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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up Catholic, and was a believer, mostly, until my early 20's. I used to question why God would allow my mother, very much a believing woman, to be so unhappy. She was married to my alcoholic, abusive (to her and my brothers) father, and had taken a vow, which is why I assume she never left. Meanwhile, my brothers and I lived in a very unhealthy household, to say the least. I would pray for things to change, but they never did. Then, when I was 23, my brother either took his own life or died an accidental death (inconclusive autopsy). I pretty much lost any faith I had at this point.

Mostly, everything about organized religion (any one, not just Catholicism/Christianity) just rings false for me. I heard so many religious platitudes upon my brother's death (God has a better plan, he's in a better place, etc. etc.) - and frankly, it pissed me off, and sounded like complete bullshit. A better plan? He was 25 and had his whole life ahead of him. He hadn't lived a happy life up until that point, but he was starting to get things together. Being in the grave was a better plan?

Do I believe there's something bigger than us out there? Yes, probably. Do I believe that something/someone cares whether I pray or is listening (no) or that I need to go to church? No. Is there an afterlife? I hope so, but I think, probably not. [/quote]

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