#ex hindu

[apostateoverrubies]

Children don't need religion to develop good morals. I'd argue that certain religions get in the way of that because they encourage you to do things because a deity approves and it will lead to you having a good afterlife or whatever. And I don't know about you but I find that to be self-serving.

Not to mention, the fact that religion can advocate for immoral things.

Let's just teach children to be good just because.

#ex religious #ex christian #ex religion #religious trauma #religious deconstruction #ex pentecostal #deconstructing christianity #ex fundie #ex muslim #deconversion #agnostic #ex catholic #ex fundamentalist #ex jehovah's witness #ex jw #ex jew #ex mormon #ex evangelical #exvangelical #ex hindu

[metamatar]

you said looking at the country where you were born without the rose tinted glasses of nationalism is like losing your faith in religion. were you ever religious? did it hurt a lot at that time to come out of it?

i was not militantly religious about other people's beliefs and i don't think i really drew my moral compass only from hinduism - my mom once talked to me about her own teenage atheist rebellion to me in relatively kind tones. but i did pray to god personally everyday and memorised the gita and hymns and prayers bc it was what my family and school and community did. i prayed for the birth of my sibling for 100 days, i prayed when my mom had surgery, i said the gayatri mantra everyday before sleeping, all the hits. its very easy in hinduism to dissociate your own practice from the awful, go #notmyreligion by pointing to all the syncretised practices and generally there's been lot of pablum about toleration. i was also arya samaji so that reform stuff genuinely makes you feel like yes, you are going to fix religion. my history / pol sci teacher was very surprised when she found out i wasn't an atheist given my other politics (lol) and i told her something like god gave me the strength when nothing else did and i genuinely meant it. yeah it hurt. i was really angry for a very long time about everything - its like discovering a really big betrayal but its also tied up with your own sense of right and wrong. i was also a baby scientist, and i think if i was old enough for it the basic new atheism stuff might have got me too. i came to conclude that if god existed and was omnipotent - for letting the world be like this, i would have to kill him anyway. in india tho, reading about caste and then actually engaging with ambedkar really really put the nail in. weirdly reading gandhi's autobiography also really broke my faith in reform hinduism. now ofc i think communist thought on the material nature of religion informs my thinking the strongest. i still will catch myself mindlessly chanting the gayantri mantra when im anxious or scared.

#asks #anon #religion #ex hindu

[vyankarak]

But mother, he tries to fix me and I try not to ruin him.

#desi poetry #desi stuff #desiblr #poetry #spilled poem #english literature #literature #ex hindu #cat pics #guitar

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

Preamble

We atheists and atheist allies hereby declare that from now on, March 23rd is Atheist Day. We recognize the struggle of atheists to live authentic lives in many parts of the world. The struggle to openly affirm one’s atheism. The fear of intolerant governments, mobs, and religious zealots.

This struggle often includes the risk of professional, social and familial ostracization. Sometimes, this authenticity results in paying the ultimate price — one’s life. Many of our brethren have been brutally murdered for professing the very principles that this day represents: the freedom of and from religion, the right to be free of discrimination and persecution, and the freedom to profess one’s beliefs.

Many of us happily interact with people whom we admire and trust who unbeknownst to us, are closeted atheists. The world is full of atheists who are silent about their true convictions. Why? Simply this: a fear of reprisal and discrimination based on misinformation, ranging from the subtle to the life-threatening.

People should not be persecuted for their lack of belief in a god or a religion. That’s all we’re asking.

Some people however, believe that disagreeing with deeply held beliefs is hate. But it’s not.

We wish to remind our fellow human beings that many of the most powerful ideas — ideas that changed our world — were once heretical.

Many of the most radical thinkers and reformists in past eras were blasphemers against the established order of their day.

Freedom and Self-Determination

Atheists, just like adherents of religion, deserve the freedom to openly identify, profess and promote their views. No belief system or perspective on belief should enjoy special treatment.

Rejection of Bigotry and Discrimination

While atheism is a position on only one very narrow question — the evidence for a god or gods — we the proponents of Atheist Day also share a commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

As such, to be associated with the Atheist Day campaign — whether you are a believer or not — is to necessarily reject bigotry and discrimination based on religious belief (or lack thereof), on race and on sexual orientation.

Just as you don't need to be gay to support gay rights, you don’t need to be an atheist to show your support for Atheist Day.

Awareness Campaign

A central component of Atheist Day is raising awareness of the discrimination and stigma faced by atheists around the world. Atheists are your loved ones, your friends, your doctors, your social workers, your teachers, your police officers and in short, the people in your life who are hiding in plain sight.

Our awareness campaign seeks to clear some misconceptions too. We Atheists and Atheist Allies want our fellow brothers and sisters in humanity to realize that we needn’t believe in an external force to encourage correct moral action. Isn’t true morality that which is done for its intrinsic value, and not under the threat of punishment or reward? Surely it is possible to act morally from intrinsic motivations, rather than extrinsic ones.

Many atheists would argue that our modern sensibilities, our ability for empathy, and our sense of universal human rights today often surpass the moral codes of largely subscribed-to religious scriptures of the past. Proof positive that we can live moral and ethical lives without a belief in the supernatural. This perspective also does not preclude atheists showing solidarity with religious people and their right to believe and to be inspired by their respective religious traditions.

To help atheists realize that they are not alone, we will promote a unified coming out on social media. Whether an atheist or an atheist ally, please support the campaign with the hashtag #AtheistDay.

Our Atheist Day awareness campaign is focused on removing the misconceptions, removing the stigma, and remembering the fallen. We aspire to normalize atheism so that people who are atheists no longer need live double lives.

We aspire to hold information events, public talks, marches, and embassy protests for those countries who would persecute us. Events will be organized at the city level, across the world.

Whether we march in the streets or we protest in secret, our voices will be heard. Your marching with us will encourage people in the Arab world to be steadfast. Many people in such regions of the world don't know that they have your support. Show them. Let them hear you. Stand with us.

A Coordinated Coming Out

Many who leave religion are fearful of “coming out”. For those who live in a region of the world where leaving their religion doesn’t entail a risk of physical harm, we also have a coordinated coming out campaign.

This campaign is central to Atheist Day. Even if you’ve not adopted the atheist label but have chosen to leave your religion, your conscious choice to come out is what our day represents.

We believe that people who leave a religion need not keep it to themselves for lack of solidarity. Atheist Day is your day to tell your story. To share your pride in making a conscious choice to define your own identity vis-a-vis religion.

A Celebration of Life

In addition to our awareness campaign, Atheist Day will encompass a second vital theme: a celebration of life.

This is a day for atheists especially, to meet face to face. It’s a day for atheists in hiding in many parts of the world, to connect with one another, where that can be done safely. These real world connections are vital. They help atheists overcome the feeling of isolation that need not be felt.

As this life on Earth is the one and only life that we can be certain of, we believe it wise to live this life to it’s fullest potential, and to help others who are less fortunate, also do the same.

We will host dinners, parties, concerts, and festivities across the world in a celebration of life, freedom, dignity and our common humanity. As an atheist or atheist ally, you are most welcome to join us in these celebrations.

Gratitude

We the founders and proponents of Atheist Day are grateful to our Atheist Allies. You do not need to be an atheist to be a vocal supporter of Atheist Day and an Atheist Ally.

Respect for the right to self-determination, free speech and a level playing field for ideological criticism is what we and our allies all share — even those Atheist Allies who profess a strong religious belief.

It’s not about respecting ideas; it’s about respecting people and their right to choose their own beliefs.

For our Atheist Allies across the entire belief spectrum, we are truly and deeply grateful for your support. We may not share a god-belief, but know that we see you as our brothers and sisters in humanity. Gratitude, solidarity, and love.

#Atheist Republic #Atheist Day #coming out #atheism #apostasy #apostates #ex Muslim #ex Muslims #ex Christians #ex Hindu #ex Hindus #ex jw #ex jehovah's witness #ex JWs #leaving religion #non believer #rise of the nones #religion #religion is a mental illness

[chilled-ice-cubes]

every time i see someone point to hinduism and buddhism as an example of religion done right as a counterpoint to the awful evil militaristic christians i resist the urge to scream out loud

#maybe. maybe all religion is bad. you ever think of that? #ex hindu

[asocial-skye]

as the holidays come to a close, i'm left to wonder....

how does religion work in the pjo universe?

#pjo #percy jackson #percy jackon and the olympians #percy series #pjo series #pjo tv show #pjo hoo toa #pjo fandom #percy pjo #annabeth pjo #like i know rick riordan is a white goyische man #so he probably didn't think this through and just assumed that they all celebrated Christmas culturally #but how does religion play in the pjo universe #even if you're like christian do you just leave religion when you come to camp #like i understand that most kids are pretty irreligious and probably won't care about leaving religion #but as someone who went to religious school there's at least one kid who is devout as fuck and'll just keep practicing #also like plenty of religions practiced today are the same age as the ancient greek religion- ex. judaism and hinduism #how does that clash work-there were exchanges of jewish and hindu culture in the ancient greek era so it's safe to assume jewish and hindu #half-bloods would exist #also on the hindu can of worms- we are also a polytheistic religion #does belief in that renounce any connection to the greek gods #also the comedic potential of the clash in SO underutilized #i can see luke at some point just scraping the food into the hermes fire saying 'accept my offering- o g-d who is NOT greek' #or some other camper reciting the brahmarpanam or offering Du'a while offering food to the gods #you can't tell me at least one kid yelled up at the sky 'well i'm converting now! fuck you dad!'

[gxlden-angels]

There's nothing like explaining "Be fruitful and multiply" to someone not raised Christian that will make you want to shed like a lizard

#me causally: yea my grandad was 13 of 14 children #everyone: 🧍🧍🏻🧍🏼‍♂️🧍🏾🧍🏾‍♀️ #like I didn't even get into the marital due or that type of fuck shit #basically a member of the group I'm in practices hindu #and asked about why christians care about abstinence so much #and i'm like 'okay bet I don't practice christianity anymore but I was raised in a cult' #and explained the Quiverfull families #gender roles/white sheet checks #and the idea of man not being made to be alone/eve made for adam #and like holy shit Im glad Im out #the amount of shit my cousin gets for having kids outside of marriage is wild #Im the 'good kid' for not showing interest #or at least I was #now Im in my 20s so it's starting to get to the 'why aren't you looking' stage #I have partners they just aren't cishet men so my family doesn't know #it's wild out here #ex christian #religious trauma

[snixx]

im. i need neutral non-extremist facts/takes/opinions on communalism in india. I get that this is a sensitive topic and extremism is a vicious cycle because extremism from one side only makes the other more defensive and less objective and vice versa but I'm getting tired of the destruction of nuance because i don't know what to believe anymore and it's giving me a headache because everyone, hindus, muslims and everyone else is ready to attack you for so much as questioning or trying to get unbiased, fact-checked information. the insane thing is everyone has an extremely believable narrative and it's impossible to fact-check it because no one's willing to be objective about it?? it's like admitting a huge huge proportion of hindus are islamophobic and that islamophobia is a real problem in this country is taboo for hindus speaking out against hinduphobia (the word in itself AND islamophobia, which incidentally are both extremely controversial terms because they're apparently not real and in fact hindutva/white liberal scams to promote their agenda respectively) because clearly the two ideas can't coexist. but also...it's impossible for muslims to admit a large proportion of muslims are hinduphobic as well?? that yes, they're minorities and definitely face oppression in this country, but there ARE hindus being persecuted both in india and around it in huge numbers and this is a problem that needs to be acknowledged too? that it's very difficult to critique or question even certain schools of islam (correct me if I'm wrong here because I'm genuinely trying my best to fact check everything, but the majority of muslims across the world believe it's a sin to renounce islam that warrants serious legal punishment, how closely religion is tied to governance leaving little room for non believers to be open about their beliefs in muslim-majority countries, etc) because it's literally undeniable that extremism IS a huge problem on both sides and there ARE a significant number of muslims who are religiously intolerant as has been proven over and over again and they need to be condemned as much??! and again I get why it's so hard to do this when everyone is so defensive because any accountability means getting pounced on and slandered from both sides. especially when you add the layer of cultural (and generally islamophobic; i.e. disguising intolerance for different cultures as moral activism e.g. the controversy of banning hijabs in karnataka because they're "backward" by colonial western or hindu standards) vs religious (generally radically islam; e.g. refusing to acknowledge that much like the english language, a significant part of the current muslim population in india is a souvenir of a history of colonialism and that does matter - forced conversions, intolerance, exploitation that wasn't entirely ethical - which doesn't reduce its present significance as an important religious demographic or make converting to it bad or inferior or imply it needs to be exterminated the same way prioritising english isn't but is important to acknowledge) colonialism. genuinely trying to educate myself as objectively as possible here and while I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get hate for this post from both sides...your nuanced thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated

although i will say id prefer to hear from desi people; westerners especially americans i understand your good intentions but our situation is very different from yours there's literally no way you can grasp the nuance here and i have heard enough of your takes over something that's not about you already:)

#i am tired of constantly being surrounded by hate and vitriol this is so draining #tags -> just so the right people find this i guess? #indian history #indian politics #islam #hinduism #islamophobia #hinduphobia #hindu culture #religion #ex muslim #nupur sharma #bjp #anti bjp #bangladesh #colonial history #colonialism #human rights #social justice #desi #desi tag #india

[toelessbastard]

at my immigrant parents' friends did ur parents also give u a white namr nd then your religious/culture namr (DONT PUTIT IN THE TAGS JUST THINK AB THEM RLLY HARD R SMTH KSKFSF)

#like the big figure heads of my family all immigrated to murica nd had kids right #alllll of em have the Hindu Name Tm (either first or middle) #nd then the school/work/white name #like ex if u were a girl ur name would be like an uncommon but common girl name like lily or emilie r smth #nd ur middle name would be heritage name like . vaugly gestures at all the gods / ansestors / pundits etc #its funny bc even tho i have a new name (jordan) its still followin that pattern like ur pryin my other names by the skin of my teeth mf #not srry ve bren think ab it after a convo w the loml

[apostateoverrubies]

By the way, since my blog is meant to be a safe space for ex religious people of all kinds, my asks and submissions are open. You can even send asks anonymously if you like. I want ex religious people to be heard, especially ones from religions that tend to be overlooked in favor of Christianity.

#ask #ask away! #send asks #ex religious #ex christian #ex pentecostal #ex muslim #ex fundie #ex fundamentalist #ex hindu #ex jw #ex jehovah's witness #ex jew #ex religion #religious trauma #religious deconstruction #ex mormon #ex evangelical #exvangelical #ex catholic #agnostic #apostate

[ntgospel]

Mesmo sem posses, ex-hindu se torna evangelista na Índia e confia no Senhor

Confira a novidade em https://ntgospel.com/testemunhos/mesmo-sem-posses-ex-hindu-se-torna-evangelista-na-india-e-confia-no-senhor

Mesmo sem posses, ex-hindu se torna evangelista na Índia e confia no Senhor

Sameera*, uma mulher corajosa da Índia, enfrentou uma série de desafios em sua jornada, mas encontrou força, cura e propósito em sua fé em Jesus Cristo. Sua história de superação é um testemunho inspirador de como a fé pode transformar vidas e capacitar indivíduos a enfrentarem adversidades com coragem e esperança.

Após se casar com um homem de uma família hindu conservadora, Sameera deu à luz dois filhos. No entanto, a pressão para manter a família unida e criar os filhos começou a afetar sua saúde física e emocional. Ela sofria de constantes enjoos e insônia, sem encontrar respostas nos exames médicos convencionais.

Desesperada por uma cura, Sameera recorreu a feiticeiros e curandeiros espirituais, mas nenhum deles foi capaz de ajudá-la, e sua situação só piorava. Para complicar ainda mais, seu marido, Raj*, começou a tratá-la com abusos físicos e verbais, deixando-a em uma situação ainda mais delicada.

Raio de Esperança

Foi em meio a esse cenário desafiador que Sameera encontrou um raio de esperança. Uma cristã local a convidou para ir à igreja, e depois da aprovação de Raj, ela decidiu aceitar o convite. Ao entrar na igreja pela primeira vez, Sameera sentiu uma paz profunda em sua mente e um novo senso de alegria em seu coração.

Impressionado com a mudança em sua esposa, Raj permitiu que ela frequentasse a igreja por seis meses. No entanto, a pressão da comunidade e de sua família o levou a exigir que Sameera parasse de frequentar os cultos. Mas sua fé já estava enraizada e nada poderia separá-la do amor de Deus.

Diante das ameaças e da perseguição, Sameera permaneceu firme em sua fé, mesmo quando Raj abriu um processo contra o pastor da igreja. Mesmo enfrentando abusos contínuos e a descoberta de que seu marido tinha outra esposa, Sameera encontrou força e coragem em sua fé para seguir em frente.

Provisão de Deus

Finalmente, após registrar uma queixa na polícia contra o marido e sair de casa com seus filhos, Sameera encontrou apoio e provisão de Deus. Mesmo sem posses materiais, ela confiou no Senhor, que supriu suas necessidades e a capacitou a encontrar meios de subsistência.

Equipada com uma máquina de costura e um salão de beleza, Sameera começou a compartilhar sua fé enquanto atendia seus clientes. Seu testemunho inspirador atraiu muitas pessoas para a igreja, e assim nasceu seu ministério como evangelista em tempo integral.

Segundo o Global Christian Relief e com informações do guiame, hoje, Sameera é conhecida em sua comunidade como uma guerreira de oração e uma voz de esperança. Sua história é um lembrete poderoso de que, mesmo nos momentos mais sombrios, a fé pode nos sustentar e nos capacitar a superar qualquer desafio que enfrentemos.

*Nomes alterados por motivos de segurança.

#evangelista na Índia #ex-hindu #provisão de Deus #Testemunho de Conversão

[fhnx]

you’re no better than a Nazi and I hope you get kicked out of the country back to your shitty caliphate homeland you worship so much

chintu moment

#i honestly don’t know what else to say LMAO #desiblr #clowns #coward anon when they find out i’m an ex hindu 🤯🙀😱 #ask

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

I am an ex-Hindu but still feel mildly offended almost subconsciously when viewing BlasphemousArts; especially those of Goddesses. How do I completely desensitise myself to these? What are some measures that will help desensitise a huge number of Hindus to "blasphemy"?

Honestly, to my knowledge there are only two ways.

One is to recognize your reaction and sort of talk your way through it. Why are you offended? Is that a reasonable reaction; you don’t believe, remember? Are you thinking with your old habits, or with your new habits? What would be a more useful reaction? In this way, you can start to create more useful habits of mind.

There might actually be a good reason to be bothered. Or, at least, a reason that isn't the result of abandoned superstitions. For example, there's some of those BlasphemousArt pices about feet worship, bondage and other fetishes. And your reaction might well be not to much being offended, but finding it unpleasant, because it's not something you particularly like. You're not objecting to people making it, but you can still decide, that's not for me. And there's nothing wrong with that.

But I don't think this approach is something you can do with practicing Hindus. It's something you have to consciously work on, so needs agreement and cooperation.

En masse, the only thing you can really do is immersion. This is also an option for yourself personally, although I would recommend a more cognitive approach first.

Repeated exposure can nomalize and desensitize. Normally immersion occurs by working with the person - okay, today we're just going to do this bit, so that's okay, now tomorrow, we're going to do this, see, that's not so bad, etc, etc.

But that isn't feasible with entire communities, particularly when they already have their hackles up. But that's where we non-believers come in, where we post blasphemous content without apology, so that it becomes part of life. When they get upset, we don't capitulate. In a way, like they're a patient pushing back on the treatment. It's not necessarily to flood them with it - except, perhaps on particular days such as Draw Muhammad Day - but when you find a post, don't worry about believers finding it blasphemous. Post away and don't succumb to hurt feelings.

It might even be an activity for yourself, a challenge to help your own reaction, maybe?

#ask #blasphemy #hinduism #ex hindu #ex hindus #blasphemy laws #hurting religious sentiments #religious sentiments #religion #religion is a mental illness

[emeraldeaa]

Corporations make such a big deal about how inclusive they are and how they want everyone to feel welcome and then they're playing Christmas music in store before the christian radio station

#like i understand using xmas to market to ppl #it sucks but i get it. but dont pretend that youre some bastion of inclusivity and then only recognize one religion #i mean it would be super weird if any store was trying to market to me based on my religion (way too small) #but like there are billions of hindus and muslims in the world but ive almost never seen anything for their holidays in public #and there are plenty of jaded ex christians that would have a better time if xmas wasnt shoved at us constantly all nov and dec #also hearing the same songs over and over sucks even if you love them #me

[the-astralescent-depths]

syncretism be wildin

#the shock I got when I learnt when Indra and Taishuketen were connected #you telling me Taishakuten's Indra? #my former uncle rain? #minister monsoon #ceo of storms plc? #btw I'm an ex hindu

[charmedreincarnation]

I finally manifested my dream life: this ask is sent June 1st 2023

This ask wont be long bc I’m ready to experience my dream life 😊but I was the anon who entered the void pretty much everyday but was scared of the void and change. I also felt bad that not everyone knew about the law and it wasn’t fair. I sent a bunch of bloggers asks about overcoming that, but you and @fleurlx gave me the best answer and eased my worries.

I used the yoga nidra mediation and practiced with they bc with my religious and ethnic background (Indian) it was something I used on a weekly basis anyways.

I manifested my entire notes list which I will dot down here 👇

🧿being the beauty standard for Indian people (ex’s great yes we are all beautiful of course

🧿wealth for my family and myself,(we are hectamillionaires) my df and body, desires aura personality vibes and more, dream life in every aspect like my favorite shows and movies, lucky girl syndrome in every part of my life, everyone worshiping me and the ground I walk on, dream sp with a family who loves

🧿open minded family who encourages and loves my spiritual practices and engage with them as well. This one is super dope bc even though we’re still Hindu, we all manifest and know we’re God. Just like the ants on the floor, they are God and loved too. With this we manifest for each other which is fun! My older sister manifested a fairy friend, and I manifested being able to talk and understand trees and plants. Yes they speak and have life too. What makes us more superior or alive than them

🧿quantum immortality and being a master of all spiritual and Neville related practices. I want to elevate myself with all my lives, in my next ones in the next cycle of my life, whether I’m this vessel or not.

🧿being able to see my spirit guide when I call to it. Mine is a PegasusX tree X human hybrid, and it’s always protecting me l, warning me, educating me of all.

🧿telekinesis 3) and more I won’t talk about bc not everything needs to be said out loud. Good luck everyone and we all have access to this wonderful power, our birth right to be precise

I’m so proud of your shared experiences and unlimited beliefs. Actually when I would first imagine my spirit guide I would always get an image of a Pegasus and I’ve found that a lot of people have the shared mental belief which is very connecting and dope. I’m also really glad for your family manifestations ! You deserve to explore your spiritual happily and safely while being encouraged!!!

#law of assumption #manifesation #manifesting #void state #my asks #void success