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    Confused...

    A few weeks ago, I came to the realisation that God is real. Since then I have begun to pray, asked forgiveness, tried to live the best way I can.... But my life has become noticeably harder. Everything I do seems to go wrong, it is making my life miserable. Am I being tested? Punished perhaps...
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    I prayed this morning

    As a new convert, it felt unusual. I spent 10 minutes in a silent room. I asked forgiveness, and asked for the strength to be a good Christian today. I felt a difference. I have been calm, happy, overcome a few difficulties without stress. Spoke to people with more kindness than usual. It is...
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    Does forgiveness require atonement?

    This question is on my mind as a new convert. I have lived a bad life. Lied, cheated, stolen. Abused alcohol and drugs. Acted with cruelty and violence. Exploited others. Acted on lust. Blasphemed. Is it enough to just turn my back on that life and move forward? Because truly, I have no desire...
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    Awakening

    Hello everybody. My name is Ian. I have not lived a good life, never taken religion seriously. I have sinned badly, in a multitude of ways. For a long time now I have felt wretched. Cursed even. Like I am being tormented or tested. I have lost many things dear to me, and I have cursed God...