Posted by Kimberlieo at ac90f683.ipt.aol.com on January 20, 2003 at 22:39:05:
In Reply to: POLL posted by Gabe S. on January 20, 2003 at 22:32:13:
: If it doesn't offend you, or if you wouldn't mind sharing..
: Are you a religious person?
No
: If so what religion do you practice?
Freelance
: If not, why?
I have questioned everything for all my life. I have a hard time with faith.
: Have you ever questioned your faith?
Yes, often.
: Was there a particular moment or event that sparked your questioning?
When I was 6 in bible school (southern baptist fire & brimstone) Mrs. Sudan told us that all women were sinneres for ever and always because Eve picked the apple and Adam ate it. I stood up to my full 6 yr old height, hands on my hips and said "Adam didn't have to eat the apple if he didn't want to." and walked out. Never went back. Believe me my mom tried!
Oddly enough I work for a Lutheran Nursing home now. Go figure.