crystallrose

I was raised in a radical Christian cult until 14 when I decided to leave. I completely agree with this. I grew up thinking that my family and friends in the church would be saved and all my "heathen" classmates would burn in eternal flames. I felt guilty sometimes to be "chosen" but most of the time I felt entitled and smug as hell.

Again, being brought up in a cult has made me very wary of religious people, though my best friend for the last 20 years is somewhat religious and her father is a retired minister. I am fully atheist, though there are times when I wish I did believe just to make it easier to deal with life. I even catch myself "praying" sometimes, just in case, it's not a belief just a habit.