Hi. I have struggled with this issue. No one from my former parish will now speak with or acknowledge me. Of course, such behavior is totally against what the faith teaches! Nonetheless, they do. I am so glad that I left.

I then found another parish but, again, had issues. I mean, you really expect me to believe this without question? When the people who do believe without question take over, as happened in my last parish meeting, I again jumped ship. I was looking for friendship but found no kinship in people who were looking for magic and were hearing god personally speak with them. Surprisingly, I also met several people who were looking for sexual partners! So much for learning gratitude, humbleness, helping the poor and living a clean life.

Follow your head and your heart. Seek to worship with like-minded people.