I think I'm Agnostic or Atheist Now. I Don't know anymore

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Monica4316 said:
see the truth is that God loves you a billion times (no infinitely more) than your friend does. He died for you, and if you had been the only person on earth, He would have died for you. Who else has proved their love in this way? He understands you better than you understand yourself… definitely better than any human being on earth, no matter how understanding they are. You’ll simply never find anyone on earth who will love you more than God does… so why not try to trust Him and reach out to Him? 🙂 remember faith is a choce, it’s not a feeling… here’s a link I wanted to share with you, please read it slowly… try to understand how God sees you.
mcpriests.com/03_I_thirst_PrayerEN.htm

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this is sooo true. and the link posted is also in audio, I love listening to it
youtube.com/watch?v=Sq00C2kD8Gg
 
I remember how one time when I was 13 I could not feel the presence of god. You could say I was atheist for a few minutes. I asked god to show me a sign that he was real before I would loose the little faith I had. Then I saw an angel in my backyard.

If you are losing faith then ask god for a sign. Ask him if he exists and see what he says. As for your friend, I recommend that you do a novena or any other petition asking god to bring your friend back. however, I don’t guarantee that this will work if you don’t have faith. If you have faith, then you might see a miracle.
 
I believe the girl situation has you depressed and that depression is letting darkness and doubt in. I think your in one of the hardest stages of your life because your too young to know that “this too shall pass.” Just know that EVERYBODY goes through these bad times. Sometimes you have to ride it out in misery. The best advice I can give is to keep reaching for the positive, don’t stop going to church (then the darkness can REALLY come in if you stop going to church), and keep being around other friends and family. Back when I was a depressed 20 year old, I remember how I let so many other great people and experiences slip by me because of my crazy fantasy I had of this one distant guy–that he was the perfect one (he wasn’t–it was in my mind). Your mind can really play tricks on you as a young person. Also, please know that when you find a girl to marry, she’d better be Christian or you will have no prayer of a happy life. Take it from me, this girl isn’t the one…

Satan wants you alone, isolated, and depressed-- then you’ll turn atheist and he’ll have you where he wants you.
 
Oh another thing- I think you should find a youth group. You really sound like you need some social support. If you could find a parish with LifeTeen, that would be ideal. Lifeteen is awesome…
 
lovemyboys said:
I believe the girl situation has you depressed and that depression is letting darkness and doubt in. ** I think your in one of the hardest stages of your life because your too young to know that “this too shall pass.”** Just know that EVERYBODY goes through these bad times. Sometimes you have to ride it out in misery. The best advice I can give is to keep reaching for the positive, don’t stop going to church (then the darkness can REALLY come in if you stop going to church), and keep being around other friends and family. Back when I was a depressed 20 year old, I remember how I let **so many other great people and experiences slip by me **because of my crazy fantasy I had of this one distant guy–that he was the perfect one (he wasn’t–it was in my mind). Your mind can really play tricks on you as a young person. Also, please know that when you find a girl to marry, she’d better be Christian or you will have no prayer of a happy life. Take it from me, this girl isn’t the one…

**Satan wants you alone, isolated, and depressed-- **then you’ll turn atheist and he’ll have you where he wants you.
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So very well put. So very true.:sad_yes: Don’t let this idealistic fantasy mess with your head.:nope:

Even if you have to force yourself, find some new interests and a few good Catholic people to be friends with and do life-affirming, positive stuff with. It’s OK if you’re not the “group” type - maybe just 2 or 3 trustworthy friends are plenty.:yup:

Do you have any siblings? Cousins in your area that you get along with? Maybe you could hang out with them at first - maybe ask them to introduce you to some people they know. Or schoolmates or people at church (though sometimes it is unfortunately hard to catch people at church unless you are OK with joining a group).

Identify a few simple conversation starters, even if you’re not the “small talk” type - if you find a compatible friend, you won’t need the small talk stuff after the first 5 minutes, because you’ll be off and running sharing mutual interests.

Wishing you the best. 🙂
 
Dear Friend,

This sounds simple, and it is. Go into the woods, go to a sea shore, hold and look at your favorite animal…a cat or a dog. Look at the beauty there is here on earth. It’s too perfect and intricate to be a random accident. It is simple, physical proof of the existence of God.
You say you have given up on God; but you wouldn’t be mentioning Him if you had abandoned Him. He will never give up on you.
I would suggest you make an appointment with a priest and say everything on your mind. The world is a lot more complex than it was when I was your age. Don’t try to handle it all by yourself. God bless and keep you.
 
Hey, i need helpp, I understand that you are going through a tough time right now. And for starters, I don’t think this is a phase that all young adults must go through. You are suffering, and you need help.
With my little knowledge about you, depression and my own history, it sounds like you have depression. And this won’t go away on its own. Since depression is a sickness, like any sickness, it needs to be treated with medical care. Call your family doctor, and ask for a recommendation for a psychiatric service, and set up an appointment. You need to talk to someone, someone who is trained to deal with your problems. And don’t wait till next week, do it now.

This girl you are speaking about sounds lovely. I am sure she is a great source of support, love and encouragement, but there are some problems. You are in love with a girl who is in a different country, has completely different beliefs than you, and a different sexuality. That doesn’t mean that she can’t be a good on-line friend, but right now, you need a good friend that isn’t on-line. You say you are not very sociable, and that people think you are weird. Well, there are a lot of weird people out there. Good weird, and bad weird. You are at school, join some clubs that interest you, then you can find people with similar likes and dislikes.
You need to start thinking about what is good for your health. While this girls seems great, you need to cling to what you have around you, not what is what inside a computer.

There is a great disillusion on computers. People can portray themselves as however they wish to. Beautiful, rich, popular, etc. And this girl, in real life, could be completely different than how she is on the computer. Would you really risk your heart, and money to go see someone who isn’t what you thought she was?
The truth is, the room you are sitting in, the people walking past your door, the family in your house and the students in your school are what is real. Not the computer. Not the video games. And you may say you are grounded in reality, but are you really? I am not trying to be callous, but trying to make you think about your life.

God is there. I know it doesn’t feel like it, but He is. Right now He wants your to cling to Him. Throw off everything that is hindering you from going to Him. The computer, this girl, the video games, everything, and just go to Him.
You are not an atheist or agnostic. You are a Catholic in need of help. And God wants to help you, but only if you are truly willing.

In Christ,
Nevermore
 
i_need_helpp said:
Why can’t i feel happiness?
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Hello my brother in Christ. Rejoice. Today is a good day like t was yesterday and hopefully tomorrow too, God-willing.
I have no experience in what you are going through at all.

But if I may offer a tiny piece of advice: sing.

Maybe it’s just me, but when I sing, tears come out. it is JOY.

Joy that the Lord exists. Joy that he let me be. JOy that he made such a beautiful day:whether its sunny and 70… or 40 and grey. It is a beautifful day.

Mayb you’ve already tried it, but Singing makes me feel better. even when I thought I was already happy.

Another piece of advice, (I’ve experience i lately) Love the Lord your God at all times. EVen now… For he is God, (YES HE DOES EXIST. YOU KNOW IT DEEP IN YOUR HEART. IF NOT, WHERE WOULD WE BE? WE WOULDN’T EXIST. YOU KNOW THIS.)
AND PRAY… at all times, even when you’re sad. even when you;re in pain. when you pray and love god, expecting nothing, you receive MORE. its true. It happened to me, and thousands more in this forum. BElieve. thats all. IIII don’ judge you. BEtter yet, IIII will pray for you. I will. I love you as my brother in Christ. I don;t want you feeling this way. I will pray for you. i will. But don’t lose hope brother. because God loves you. and you know it. you know it. so just sing out loud to him, and let it be his will. if you cry now, He will bring you happiness later.
truth.

Have you heard the song: Before the Morning… Josh Wilson??

also… Indescribable by Chris Tomlin.

Rejoice! for you know the truth deep down. don’t let it get covered up by different emotions. REalize you know the truth.

Rejoice my brother! 😉

THE JOY THAT YOU’VE BEEN FEELING, IT CAN’T COMPARE TO THE JOY THATS COMING. FIGT THE GOOD FIGHT.

dont give up brother. hang in there. We are all praying for you. 🙂
 
My birthday is tomorrow… All i want i to be Happy.

I’m very introverted.

Everyday i just want to commit suicide, The girl i really liked doesn’t like me & yes, this was real life. I’m turning 16, She’s 17.

Plus this girl Is Exactly like Me, & She’s not lying. & She’s 16, turning 17 soon.

Everyday i want to die the most painful way possible.

I Don’t trust anyone because they think i’m a psycho Just because i feel differently DOESN’T mean i’m a sadistic serial killer.

She’s never judged me because She’s felt the exact same. She says she doesn’t know what her orientation is. I was actually going to be a priest.
But i couldn’t do it anymore. I’m a virgin, Never Kissed a girl, never had friends really, Never had a girlfriend.

Everything is According to God’s will, correct?

I wished a miracle would happen… She might be basically a year older, does that matter?

For some reason, i like the girl being older.

All i know is that I’ve never talked to a girl who was a lot like me. 🙂 besides her.
 
But this girl is perfect… If i was with her, I’d never cheat on hef. I’m the one girl type of guy. I’m “Innocent” as you can say. It’s not really a lot of money to go… Plus i want to experience a different country, When My dad was 15-16 he went to the country she’s in… Why can’t i go? -_-
 
We always see what we want, but seldom what we actually need. Quite a few posters here have suggested you get professional, medical help for your depression. That is very very sound advice, because, by your own admission, you want to commit suicide every day. That indicates a MAJOR psychological issue. We are not saying you are bad, but that you need help. And if you get the help, you will be more receptive to the love of others.
 
i need helpp,

I think you should speak to someone about your suicidal thoughts, because it’s difficult to deal with this on your own. I mean…speak to someone who is not a teenager, like a priest or a counsellor.

As for you being a virgin, never having kissed a girl, etc, - you should be thankful, imo! Having sex before marriage is a big sin and you haven’t done that, that’s a good thing, NOT a bad thing.
 
i_need_helpp said:
Everything is According to God’s will, correct?
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God gave us free will. There is always a struggle going on between good and evil. St. Pio tells us prayer is our powerful weapon.
Some quotes from St.Pio: “Do not fear adversities because they place the soul at the foot of the cross, and the cross places it at the gates of Heaven, where it will find Christ who triumphed over death and will introduce it to eternal life.”
He also says to “Be cheerful. Jesus will take care of everything. Let us trust in Jesus and our heavenly Mother, and everything will work out well.”
Do something you enjoy for your birthday; and may all your birthdays be blessed and happy.
 
Please visit your school psychologist/counselor as soon as you can. You need a caring adult to help you through these tough times. I’m praying for you!!!
 
They don’t help you, all their Knowledge is through a textbook. As i said… It’s hard for me to trust others truly… The Greatest Gift God gave humanity, Hows it feel?

I’ve talked to a priest & I don’t trust others because THEY ALWAYS ENDING UP TELLING SOMEONE!

I’m not a psycho… & I know fornication is a Mortal Sin.

& Why couldn’t i see her in real life? I’ve read stories where people met from Xbox Live & dated in real life, & got Married. We probably wouldn’t date but, we could be BFF’s. 🙂 It would be awesome, But All i want for my birthday is Happiness. My Dad went there on a trip When he was 15-16, & He loved it. I never ask for anything… I’ve never really been anywhere, & This would be my chance.

My dad would understand the situation, dunno about my mom. My parents are divorced…
i Really wanna go to Japan, but that can wait. 😦

i Really wanna do this…
 
i need helpp,

the greatest gift that God gave humanity is Himself, and it’s the only thing that could actually make us happy. It’s easy to create idols, but in the end, they only bring us to despair.
 
When you’re an adult, you definitely can take a trip to Japan (or even sooner than that if your parents approved), but it sounds like you need to find a way to feel happy and stable now. I wonder if you have a depressive disorder making you feel so low. How I hope you’ll tell a doctor-- you feeling happiness again might be a matter of getting the right medication to treat depression. There’s no shame in being depressed-- it happens to so many people.
 
idk if i even believe in God anymore… Should i go to confession? I do like this girl… i wish a miracle would happen…

I used to pray the rosary on my knees, on the concrete. I might be turning 16 tomorrow, but I’ve read the catechism, Was even going to become a priest but i don’t know anymore…

Howcome Happiness comes to others but not me? I’ve cried in confession because of this… & she has helped me a lot… Would my priest be there Saturday?

I just don’t know if i’m a believer or not… I’m in the U.S. She’s in Canada. 😦
 
i_need_helpp said:
They don’t help you, all their Knowledge is through a textbook. As i said… It’s hard for me to trust others truly… The Greatest Gift God gave humanity, Hows it feel?

I’ve talked to a priest & I don’t trust others because **THEY ALWAYS ENDING UP TELLING SOMEONE! **

I’m not a psycho… & I know fornication is a Mortal Sin.

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Suicide is also a bad thing. God doesn’t want you to do it! It’s that simple. The people you talk to tell someone because they have a moral duty to do so. And because they care.

Please don’t keep refusing the caring and the chances that are available to you. You are mentally spinning your wheels right now. Dare to move forward. Trust me, I’ve been there, I know you may be scared of therapy, but the hardest part of it won’t last forever.

Reiterating what you wish could be over and over is not getting you anywhere. It’s a trap. There are ways out of the trap. There has been much good advice given here, there is a consensus among wise and caring people here that you should seek help.

So why do you reject the idea, and keep going over all the things you regret or wish could be, as if those are your only chance for happiness in life? You’ve got blinders on - it’s not necessarily your fault, but the world is huge and full of possibilities you’re unable to see or unwilling to consider.

What are you really afraid of? Is there something about getting help that you’re afraid might happen? Do you feel that if you are in counseling you will lose your free will and choices? Or that your parents would be mean to you?

There has to be something that you fear that’s holding you back. Search your heart. And remember, Jesus will walk with us through our fears.
 
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