KayHarker Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Hi, I'm Kay, and I'm just curious. I come from a fundamentalist background, faithwise (born into an atheist family, but came to faith in my late teens). I was immersed in 'patriarchy' which led to some very difficult life decisions - like home educating, not using contraception and so on. My health suffered greatly and I ended up nearly crippled, and eventually spent some time in a mental institution. Gradually I've begun to reject a literalist view of scripture and have found that I don't want to just reject Christianity wholsesale, but that my understanding needs to evolve if I am to hang on to my faith. So I found this site and think it may well be a good place to explore. thanks for reading 1 Quote
GeorgeW Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Kay, Welcome. Your story is not unusual among the members here. I hope you will join the discussions. George Quote
PaulS Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Kay, I think this is a very good (and safe) place for you to explore. There is a lot of information out there on the intranet and books that could totally transform the way you look at Christianity and Jesus, whilst still maintaining a faith. Welcome. Cheers Paul Quote
JosephM Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Welcome Kay, Thanks for the introduction. You are not alone in your quest. Joseph Quote
soma Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 kay welcome and may you find encouragement to continue your brave and sincere journey to our Lord. It seems you are being guided from within. Enjoy. Quote
skyseeker Posted January 7, 2013 Posted January 7, 2013 I believe that there is a great variance of ways of being a christian. You'll certainly find your place, don't let the ideologues fix you in a cage. Jesus loves you! Quote
KayHarker Posted January 7, 2013 Author Posted January 7, 2013 Thank you for your kind replies. I am finding my way about the place slowly but surely! Quote
glintofpewter Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Kay, Welcome. From my personal experience - this is a place for evolving in safety. Dutch Quote
Vridar Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Welcome, Kay, This is definitely a safe place to journey. Ron Quote
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