Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Quote of the Day

Indeed, this sense of relief in the midst of our grief can be confusing.  Initially, I felt guilty about my excitement at finally becoming non-religious, especially since most of my friends and family remained faithful.  What they saw as the sudden and tragic death of my faith felt – to me – like the merciful pulling of tubes, allowing something lifeless to end.  When I expressed my happiness at no longer being religious, they often experienced my exuberance as inappropriate or disrespectful.

-- Jim Mulholland, "Religious Grief"

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