[programmer_dude]

It is worse than that "just trust me bro, or else...".

[daoist_shaman]

The moment I grew enough of a brain to rationalize my way out of a toxic, fear-based religion, that's exactly what I did.

And for a long time, I was aspiritual. I've since rekindled my relationship with my spirituality, but I only believe things on my own terms.

The fear of burning in a pit of fire for all eternity never sparked joy for me.

[programmer_dude]

Good for you! Not everyone can make this transition.