I'm making this post because I feel like sharing about my religious and spiritual experiences.

I grew up in a very strict conservative Christian that believed in a fear-based fire and brimstone-type God. I had such an awful experience with Sunday school and an intense fear of hell/Satan as a child. This lasted until abotu age 13 when I had a complete backlash against all organized religion- especially Christianity. I felt that it had wronged me, and fille dme with shame and fear. Because of this backlash, it was quite a journey to rediscover God.

Since my recovery I have learned the true message of Christ- that of love and acceptance. No longer do I believe in a fear-based God, but instead a love-based. I believe that I have gotten rid of my resentment towards and also made amends with, Christianity. I pray that everyone else who has lived with a fear-based God is able one day to experience the warmth of a loving God.