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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can't... reconcile? in my own mind that there is a being who on the one hand is apparently all loving.  Yet at other times seems to be manipulative and down right cruel.  My ds, at 12, said if God were a real person on Earth he would be a really big jerk.

Why do people, kids especially, get cancer etc?  Some say there is no explanation, you just have to accept it.  Some say it's a test to bring you closer to God.  Really??

Then there's the many hypocritical "Christians" I've known in my own life.  There have been a few where I've figured if they are an example of Christianity, I'll stay out if it, thanks just the same.

I used to go to church.  I took my kids to church.  I really didn't get much out of it,  I just.. went to church.  I read the passages, sang the hymns, listened to the sermon.  Sometimes it would resonate with me, but usually not.

I eventually accepted that it just isn't something that works in my life.  I can't wrap my head around it.[/quote]

I remember going through the motions as a kid.  Catholic school, all the sacraments - just wasn't me, meant nothing to me

makes no sense to me

not saying I'm not spiritual, however
But my 11 yo said it best.  Why do I need some other "thing" to tell me how to live my life?  Why can't I just LIVE my life?  [/quote]

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