spiritual crisis
hi everyone i've been struggling with my faith for some time now. i've tried doing my research on the things that i question a lot but i never seem to find an answer that makes sense to me. sometimes i'm left with even more questions than i started with.
i was thinking of just secretly leaving my religion because even though i know in the scriptures it said tht there is no compulsion in religion, culture would say otherwise. i would get heavily ridiculed by those around me especially my family since they're very religious.
i still believe in God and the afterlife so maybe i can just label myself as spiritual. though i still question myself if this is the right decision to make. that fear of choosing the wrong path that i could possibly end up in he11. i'm questioning everything. almost like an a spiritual existential crisis.
@ipoopcats
We question our faith because we are e human.
We won't now or ever have all the answers or know fully God's plan for us.
It's about trust.
And working on this relationship everyday
Don't put too much pressure on yourself.
Feel what you feel and offer it up to God.
See how you go 💖🥰
@Amanda84
thank you amanda 💕
@ipoopcats
Even without a belief in god we can be spiritual. Spirituality "is not limited to religious beliefs or practices but encompasses a broader understanding of the human spirit and its relationship to the world."
https://med.und.edu/education-training/wellness/spiritual-wellness.html
So I see no reason why you shouldn't describe yourself as spiritual.
@Clio9876
thank you for this. i'm still questioning about what i will do moving on and whats best for me. hopefully i'll get my answers soon
@ipoopcats
Doubt is very understandable here. I'm learning that the doubt comes from not trusting in myself. Someone recently pointed out to me that we make the right decision at a time that is right for us. If we are not making a decision, it means that the time is not right for us to make that decision. Trust that we will decide it, when it is the right time for us to decide it.
@ipoopcats as someone who has been in a similar situation (and i guess kinda is?)...i would suggest taking a break from thinking about it
It sounds like avoidance xD ah, maybe it is. But i found myself spiralling too. The fear is real, and sometimes we ask questions that we just cant answer and get stuck in a loop. And what i did was take a break, for months. No religious questions. Skipped any religious stuff i could without causing concern. Just lived a surface-level life for a bit. Coming back to my questions after was easier. Lighter. Less urgent
We dont have all the time in the world, sure, but spiralling doesnt help us be better people by anyones standard, religious or not...i dont know if thats what you need, but if you think a break is in order, seriously, go for it
@unassumingEyes
yeah i've been skipping religious lectures because everytime i attend them i'd have an existential crisis XD. i do try to not think about it as much but the thoughts do linger sometimes.
@ipoopcats,
It’s completely natural to ask questions like “Who am I, where did I come from, and where am I going?” These questions tend to arise when someone takes life seriously. An unquestioned life often feels incomplete, so your questioning isn’t a problem—it’s a sign of honesty and depth.
It also makes sense to step back from things that trigger anxiety or existential overwhelm. Many thoughtful people do this at times. Still, you are a thinking and responsible person, and no one else can decide what is true or meaningful for you. Some people may say “don’t think about it,” others may confidently tell you what to believe—but neither can carry that responsibility for you.
For a thinking person, questions that truly matter can’t simply be ignored or switched off. They linger because they touch something real. This is your life and these are your questions. Real clarity rarely comes from avoiding them, but from engaging with them at your own pace, in your own way.
All the best.
I know exactly how you feel. My body and everything is dealing with spiritual problems. I want to take more control of my life .
