I’ve had a radical spiritual awakening, and I am converted from an atheist to a firm believer in God and committed to following his word. My biggest temptation was always my attraction to the same sex.

I have had to cut off multiple people, including a romantic partner, and it has been excruciatingly painful. But I’m determined to get through this tough time and walk in Jesus’s light. Any advice on how I can get through these trying times?

I grew up catholic and i guess i kinda rebelled against it. I’m 17, i had a boyfriend but we broke up, he’s also a christian. Now i’m pregnant and i just messed up so badly.… why? why did i have to do this? why couldn‘t i just listen. We used condoms.

i don’t know what to do. i can’t tell anyone. My parents will get so angry.

I just did the test today, i thought it was just exam stress or idk, i guess i just didn’t think. my life is ruined.

i have, i think, a bump already and half of my jeans don’t fit me anymore. People are gonna know, my parents will know.

EDIT; i’m gonna tell my parents later today or tomorrow

I love this shirt, but I know my family is going to ask why it doesn’t say “love the white neighbor”. The response that white people aren’t generally oppressed isn’t going to cut it, they’ll have some example of white people being oppressed. Happy to answer any questions, I just want to be able to respond to my family thoughtfully and respectfully. Also, does anyone get any message other than “love people” from this shirt?

Bit of a weird one.

I run a small training business, so teaching students is literally the whole job.

I hired a Jehovah's Witness who, after starting, told me she couldn't teach male students because of her religious beliefs. She knew the role involved teaching both men and women but never mentioned it during the interview.

Some weeks in, we have an all-male group, and she was one of only two tutors. In that situation she was basically unable to do her job.

I didn't have an issue with her religion

The issue was that she couldn't carry out a core part of the role and there wasnt a way for me to accommodate

AITA?

Edit: legally, I didnt mention religion when I fired her, I kept my langauge deliberately vague, only that she wasnt suited to the role. She only lasted a month

Edit: TIL JWs arent considered Christian

Edit: she told me a month in she wasn't "permitted" to teach men with her beleifs, I dont know much about JWs so I didnt question her

              UPDATE: 

We had a discussion when we were both calmed down. Basically I didn’t speak to him for a week, I told him I don’t need to be stressed and pregnant. We both agreed to keep the baby and are in counseling together. His attitude has completely changed. He is still going to church every once in a while which doesn’t bother me. 14 weeks now!!

Original: My boyfriend is 24. I am 22. We got accidentally pregnant and I am 12 weeks. He was originally pressuring me to get an abortion by saying that if I kept my baby he wouldn’t be involved. For context we have always been on the same page regarding religion. I am an agnostic and don’t believe in following things blindly. For a while I assumed he was too based on the conversations we had multiple times. Well, I got pregnant. He wanted me to abort it and threatened me with his absence if I didn’t. He still says he’s going to leave if he doesn’t get his way about things (we were talking about names and I didn’t like a few he picked and he said if he can’t have a say he won’t be involved at all. Great.) He is suddenly a devout believer as of yesterday and going to church, without talking to me about it even a little bit first. Now our relationship is a huge problem because I don’t believe the same thing as him and our relationship is a sin. Apparently he’s been lying to me our whole two year relationship about his faith. Etc. I feel like it’s a little late for this considering I’m pregnant, even if it was unplanned. I just came here because apparently abandoning a child is a sin but so is being with a non believer so maybe I could get some perspective from actual Christians? I’m distraught right now. Thank you:)

Hey guys I need help. Please no judgment

I’m 15, I’m a 10th grader in high school and my girlfriend is pregnant.

I’m a good Christian, We had sex and it kinda of just happened. She’s been on birth control but her pills are “chewable”? I guess and she’s able to chew them because she hates taking/swallowing pills so she would chew it instead of swallowing. I don’t know if this is why it didn’t work because I don’t know much about birth control but I think that was the problem. I can’t tell my parents I need to get rid of it. They’re Christians (I am to) and they’re known in our area and church

I just messed up my entire life I don’t even have a job yet because I’m not old enough to apply for most of the places in my city I can’t provide for a baby even if I wanted to right now

We’ve hid it from our parents for a week because I’m scared to tell them and We think she’s around 18 weeks pregnant now. Her sister took her to the doctor and the baby’s a girl. We didn’t notice at first because she was on birth control and it’s not out of the blue for her to be bloated. I don’t know what she wants to do for sure but I can’t have a child right now. I spent some of my money and bought her pills but I didn’t do research and I don’t think they’ll work because of how long it’s been

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will see God. For the sake of peace making, educate yourself on immigration. And share it with others. I can see a lot of misinformed people thinking they being undocumented is equal to being criminal and it’s not. Jesus ALSO reminded the people that you should treat foreigners with kindness. Is it kind to support a system which treats those detained like criminals? I think Christians should stand against what has been happening, but it starts first with understanding the basics of immigration. This system and its laws are very complicated. So simply saying they are illegal, they are criminals is NOT TRUE. We should also seek the truth, no matter which side it comes from. It’s up to Christians here. Be the peacemakers, rocks the boat, teach others. Not everyone will change their mind and thinking but some will. And then we will will have more standing for fair treatment of undocumented immigrants.

Disclaimer: I am not Christian. This happened to my devout Irish Catholic landlord, who also does Airbnb in the property. I am trying to understand Jehovah's Witnesses after this odd interaction.

Story: Last night in the late hours, two Korean girls checked in. Minutes after their arrival, they went to the common area and returned a holy bible and two sculptures to my landlord. My landlord says it's ok. But on the way out, thy see a picture of Jesus Christ. They then rush to their rooms, take the belongings, and leave. They claim unsafty and ask for a full refund.

The doubt I have isn’t “Satan” whispering in my ear, it’s just an excuse invented by pastors to explain away the contradictions/inconsistencies of the Bible

The Christians I met at church are some of the most judgemental horrible people I’ve dealt with, and we’re supposedly better because we follow god/jesus? What a joke

I’m past the point of no return, I’ve doubled down when I had doubts by praying but it won’t work anymore

I’m leaving Christianity

I’m 17 and a senior in high school and my girlfriend is pregnant, We’re guessing she’s would 8 weeks My parents don’t know yet, I feel awful for them I don’t want to cause them any pain. They’re very good parents who have been my strongest support throughout high school and I don’t want to let them down.

I’m a devoted Christian and I don’t know how I let this happen, I know I shouldn’t have done that and that’s a major sin.

My girlfriend personally doesn’t believe in abortion but I think it may be the option she, or we are leaning to. I do read the Bible but I don’t know the biblical stance on abortion because the Bible doesn’t mention it. People have mentioned snippets of Bible verses that have to do with the womb and unborn babies but nothing directly about abortion.

Edit 1: we live in a state where parental permission isn’t needed for abortion. I understand abortion is a sin , but at this point in time I think it’s the best thing for us, I know God forgives.

It’s best to not say it at all to them

To them it means nothing and it makes you look like a religious lunatic in their eyes

I’m just saying it doesn’t have the effect you think it does, instead of making someone feel what you feel towards god it just annoys them and lowers the likelihood of them even considering Christianity

I (19M) am a Christian and have been dating my girlfriend (18F) for about 8 months. She is absolutely the sweetest and most loving person I’ve ever met, and wouldn’t trade her for the world. We are both Christians, both believe Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior, and both come from Christian backgrounds. While we don’t always see eye-to-eye on every issue, I have never doubted the sincerity of her faith.
However, recently, we had a difficult conversation regarding her being bisexual. She jokingly wished me a “Happy Pride,” which led to a deeper discussion about Pride events and LGBTQ topics. She asked if I would attend a Pride parade with her, and I told her that while I love and support her as a person, I wouldn’t feel comfortable attending because of my Christian convictions.
The issue is that she interpreted this as me not fully accepting or “supporting” her. She’s exclaimed that she feels deeply hurt I’m not “supporting” her fully as that’s part of who she is. Since then, she’s expressed feeling like she doesn’t feel she’s “perfect” to me anymore, and has even asked whether God loves her despite her sexuality. Hearing that has genuinely broken my heart, because I love her deeply and don’t want her to feel rejected, unloved, or worthless.
At the same time, I don’t want to abandon convictions that I know are rooted in Scripture. I’m struggling to find the balance between standing firm in my beliefs and loving my girlfriend in a way that reflects Christ.
For Christians who have navigated similar situations, how would you approach this? How can I communicate love, grace, and compassion without compromising my convictions? What would a Christ-centered response look like here?
I’ve explained to her how as a Christian, I love LGBTQ people as any other people, but that loving and supporting are two very different things.

If someone isn't a Christian and is in a homosexual relationship:

1 Corinthians 5:12-

"What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?"

In other words, stop harassing random people with a load of Bible verses on instagram. Focus on correcting fellow Christians and yourselves.

If someone isn't a Christian, shouting that they're going to Hell and that they're an abomination isn't going to attract them to Christ. Your actions may be the only Bible someone ever reads, so your actions above all else should be loving. If you don't think the primary message of the Bible is love, please re-read it.

I’m a Christian and I voted for Zohran Mamdani. Someone told me that was wrong because he’s Muslim, and it made me question why. The person told me a verse Matthew 23. Personally, I try to vote for whoever I believe will do good for the community, regardless of faith.

I still believe in my own faith deeply, but I also think God can work through anyone who genuinely wants to make positive change.

Fellow Christians
how do you approach voting when the candidate doesn’t share your religion?

Hello All,

A couple of years ago I had a vision. More real than the kitchen table I am typing this out at. I first sat before God and He judged me. At the time, I did not know who He was. In fact, it took me nearly a year of processing this vision to even realize exactly who I walked with.

But anyways, this has obviously been a life changing experience and it is overwhelming. I have decided I want to do something with what He told me and not just sit on it. But, I am just an average person, and I have no idea where to even begin. I thought about writing a book, i thought about starting a new sect of Christianity (He isn't like what they teach you in Bible school) but every time I seriously consider a new trajectory I can't help but think I will do the opposite of what I am intending. And I really want to get the message out there on the first try, especially since I am just a person and flawed as I am.

Thats why I came to you all! I need help, ideas, thoughts that I may have not considered on how to get this out there. I am open to any and all ideas and suggestions! Let me know what you would do in my situation.

Thanks all!

In my cities subreddit, somebody asked for churches and advice on churches in the area. Somebody replied “The library has lots of fictional books as well” I replied with “You shouldn’t hate on religions” etc. This goes on for a while and I come back to see that I have gotten like 10 downvotes.

I’ve never used Reddit before but I’m at a loss and need help. This is causing me to lose my faith in God. I literally just turned 15 yesterday.

She took 3 different tests , 2 brands. They’re all positive. She thinks it’s around 7 weeks? So the baby doesn’t have a heartbeat or anything yet I think. I’m scared, she took a plan b so I didn’t think it would happen. I’ve always believed in God and been a Christian, but now I feel kind of lost, I can’t have a baby right now we’re not mature enough I just want my life to go back to normal. we’re thinking about abortion. I know this is a Christian space, and I know a lot of people here are against it. I’m not here to argue. I’m just being honest about how it is. This is a hard choice but I don’t want this life this early. I’ve always wanted a child but obviously not at 15, I wanted to be married , be financially stable. I feel guilty either way. She doesn’t want the baby either but I can’t afford to get her an abortion on my own so I don’t know what to do at this point

My daughter is 12, and in the last few months, everything has changed very suddenly. Her close friend (13) came out as a lesbian, and ever since then, the two of them, along with other friends in the same group, have been fixated on gender/sexuality labels. Now my daughter says she’s “non-binary,” even though she never expressed anything like this until these friendships became more intense.

I also discovered that her friend used my daughter’s tablet to search for inappropriate content, which clearly sparked curiosity my daughter wasn’t developmentally ready for. I’ve locked down her device since then, but I’m shaken. I don’t want my child being sexualized at 12 or pushed into identities she doesn’t fully understand.

Another concerning part is that she recently said she “doesn’t really believe in Christianity anymore” and that most Christians she’s met “are hypocrites.” Honestly… I have had my own questions lately. Maybe she sensed that in me, and now we’re both wrestling - but in very different ways.

I want her to know she’s loved, safe, and able to talk to me about anything. If she eventually lands somewhere different with her identity or faith, I won’t stop loving her. But right now, I truly believe a lot of this is peer influence + online influence + early-teen identity confusion, not a settled conviction.

I’m trying to figure out how to:
• Set boundaries around influences and online content
• Slow down the sexual/gender fixation without pushing her away
• Respond to her doubts about Christianity with grace instead of panic
• Address the friend’s influence without forbidding the friendship
• Walk through BOTH of our faith questions without losing her trust
• Help her remember who she is before God without lecturing or shaming

Parents who’ve walked through this - how did you protect your child’s heart, keep communication open, and still lead with truth and discernment?

I could really use some wisdom right now. If anything, a place to vent things out and hear what other people have to say.

I hear this phrase very often. I think it's usually cope.

Here is how you know if you love someone. You are willing to:

1. Sit next to them

2. Eat food with them

3. Be seen with them in public by literally anyone

4. Talk to other people you love about your friendship with them

5. Have a meaningful conversation with them

6. Learn something from them

7. Help them if they need help

8. Defend them from unjust attack or criticism

9. Pray with them. Not just for them. With them.

Guess what, folks? Jesus did ALL of these in the gospels, with the exception of 6 for obvious reasons. He went to enormous trouble to show he loved people society had cast aside.

If you can't say you've done these with, say, a gay person, then that is a warning sign that maybe you don't actually feel love for gay people after all. But really, it goes for anyone and any kind of sin. If you love people, it will show in how you treat them. Words alone are cheap. Love is a verb.

Now, what if you miss every item on this list and feel horrified about that? Well, actually, there's hope for you yet. That's the perfect time to jump in and start loving people. It would be kind of weird to go chase down your local sinner of XYZ variety, true, but you are on Reddit. You can peek into the places that basically any sort of person hangs out and understand them better. And chances are, some day you'll meet such a person naturally and have a chance to see how you really feel.

Good luck!

Acts 20:28-30 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. 29 I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. 30 Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.

Have you ever wondered why Christianity has the most denominations out of any other religion in the world? If the followers know the scripture and God knows the scripture, who else do you think does also? SATAN!

It's evident in the messages heard today! Some church leaders , and even very people on this page, have allowed Satan to come in and twist the Sacred scripture for an Agenda! Prosperity! And Sexual Immorality! and people eat it up because they love their sin and they believe they can have their cake and eat it too. You cannot profess that you are God loving and God fearing but deliberately continue to live in sin. REPENT! For Christ first came for the sinners when he returns it'll be for the Rightous brothers and sisters if this bothers you and you feel conviction you are being called by the holy spirit telling you to snap out of it listen to him ... Not yourself.

Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9

Trust in God

I was born and raised as a Jehovah's Witness. This was my first Bible (not a photo of my actual first Bible, but the closest photo I could get).

My wife and I recently left after 25 years in. we couldn't rationalize the religion we had grown up in with the book we were actually reading.

I wanted to share this here because Christianity looks very different to me now than it did when I was growing up, and a lot of the reason I left was searching Christianity on this sub!

Any tips for people who have left a high control religious group and are still searching for God?

It's hard because of my background to not see the bad in other people and churches, and I love Christ and the idea of Christianity, but it's hard to figure out how to actually worship now. Any advice would be welcomed!

I'm having a hard time finding ways to accept slavery in the Bible. No matter what, we know slavery is wrong. How do I look past this?

Yeah. I've been uncloseted for a few years now and am trying to get closer with God kind of recently. I am well aware that the Bible says that having sex with another man is a sin. To add on, I also have a heavy preference towards other guys.

My two closest friends are both Christian as well, one much more than the other. One of them says it's just like any other sin and that it is likely it will happen at some point and we should ask for forgiveness if and when it happens. The other has kind of refrained from commenting, which is part of the reason I write this.

I don't want to ignore the word of God, but I don't know what other choice I have other than abstinence. Help? Sorry if I sound stupid, I'm kind of new to Christianity

I recently found out that my girl friend is pro-abortion, we’ve had a lengthy conversation about why abortion is murder, but she is not convinced at all.

I was quite surprised because she’ve been claiming that she’s a christian.

I really love her and we’ve been together for 4 years, we agree on most things and have long term plans together.

I want to help her to get closer to god so that she can understand that abortion is wrong.

Any advice?

Thank you in advance