I’ve lost my faith in God.
I’ve grown up in a religious household, with my dad being a pastor, now a chaplain. I’ve held much love for God and the church community, and even had my Confirmation a year ago. It hurts to admit it, but I think I’ve lost my faith in God. My dad has me read the bible everyday, and tells me I will receive punishments if I miss a day. This, I feel, strayed me further away from reading the bible, and when I do, it feels like a chore needed to be done, rather than how I felt before- like receiving advice from a role model. I’m 16, and the thought of continuing in life without God scares me. The thought of going to hell crosses my mind frequently, and it’s terrifying. Even though my parents are open to talk to, I don’t feel like this is something I can talk about with them, because I fear that my dad will lose his temper (like he does very frequently). I have no idea what to do at this point, and I’m so lost.
Posted Apr 8, 2026, 2:44 AM UTC