Last night I was thinking about this blog, and some of the articles I was interested in writing as well as discussing with my readers. All of us have been touched by religion at some point in our lives, either directly or indirectly. Personally my experience with religion was a very direct, hands-on experience.
Growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness was hard enough. Growing up while being gay, and a Jehovah’s Witness was even harder. Growing up as a gay, full-time minister, of Jehovah’s Witnesses, well that was memorable to say the least.
I remember sleepless nights, praying, no, crying to God begging him to please make me well. I just wanted to please him! On the other end you’re told that if you go out into “the world” it will “eat you up and spit you out”. You’re facing fear from all directions, internally, and externally.
Though research has shown that raising children in a religious family environment can prevent teen pregnancy, and preserve virginity until 18 years of age; what are the ramifications? Perhaps a higher likelihood of being influenced by fear, self deprecation, mistrust, hate (oddly enough), and insecurities, just to name a few.
I sometimes wonder why I have made some of the choices I have made in my life. Undoubtedly one of my influences has been religion. What’s yours?
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