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Christianity as My Legacy and as My Addiction
Christianity as my Legacy and as my Addiction. Should I feel shame in stepping away from my heritage? Was I addicted to Christianity?
Val Martens
Jun 14, 20246 min read
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Regaining Control After God
I gave God complete control of me and believed he controlled the world. I have taken that control back. Now I want to be a free me.
Val Martens
Jun 7, 20246 min read
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20 Reasons Christians Don't Leave Their Faith
I want to encourage you to examine what you believe, why you believe and what the result of those beliefs are for you, others and the world.
Val Martens
May 31, 20246 min read
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Considering the Body
What does it mean to listen our to bodies, to consider sexuality in our bodies and what should we think about the future of our bodies?
Val Martens
May 17, 20248 min read
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Leaving the Fold
Deconversion is a lonely and controversial journey. When I read the book “Leaving the Fold” by Marlene Winell, I immediately felt seen.
Val Martens
May 3, 20244 min read
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Asking Who I Am Without Christ
If you're asking who I am without Christ, know it is different than Christians have been taught. We don’t live in darkness or hopelessness.
Val Martens
Apr 12, 20246 min read
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An ExChristian talks about Comparing
An ExChristian talks about comparing and how it harms us and keeps us from healing.
Val Martens
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Blogging about Deconversion
This is a blog to say I am going to continue blogging. I’m going to continue on the same vein, maybe weekly, maybe every other week as...
Val Martens
Feb 23, 20244 min read
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My Faith Deconstruction Journey
I have deconstructed my faith. After 50+ years of being a Christian, actively serving in church and other ministries, faithful in...
Val Martens
Jun 16, 20236 min read
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