I do believe that life in the past 8 years have taught me about religion and caused me to lose my faith. I identify with most of the items in the left column. Very sad what my faith has become. Of course, that leads to guilt which takes me down that same path. 
So I understand this, especially given the way we were raised, but I also believe that it's vital with this recognition to move towards Christ just as He continually moves towards the believer. Every Christian hits this point during their walk, but all He wants is a relationship. To be open, I'm kind of here as well, recognized it a few months ago. I've been so busy serving that I've lost sight of why I was serving. So I'm taking steps to get "back to the basics". I've stepped back from teaching a sunday school class and working with kids on Wednesday nights, and am instead going to a Bible study and will soon rejoin a men's group. I hate to admit it, but I've starved out the Lord from my walk. Life is a process, and part of my current journey is cultivating an environment where I can once again grow. I'm not good enough, and that's ok..... I want to lose my religion and find my faith..... Lynn
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