The pool is my sanctuary, where it's just me and my thoughts. Everything else fades away; it's only my breath and strokes. Swimming has been vital to my process of #deconstruction, drowning the voices of organized religion.
#gay #gayman #lgbtq #hairygay #hairymen #man #pride #gaymen #otter #gaylife

Since stepping away from organized religion, I’ve discovered a deeper sense of spirituality than ever before. I’ve embraced the responsibility of caring for my body, choosing to nurture and protect it rather than relying on an external spirit to do so.
#gay #gayguy #lgbtq #gayman #gaymen #pride

Ugh, I hope you respond to them in parsel tongue

Thank you Marc❤️

I'm officially in my #moustache era. I've had a beard for so long that I actually forgot what I look like without it. I was surprised to see how young I am😂
Point is, moisterize.
#gay #lgbtq #pride #loveislove #gayman #gaymen #man #queer #deconstructing #gaypride

I was often told that true love is only between a #man and a woman, and that the #LGBTQ+ community was deceiving themselves about love. Today, I celebrate nearly five years of what some may call "uncomprehensible" #love, which has taught me that love can take many beautiful forms.
#gay #gaymen #man

A good day to be alive and moving your body. I have learned to appreciate my body more during deconstruction. The idea that this life is possibly ALL I HAVE made me take better care of it.
#gay #lgbtq #pride #loveislove #gayman #gayfit #gaypride #workout #gays #love

Yeah, like the saying goes: "There's no hate like Christian love"

I received a voice note from a family member saying that, deep down, I know God exists. They suggested my feelings of unworthiness—related to being #gay come from sin, and that I could be #accepted if I repent. Do they understand the #harm their words can cause?
#gay #lgbtq #pride #gayman #love

The final catalyst for my departure from faith was witnessing #Trumpism as a #quasi-religion. The belief that the COVID vaccine was #harmful and the equating of bigotry with #Christian values, along with claims that BLM was part of a New World Order, sealed my resolve. I can no longer align with.

As a Christian, I often pondered death, but since becoming a non-believer, my focus has shifted to life. It's ironic how religion emphasises death and the AFTERlife, often at the expense of appreciating this one life we have on our shared planet.
#gay #lgbtq #deconstructing #exchristian #love #pride

Ditto❤️

The hardest part of #deconstructing is seeing the worry in my mom’s eyes but I can’t return to #believing in a God who allows #oppression. I wish she could understand that my choice isn’t a #rejection of her #love, but a step toward my truth. I hope we can find common ground where love prevails.

And I'm South African, not even American. Just shows you how the Trump cult mentality crossed borders. Good luck friend

I love this and wish my family could understand it. The thing that hurt me the most is hurting my mom. Ever since I told her she has been extra friendly, loving, and caring towards me because she wants to win me back. I am however still here, there's nothing to win back.

I hear you. I don't k ow if it's the case with you too but it was essentially my family that pushed me to deconstruct my faith due to the same reasons you mention above. Stay strong and keep on doing you.

I'm so glad to see you on here. Have been following you on instragram for years. I am also much happier since I started to deconstruct. It's as if this peace came over me, no more guilt or selfshaming. No more fear of ending up in hell.

I've tried reconstructing but the math didn't math.

When I identified as Christian, I always worried about ending up in hell. This panic drove me to be better and do better. Now that I'm not Christian anymore the fear dissipated. I am better and do better without fear motivating me to do so.
#gay #lgbtq #pride #deconstructing #gayman #loveislove #god

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#gay #lgbtq #pride #loveislove
#saynotohate #godislove

Are there any other LGBTQ+ individuals that recently left their religion? It's been 1 year for me since I chose to not be a Christian anymore and I'm still carrying around all this anger.
Just thought I'd reach out and maybe connect with some of ya'll on your own personal journeys.
#gay #lgbtq #love