[Spexxvet]

In fourth grade, my Sunday school class was unruly. The teacher slapped me, which was humiliating at that point in my life. I returned to church only for Christmas and Easter. It wasn't until I was 17-20 years old that I decided that the concept of an omnipotent god was foolish. It's merely a crutch for those who don't accept personal responsibility and won't acknowledge that sometimes, shit just happens. I am not anti-God, per se, just don't insist that I think the way you do, and don't force your values on me. After having kids, I attended church regularly for my wife's sake, but stopped about a year and a half ago.