Category: Atheism

When you first let go of your faith you can feel very alone. You might believe nobody has gone through exactly what you have, that no one has felt the same overwhelming grief. {And, yes, it is still a grieving process even though you made a conscious decision to leave your faith willingly.}

Do you spend much time thinking about death? What do you think happens after we die? Do you believe in an afterlife? What about angels or ancestors watching out for you? Have you ever considered what dealing with death as a non-religious person might be like? Are you not religious yourself and looking for where to turn during a difficult time?

Part of the process of navigating life after faith will involve practical and self-care matters you may have never consciously considered simply because you never had to. If you followed a religion for as long as you can remember, it likely fulfilled a lot of roles without you realizing.

When do you cross the line from believer to non-believer? At what point can you put a label on your new feelings and identity? How do you know if you are ready to let go of your faith for good?