Deconversion. 

  That was a new term to me just a few months ago, but it's a process I've been going through for several years. It's the process people go through when they decide to leave their religion. For me it was protestant Christianity, but it could be for any religious group.

  The further we go into the information age, and the more people learn about the nature of reality, the history of religion, and the true potential of humanity, the more they leave religion. In doing so, they can face serious emotional, financial, spiritual and even physical obstacles. Many people have suffered incredible trauma by being raised in religious homes and have a lot of therapy ahead of them to unpack it all. 

  Recoveringfromreligion.org is an excellent place to start that process. 

  Eric Wells is the Support Group Director and has a fantastic amount of knowledge of the resources available. In this podcast we talk about the philosophy of leaving religion, the resources available through his organization, the future of religion in America, and much more. 

  I hope you enjoy the show, and I'll see you on the inside!

Shawn.