I grew up without religion, but got into a church in my teens. Later, the church abandoned me. My views since have changed, but I feel so much shame and fear because of the church's views. I can't accept my own beliefs! I'm afraid to. And I feel constantly damned. I'd like to find someone who I can talk to about it and somehow accept my beliefs.

I can see how having my T remain neutral could be beneficial. But I also wonder if she has enough experience or knowledge to help me. She says a lot of her clients talk to her about religion. And that she thinks she can help me (she doesn't know really any details yet). It's weird. I just never even thought to address this issue with her. I only asked if she believed in God so that if I made comments like "God hates me" (which I feel all the time), I would know where her advice is coming from.