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Why do some people who are disgusted with organized religion move to atheism rather than considering non dogmatic options like paganism or New Age religions or personal spirituality?
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In the case of people having a crisis of faith, it is usually precipitated by a catastrophic event in their life. The question most commonly asked in this event is Why? Why did god let this happen? Why would god not save me from this? Why? The answers to that question, if the person is unable to accept "God has a plan", is to think that god has it in for you/your loved ones/ the planet/whatever and as those raised within the major religions usually retain a bit of fear of their deity, it is easier for them to believe in nothing that to believe in a god that is uncaring, or even to "switch horses".
Answer - insecurity of directionJourneys of faith are usually long, sometimes difficult, and always interior. Many, many people come to see organized religion for what it is. Where to go from that point can be scary and bewildering. Answer - combined factors- Some forget that there is not only a choice between religion and nonreligion, but the middle-ground of personal, undoctrinated spirituality.
- Others also group the first with the latter - sort of "spirituality is the same thing, regardless of who gives it to you, so the only way out is nonspirituality".
- The third and more practical factor is ignorance - if you don't know something exists, you aren't likely to care about it, much less try to find out more or join it.
It is almost certainly a blend of all of these, and more.
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