Our small group Bible study has turned into my main source of religious doubt rather than spiritual growth, but these people are my closest community and I'm terrified that being honest about my questions will mean losing the only deep friendships I have. We keep meeting every week and I keep pretending to engage with material that no longer speaks to me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Intimate religious communities become sites of internal conflict when questioning members must choose between authentic expression and social belonging.
“Where Are You with Leaving faith and identity reconstruction?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.