From the Confessional: Why I Walked Away from Christianity

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Several moms are bidding farewell to Christianity for good.

Throughout history, religion has often sparked more issues than it has resolved, and Christianity is no exception (cough colonization cough). While the sense of belonging to a church community can be comforting, it’s hard to ignore the exclusion of marginalized groups and the patriarchal agenda behind many congregations. These moms are embracing their freedom and sharing their stories in our confessional.

Perhaps you distanced yourself from Christianity when you realized that the Bible shouldn’t be the foundation for American laws and principles. Maybe you left because female leadership is frowned upon in your church. Or perhaps the hypocrisy of those who preach morality while engaging in sinful behavior—like Front Pew Pauline’s judgment of the LGBTQ community—made it clear that you no longer wanted to be part of that narrative.

Whatever your reasons, you’re certainly not alone. Take a moment to enjoy these revelations from moms who are spilling all the ex-Christian tea.

“My partner struggles more with moving on from fundamentalism than I do, which causes some tension. I identify as a liberal progressive Christian, but he often makes me feel guilty about it. If he decides to leave, I know I’ll be okay financially, but it still scares me.”
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“Trying not to cry—my husband has become increasingly hateful about politics. I wish I hadn’t bought into conservative Christianity as a young person. Leaving feels impossible financially, and I’m really regretting my choices.”
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“My aunt worked for Planned Parenthood and told me that conservative Christians are infamous for seeking secret abortions—because, of course, they are hypocritical!”
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“I know I’m no longer a Christian, but I can’t share this with anyone in real life. I’m relieved we don’t attend church anymore, but I’m just going along with being a nominal Christian for now. Reality is so much nicer.”
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“This pandemic has opened my eyes to how hypocritical conservative Christians can be. They claim to be pro-life, yet they act like a death cult.”
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“The pandemic, especially after the Trump era, has highlighted the glaring hypocrisies of the Christian Right. We cannot claim to love our neighbors and then refuse to wear masks or get vaccinated to protect vulnerable people. That’s a lie, and deep down, we all know it.”
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“I no longer subscribe to right-wing Christianity and am leaning more towards agnosticism. I can’t tell my husband, as he believes everyone should be Christian. We don’t attend church, which is a relief, but I feel the need to keep my beliefs hidden.”
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“I feel as if I’m moving away from Christianity, focusing instead on the positive teachings of Jesus. We don’t go to church, and I cherish that freedom, but I can’t share this with my husband, who insists everyone should believe in God.”
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Is there anything more heartbreaking than wives hiding their ex-Christian beliefs from their husbands? It’s truly tragic.

“Now that I’ve left organized religion and the American church behind, I feel free to read the Bible and embrace Christ’s teachings. I have more compassion and love for others now, which is so sad considering how toxic evangelicalism has been.”
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“Admitting I’m no longer an evangelical Christian is daunting. I still believe in a loving God, thanks to the wisdom of Mr. Fred Rogers. I can’t share this around my ultra-conservative family, which is disheartening.”
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“I’ve realized that evangelical Christianity never made sense. I’m guiding my kids to think critically and research for themselves, despite their religious grandparents’ disapproval.”
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“As of today, I’m not a Christian. The evangelical church has lost me.”
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Many people don’t understand that spirituality and belief in a version of God can exist outside of Christianity. It absolutely can.

“I’m working on shedding my judgmental tendencies, which were ingrained in me by growing up in an extreme evangelical environment. Now that I’m free, I am much happier and more open to the world.”
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“I’ve left religion behind but still believe in a God of love and kindness. I realized how mentally exhausting evangelical Christianity is, but I can’t tell my parents; they have their own rigid beliefs.”
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“I believe in Jesus—privately! I have a personal relationship with my Savior. I view today’s evangelicals as the ‘hypocrites’ who pray for attention, much like the money changers Jesus would have expelled from the temple.”
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Regardless of your reasons for leaving, you deserve to celebrate your journey. It’s challenging, often a lifelong process of unlearning, and you may face judgment for your choices. But isn’t that precisely why you walked away in the first place?

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In summary, many individuals are reevaluating their beliefs and stepping away from organized religion, particularly evangelical Christianity. They share experiences of feeling liberated from judgment and hypocrisy, seeking more meaningful connections with spirituality and love.