Life changing experiences, thought changing experiences

[xoxoxoBruce]

Excellent point, Glatt, major friction point between different Christian sects, even more so between different religions(including agnostics).

Originally Posted by Number 2 Pencil

... My friends I just hang out with every so often and my new lack of faith has not been topic of conversation yet, though I do want to bring it up at some point.

Why? Unless you're looking to convert/dissuade, or at least debate, there's no reason to. And what if you do debate it, and they convince you you're wrong, or even plant seeds of doubt? Do the old problems come back then? I think smug and happy would be a better choice.

That means I am not trying to convert or deconvert anyone from anything (though I may disagree or agree with some people more than others, as long as they are not hurting anyone else a person's beliefs are their own concern)...

Exactly, everyones relationship, or lack of, with God, is their own business. There's no reason to discuss it unless you're ambushed by Jehovah's Witnesses or Mormons. Even then, you can just throw shit at 'em.

Sorry you've had a rough time, but happy you were able to find something to blame it on that wasn't physically attached... that gets messy.