Music that made me – “Dear God” Sarah McLachlan

This song is not going to be well received by religious minds, but it perfectly illustrates one of the main tenants that forced me down from my pristine Christian tower.

I spent a year of my life reading the Bible, attending church and going around trying to convert people. I was so involved in Church that I became one of those obnoxious people that go around shoving their faith in your face. It was probably this course of action that allows me to see clearly the other side of the proverbial fence.  It was only a matter of time before my rational mind and sanity kicked in and I was forced to admit I didn’t believe in God anymore and no amount of prayer was going to spontaneously create divinity.

There are few things more terrifying than losing ones faith, but nothing as freeing. After the tumbles through reality, I came out a wiser and stronger man, capable of making my own choices and accepting life’s hardships as necessity, as opposed to trial.

I do not fault the religious mind, but feel great sorrow for its potential for freedom.