Today’s show is a Deconversion Anonymous episode.
My guest today is Fred. Fred is a relatively new deconvert who is not entirely out as a non-believer. He has told his son, but no other family members including his wife. Fred grew up Catholic then his family discovered charismatic Catholicism. He has moved through various charismatic protestant churches during his adult life. He still participates in church with his family.
Fred grew up in the ’80s and lived through the Satanic panic, D&D panic and the Evangelical fear of Rock and Roll.
While studying anti-cult apologetics against Mormonism and Scientology, Fred experienced the outsider test for faith. He began to question his faith which did not stand up to scrutiny.
“Anyone who wants you to think that you can stand on the strength of your faith and get what you want is placing a burden on you because so many times what you really wish for will not come true and you will blame yourself.”
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Ross from “Oh No, Ross and Carrie!” here… so glad to hear that our investigations were helpful to Fred in his journey! I sent a link to Chris Shelton as well, who will be happy to hear he sparked Fred’s thinking as well. Fun conversation – thanks for sharing it.
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Ross! Thank you for listening. I will forward your kind message to Fred. He will be thrilled to hear you (and potentially Chris) heard his story.
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