make sense of it all. When I let it all go, I felt peace. It’s going to take some work but if Christianity is bringing more harm than good to your life, it’s definitely time to deconstruct. Enjoy the journey and keep your eyes open. You’re about to discover so much about yourself and this thing called life
I appreciate your testimony, it was very insightful, I'm a christian and I resonate with some things that you said especially about things in your life becoming worse you became a christian, its quite common it happened to me aswell, Jesus actually said this will happen to some new believers because the devil knows you're not mature yet so he will try get you at early stages of your faith to get you to leave the faith, read the the parable of the sower in Matthew 13 (I know you said you dont believe in the bible but it will only take about 5mins to read, whats the worst that can happen lol). Also you mentioned about the stress of the serving God and following his rules, I'm not surprised, the bible says its impossible to serve God without having the holy spirit. You said that you're now kind of agnostic so I will just say this, God is an actual person so you need to view him that way and speak to him as a person, if you are struggling to believe in the things written in the bible then just say that to him, it doesn't need to be some long drawn out prayer, he created you and knows what it will take for you to believe in him, he will hear you if you are sincere, he really will. One last thing if you haven't stopped reading by now lol, you said you're now living the most peaceful life you've ever lived since leaving 'Christianity', Jesus said this in Mark 8:36-38 'For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?'
Thanks for sharing all this. Much of it is familiar to me as well. Where I'm at now is to realize that "Woke" isn't the only word/concept that's been misappropriated. The term/concept 'Christianity' has been misappropriated now for centuries by christless religion that looks nothing like Jesus. Now, I'm just starting to discover why Christ's news was once termed "Good News,' and the key - for me at least - is the concept of unrelenting Grace!
Happy journeying to you and all others who happen to read this. One more step in our mutual voyage...
Thanks for watching! This journey has been amazing so far and I’m still unfolding everything. This is going to be a lifelong adventure. But the freedom to explore and form my own opinions based on what makes sense vs. what I’m told has been worth the price of admission
Well good luck with that, we can carry the burden here on earth or will answer for it later, lol 😂 I’m glad you found peace I just hope your right, me on the other hand ain’t willing to take that risk so I’m gonna live my life like their is heaven and a hell, an one day I’m gonna stand before the judgement throne and give account for my life and sure as heck want it to be a good one. I’d rather go without down here and be wrong then live like I wanted and find out their really was a heaven and a hell an that’s were I’m going, you honesty says alot about you my friend and you got my respect for that for sure
That’s called Pascal’s Wager. Makes sense if you believe there is an afterlife/heaven/hell
The trials don't come to the ones who serve the dark, you should check out my bible study. I get where you're coming from. I hold some unconventional beliefs, but I think it might help. Maybe not, but I've spent some time on this topic for sure. Start with the Genesis breakdown. It will make you let go of the melanin fixation though. I appreciate the honesty. Much Love.
He and the several that agree with him aren’t interested in the truth. Once you know the truth and then choose to walk away, you have committed the unforgivable sin. He, dubblup, doubles down by giving ❤️to those that agree with him. So, my guess as a boy he was raised right, but now he’s turned his back on God. By showing how he’s pleased to see other likeminded people supporting his efforts, he’s sealed their fate too. They willingly made their choice, so prayers should not be wasted for them, nor appreciation for his so called “honesty”. Don’t confuse, or be mistaken for his bold opinion as being honesty. He’s not at all about truth!
@@123it15meyou don’t even know your own religion. The only “unforgivable sin” is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Stop spouting non sense.
Thank you for your kindness in sharing your personal life with us. That takes courage and I appreciate you. I had a similar experience when I " accepted Jesus" My life went straight to hell, and I had no idea why. If had known that was gonna happen, I would never have come forward to receive Jesus. I don't identify as a Christian. God is my father and Jesus is my rabbi. I'd say I'm a Chris-Jew. I might be the only one. One problem we face is that once we proclaim our faith we WILL be attacked by the demon platoon. If we don't know where to turn for help, we can be destroyed. I did not know where to get help and it felt like I was getting hit by a car twice a week. I've always been the type to ask questions. At the time, I didn't know church people HATE people who ask questions. I did not know we are supposed to pretend to know everything and keep your mouth shut. I would be chastised for asking questions. One day I got blasted hard because I kept asking " why do we have love our enemies? As I was going home I was very angry and hurt. Then it hit me and I smiled. They hate me for asking questions because they don't know the answer either. That was 25 years ago and I haven't been to a church since. I pursued knowing Jesus on my own. It's been a slow grind but the last 3 years the Holy Spirit helped to know and understand things that I didn't know existed. I want you to know that I do love you and I so appreciate your candidness. I just wanna say what passes for Christianity in America is nonsense. Just know almost none of them accurately represent God. Most of what they believe is wrong and I will debate any of them any time any place any where. My heart goes out to any of you who are deconstucting because I know what you wanna separate yourselves from are the other Christians. This may sound arrogant to some, but I really mean this. On behalf of God my Father and Jesus my rabbi I apologize to you for what you've been put through. May I share a scipture from Ezekiel. The word of God came to Ezekiel and he said Zeke ya know I love you but tomorrow I must cause your wife to die. WHY? Because we must teach the Jews a lesson. Let one of their wives die then. Many Jews here in Babylon have family back in Israel and I am going start causing their people in Israel to start dying off because they will not listen to me. But they won't know it. So, Zeke when your wife dies I want you to go about your day as if nothing happened. If they ask you about it just say "no comment" The next day I awoke to find my wife had died. But the rest of the day I DID AS I WAS TOLD. My friend that's an example of a man who believes in God. The apostates you encounter in America are as phonie as a 7 dollar bill. It aint over til the fat lady sings. I respect your decision but please know you are welcome back with arms wide open any time you want. May the Lord bless every step you ever take❤
I remember you and your wife at Landmark in Florida. I so have admired you since then and glad I still connect. I watched this video 2 days ago and it’s been on my mind and I don’t after feel that way. Christianity, I have learned these last 3 years I have learned, as well as other beliefs have been taken over by a corrupt system unfortunately! I have been upset with God many times, but I have faith more now than ever and Landmark only enhanced my faith.
Have you seen the movie, The Matrix? Here’s a great interpretation in cliff notes that has helped me.
I don’t like the term religion and I have studied and been a part of other faiths, particularly the Bahai faith. Very interesting but, for me, I come back to Christianity. What I believe is faiths are more alike than different and so they divided us by and called them religions.And what I also believe is that we will find out soon that we misunderstood because despite these religions being ancient, they wanted us divided in so many ways! So many lies about history so we wouldn’t become one and all be connected. It’s also about 3D to 5d and everything is energy. They altered energy so we would stay dumbed down. God made nature that has healing energy.
I hope you take a look at the short ish video. ❤
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Thanks for the thoughtful comment. You were definitely with us at Landmark. As I’m embarking on this journey, I find myself not only questioning Christianity, but I’m questioning the validity and even the actual existence of Jesus and the Bible. But I also will never knock anyone for their beliefs. I’ll check out that video you sent! Thanks
@@MrDubblup you’re welcome! There’s nothing wrong with introspection - in fact it’s very healthy IMO. We want to be our higher selves and that’s how we do it.
I will say that a faith of any kind makes us more responsible to doing and being the right kind of human. I believe in positive energy but we cannot know a s appreciate good vs evil if we don’t know what it’s like to have pain.
Let me know what you think about the movie interpretation.
Be well!
if Landmark believes in eternal conscious torment, then it believes the doctrine of devils and paganism, and people who have a check in their spirit should definitely leave.
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When already saved people get involved with false lordship salvation, things can go bad and keep getting worse. Stay blessed brother.
Wow that’s heavy.
@@MrDubblup there is no hell, thats pagan nonsense, and it backstops all the false piety and coercion and bad behavior false christians do. be blessed, God is at peace with you not reconciling your offences.
@@MrDubblup this is what false lordship teahcing looks like to a T - RUN AWAY th-cam.com/video/2Wnb4jE225M/w-d-xo.html
@@user-fp5gv5xh9dwe all go to the same place when we die
It was over for me once I found out the bible has a 6300 year old universe based on the family lines from Jesus to Adam. Not much else could be proven true about the bible. It is mythology just like the Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians.
"This looks like.... so it must be caused by a god", is not evidence which is all you will get from any Christian.
Christianity is confusing I agree with certain concepts like man in the clouds etc however, We suffer. It doesn't say that we would always have peace. I understand you want to define yourself and have 'peace'. But let's be real we won't always feel peace even as Christians. Ask yourself this... what positive lifestyle changes did you have when you came to Christ? If you felt delivered from certain things then that meant a change (repentance must have happened). I have had doubts but when I weigh up everything else in this world and how I was before it makes my faith stronger. If you're looking for some miracles in Christianity or signs then don't be dismayed when your life is bad. That's part of faith. I work out 6 days a week, push my body to a limit, and do 'vanity' but I know these won't last. That's not depressing but just a way to live while we are on this earth. God bless
@@jacliveshere No I understood his mental state was better after. I think faith is important no matter how we 'feel'. I'm not saying he wanted to depart as he sounded like he struggled with the doubts. But it is easy to think certain concepts aren't logical. After all God is said to be a hidden God. I have been an agnostic for 20 years and can say the opposite is true for me with finding more peace. Yes logic is needed in this world. But our faith is not of this world.
You described this so fluently.
Thank you.
Me im about to deconstruct
My story is similar to yours. Im not saying its true but Christianity teaches believers will suffer.
I understand what I've heard from you and how you and your wife came to this place of doubt and disbelief.....its not hard to see the picture here! What I am hearing you say repeatedly, time after time after time, is that you doubted or started to disbelieve in *"this religion"!* This sticks out so much like a 'sore thumb' in your testimony! You came to a place of no longer believing in a *religion*
....this is completely understandable because it is an error to "believe in a religion"!
The whole point and essence of Christian faith, is *believing and trusting in Christ* - not a religion that is built around him!
Secondly, the error is in thinking or expecting Christian faith or as you put it your "religion" to make your life better/improve it or even worse with Joel Osteen's 'gospel' to make you more prosperous financially. The gospels of the Bible, are nothing to do with 'improving your life or lifestyle' or making everything in this world perfect for you! This kind of gospel is a false gospel that is being peddled by certain ministries, but it is not the gospel of Jesus Christ in the Bible.
With the above errors that you seem to have taken on, this perfectly explains your departure from 'religion',.....but it is not the faith of the gospel of Christ in the Bible.
Amen. Faith is tough, harsh, and beautiful. Who said it would be easy and all love and peace! We have seasons of loss and seasons of abundance.
I hear you. I didn’t get too much into it in the video, but the idea of following Jesus Christ is lost on me. As I began dissecting my thoughts, blindly following the words in the bible as absolute truth didn’t sit right with me. Even the idea of Jesus existing is something I’m not totally sure of. Still shaping my understanding of God to be honest. Thanks for watching and I definitely appreciate your input.
@@MrDubblup I understand. Life is definitely a journey, but there are actually many ways of looking at this whole subject, including acknowledging the problem of evil, which is a serious problem for any atheist!
I didn't believe in God, until I was 24 (decades ago now!). I responded to the preaching of the gospel in a church I was invited to. I expected nothing and was blasse about it. I was led to pray and then asked how do you feel? I said 'I'm fine thanks!' Then I tried to pray in my own words. It was at this point that I suddenly became aware of a tremendous power above my head to the right and I reached my hand up.... A tremendous power came in through my head down through my chest and into my stomach and took something out and went out again! It felt like a cloud had surrounded me, which I couldn't understand. I began to tremble and call out 'Father', with recognising that God was right there with me! .....it seemed like the hand on the clock had just stopped and time was non existent!
I was on my knees and floods of peace were rolling into me. The next thing I became aware of was someone tapping me on the shoulder telling me I have to go because they wanted to lock up the church building!
I stood up and was completely dazed....I felt full of love, joy and peace, ....I wanted to run and run! I felt a great love for people I didn't know from a different culture from me who were still in the church. I wanted to hug them! I felt a deep joy inside. When I went outside the sky looked bluer and the grass looked greener and the world looked beautiful.
That night, I said to myself, 'I'll be back to normal in the morning!' .....when morning came, I woke up full of peace, joy and love! Every day I thought this can't last and every morning it was more peace, love and joy!
I went to see my family and said: 'God's given me 3 gifts - love, joy and peace'. They said read Galatians 5:22, someone helped me find it and I nearly fell through the floor as I read the words: "the fruit of the spirit is love, joy and peace'! ....I thought, 'what?' ...this book is 2000 years old and its just told me what I've just received and experienced????
Every "Christian" person I have met in my life minus one was an absolutely terrible person inside and got into it because they knew that they needed "help". Literally every last one. Terrible, selfish, mean-spirited, debauched, and miserable.
I see what you are submissive mentalities can lack personal benefit, its like becoming a doormat to society. I stay a doormat because it helps my mind to stay focused and my heart driven to stay connected to God. In heaven everyone is submissive. Even God helps those who need His help in heaven, with orders and with delegated attendance. This is what helps me stay focused. We are also more likely to succeed if we are submissive, and it also pleases God when someone is always willing to help others in need. Of course there is a line we cross if we become too submissive. There are spiritual and moral rights that we have in heaven and on earth as believers.
I appreciate your comment. I don’t agree with you but I respect everyone’s perspective and if it brings you peace, by all means keep those beliefs. I don’t believe heaven or hell exist tbh so it’s hard to grasp a lot of what you’re saying. Morality exists outside of spirituality and it’s absolutely possible to be a “good human being” without any of it being tied to a particular belief system. Thanks again for watching and commenting!
No worries. When you meet God when you take your last breath, you can tell him why you "deconstructed." :)
That’s exactly right! But by then those that knew and walked away will never be forgiven. He’s definitely part of the world. Bound and determined to take as many with him as he goes to hell. So, I guess he’ll be in good company. Because I see a lot agreeing with his deconstructed brain. :)
Cute. If there is a god, he already knows my heart. Regardless of whether or not I blindly follow a book of fiction.
@@MrDubblup yes I’m quite certain God does know your heart.
god didn't create man. Man created god
hahaha you learned that from Dawkins :)
@@YhwhKhaiMostHigh No actually he's not the one who made the original quote.
Im 90% certain this is a simulation.
Here is the answer you overlooked..."unless you are born again you can not SEE or ENTER the kingdom of God." (words of Jesus in red in John 3:3,5)
I appreciate the comment but quoting the bible to prove the bible doesn’t work for me. I don’t believe in any of that. Plus this particular verse seems very self serving on the part of Jesus, don’t you think?
@@MrDubblupJesus told it like it was. He came to make a way to be reconciled back to God. Because of our sin we are separated from God. We are born rebels. God haters. And it is all because of that sinful nature.
To be born again to is be born by the Spirit of God. Jesus was telling us that this is the one and only bridge to be restored to where God created you to be. And it is by His grace (unmerited favor) through faith in Christ alone is this at all possible. The reason you don't believe in any of it is because you would have be accountable to God for your sinful ways. And since Jesus stated that He was the light of the world and that whoever follows Him should not walk in darkness; it is this light that exposes the darkness of your sin.
And many will not approach the light of God's Word because it will expose their sinful deeds. There are all sorts of excuses that sinners have not to believe, but not one of them is justified. The wisdom of the Book of Proverbs shines through..."He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy." (Pr. 28:13)
@@christophergibson7155 This really feels like an excuse by Christians to discredit anyone who left Christianity by saying "oh they were never really Christians" which is just incredibly annoying and plain wrong. And it doesn't really make sense for people to deny god just because they sin. The entire point of Christianity is that god forgives your sins. Denying god for that reason is just dumb and most Atheists/Agnostics know they do bad things they are just unconvinced of any particular god. Hard to ask something you don't know exists for forgiveness.
@@Dock284 Incorrect. Everyone knows God exists, but they suppress the truth in their unrighteousness. (Romans 1:18) God forgives sin; but everyone must repent (forsake and abhor their sins) and totally trust Jesus Christ to save and rescue them from their sin. I share with many people on these professing atheist, the de-converted, and false convert channels. Whether some professed Christianity one time in their life or not. One thing is certain...they knew all about Jesus, the gospels, and the Word...BUT NEVER KNEW HIM.
Who did Jesus say to depart from Him? Those whom He never knew. (Luke 13:27) We live in a time where there is a great falling away from the truth. And Jesus even warned us that the love of many would grow cold.
(Matthew 24:12) And when Jesus taught about denying yourself, taking up your cross and following Him...
the crowds falling Him thinned out. And sadly, many of His disciples followed Him no more. (John 6:66)
That is why we must be ready for Jesus' return...."“Let your waist (belt of truth) be girded and your lamps burning; (filled with The Holy Spirit). (Luke 12:35)
bible disprove itself & admit to be corrupted :
Jeremiah 8:8 How can you say, 'We are wise, and the & Torah of the lord is with us'? But behold, the Iying pen of the scribes has made it into a L I E.
Sounds like you were never born again: You must be born again. You love your sin, and you’re surrounded by false teaching. The Spirit of God will lead you into all truth, and is greater than the flesh... based on your testimony- you’ve been walking in the flesh for a long time.
He gave no testimony. He’s not interested in being saved. What’s tragic are the ones that pat him on the back for his “brutal honesty”. It will be brutal in hell for him and those he’s influenced.
@@123it15me comments like this are hilarious. I see you've been scouring the comment section here virtue signaling as if you live a perfect life and are bound for some glorious afterlife simply because of your belief system. If you believe that, great. Enjoy your life. But I sincerely hope you actually do good in the world and you're not just spending your time typing about how others are "going to hell" because they don't buy into your nonsense. Thanks for the comment btw
Common Christian excuses. "They were never real Christians!!!!" Terrible and just wrong. An amazing excuse to discredit anyone who leaves your religion and gaslight everyone else.
@@Dock284 Just what the Bible says. What would it matter to the ones who walked away?
Leviticus 11:20 there’s bird with 4 legs😂😂
Job 26:11 heaven has pillars😂😂
Genesis 3:14 Serpent eats dust 😂😂
Psalm 58:8 slug melts during walking 😂😂
Proverbs 6:7 Ants don't have ruler😂😂
Genesis 1:11 plants exist before sun 😂😂
If naturalism were true there simply never would have been anything. Jesus is still God in human flesh, still raised from true death. He turned a cruel Roman Cross into an Altar with eternal significance. You can appropriate Jesus atoning sacrifice for your sins through faith alone, there is no other way, no other sacrifice. Naturalism is also a religion, believed by blind faith for philosophical reasons. Again, if naturalism were true there simply never would have been anything.
Read the Quran
Why? So he can get out of the frying pan and into the fryer? XD
@@OhhhBugger no so he can have the truth
@@ti6091 "The truth" isn't in a book that's only been around for a little over 1200 years, give or take. The earth has been around quite a bit longer, and if there is a truth, it's in the earth, and stars, and universe. A book written by man can contain known facts and figures, and occasional bits of wisdom. Truth though, has never been written. Nay, I would argue, it has never been spoken. It is beyond speech, and the tongues of man.
@@OhhhBugger the Quran is the speech of Allah
@@ti6091 LOL, ok.
One last tidbit, start listening to debates. Also listen to the atheist experience. You will do yourself a huge favor. You dont have to agree with everything. Share it with your wife.
I do not think atheism is the answer either. Atheism is shutting the door on other potential truth. I prefer to be open to any truth that comes my way. Yes, Christianity is a sham, but that doesn't mean there is no God.
The difference between me and you is we were jehovahs witnesses.
My FIL was/is a witness and I’ve seen how strict they are. Glad you found your way