How a Rock Band and a Classic Author Restored My Faith
Although I was thankful to be raised in the church and to be taught the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, I found myself at odds with the fundamentalist culture in which I grew up. I struggled with a lot of existential doubt and questions about different worldview perspectives, human consciousness, love, art, and suffering. I was appalled by how the fundamentalist culture discouraged asking questions. I decided not to believe in a particular worldview because I was taught it. I was also quite lonely, and I didn't have many friends. I struggled with depression. I was searching for meaning and purpose. That, combined with father abandonment struggles, was incredibly painful. However, things took a much better turn when I discovered the rock band Switchfoot from San Diego, California. I resonated with their music. I loved how there was no sacred or secular either/or schism in their approach to art, faith and daily life.
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Although I was thankful to be raised in the church and to be taught the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, I found myself at odds with the fundamentalist culture in which I grew up. I struggled with a lot of existential doubt and questions about different worldview perspectives, human consciousness, love, art, and suffering. I was appalled by how the fundamentalist culture discouraged asking questions. I decided not to believe in a particular worldview because I was taught it. I was also quite lonely, and I didn't have many friends. I struggled with depression. I was searching for meaning and purpose. That, combined with father abandonment struggles, was incredibly painful. However, things took a much better turn when I discovered the rock band Switchfoot from San Diego, California. I resonated with their music. I loved how there was no sacred or secular either/or schism in their approach to art, faith and daily life.
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A Prayer for Those Crushed in Spirit - Your Daily Prayer - July 18
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Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Those Crushed in Spirit - Your Daily Prayer - July 18
Jesus experienced abandonment in our place so that we don’t have to endure it.
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