One More joins the One Less

TS brought it to my attention that Amanda has deconverted. A few months ago she left a comment that had me wondering, but I didn't expect her to publicly out herself.

As TS pointed out in her comments, we can't welcome her to a team. There's no secret handshake, language, or set of rules that you have to abide by. We're not even very well organized. There are scattered group meetings, but they aren't as numerous as the churches that she's used to.

However, there are some benefits to non-belief. The main one, that I've noticed, is starting to think for yourself. There is no book or authority figure who tells you right from wrong, so you have to figure all of that out on your own. For some, this may seem like a downside, but for me it's actually been a benefit. Any time you have to think, you learn something. Not only about the world around you, but also about yourself.

Welcome to the self-accountable, Amanda. It's not an easy path but it is a rewarding one.