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Scenario

Why some people stay in religious communities without belief

I love the ritual and community of my synagogue but I'm an atheist and feel like I'm living a lie.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The heart's need for belonging supersedes the mind's demand for intellectual consistency.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Religious identity — believer doubter leaver?”

Peri

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.