Hey, my name is Chez and I am a 17 year-old full-time Student studying in England. I came across this forum after searching the Internet for information on Unitarianism. I have a boyfriend who I have been with for 20 months and he is a strong Christian. As we have been getting closer, he has started to ask me questions on what I believe in. I am unsure, and he finds it difficult to accept this answer. I have begun to get worried that this may mean we will find it difficult to have a relationship in the long term.
Basically, I was Christened when I was a baby even though my Mum and Dad are not all that religious (doesn’t make much sense but hey!) Ever since High School, I have grown up with family and friends who have been the same as me-not really thinking or caring for religion. Now, I have a b/f who feels very strongly about Christianity whom I love dearly and this has made me feel confused and uncomfortable.
He also says that he wishes I would become more involved in what he believes in but it’s difficult. I once went to a Christian concert with him and felt very out of it. I’ve promised to him that I’ll try to find out more about God but even the simplest things such as praying for guidance makes me feel guilty; like I’m doing it selfishly and not because I believe.
Like I said, I have found out information about Unitarianism and it has interested me as (as far as I can understand) it is about people believing in what they wish which suits me. I would not call myself an Atheist or an Agnostic as I do not rule out the existence of God; I’m just very unsure at the minute but I hope to find where I belong soon!
Sorry it’s long, Chez xx
Basically, I was Christened when I was a baby even though my Mum and Dad are not all that religious (doesn’t make much sense but hey!) Ever since High School, I have grown up with family and friends who have been the same as me-not really thinking or caring for religion. Now, I have a b/f who feels very strongly about Christianity whom I love dearly and this has made me feel confused and uncomfortable.
He also says that he wishes I would become more involved in what he believes in but it’s difficult. I once went to a Christian concert with him and felt very out of it. I’ve promised to him that I’ll try to find out more about God but even the simplest things such as praying for guidance makes me feel guilty; like I’m doing it selfishly and not because I believe.
Like I said, I have found out information about Unitarianism and it has interested me as (as far as I can understand) it is about people believing in what they wish which suits me. I would not call myself an Atheist or an Agnostic as I do not rule out the existence of God; I’m just very unsure at the minute but I hope to find where I belong soon!
Sorry it’s long, Chez xx
