https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf en-us 2023-01-17 22:27:17 UTC 2023-01-24 16:54:29 UTC hello@padlet.com jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2447568929 In 8th grade I finally abandon my faith because I couldn't figure out if it was real. After becoming agnostic, I spent a year and a half trying to find answers to no avail. ]]> 2023-01-17 22:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2447568929 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2447571093 During 9th grade, the isolation, lack of purpose, and not being understood, as well as a close friend turning their back on me led me into a downward spiral of depression. I had nothing to live for and almost took my own life. ]]> 2023-01-17 22:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2447571093 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2447575623 In my darkest moments, one of my teachers found me and lifted me out of that darkness. I finally had someone who was willing to answer my questions with loving and open arms and without judgement. I now had something to look forward to in life and I started to heal. ]]> 2023-01-17 22:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2447575623 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2447579847 For the next two and a half years I was still very doubtful of Christianity, but deep down I believed it was true. The teacher always provided good answers to any question that was asked and was slowly starting to convince me through logic and reasoning. ]]> 2023-01-17 22:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2447579847 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2449097596 I grew up in a christian school, meaning my beliefs, culture and all my friends were christian. In 7th grade I started doubting whether christianity was real. The doubts and questions got worse and worse over time to the point where I couldn't ignore it anymore and decided to do something about it. I went to a pastor about it, and he basically called me an idiot for having questions and told me to never bring up the subject again. This shut me down from opening up to anyone about it making me feel isolated. ]]> 2023-01-19 00:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2449097596 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454115303 During my Senior year, multiple circumstances in my life all came together and I was healed in a such away that was impossible to deny that it wasn't God. Having undeniable personal experience as well as realizing christianity can be backed up by logic and evidence finally made me believe that christianity was true. A couple of months later I became a Christian and have been a lot happier ever since. ]]> 2023-01-24 02:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454115303 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454169196 2023-01-24 04:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454169196 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454169405 2023-01-24 04:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454169405 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454169824 2023-01-24 04:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454169824 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454169962 2023-01-24 04:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454169962 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454170115 2023-01-24 04:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454170115 jackcalkins96 https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454170224 2023-01-24 04:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jackcalkins96/k7yrspprllozxtlf/wish/2454170224