confession: i lurk in christian-only communities online and when someone posts about doubting their faith or being in pain over what their faith requires them to do, i PM them sympathy and affirm their doubts
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In what way?
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I can imagine some responses: if you believe religion/faith/spirituality is valuable and sacred, it seems horrific to guide people away from it. Or, it's like going to an AA meeting and validating someone who is struggling to maintain sobriety and offering them a drink.
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I'm just asking because I'm honestly curious if there are other lenses onto it that I am not seeing.
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I used to be devoutly religious and participate on those kinds of forums. I also know how hard and painful it was to lose my faith. When I see people that remind me of what I went through, I want to give them support and encouragement.