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Why are christians so desperate to deny those who became Atheists were ever christians? [Spirituality & Religion]

I used to be a devout christian but, after seriously studying the bible and examining my faith, determined it was all BS. I found the bible to be nothing more than a jumble of myths and superstitions taken from various older belief systems and frequently contradictory. As a result of my studies, I became an Atheist.

Now I find some christians are desperate to deny I was ever a christian. They just can't accept the fact that a christian could ever break away from "the truth" (as they like to call their beliefs) to become an Atheist. The idea is so alien to them they deny it's even possible. They even claim to know what the person experienced better than that person knows. Another claim is that I couldn't have studied the bible "properly" and that I should ask (their) "god" for help. What are they so scared of?
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JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
Well, it's rather simple.

When you have been indoctrinated into a cult that reinforces a belief that everything which exists is due to some supreme being, the realization that this being is a fabrication calls into everything you know and understand.

It's unfathomable for some people.

Just let it go. Someone else's opinion of you needn't be your business.
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
@JoeyFoxx [quote]When you have been indoctrinated into a cult [/quote]

Being indoctrinated into a cult is one thing, being saved by Yahweh, through Jesus Christ, by His Holy Spirit is the truth.
suzie1960 · 61-69, F
@JoeyFoxx Right on cue, @GodSpeed63 proves your point. :)
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
@suzie1960 indeed
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
@GodSpeed63
[quote]Being indoctrinated into a cult is one thing, being saved by Yahweh, through Jesus Christ, by His Holy Spirit is the truth.[/quote]

I have no doubt that you believe that this describes two things. But for many of us, it is one.

Many blessings to you and your family.
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
@JoeyFoxx [quote]I have no doubt that you believe that this describes two things. But for many of us, it is one.[/quote]

Forgive me but could you elaborate on this?
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
@GodSpeed63 Not really. There's no elaboration. It's pretty simple.
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
@JoeyFoxx Why do you think salvation through Jesus Christ is a cult?
JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M
Why do you think so many others also think the same?

@GodSpeed63