I did something awful and now i believe in god

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Recently I had a very profound psychological/spiritual experience which has made me question my beliefs - previously I would have described myself as an atheist, but now I'm not so sure. The only problem is, I think I have done something terrible (not murder or rape terrible, but something which has caused a number of people psychological pain) and now I am frightened. I have always tried to be a good person but I made this mistake and I don't know how to atone. How do I now move forward and be a good person? And is it normal to be so frightened after a religious experience? PS - I am willing to be more forthcoming in the comments section so if you want to know more about what happened to me, please comment

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  • dinz
    9 years ago

    A incident can alter a person's view of the world.

    Admitting to what you did is the first step and learning from your mistake would be the next logical step.

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    You can apologize and learn from your mistake so you dont do it again. Religion isnt a way of atonement. Apologizing and not doing the same mistake again is.

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    I'm happy for you that you've had this spiritual experience and found God. Repentance of sins and receiving forgiveness from the Almighty is an awesome and healing thing, however making direct amends to those that you've harmed whenever possible is part of that process. Think of it as those proverbial Our Fathers and Hail Marys in motion.

    I have no idea what the harm was that you did and I do admit that I am curious. As far atonement goes all I know to do is to encourage you to make amends. Admit that you've done harm directly to those you've harmed and tell them that you're truly sorry. I wouldn't advise you to ask them for forgiveness as in my humble opinion that would be putting those you've harmed on the spot and as Lucien mentioned in his comment don't repeat the same mistakes.

    You've had an epiphany and found a Higher Power, now what are you going to do about it? If you don't change for the better none of this will have meant a thing.

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  • Treehugger29
    9 years ago

    Religion is just a way of making yourself feel better. You can never set right what you did wrong. You can prevent it from never happening again.

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  • xov._
    9 years ago

    JESUS is the only way to HEAVEN

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  • Tenderlovin
    9 years ago

    I had something similar happen to me. I was questioning my faith after someone I loved and trusted betrayed me. I opened the page of an old bible and the answer was right in front of me, it was like it was a message to me to keep going. I've had a couple strange experiences where I've prayed and then in some way either in a dream or in my life, it felt like I was led to the answer.

    Apologize to the people you hurt, help them heal.

    May I ask what your experience was?

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  • seakelp
    9 years ago

    only if you're becoming a mormon

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