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When prayer becomes more about ancestry than belief

I cannot pray anymore without feeling like a hypocrite but I also cannot stop because it feels like cutting the last thread connecting me to everyone who came before me.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spiritual practices can persist primarily as forms of connection to our lineage rather than expressions of personal faith.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Ancestors in faith — the continuing relationship?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.