Religion without judgement 🩵✝️
I recently accepted God into my heart and started following His word, but I’ve also done a ton of reflection on why it took me so long to get to this point… and honestly it’s never been about not believing. I remember attending church as a small child and following along to sermons and actually feeling good about it. I remember praying as a child and feeling seen and heard when no one else in my life could do that for me. I remember being a young teenage girl experiencing life and all the things that come with it and still turning to God when things felt heavy and impossible. My faith has always been there, it just wasn’t nurtured by the world around me. It was like a little flicker of a flame that others tried to blow out any chance they got, and for a long time I feel they did succeed in extinguishing it. Especially the people that claimed to be “good” people, God fearing Christians. The ones that followed his word perfectly and discouraged the ones that didn’t. The Christians that use God’s word to do harm and create turmoil were the problem, it wasn’t my faith, God’s word was used against me. When times got tough and I went through some of the most challenging, traumatic moments of my life it was the church goers that told me I deserved the things that I went through because I lived in sin. That God killed my baby because he was created out of wedlock. I was told he didn’t deserve to live because God hated him for having parents who invited satan into their lives by not being married. That was a huge turning point for me. How could something hate an innocent baby so much that He wouldn’t let it live? In turn, my seed of doubt flourished and I carried that with me for 11 years, but I’ve always felt like I was missing something. So I recently went back out in search of God, reading His word, attending church, praying, and just really truly handing over my life to Him and I feel whole again. For the first time in a very very long time I feel content.
So yes, I found God, and I’m now the woman that posts scriptures and expresses my newfound faith but I’m also still me and I won’t ever judge anyone for not choosing the same path as me. I don’t believe bad things happen to people because they’re sinners, everyone sins, I really can’t believe that people are targeted and made to feel extreme heartbreak because God hates them for sinning. Jesus didn’t die on the cross for God to hate us and I’m sorry for the people that have the religious ick because of people that use the Bible and the word of God to justify the hate they carry in their hearts. I will not be one of those people, and this space of mine will never condone that behavior.
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My journey toward embracing a faith that is free from judgment has been transformative and deeply personal. For many years, I wrestled with the pain caused not by a lack of belief, but by the way religious teachings had been used against me and others around me. It’s common for people to feel estranged from faith when they encounter harsh criticism or condemnation in the name of religion. One powerful lesson I've learned is that God's love transcends human flaws and mistakes. The notion that suffering or hardship is a punishment for sin often adds unnecessary burdens on people already struggling. Instead, I’ve found that true faith invites us to extend grace — to ourselves and to others — without harboring judgment. I’ve also come to appreciate the importance of nurturing faith as a personal and evolving experience. Childhood experiences with prayer and church laid an initial foundation, but it was my own conscious decision to seek God again amidst trauma and doubt that rekindled a vibrant, comforting connection. This aligns with verses like Matthew 20:28, which remind us that Jesus came to serve and love, not to condemn. In this renewed faith, I actively reject the harmful actions of those who weaponize scripture to exclude or hurt others. Instead, I focus on the core message of Jesus’ sacrifice — one of unconditional love and redemption for everyone. Sharing scriptures openly and honestly, without judgment, has helped me create a safe space for vulnerability and growth. For anyone feeling isolated by their spiritual journey, know that you are not alone. Seeking God on your own terms and embracing faith without judgment can bring profound peace and a sense of belonging. Opening your heart to God can be the beginning of healing and wholeness, no matter where your past has taken you. Ultimately, embracing faith without judgment challenges us all to move beyond stereotypes and misconceptions about religion, to embody the love and kindness at its heart.
Oh my wow I totally love you I went all these but I had a preacher comment in a service that unwed mothers are a disgrace to God. Now my daughter is 35 years old and has given me two grandchildren. I so appreciate you sharing this; it enlightens my soul that someone feels the way I did. i never judged or said anything harsh i kept on loving everyone and loved God more. thank ypu and may God bless you forever