Letters to the Editor
Jill222
Published Letters: 1
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I used to be just like you...
[Read the article: Is atheism dead?]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]"If I could flip a switch in my brain that would instantly make myself believe that there's a loving god out there who will someday reunite me with my loved ones, I would do it..."
I was you once, and I can't tell you how many times I said that exact same thing... I was raised Catholic, and after some serious hardships, I gave up all belief in God--I was an atheist for about 10 years.
About 5 years ago, I had a series of life changing events that caused me to very slowly, change my mind. What I want you to know is that you don't need to worry about this. If you are open to believing--and it sounds like you are--God will make His presence known to you. It might occur over years (as it did with me) or it might happen quickly, but I really do think that now that you are open to the possibility, you will start to experience events that will prove to you God's existence. They may be more subtle than what you might expect (I always hoped that a big booming voice would come out of the sky...), but keep your eyes and your heart open and you'll find what you're looking for. I wish you the best.