Crazy how if I had watched this video 5 years ago I would have written “praying for you.” But now here I am, an agnostic, continually breaking down my old Christian faith. I hope you are doing well! I hope you continue making more videos, I live in Germany and found that part of your story also very interesting :)
Mickey - The same with me. I have been in the process of deconstructing the Christian faith that I once had for a few years now. I would say that, first and foremost, I consider myself to be a humanist. I desire the well-being of my fellow human beings and that they might experience the least amount of suffering while they are here on this earth. As far as a god/gods is concerned, at this point I am agnostic. There may be a god/s, but I don't think there is a preponderance of evidence to convince me at this point. That could change of course. For now I am inclined to say I just don't know.
@@darlenegriffith6186 I CANNOT ABANDON my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ✝️. Because I FEAR of going to Hell to be *TORTURED* and *TORMENTED* in Hell for ALL *ETERNITY.*
I first saw you on Dereck Lambert’s MythVision (and had never heard of Preterism). I just found and watched both of your “Why I left…” videos in their entirety: What a breath of fresh air! At 50 years young, I have been deconstructed for over a year now and I am “spiritually” happier than I ever have been in my life. The only thing I “lost” was the FEAR! Thank you so much for everything you have shared and will be sharing. Great question, BTW: Where do we go, if not church?
91. Allah has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to Allah, far beyond what they describe. 92. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. 93. Say, “My Lord, if You would show me what they are promised. 94. My Lord, do not place me among the wicked people.” 95. We are surely Able to show you what We promise them. 96. Repel evil by what is better. We are aware of what they describe. 97. And say, “My Lord, I seek refuge with You from the urgings of the devils. 98. And I seek refuge with You, my Lord, lest they become present.” 99. Until, when death comes to one of them, he says, “My Lord, send me back. 100. That I may do right in what I have neglected.” By no means! It is just a word that he utters. And behind them is a barrier, until the Day they are resurrected. 101. When the Horn is blown, no relations between them will exist on that Day, and they will not ask after one another. 102. Those whose scales are heavy-those are the successful. 103. But those whose scales are light-those are they who have lost their souls; in Hell they will dwell forever. 104. The Fire lashes their faces, and therein they grimace. 105. “Were not My revelations recited to you, and you kept on rejecting them?” 106. They will say, “Our Lord, our wretchedness prevailed over us, and we were a people astray. 107. Our Lord! Bring us out of this. If we ever returned, we would truly be evil.” 108. He will say, “Be despised therein, and do not speak to Me. 109. There was a group of My servants who would say, `Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us, and have mercy on us; You are the Best of the merciful.' 110. But you made them a target of ridicule, until they made you forget My remembrance; and you used to laugh at them. 111. Today, I have rewarded them for their endurance. They are the ones who are the triumphant.” 112. He will say, “How many years did you remain on earth?” 113. They will say, “We remained a day, or part of a day; but ask those who keep count.” 114. He will say, “You remained only for a little while, if you only knew. 115. Did you think that We created you in vain, and that to Us you will not be returned?” 116. So Exalted is Allah, the Ruler, the Real. There is no god except He, the Lord of the Noble Throne. 117. Whoever invokes another god besides Allah-he has no proof thereof-his reckoning rests with his Lord. The disbelievers will not succeed.
Thank you for sharing your deconstruction journey! I too deconstructed my Christian faith. Like you, I was educated (MDiv), studied Greek, read Hebrew books, I led ministries, even wrote and published a book on Christ, homeschooled my sons, yadda yadda...well, I have finally freed myself of the lies of Christianity. I am literally on the same page as you. Again, THANK YOU for sharing your journey publically. I truly hope more disillusioned Christians will open their minds, listen to reason, and use critical thinking skills! I have never in my life been happier. I learned how to TRULY love for the first time in my life once I left Christianity behind.
Something I learned, when I became an atheist after my first church, I learned that this brought me closer to God than when I was in that church because it was all about meeting God's standards of faithfulness to be accepted. I returned to Christianity after learning repentance has nothing to do with being accepted by God, and this led me to learning it's all about love. But understanding what exactly love is, is very very challenging for me. I became a rescuer in a relationship in high school that resulted in my ex committing suicide; what I thought was love and care was not love at all. I believe God is teaching us all to love, and that even those who leave the faith will be taught in God's patience.
@@sultanalbluwi7277 You know I am discovering a lot of wisdom from Muslim speakers on here, more wisdom than I have ever heard in church. But I do not accept the Quran's testimony about Jesus.
@@patricksqt9535 What you have yet to learn is that there is no such thing as God. That ancient pagan belief is the big error. The ideation of a God is tribal, passed on from generations to generations and driven by fear. Fear, generated by the threat of severe everlasting punishment, if you don't believe and conform. God? No. Creator-designer? Yes. That one does not demand nor require worship.
@@AnswersFromJenesis keep faith in god. Paul mess up the jewish scriptures . You can't find The bible given to jesus in aramiac . So there no such thing called Christianity .
@@AnswersFromJenesis i advise you a very simple religion .just have faith in your deep heart that god is one and nothing like him . And believe in his books and messengers and angels . That's all .
God and God Only chooses who will be saved. In fact it was decided exclusively by God Himself, in eternity past. The bible makes it very clear that there is nothing good in us. There is none good, no not even one. No one that seeks God. We are all evil, vile and wicked, all of us. God decided based on His good intentions and sovereignty who would be saved. Chosen, Predestined, before the foundation of the world. Jesus said, You did not choose me, but I chose you! So to the lady in the video. You never left Christianity, you simply were never chosen by God to be in His family. Yes we preach the gospel, and we witness to all people, so but only the chosen will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only the called will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only those who have been predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ will answer to our witnessing, and our evangelism. There are no humans ever seeking God.
Thank you for sharing! I am 31 & just beginning my deconstructive journey. Your videos & explanations make so much sense & answer so many questions ive always had. Thank you thank you!
I found your viral video yesterday and watched your story with surprise and gratitude that I'm not alone in this deconstruction of a lifetime of religious programming. You presented irrefutable evidence of your sincerity and integrity in living out your progressing faith. I appreciate your honest, straight-forward and non-judgmental presentation of your extensive research. I would love to hear you teach on all the topics you listed at the end, particularly on evidence for Jesus and the government psy-op (!) and how to use the Bible as an ex-believer.
Your own truth? Thats what started the fall of Adam. Enjoy the earth because this is as much of heaven you will ever see unless you repent of your humanism and turn to the works of the Messiah. Read Romans 1-3.
Jen!! You are 100% right! Your video spoke to me to my core ..our paths are so parallel..you video felt like sitting down with an honest friend..thank you for your courage!!❤ I am loving being free of fear!
@@AnswersFromJenesis In the Islamic faith, we believe Jesus(Esa) is not God And not son of God is only a great Prophet, No Muslim is a Muslim if he does not believe in Jesus Christ (pbuh) “Say, ‘We believe in God and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and to the prophet-descendants (of Jacob), and what has been given to Moses and Jesus, and what has been given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims (in submission) to Him.’” (Quran 2:136) “Indeed, We have revealed to you (O Muhammad) as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And We revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the prophet-descendants (of Jacob), Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and We gave the book to David.” (Quran 4:163) “The Messiah son of Mary was only a messenger (like other) messengers that had passed away before him. And his mother was a strong believer.[1] They both used to eat food.[2] Look how We make the proofs clear to them, then look how they (disbelievers) turn away.” (Quran 5:75) “He (Jesus) was only a servant whom We have favored, and We made him an example to the Children of Israel.” (Quran 43:59) I encourage you to watch the videos of Sheikh Ahmed Deedat and Sheikh Othman Ibn Farouk
@@noureddinesakhri6412 i don't think it's the case of try another faith. The 3 Abrahamic faiths all have the Torah / Old Testament as agreed scripture inspired by God. So I converting to Islam will make no difference my friend
@@slloyd7926 There is no trials against the truth. You are actually reverting to submission to our creator exalted his mention . The owner of this dominion . The Old Testament as you know now is not the original scripture delivered by Moses peace be upon him. The deviation to trinity from monotheism refutes your statement that’s for a start. If you read the old statement you will be assured that it was anonymously manually altered and such attestant by the church cannot be changed. What is the justification for that? Do you have an answer ? Peace
God and God Only chooses who will be saved. In fact it was decided exclusively by God Himself, in eternity past. The bible makes it very clear that there is nothing good in us. There is none good, no not even one. No one that seeks God. We are all evil, vile and wicked, all of us. God decided based on His good intentions and sovereignty who would be saved. Chosen, Predestined, before the foundation of the world. Jesus said, You did not choose me, but I chose you! So to the lady in the video. You never left Christianity, you simply were never chosen by God to be in His family. Yes we preach the gospel, and we witness to all people, so but only the chosen will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only the called will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only those who have been predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ will answer to our witnessing, and our evangelism. There are no humans ever seeking God.
Yay! I just wrote a comment in your video about who/ what is God asking about your thoughts on the "missing" books of the Bible! Can't wait to see the video!!!!
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! Living in a predominantly christian country it's hard to find people that actually think criticality and are willing to learn instead of standing for nonsense and living their life on a fictional book
God and God Only chooses who will be saved. In fact it was decided exclusively by God Himself, in eternity past. The bible makes it very clear that there is nothing good in us. There is none good, no not even one. No one that seeks God. We are all evil, vile and wicked, all of us. God decided based on His good intentions and sovereignty who would be saved. Chosen, Predestined, before the foundation of the world. Jesus said, You did not choose me, but I chose you! So to the lady in the video. You never left Christianity, you simply were never chosen by God to be in His family. Yes we preach the gospel, and we witness to all people, so but only the chosen will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only the called will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only those who have been predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ will answer to our witnessing, and our evangelism. There are no humans ever seeking God.
thank you for sharing your perspective - especially in the way as presented. (thoughtful of such sensitive matters, non-judgemental & absent of any hostility)
I love this lady. All the years she put in to understanding Christianity gives her real firepower. I hope she does more debunking Christian arguments/claims videos.
Hi Jen, can you please stop using a Book and subjects and characters you think are fiction/fantasy, to score views for yourself and to thank people for watching it who agree with you or pat you on the back for it, who have zero plans to do anything productive / helpful toward humanity with the information you've provided from your studies? If you and they, truly believe it is fiction, can you please group up with them, and use your lives, money, retirement funds, together with your current beliefs and study, to contact the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, all the 'terrorist' organizations, Mossad, etc and insist that they stop the fighting and the killings also the evictions and imprisonments 'because they believe in fictional stories and characters' and are committing atrocities due to believing that fiction or fake news to be true? Since it is also now an atrocity for you and others to be claiming to have found or to know the Truth, but all you can do is make videos on UA-cam and show acknowledgement those who agree with you, with a thank you, but no planning together to even go out to those countries to stop what the 'fake books/news/characters' is being used to do there. That would be love for everyone. Can you please also contact all governments who currently allow funding to go out of their countries by Jews/Muslims/Christians living in their countries, to the middle east. Require those governments to immediately bar this practice as it is pillaging the poor from those countries to fund wars in the middle east and or to fund projects to build the third temple etc. Also please can you find a team to go out to all churches and stop the spread of the prosperity gospel which is also looting the poor of the other nations. Thanks Jen. Hope to see you doing great things and making a real Truthful difference, showing real love, with what you've studied and now claim to be true.
@WOMEN SAFETY Hi there. Please insist that Jen and all others who have agreed with her view join the work you do. At the very least, joining forces and doing something with it, displays a little more passion and conviction for what one believes to be true in opposition to a lie, than saying one's beliefs has changed due to finding out a truth, and then using that truth to make no difference, but have a few talks about it here and there, thanking people for watching. 🤷♀️
How can anybody claim to know what’s true when they just believe what they believe because it makes them comfortable to believe in something that they can’t prove. If anyone had proof they would just present the evidence. Here’s a simple thought experiment. God can be all-knowing or all powerful but not both their mutually exclusive. If God is all knowing then he cannot make any changes because if he did it would mean that he didn’t know. If God can’t make changes then God can’t be all powerful. If God is perfect God cannot be more perfect because that would mean that he wasn’t perfect in the first place.
@WOMEN SAFETY My question was, why does Jen have no such force already. Powerful claims but lacking an actual powerful force or passion, for good. Before you offered to translate Jen's video, why did you not question Jen about not having such a force yet, or state what you are apart of and ask Jen to join it, to test the depth of her beliefs?
My journey started when I found myself in Iraq… I was praying with my men as I was about to lead a combat patrol… and then it hit me. My “ enemy” was also praying. How silly… like football players on a field. Needless to say my life is so much better, in a way… but my PTSD is compounded with the fact that I impacted strangers lives for NO GOOD reason for my involvement in an UNJUST war. I wish I could go beg forgiveness for all the harm that I did. For the lives I stole away and the hate I carried with me. I suffer greatly for this. But I caught and crawled my way out of darkness that is religion. And I’m a WAY better Atheist than I was a Catholic.
“When the student is ready the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready... The teacher will Disappear.” Thank you Jen, you are a teacher at this present moment for me. P.S. I recently moved from San Antonio after living there 60+ years.
Dear Jen, am proud of you. It is not an easy thing to come out of the hive mind of religion that most know all their lives. My warning to YOU is, you must not have answers to all the questions people ask, else you'll be compelled to start of another religion. Sometimes I think religion snowballed out of control. Let life be the mystery it ought to be while you experience it from that present moment which is the eternal seat of the soul. Good luck on your journey.🇳🇬🙏🏾
I have had this idea of starting a new religion called “Truth” where it actually 100 percent true teachings. I hope someone reads this and starts this new religion.
@@Patrick11223 and now you fall into the trap again, out of one religion into another.! It is hard to define what a religion is. Myself I say religion is 50% culture, nothing wrong with that in a way but people definitely invent religions for whatever reason or sometimes they are built on the skeleton of teachings of a very wise being but the" saint" or teacher never founded a religion, thats not what they do. You could also say all religions are cults as the followers are constricted to "I believe this and I believe that and not allowed to question or think about it, much like some politics! One thing to say though is that life certainly is a journey, a spiritual journey, we are spiritual beings having a human experience, doesn't mean we need a religion !
I have never been a person of faith. I have,however,seen the absolute spite that emerges when people take the choice and road that you now travel. Stay safe,stay well. Keep casting that vote. Who knows? 🤩
I just found your channel and have to say I 100% love seeing your bookshelf cleared of all the theology! I also was a Texas homeschool mom for over 30 years and I sold or donated my entire library - over 1000 books 250 that were theology and the rest books I didn’t want my children or grandchildren reading after my deconstruction. Keep posting! So glad I’m not alone! ❤️
You are not alone. The problem is, as Richard Dawkins so eloquently points out, they get hold of the children at such a young age. Some figure it out early but others, like you and me, take a while. By that time we have no chance to communicate truth to the new batch of children. The cycle continues...
Thank you for sharing your story. This world is bombarded with all sorts of religious beliefs that got the masses deceived and believing in the lies. I was one of them thank God for my eyes, I can see. Mathew 24:4,5 All Christians should read these verses repetitively. Jenesis I hope they would. I wish you all the best getting the true light back into those who are willing to learn. Good on You.
Hi Jen! I recently “found” you through The Algorithm. I remember you from a preterist forum we were both on years ago. If memory serves we argued a few times, but I don’t recall about what. Anyway, it’s apparent we have a lot more in common these days. I’m enjoying listening to your story. ❤
God and God Only chooses who will be saved. In fact it was decided exclusively by God Himself, in eternity past. The bible makes it very clear that there is nothing good in us. There is none good, no not even one. No one that seeks God. We are all evil, vile and wicked, all of us. God decided based on His good intentions and sovereignty who would be saved. Chosen, Predestined, before the foundation of the world. Jesus said, You did not choose me, but I chose you! So to the lady in the video. You never left Christianity, you simply were never chosen by God to be in His family. Yes we preach the gospel, and we witness to all people, so but only the chosen will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only the called will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only those who have been predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ will answer to our witnessing, and our evangelism. There are no humans ever seeking God.
Hey Jen!! I remember watching your video...not a year ago but a few months ago when yt algorithm recommended it, and thinking to myself; what a fascinating person! Just want to say: you look really happy and I, as an atheist, am happy for you! 👍👍
Wow! You’ve got bigger balls and shoulders than any man I know. I too have left the church after 45 years. Im not quite ready to give up Christ tho, at this point of my journey. I no longer worship him, but do strive to live as his teachings taught us. The fear instilled in all of us is absolutely criminal! I appreciate your truth and courage.
Hey, Cadia: If you were fearful about being a Christian, then you weren't doing it right. Being a Christian is easy. Remember: Jesus said, "My yoke is easy (for us) and my burden is light." Take care.
@@thetruthaboutscienceandgod6921 I was fearful about missing the rapture. I was fearful of death and judgement. I believed I was a piece of shit sinner. I was afraid of The Old Testament God. I was extremely judgemental, although couldn’t see it at the time. The church teaches us God gave Jesus as a sacrifice for our sins. The almighty needed a plan that included belittling, humiliation, torture and leaving him to hang for all those hours? No. That’s not love. God is love. They murdered Jesus because of his teachings. The deceit runs deep and it’s to keep control over the masses and to fund their evil. Church doesn’t teach us to fast, or meditate. Jesus did both. Jesus taught us the kingdom of heaven is within. He also told us, if thine eye be single, your body will be full of light. Ya won’t hear THAT in a sermon. The book of Revelation terrified me. Turns out, it’s a book about US. Be blessed.
@@cadia5127 Hey, Cadia: Thank you for your reply. We need to remember that all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God, who is perfect. He knew that we can’t gain perfection, so God sent His perfect Son, Jesus Christ, to take on all the sins of the world, for every person including you and me, and He took on the punishment for us. Thus, we as Christians, are covered by Jesus’ protection. Christians don’t have to fear judgement, which is for nonbelievers. Yes, we Christians will be judged, but for rewards that we will receive in Heaven, we won’t be punished. Yes, Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is within all Christians; that’s because when we became Christians, God sent the Holy Spirit to live within each one of us. Yes, we will all die one day, but we will be resurrected to eternal life that will be so wonderful that we can’t even imagine it. Jesus Christ loves you and He cares about you. Please don’t ever forget that. He is more real than any human being because we are mortal in this life. Jesus Christ / The God of the Bible is immortal. And, He is LOVE. I will pray for you. Take care.
@@thetruthaboutscienceandgod6921 I’ll take your prayers with a great big thank you. Respectfully, God is LOVE. PURE LOVE. With infinite intelligence, mercy, and compassion. Scriptures describe love…is kind, patient etc. At the time of the crucifixion, Jesus had grown in popularity and his miracles of healing sure turned many a head. The establishment was already in place and Caesar and the gang had MUCH to lose because of Jesus. God sent Pilate’s wife a dream, that caused her terror. She shared this dream with Pilate stating Jesus was innocent and NOT to support the crucifixion. Pilate tried and made many attempts to have Jesus spared, but they wouldn’t have it. A murderer was released and an innocent man was belittled, degraded, humiliated, tortured and hung until death. I’m sorry, LOVE DID NOT do that. This has been part of the deception. The same EVIL from 2000 years ago controlled people using fear and the people funded the establishment and continue to do so. The TRUTH is coming out and the evil that has robbed the masses of peace, security and finances is being exposed. Scripture tells us many will leave their faith. This breaks my heart. I’m glad I have dismissed religion, but not Christ. Honestly, it’s been several years of de programming. I have never had more love or respect for another human as I do for Jesus. Until I take my last breath, I will follow his teachings and strive to follow his example. I’ll NEVER match Jesus example tho, and as long as I do my best, I’m happy, at peace and free from the fear. I pray you be infinitely blessed!
@@cadia5127 Hey, Cadia: I'm glad that you know and love Jesus. I don't believe that it really matters that you've backed away from established religion. However, the apostles believed it would be helpful to the new Christian faith if believers gathered together when possible and be supportive of one another. That's all that a basic church really is. I do believe your are incorrect when you wrote the following: "A murderer was released and an innocent man was belittled, degraded, humiliated, tortured and hung until death. I’m sorry, LOVE DID NOT do that. This has been part of the deception." Jesus said this would happen and He said this was why He was born into the world. Jesus died in our place for our sins. He took on the sins of the world. Remember: Jesus said that greater love has no man than he who gives up his life for his friends. That is love. Jesus also said that no human could take His life; Jesus said He was laying His life down of His own accord. Take care.
I only watched your video yesterday. I ABSOLUTELY admire and salute you. You are a true lady of outstanding character. It's CRAZY that people believe that someone is going to save them. We need to save ourselves and help our fellow mankind. May you continue to walk in the light. ❤❤❤❤❤
If you can save yourself then why are you going to the doctor? We need a doctor for our physical body. But what about your spirit who will be going to hell your spirit ( only God).
@@__angelina_anna_gomes__2009 Hell is only a perception of one's reality. It is constructed by religion to get you to conform. Religion teaches that you have to die before you get to live for eternity. The truth is that you need to live now before you die Not wait to die before you get to live. Speaking of going to doctors why do you go to a doctor or hospitals for treatment when ill? You are delaying your progress to being with God. That is not right, according to your beliefs. And if you are a "believer" because what happens if there is a hell, then you are only believing due to fear. I have no fear of death. My only fear is not having truly lived. Religion is a carrot and stick scenario like with a donkey. They dangle a carrot in front of you (eternal salvation etc) or beat you with a stick (going to hell). They scare you into believing in something that does not exist to get you to comply.
@@brettwilson3427 I don't believe in religions. Because God didn't make any religions. God makes man and woman ( that we humans make religion for our own business).
What I believe is that if I am a creation then there must be a Creator. When I look at the world I know someone who has created all these things. It is not just by mistake.
@@__angelina_anna_gomes__2009 I completely agree with you. Everything is perfection. The creator, source energy, God if want to call it that, "The word God is a VERY LOADED word, as it means many things to different people). If you had to ask a Muslim, a Hindu, a Budist etc who the creator of the universe is they would ALL say their God and their teachings are the only true and correct one's. All of their scriptures have just as much value to add to the world. It's only when one is adamant that they have the correct God and the other's don't that the problems start. In fact that has been the cause for the majority of wars in the world. It's a case of " I AM RIGHT AND YOU ARE WRONG!". Then they kill each other to defend their God. So much for love ❤.
Thank you for this fantastic video! Your first video, on leaving christianity, was the catalyst for me leaving it also!! You are forever part of my story 😁
Yes her first video really did it for me. She answered one very important question in her first video that really shed some light on it all. It finally unlocked that shackle of doubt in the back of my mind. I feel more free than ever now. These verses make jesus, the new testament, new covenant irrelevant and insignificant. Matthew 5:17-18-19 Luke 16:17 John 7:19 According to these scriptures we are still under the old covenant and we will be until the Heaven and Earth pass/disappear. I mean , how did "Christians" overlook this? Lol I'm not religious btw. I do believe in a Creator though. I'm more spiritual than anything.
You guys don't know what you're doing. Life is short enough, then comes the judgement. It is still time to find Jesus, I pray you make use of it. Jesus is real, so is heaven and hell.
Well Miss Jen, what a fantastic journey! And, how similar your journey is to mine in that Preterism also changed everything for me 20 years ago. I still love #1 (my term for GOD) because I choose to believe that love is the destination or goal for humanity and THE ultimate truth of the bible... but love needs to be defined not as fuzzy feeling but as treating others as you want to be treated. THE END. It's pretty damn simple, eh? Thank you Miss Jen for putting yourself out there. I'm a big fan!
If energy cannot be destroyed, then reincarnation has to be a reasonable consideration... whatever energy exists, exists. if it changes but remains, what does it change into, or become?
People shouldn't judge this lady, she's just sick and tired of the myths that she used to think was real and found out her own truth by self seeking, research and discoveries in a more realistic approach, the thing is that those "so called Christians" has this holier than thou syndrome that everyone is going to hell and they are not. I consider my self agnostic and a seeker and I must admit don't have the answer to everything. I am more attracted on the philosophy of Taoism and Buddhism because I'm more of a naturalist and enjoy life from my inner perspectives.
I’m the so called Christian but I never thought that I am holier and more deserving of heaven than ppl who are not Christian. In fact, I feel that I don’t deserve heaven if it weren’t for the grace of Jesus Christ. That’s why I strive to live holy, not the other way around.
Jen!!! I saw you through MythVision but watching you in your channel is a breath of fresh air. I loveeee how raw and honest you are. The confidence you have gained is stunning. I am so happy for you being on this new journey. Just like many, after many years of deconstructing I finally had that "a-ha" moment that freed me of any fear that had been wired into me. My deconstruction all started because I told my Christian conservative parents that I am attracted to women and you can imagine how that went so that pushed me to question the interpretations of the bible, root words, and so forth. Then I realized how truly inconsistent the bible is. It's amazing how many Christians STILL question you (they dont listen) but like you've said, religious individuals are proud and arrogant. It is so disheartening to know that many more will pass accepting what they have been fed without questioning the logic and evidence behind these stories. I would say God bless you but what for? 🤣You've sought the best gift of all, KNOWLEDGE! Much love to you beautiful human.
Great job, couldn’t agree more. I’ve been out of religion for a few years now and it’s just as you say, I’m not nearly as worried and I’m not beholden to fictional stories that were written long ago.
My story is alot like yours Jen. The more i read the bible the more iveas confused. Studied the different denominations and why they believed what they believed. Led me to prederisium. Then universal salvation. Then love is the answer. Reincarnation is probaly true. Thanks for your story.
My Goodness, your "testimony" of deconstruction is simply amazing. Wise beyond your years. I will be watching all your videos. All of us going through deconstruction should aspire to your level of knowledge.
I want to thank you for your videos, from the bottom of my heart. I listened to your first video on this topic, just last night, and it validated me deeply. I grew up in the New Age, Judaism and Spiritualism. I was exposed to all sorts of philosophies from the far East to metaphysics, to Catholicism (I went to Catholic school for six years just for an improved education, not for religious reasons). So, I’ve been exposed to quite a lot. From the time I was a very young girl, I felt I had a relationship to God, which to me, was simply an energy, a force. I talked to God frequently. I didn’t believe in hell, Jesus, or anything Christian; because it didn’t make sense to me. As I continued growing up and into my adulthood, I just adhered to the idea that Love was to be my only concern when it came to my spirituality. To me, Love is the force of God and it is the essence of every act an expression of good, of righteousness, of integrity, and so forth. I explored Christianity seriously for a few years and recently arrived at a place where I realized it just wasn’t resonating entirely and that I didn’t want to be a part of the community. I was feeling torn.. not sure if perhaps some old “demons” were keeping me from it or if good sense and a deep wisdom was telling me something. I asked God to help me find a place of conclusion and of peace with all this questioning of my beliefs. When I found your video, I was certain I found it. Your lifelong experience and knowledge is astounding!! I feel confident that I can rest and quiet my mind now and that I can finally leave my Christian exploration. I feel it was was worth looking into and the doubts I had, the feeling that something wasn’t right is now validated and I know it’s not because I prefer my comfort zone, because there’s a difference. We know when we know. I personally adhere to the principles of the 12-step programs (I am not an addict, but I love the program) and I simply choose to live from a heart-centered place with the knowledge that we actually don’t know anything, but that our only concern should be to love one another… anything beyond that must not be for us to know, otherwise we would. Anyway, thank you so much. I respect you and admire you for your content and your wisdom! ❤
You are a very strong person to be able to answer critics the way you do. I was raised as an atheist and it surprises me as the feelings, judgements and arguments that are addressed to you are the same I would oppose believers ("you are confused", "you didn't look deep enough" etc...). Curiosity, learning, studying have great values for me and I admire you. And I have a lot of respect for the fact that you stand by what you understood, you didn't choose the easy way. I hope you feel more free.
I actually love the certainty you have that there is no Christian hell. I was indoctrinated since childhood into evangelical Christianity, and, despite my deconversion around 10-12 years ago, I still struggle with the possibility of there being a Hell. And the very remote possibility that Christians are right.
I have just 1 question for Jen. In March 1992, I was at a Bible study. We had a major snowstorm that day. I was upset about the weather being bad. I wanted Spring to arrive. An elderly gentleman there, who I never met before, didn't know a thing about me, suddenly looked at me and told me that God told him I was upset about the weather. I'm just curious "how" he could know that about me, a complete stranger I never met before. I didn't tell a soul at that Bible study that I was bummed about the weather. At this point in my life, I do have reserves about religion/Christianity. I just still wonder how people can know things about others who are complete strangers. They say it's God giving them a word of knowledge. Any thoughts......???
Jen your story is a lot like mine and I am so glad I found your video! I hope you see this and maybe do a video on it. What are your thoughts on marriage, the origin of it and why it was made such a serious thing in the Bible? How did marriage turn into such a religious things that binds people together even if it means being miserable and abused. 😅
Hi Shells Life! What an excellent question! I have often thought about this. It's a great subject, for sure. I would have to do some more research to cover that one.
My response to this re marriage is not so much about the religious aspect but about Society, has any better way of raising children and connecting families and societies been found? I would say, no, just look at how western families and societies are falling apart. All marriages are not abusive..but thats a topic in itself. Consider, are there moral imperitives in life, or in the cosmos or universe etc. Would it always be wrong to murder someone, is stealing always wrong, is hurting other people always wrong, I mean, is there an unwritten moral code which may have nothing to do with religion and, could part of that moral code be with regard to sexuality and how we protect families and our children. ..my pet phrase " don't throw the baby out with the bathwater "
The most important thing is that you are happy. I left religion and I am very happy. I was never miserable, but there were many questions regarding theology that I could not answer until someone told me he no longer believed in the fairy tale. That thought really resonated with me and made the questions go away. I still think about things religious but from a totally different perspective.
So glad you did a follow up to your first leaving Christianity video. Excellent videos and discussions. I’ve been searching for “the truth” for quite a while. Most churches’ explanations remained unclear, so I studied with the JWs, because they claim to have “the truth” … they don’t. I’ve found myself questioning the Bible more and more, and wishing I knew Hebrew and Greek so that I really knew what the scriptures said. These two videos really resonated with me, because they line up with how I’ve been thinking and feeling for several years now. Looking forward to future videos. Keep teaching. Many thanks.
@@AnswersFromJenesis no it sounds to me like you've been brainwashed. I've always been very rational, independent and intelligent too. I don't allow myself to be brainwashed. And I can tell the difference between the truth and lies, by the grace of God. All glory to him, he is our creator and we can do nothing without him.
I feel free now that I have let go of the fear of hell. I realized that was the only reason I was holding on . Took me 57 years but here I am. I am now a practitioner of traditional witchcraft and am studying paganism. 😊 It’s all energy work. I get healing from my spells. I can literally stop pain from a burn instantly just saying my on words and using my intention. Please keep posting these wonderful videos.
I deconverted about five or so years ago(my journey toward deconversion started way before that. I’m an atheist and don’t believe in any gods at all. What you said was so true. Going back in after your eyes have been opened is impossible(at least it is for me). Thank you for telling your story. One thing I’ll say, based on the negative comments to you, and from what I’ve seen of the “Christian Right” is this. I simply don’t have enough hatred in me to be a Christian.
@@mollygriffith2073 well, we live different lives with different perspectives. I see preachers online calling for gays to be killed with very little pushback from their audiences. Maybe you’ve not seen that, or maybe you don’t see it as hate. I don’t know. I see Trumpers/Christians calling for civil war because one clown can’t face the fact that waxing on about sunlight injections might just cost you the presidency. But hey, maybe I’m just weird that way.
She just matter-of-factly came at they whole life... I am here for it. Thank you. Your logic and convictions are very sobbing for me. I needed your words.
As a former fundamentalist Christian I applaud your knowledge and courage to speak out about religion. Regarding NDE's however the out of body experiences (OBE's) that often accompany the NDE demonstrate that our consciousness does in fact survive physical death. Many of these OBE's are corroborated by others. I've studied this for nearly 30 years and the overall evidence is compelling and irrefutable. I have investigated too many of these to deny this reality even if we can't prove it scientifically yet. The OBE is key to understanding and accepting the validity of the NDE. I am as certain of this as we both are about Christianity and both of my certainties are based on solid research, reason and logic. Thank you for sharing your story with us ❤️ EDIT: After listening to the entire video I have to add that your presentation here is absolutely brilliant and well thought out. You have amazing reasoning skills and tremendous wisdom. Much respect Jen 👍
I too believe in NDE as I’ve had paranormal things happen to me as a child and I would love to know more about NDEs in depth. Is there a book that you recommend or any other sources that could help? Thanks!
@@luisbedolla144 I sent you some information but UA-cam deleted it. Here are some channels on UA-cam to find NDE's: Jeff Mara Podcast Love Covered Life Podcast NDE Compilations NDE Radio with Lee Whitting Bill's Videos Let's Talk Near Death You can also look up Dr. Jeffrey Long, Tricia Barker, Dannion Brinkley, David Oakford, Howard Storm, Nancy Rynes, Mellon Thomas Benedict, Anita Morjani, etc.
@@theunrepentantatheist24 Yes we can rule out naturalistic explanations. You can't see things including your own body from vast distances and say it's your brain. Seeing the evidence requires devoting the time to investigate
Your videos have helped me tremendously. It is as though you are articulating my experience. Thank you for sharing your story as it has given me clarity and validation.
I love you, so to the point, so honest and rational. You say you are not an atheist, but you sound very much like one of us, but define yourself however you wish and I'm so glad you got out, have a great life 🤗
To quote my own comment in another deconversion video: 'As with so many of these videos, Christians will descend like vultures on the comments section to selfrighteously, condescendingly and pompously tell the deconverted why they fell away, without honestly assessing their deconversion story.'
This exposition is an amazing common sense. Why have people not found out this truth for centuries. Since I watched Jeni last year, I feel very free now in my spirit Thanks Jeni.
I wonder how many people will come back to you in the future when they finally WAKE up and realize what you are saying is true AND apologize for their view point. I hope ALL of them.
RJ, I don't expect any. After I was excommunicated for something I didn't do, of the hundreds of people who treated me abominably, even when they found out the truth, only ONE person apologized. It hurt then, but now I realize that I really don't need those people in my life. I am glad to walk my own journey in life. I love meeting others along the same path, like you. But I am also going to allow others the same freedom to walk their own journey, even if it is an imaginary one.
Reality is that today Christianity is by far the largest religion in the world, and growing, at 2.5 billion. Only in liberal America and Western Europe is there a decline.
@@sarafreeman5073 I fear it would not help you, only drag you into hell. You have been warned! Christianity didn't end in 70AD, it merely started! That was the end of the Old Covenant and the beginning of the New Covenant in the blood of Jesus -- and where the Spirit of God now inhabits temples not built by human hands, but they are the bodies of all those who are in Christ.
you asked for suggestions for future videos. i heard you speak one time about astrotheology but i can't remember which video it was. we are in pisces now with the fish symbol. aquarius is the next age. moses was taurus age because of the bull they created and worshipped after he came down from getting the ten commandments. before that age you mentioned cancer age which was the time of goddesses. i really would like to have good sources to research this. but i don't want a 500 page book. or one that is technically over my head.
Enjoyed the video. I would call myself a universalists, but have similar beliefs as the ones you expressed towards the end of your video. Two name you might be interested in. Gregg Braden, talked about the energy field, quantum entanglement, and so on. Also Dr. Michael Heiser. Talks about the other Gods, Deuteronomy 32 world view, genesis 6, Enoch and so on. Looking forward to your next video.
Very enjoyable Jen !! Great to hear about your life being 1 more year wiser. :) I 100% agree, once you know the bible has nothing to do with you, you can never go back to superstition & delusion, cause its 1 life and its time to grow up :)
I really enjoy your interviews and videos!! My deconstruction was much the same .... in that, when I was about 12 I asked my parents about god they told me.they had no idea but if I ever found out let them know! So ... yeah, that's where I started and I did look and study and the whole process. Indeed, once I learned how to actually SEE what I was reading and ask the correct questions AND logically process what I found... it was pretty much over. Lol. I just wish it hadn't taken so long... BUT I'm grateful for the journey and all the wonderful people I met along the way. I love your frankness and your humor! I haven't yet watched the what is god video yet so you may very well cover this in it ... I would probably forget my point if I waited to mention it though.. The mind body connection in regards to nutrition... I dont know if it's so much about the 'foods ' energy as it is about our ability to digest and use the nutrients. Negative energy would cause our body to not function efficiently. Our thoughts, attitudes and the attitudes of those around us ABSOLUTELY have a profound impact on our mental state! That in turn controls every aspect of our lives... our bodies, our relationships, the very way we think. Its incredible, more miraculous than walking on water!! 😁... I've been a nurse for about 20 years now and it is SO obvious in patient recovery. Many many studies and peer reviewed papers have been done now. I'm only 30 minutes into this video, I felt the spirit move me to stop and comment, really,.. it was the spirit!! it had nothing to do with menopause and my memory turning completely to mush, so back to watching I go. And thank you for all you do.
Thanks for a good laugh, Jennie! I love your comment! As for the energy regarding food, I think it is BOTH. Certainly the good or the negative vibrations involved in the preparation of the food and the atmosphere in which it is eaten affect our body's ability to digest it properly. But also, the nutrient make-up of the food itself has various levels of vibrations as well. I choose foods with higher vibrations. Junk foods, or processed foods, have lower vibrations. Hope that helps.
Where I struggle in getting fully on board, because it is answering most of the questions that I have had about God and the Bible... and putting away my life of being a Christian... is when my mother past away. As she lay dying she was talking of seeing the people, Jesus and her baby. A baby that she lost in the 5th month of her pregnancy. She said the door is open so pretty. How can this be without Jesus being real? She said his name. Any explanation for these near death experiences? Thank you for your honesty. I believe letting go of things that do not have proof is freedom. But is also a bit scary.
The most fascinating thing I find after watching your vids is that when you were religious, you felt like you did not have enough answers to satisfy that status, now that you're not religious you seem to now have enough answers to be satisfied with this new position you've chosen. I find it interesting how people rationalize wherever or whatever they "choose" to be.
I am just listening to you and I am not even a good in English, but this is so understandable, and you are right and I've struggled with my faith, now I know why and I was getting depressed and I didn't know why but now I know, thank you for your years of study and devotion to find this truths I am quiting my imagenaring friend I am done, its time to grow up even if its cost me 30 years of my relation with jesus (my imagenaring friend) thank you and please go on with your work. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Thank you Jen for being honest and sharing your story. I am of the view that you exlore all the three Abrahamic faiths and see how they are connected and take a final decision. It appears you explored Judaism, Christianity you did not explore Islam
Man these random Christian comments are so weak. They always have the same lame go to assumptions when they find out you left their little thing. Hearing them over and over can get so tiring.
Yes, and they all think they have the magic ONE verse I missed, or that somehow I have NEVER considered their point. It's quite laughable! It's like trying to teach kindergartners a college course.
Hi Jen! I’ve been watching your videos and I’m totally on board! I’ve been telling my husband these things for about a year and he ran across you and told me “This lady says the same things you do!” It feels good to know there are others who have critically thought their way into these ideas/beliefs. I’m looking forward to more videos! I would love to know your thoughts on the “one woman + 14 gods” idea. If “God” is energy, then where did these 14 “gods” come from. Enoch called them fallen angels. Energy makes sense to me. It’s logical and scientific. Fallen angels/gods….I’m not so sure about. I also grew up as a Christian and have had a strong belief/faith in the god/Jesus of the Bible my whole life, until the past few years of critical thinking took over. Thanks for sharing your research with us!
Thank you, Rachel! Glad they resonate with you guys! I really don't know where those 14 different strains originated. I'm just trying to make sense of what we do know, and the Book of Enoch was not written in a vacuum. I did talk more about this in my latest video, too.
Thank you for this video! I appreciate what you have to say. I grew up in a very religious family and now am a agnostic atheist because I don’t see a reason that there is any truth to any of it. Idea’s for dealing with highly religious family members would be appreciated.
Thanks, Lena! I have considered teaching the whole Bible from a realistic perspective instead of a Christian one. That would be a LOT of work, but I still have many years left on this earth!
No . Thats a walk you must take on your own. No one can do it for you. But when you get to the end… you will find MANY others who made the difficult journey. And boy is it beautiful here. We await your arrival…
Great answers,I quit religion too & my best answer was when you answered those that assume that you left christianity because someone hurt you in church,I get that a lot too.In fact,when christians hurt me I questioned christianity,not God. When I saw hypocriticy in Christians I questioned Christianity,not God. I questioned christianity which led me to research from 2012 to 2014,after my research I also quit Christianity privately in 2014,but stopped going to church 2015,but became public in 2020.
Applauding you, again Jen! I love your first video and followed you on talk shows. I’m so impressed with your research. Christians get so offended when you don’t believe what they believe. My Christian brothers reassure me I’ll be back. I asked one of them to please wave to me from the pearly gates when we die. He didn’t see humor in that. Sounds like a making of a song, “ain’t lookin for a new religion, ain’t lookin for an old religion. Just lookin towards kindness have shed my blindness. spreadin my new song, live gratefully each day as you go along”To be continued. Oh my goodness I love all the topics you listed at the end. You are going to be very busy after you done with your busy move. Gratefulness, kindness, raising positive energy to you. I did write more lyrics to my song. Let me know if you, Jen, are interested in reading them.
@@AnswersFromJenesis Ain’t lookin for a new religion Ain’t lookin for a new religion, Ain’t lookin for no old religion. Raise raise raise my vibrations Just lookin towards kindness, Have shed my blindness. Raise raise raise my vibrations Spreadin my new song Live gratefully each day as I go along. Raise raise raise my vibrations Send good positive energy to loved ones Don’t need no mediator for healin to be done. Raise raise raise my vibrations Always lovin any positive prayers Don’t need to be through any god out there. Raise raise raise my vibrations Lalalalalahlalalah Move away from the dark It lowers our vibrations Way too stark. Raise raise raise my vibrations WALK walk your own walk let others have their own talk. Raise raise raise my vibrations. My heart loves all that’s good Throwin out all downer shoulds Raise raise raise my vibrations. I believe in Energy always encircles me embracing Tingling Synergistically spins this song you see Raise raise raise MYYYYYYY vibrations.
@@AnswersFromJenesis l came up with a jingle but I don’t write music and I never know if I’ve subconsciously stolen someone’s melody. I’ve just started composing poems and a couple of lyrical songs since Covid. I get inspiration from a picture or a couple of words like you stating that you weren’t looking for a new religion. You mentioned gratitude with others praying for you and sending positive energy. Your talk wrote the lyrics. Be well and sending you rising positive vibrations.
Jen, your words are full of wisdom thank you for sharing them with us. Even if you were wrong and I don’t believe you are, nobody could deny that what you said was not logical , full of common sense and very wise! Take care.
Crazy how if I had watched this video 5 years ago I would have written “praying for you.” But now here I am, an agnostic, continually breaking down my old Christian faith. I hope you are doing well! I hope you continue making more videos, I live in Germany and found that part of your story also very interesting :)
Mickey - The same with me. I have been in the process of deconstructing the Christian faith that I once had for a few years now. I would say that, first and foremost, I consider myself to be a humanist. I desire the well-being of my fellow human beings and that they might experience the least amount of suffering while they are here on this earth.
As far as a god/gods is concerned, at this point I am agnostic. There may be a god/s, but I don't think there is a preponderance of evidence to convince me at this point. That could change of course. For now I am inclined to say I just don't know.
Thanks, Mickey! Glad they resonate with you now. And I'm glad so many people are waking up!
Darlene, yes! If I had to call myself anything right now, it would be a humanist. Seems like a good thing to be!
@@darlenegriffith6186 I CANNOT ABANDON my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ✝️. Because I FEAR of going to Hell to be *TORTURED* and *TORMENTED* in Hell for ALL *ETERNITY.*
@@Darth_Vader258 that shouldn't be why you stay in the faith
I first saw you on Dereck Lambert’s MythVision (and had never heard of Preterism). I just found and watched both of your “Why I left…” videos in their entirety: What a breath of fresh air!
At 50 years young, I have been deconstructed for over a year now and I am “spiritually” happier than I ever have been in my life. The only thing I “lost” was the FEAR! Thank you so much for everything you have shared and will be sharing.
Great question, BTW: Where do we go, if not church?
I hear you xx the fear is what keeps the religious system going and always the fear comes from the church authority. I’m so glad I’m free xx
91. Allah has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to Allah, far beyond what they describe.
92. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate.
93. Say, “My Lord, if You would show me what they are promised.
94. My Lord, do not place me among the wicked people.”
95. We are surely Able to show you what We promise them.
96. Repel evil by what is better. We are aware of what they describe.
97. And say, “My Lord, I seek refuge with You from the urgings of the devils.
98. And I seek refuge with You, my Lord, lest they become present.”
99. Until, when death comes to one of them, he says, “My Lord, send me back.
100. That I may do right in what I have neglected.” By no means! It is just a word that he utters. And behind them is a barrier, until the Day they are resurrected.
101. When the Horn is blown, no relations between them will exist on that Day, and they will not ask after one another.
102. Those whose scales are heavy-those are the successful.
103. But those whose scales are light-those are they who have lost their souls; in Hell they will dwell forever.
104. The Fire lashes their faces, and therein they grimace.
105. “Were not My revelations recited to you, and you kept on rejecting them?”
106. They will say, “Our Lord, our wretchedness prevailed over us, and we were a people astray.
107. Our Lord! Bring us out of this. If we ever returned, we would truly be evil.”
108. He will say, “Be despised therein, and do not speak to Me.
109. There was a group of My servants who would say, `Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us, and have mercy on us; You are the Best of the merciful.'
110. But you made them a target of ridicule, until they made you forget My remembrance; and you used to laugh at them.
111. Today, I have rewarded them for their endurance. They are the ones who are the triumphant.”
112. He will say, “How many years did you remain on earth?”
113. They will say, “We remained a day, or part of a day; but ask those who keep count.”
114. He will say, “You remained only for a little while, if you only knew.
115. Did you think that We created you in vain, and that to Us you will not be returned?”
116. So Exalted is Allah, the Ruler, the Real. There is no god except He, the Lord of the Noble Throne.
117. Whoever invokes another god besides Allah-he has no proof thereof-his reckoning rests with his Lord. The disbelievers will not succeed.
@@abdulali8738 Abdul, no one is dropping one made up religious dogma for another made up one, let alone a worse one
Thanks, Mandy! Glad it resonates with you!
Why do you think I need to "go" anywhere?
@@catherine9808 , I'm so glad you're free as well!
Thank you for sharing your deconstruction journey! I too deconstructed my Christian faith. Like you, I was educated (MDiv), studied Greek, read Hebrew books, I led ministries, even wrote and published a book on Christ, homeschooled my sons, yadda yadda...well, I have finally freed myself of the lies of Christianity. I am literally on the same page as you. Again, THANK YOU for sharing your journey publically. I truly hope more disillusioned Christians will open their minds, listen to reason, and use critical thinking skills! I have never in my life been happier. I learned how to TRULY love for the first time in my life once I left Christianity behind.
Kimberly, thank you! I'm so glad this resonated with you. It's always good to know there are others on the same path in life.
Something I learned, when I became an atheist after my first church, I learned that this brought me closer to God than when I was in that church because it was all about meeting God's standards of faithfulness to be accepted. I returned to Christianity after learning repentance has nothing to do with being accepted by God, and this led me to learning it's all about love. But understanding what exactly love is, is very very challenging for me. I became a rescuer in a relationship in high school that resulted in my ex committing suicide; what I thought was love and care was not love at all. I believe God is teaching us all to love, and that even those who leave the faith will be taught in God's patience.
@@patricksqt9535 come to Islam the truth
@@sultanalbluwi7277 You know I am discovering a lot of wisdom from Muslim speakers on here, more wisdom than I have ever heard in church. But I do not accept the Quran's testimony about Jesus.
@@patricksqt9535 What you have yet to learn is that there is no such thing as God. That ancient pagan belief is the big error. The ideation of a God is tribal, passed on from generations to generations and driven by fear. Fear, generated by the threat of severe everlasting punishment, if you don't believe and conform. God? No. Creator-designer? Yes. That one does not demand nor require worship.
You explain things so well. Your gift is in this ability and you are a wonderful teacher.
RJ, thanks so much! So glad it resonated with you!
@@AnswersFromJenesis keep faith in god.
Paul mess up the jewish scriptures . You can't find The bible given to jesus in aramiac . So there no such thing called Christianity .
@@AnswersFromJenesis jesus teach that god is one . Like other messengers before him ( noah abraham jacob isaac moses ) that s all.
@@AnswersFromJenesis i advise you a very simple religion .just have faith in your deep heart that god is one and nothing like him . And believe in his books and messengers and angels . That's all .
God and God Only chooses who will be saved. In fact it was decided exclusively by God Himself, in eternity past. The bible makes it very clear that there is nothing good in us. There is none good, no not even one. No one that seeks God. We are all evil, vile and wicked, all of us. God decided based on His good intentions and sovereignty who would be saved. Chosen, Predestined, before the foundation of the world. Jesus said, You did not choose me, but I chose you! So to the lady in the video. You never left Christianity, you simply were never chosen by God to be in His family. Yes we preach the gospel, and we witness to all people, so but only the chosen will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only the called will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only those who have been predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ will answer to our witnessing, and our evangelism. There are no humans ever seeking God.
Thank you for sharing! I am 31 & just beginning my deconstructive journey. Your videos & explanations make so much sense & answer so many questions ive always had. Thank you thank you!
I have learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing your experiences
I found your viral video yesterday and watched your story with surprise and gratitude that I'm not alone in this deconstruction of a lifetime of religious programming. You presented irrefutable evidence of your sincerity and integrity in living out your progressing faith. I appreciate your honest, straight-forward and non-judgmental presentation of your extensive research. I would love to hear you teach on all the topics you listed at the end, particularly on evidence for Jesus and the government psy-op (!) and how to use the Bible as an ex-believer.
Hello friend 👋
How are you doing today?
Thanks, JustM. I plan to do more videos soon!
Gawd, I love you. Great answers to all of these TYPICAL questions and comments. Thank you Jen!!
I can't give this video enough likes. You're awesome! ❤❤❤
New to your channel!!! The light has been flickering for a long long time. You have turned it on high illumination. Thank you.
Well it is good you found a goat to hang out with.
Thank you Jen, I'm looking forward to more of your videos
Yay! Thank you!
Thank you for posting this video! I have contemplated similar thoughts but you put this together in a very clear and organized way.
Love your straight talk and truth.
It's one of the things the religious cannot cope with.
Your story is appreciated and I wish you all the best.
56 and I just left Christianity as well!
I have my own truth as you do too!
Your own truth? Thats what started the fall of Adam. Enjoy the earth because this is as much of heaven you will ever see unless you repent of your humanism and turn to the works of the Messiah. Read Romans 1-3.
Jen!! You are 100% right! Your video spoke to me to my core ..our paths are so parallel..you video felt like sitting down with an honest friend..thank you for your courage!!❤ I am loving being free of fear!
Mz Bo, thank you so much! So glad we are on similar paths in life!
I feel the exact same way 😊
@@AnswersFromJenesis In the Islamic faith, we believe Jesus(Esa) is not God And not son of God is only a great Prophet, No Muslim is a Muslim if he does not believe in Jesus Christ (pbuh)
“Say, ‘We believe in God and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and to the prophet-descendants (of Jacob), and what has been given to Moses and Jesus, and what has been given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims (in submission) to Him.’” (Quran 2:136)
“Indeed, We have revealed to you (O Muhammad) as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And We revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the prophet-descendants (of Jacob), Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and We gave the book to David.” (Quran 4:163)
“The Messiah son of Mary was only a messenger (like other) messengers that had passed away before him. And his mother was a strong believer.[1] They both used to eat food.[2] Look how We make the proofs clear to them, then look how they (disbelievers) turn away.” (Quran 5:75)
“He (Jesus) was only a servant whom We have favored, and We made him an example to the Children of Israel.” (Quran 43:59)
I encourage you to watch the videos of Sheikh Ahmed Deedat and Sheikh Othman Ibn Farouk
@@noureddinesakhri6412 i don't think it's the case of try another faith.
The 3 Abrahamic faiths all have the Torah / Old Testament as agreed scripture inspired by God. So I converting to Islam will make no difference my friend
@@slloyd7926 There is no trials against the truth. You are actually reverting to submission to our creator exalted his mention . The owner of this dominion . The Old Testament as you know now is not the original scripture delivered by Moses peace be upon him. The deviation to trinity from monotheism refutes your statement that’s for a start. If you read the old statement you will be assured that it was anonymously manually altered and such attestant by the church cannot be changed. What is the justification for that?
Do you have an answer ?
Peace
It is called having a spiritual awakening and discovering the truth.
God and God Only chooses who will be saved. In fact it was decided exclusively by God Himself, in eternity past. The bible makes it very clear that there is nothing good in us. There is none good, no not even one. No one that seeks God. We are all evil, vile and wicked, all of us. God decided based on His good intentions and sovereignty who would be saved. Chosen, Predestined, before the foundation of the world. Jesus said, You did not choose me, but I chose you! So to the lady in the video. You never left Christianity, you simply were never chosen by God to be in His family. Yes we preach the gospel, and we witness to all people, so but only the chosen will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only the called will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only those who have been predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ will answer to our witnessing, and our evangelism. There are no humans ever seeking God.
Yay! I just wrote a comment in your video about who/ what is God asking about your thoughts on the "missing" books of the Bible! Can't wait to see the video!!!!
You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your honesty.
Please, teach it all starting with critical thinking! I can't wait for more videos. Excellent content. Brilliant and brave.
Thank you! I've been a bit busy lately, but I will!
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! Living in a predominantly christian country it's hard to find people that actually think criticality and are willing to learn instead of standing for nonsense and living their life on a fictional book
1 Cor. 1:18
God and God Only chooses who will be saved. In fact it was decided exclusively by God Himself, in eternity past. The bible makes it very clear that there is nothing good in us. There is none good, no not even one. No one that seeks God. We are all evil, vile and wicked, all of us. God decided based on His good intentions and sovereignty who would be saved. Chosen, Predestined, before the foundation of the world. Jesus said, You did not choose me, but I chose you! So to the lady in the video. You never left Christianity, you simply were never chosen by God to be in His family. Yes we preach the gospel, and we witness to all people, so but only the chosen will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only the called will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only those who have been predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ will answer to our witnessing, and our evangelism. There are no humans ever seeking God.
thank you for sharing your perspective - especially in the way as presented.
(thoughtful of such sensitive matters, non-judgemental & absent of any hostility)
You speak eloquently and with powerful conviction, and are indeed, an outstanding communicator Jen. Agreed each must walk their own path.
Thank you, Rob!
I love this lady. All the years she put in to understanding Christianity gives her real firepower. I hope she does more debunking Christian arguments/claims videos.
So do I!
Me too!
Me too! Oh wait nvm I'm Christian, I hope not it would make me doubt 😭
Thank you, all! I've been a bit busy lately, but I will get back to making more videos!
Joel Osteen??? Never was a fan, but at least his church actually helps people.
I really have no idea what you're talking about here!
Jen, thanks so much for sharing your story!!❤️
Thank you, Lora!
Thank you so much for sharing your life experience and your scholarship on this subject.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Jen, can you please stop using a Book and subjects and characters you think are fiction/fantasy, to score views for yourself and to thank people for watching it who agree with you or pat you on the back for it, who have zero plans to do anything productive / helpful toward humanity with the information you've provided from your studies?
If you and they, truly believe it is fiction, can you please group up with them, and use your lives, money, retirement funds, together with your current beliefs and study, to contact the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, all the 'terrorist' organizations, Mossad, etc and insist that they stop the fighting and the killings also the evictions and imprisonments 'because they believe in fictional stories and characters' and are committing atrocities due to believing that fiction or fake news to be true?
Since it is also now an atrocity for you and others to be claiming to have found or to know the Truth, but all you can do is make videos on UA-cam and show acknowledgement those who agree with you, with a thank you, but no planning together to even go out to those countries to stop what the 'fake books/news/characters' is being used to do there. That would be love for everyone.
Can you please also contact all governments who currently allow funding to go out of their countries by Jews/Muslims/Christians living in their countries, to the middle east. Require those governments to immediately bar this practice as it is pillaging the poor from those countries to fund wars in the middle east and or to fund projects to build the third temple etc.
Also please can you find a team to go out to all churches and stop the spread of the prosperity gospel which is also looting the poor of the other nations.
Thanks Jen. Hope to see you doing great things and making a real Truthful difference, showing real love, with what you've studied and now claim to be true.
@WOMEN SAFETY Hi there.
Please insist that Jen and all others who have agreed with her view join the work you do.
At the very least, joining forces and doing something with it, displays a little more passion and conviction for what one believes to be true in opposition to a lie, than saying one's beliefs has changed due to finding out a truth, and then using that truth to make no difference, but have a few talks about it here and there, thanking people for watching. 🤷♀️
How can anybody claim to know what’s true when they just believe what they believe because it makes them comfortable to believe in something that they can’t prove. If anyone had proof they would just present the evidence. Here’s a simple thought experiment. God can be all-knowing or all powerful but not both their mutually exclusive. If God is all knowing then he cannot make any changes because if he did it would mean that he didn’t know. If God can’t make changes then God can’t be all powerful.
If God is perfect God cannot be more perfect because that would mean that he wasn’t perfect in the first place.
@WOMEN SAFETY My question was, why does Jen have no such force already. Powerful claims but lacking an actual powerful force or passion, for good.
Before you offered to translate Jen's video, why did you not question Jen about not having such a force yet, or state what you are apart of and ask Jen to join it, to test the depth of her beliefs?
My journey started when I found myself in Iraq… I was praying with my men as I was about to lead a combat patrol… and then it hit me. My “ enemy” was also praying. How silly… like football players on a field.
Needless to say my life is so much better, in a way… but my PTSD is compounded with the fact that I impacted strangers lives for NO GOOD reason for my involvement in an UNJUST war. I wish I could go beg forgiveness for all the harm that I did. For the lives I stole away and the hate I carried with me.
I suffer greatly for this. But I caught and crawled my way out of darkness that is religion. And I’m a WAY better Atheist than I was a Catholic.
This is real service. This is what people should be thankful for. Not killing others for money.
“When the student is ready the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready... The teacher will Disappear.” Thank you Jen, you are a teacher at this present moment for me. P.S. I recently moved from San Antonio after living there 60+ years.
Dear Jen, am proud of you. It is not an easy thing to come out of the hive mind of religion that most know all their lives.
My warning to YOU is, you must not have answers to all the questions people ask, else you'll be compelled to start of another religion. Sometimes I think religion snowballed out of control. Let life be the mystery it ought to be while you experience it from that present moment which is the eternal seat of the soul.
Good luck on your journey.🇳🇬🙏🏾
Excellent advice, Samuel!
I know I don't have all the answers!
@@AnswersFromJenesis Blessings 🙏🏾
Thanks, Samual. I don't think I will EVER have all the answers, but I am here for relationships and conversations with people.
I have had this idea of starting a new religion called “Truth” where it actually 100 percent true teachings. I hope someone reads this and starts this new religion.
@@Patrick11223 and now you fall into the trap again, out of one religion into another.! It is hard to define what a religion is. Myself I say religion is 50% culture, nothing wrong with that in a way but people definitely invent religions for whatever reason or sometimes they are built on the skeleton of teachings of a very wise being but the" saint" or teacher never founded a religion, thats not what they do. You could also say all religions are cults as the followers are constricted to "I believe this and I believe that and not allowed to question or think about it, much like some politics! One thing to say though is that life certainly is a journey, a spiritual journey, we are spiritual beings having a human experience, doesn't mean we need a religion !
Thanks for sharing how you feel about what has happened in the passing year!
Thanks for watching!
I have never been a person of faith. I have,however,seen the absolute spite that emerges when people take the choice and road that you now travel. Stay safe,stay well. Keep casting that vote. Who knows? 🤩
I just found your channel and have to say I 100% love seeing your bookshelf cleared of all the theology! I also was a Texas homeschool mom for over 30 years and I sold or donated my entire library - over 1000 books 250 that were theology and the rest books I didn’t want my children or grandchildren reading after my deconstruction. Keep posting! So glad I’m not alone! ❤️
You are not alone. The problem is, as Richard Dawkins so eloquently points out, they get hold of the children at such a young age. Some figure it out early but others, like you and me, take a while. By that time we have no chance to communicate truth to the new batch of children. The cycle continues...
Jesus please forgive them.
@@clarebear6975 Amen, these comments are heart wrenching.
Thank you for letting those of us who need to experience our own ideas of a higher power do so.
Of course! Everyone has to take their own journey in life.
@@AnswersFromJenesis can you briefly explain your position on how genesis 3:15 was fufilled. Who was The serpents seed?
Thank you for sharing your story. This world is bombarded with all sorts of religious beliefs that got the masses deceived and believing in the lies. I was one of them thank God for my eyes, I can see. Mathew 24:4,5 All Christians should read these verses repetitively. Jenesis I hope they would. I wish you all the best getting the true light back into those who are willing to learn. Good on You.
Very powerful video, makes me feel good about being agnostic and not the feelings of guilt
Jesus is the only one who can remove all guilt and give you everlasting peace.
Hi Jen! I recently “found” you through The Algorithm. I remember you from a preterist forum we were both on years ago. If memory serves we argued a few times, but I don’t recall about what. Anyway, it’s apparent we have a lot more in common these days. I’m enjoying listening to your story. ❤
God and God Only chooses who will be saved. In fact it was decided exclusively by God Himself, in eternity past. The bible makes it very clear that there is nothing good in us. There is none good, no not even one. No one that seeks God. We are all evil, vile and wicked, all of us. God decided based on His good intentions and sovereignty who would be saved. Chosen, Predestined, before the foundation of the world. Jesus said, You did not choose me, but I chose you! So to the lady in the video. You never left Christianity, you simply were never chosen by God to be in His family. Yes we preach the gospel, and we witness to all people, so but only the chosen will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only the called will answer the call to salvation in Jesus. Only those who have been predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ will answer to our witnessing, and our evangelism. There are no humans ever seeking God.
Hey Jen!!
I remember watching your video...not a year ago but a few months ago when yt algorithm recommended it, and thinking to myself; what a fascinating person!
Just want to say: you look really happy and I, as an atheist, am happy for you! 👍👍
Hey Alex! Thank you! Glad it all resonates with you!
Wow! You’ve got bigger balls and shoulders than any man I know.
I too have left the church after 45 years. Im not quite ready to give up Christ tho, at this point of my journey. I no longer worship him, but do strive to live as his teachings taught us. The fear instilled in all of us is absolutely criminal!
I appreciate your truth and courage.
Hey, Cadia: If you were fearful about being a Christian, then you weren't doing it right. Being a Christian is easy. Remember: Jesus said, "My yoke is easy (for us) and my burden is light."
Take care.
@@thetruthaboutscienceandgod6921 I was fearful about missing the rapture. I was fearful of death and judgement. I believed I was a piece of shit sinner. I was afraid of The Old Testament God. I was extremely judgemental, although couldn’t see it at the time. The church teaches us God gave Jesus as a sacrifice for our sins. The almighty needed a plan that included belittling, humiliation, torture and leaving him to hang for all those hours? No. That’s not love. God is love. They murdered Jesus because of his teachings. The deceit runs deep and it’s to keep control over the masses and to fund their evil. Church doesn’t teach us to fast, or meditate. Jesus did both. Jesus taught us the kingdom of heaven is within. He also told us, if thine eye be single, your body will be full of light. Ya won’t hear THAT in a sermon. The book of Revelation terrified me. Turns out, it’s a book about US. Be blessed.
@@cadia5127 Hey, Cadia:
Thank you for your reply. We need to remember that all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God, who is perfect. He knew that we can’t gain perfection, so God sent His perfect Son, Jesus Christ, to take on all the sins of the world, for every person including you and me, and He took on the punishment for us.
Thus, we as Christians, are covered by Jesus’ protection. Christians don’t have to fear judgement, which is for nonbelievers. Yes, we Christians will be judged, but for rewards that we will receive in Heaven, we won’t be punished.
Yes, Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is within all Christians; that’s because when we became Christians, God sent the Holy Spirit to live within each one of us. Yes, we will all die one day, but we will be resurrected to eternal life that will be so wonderful that we can’t even imagine it.
Jesus Christ loves you and He cares about you. Please don’t ever forget that. He is more real than any human being because we are mortal in this life. Jesus Christ / The God of the Bible is immortal. And, He is LOVE.
I will pray for you. Take care.
@@thetruthaboutscienceandgod6921 I’ll take your prayers with a great big thank you. Respectfully, God is LOVE. PURE LOVE. With infinite intelligence, mercy, and compassion. Scriptures describe love…is kind, patient etc. At the time of the crucifixion, Jesus had grown in popularity and his miracles of healing sure turned many a head. The establishment was already in place and Caesar and the gang had MUCH to lose because of Jesus. God sent Pilate’s wife a dream, that caused her terror. She shared this dream with Pilate stating Jesus was innocent and NOT to support the crucifixion. Pilate tried and made many attempts to have Jesus spared, but they wouldn’t have it. A murderer was released and an innocent man was belittled, degraded, humiliated, tortured and hung until death. I’m sorry, LOVE DID NOT do that. This has been part of the deception. The same EVIL from 2000 years ago controlled people using fear and the people funded the establishment and continue to do so. The TRUTH is coming out and the evil that has robbed the masses of peace, security and finances is being exposed. Scripture tells us many will leave their faith. This breaks my heart. I’m glad I have dismissed religion, but not Christ. Honestly, it’s been several years of de programming. I have never had more love or respect for another human as I do for Jesus. Until I take my last breath, I will follow his teachings and strive to follow his example. I’ll NEVER match Jesus example tho, and as long as I do my best, I’m happy, at peace and free from the fear. I pray you be infinitely blessed!
@@cadia5127 Hey, Cadia: I'm glad that you know and love Jesus. I don't believe that it really matters that you've backed away from established religion. However, the apostles believed it would be helpful to the new Christian faith if believers gathered together when possible and be supportive of one another. That's all that a basic church really is.
I do believe your are incorrect when you wrote the following: "A murderer was released and an innocent man was belittled, degraded, humiliated, tortured and hung until death. I’m sorry, LOVE DID NOT do that. This has been part of the deception."
Jesus said this would happen and He said this was why He was born into the world. Jesus died in our place for our sins. He took on the sins of the world. Remember: Jesus said that greater love has no man than he who gives up his life for his friends. That is love.
Jesus also said that no human could take His life; Jesus said He was laying His life down of His own accord.
Take care.
I only watched your video yesterday. I ABSOLUTELY admire and salute you. You are a true lady of outstanding character. It's CRAZY that people believe that someone is going to save them. We need to save ourselves and help our fellow mankind. May you continue to walk in the light. ❤❤❤❤❤
If you can save yourself then why are you going to the doctor?
We need a doctor for our physical body. But what about your spirit who will be going to hell your spirit ( only God).
@@__angelina_anna_gomes__2009 Hell is only a perception of one's reality. It is constructed by religion to get you to conform. Religion teaches that you have to die before you get to live for eternity. The truth is that you need to live now before you die Not wait to die before you get to live. Speaking of going to doctors why do you go to a doctor or hospitals for treatment when ill? You are delaying your progress to being with God. That is not right, according to your beliefs. And if you are a "believer" because what happens if there is a hell, then you are only believing due to fear. I have no fear of death. My only fear is not having truly lived. Religion is a carrot and stick scenario like with a donkey. They dangle a carrot in front of you (eternal salvation etc) or beat you with a stick (going to hell). They scare you into believing in something that does not exist to get you to comply.
@@brettwilson3427 I don't believe in religions. Because God didn't make any religions. God makes man and woman ( that we humans make religion for our own business).
What I believe is that if I am a creation then there must be a Creator. When I look at the world I know someone who has created all these things. It is not just by mistake.
@@__angelina_anna_gomes__2009 I completely agree with you. Everything is perfection. The creator, source energy, God if want to call it that, "The word God is a VERY LOADED word, as it means many things to different people). If you had to ask a Muslim, a Hindu, a Budist etc who the creator of the universe is they would ALL say their God and their teachings are the only true and correct one's. All of their scriptures have just as much value to add to the world. It's only when one is adamant that they have the correct God and the other's don't that the problems start. In fact that has been the cause for the majority of wars in the world. It's a case of " I AM RIGHT AND YOU ARE WRONG!". Then they kill each other to defend their God. So much for love ❤.
Thank you for this fantastic video! Your first video, on leaving christianity, was the catalyst for me leaving it also!! You are forever part of my story 😁
Yes her first video really did it for me.
She answered one very important question in her first video that really shed some light on it all. It finally unlocked that shackle of doubt in the back of my mind. I feel more free than ever now.
These verses make jesus, the new testament, new covenant irrelevant and insignificant.
Matthew 5:17-18-19
Luke 16:17
John 7:19
According to these scriptures we are still under the old covenant and we will be until the Heaven and Earth pass/disappear. I mean , how did "Christians" overlook this? Lol
I'm not religious btw. I do believe in a Creator though.
I'm more spiritual than anything.
You guys don't know what you're doing. Life is short enough, then comes the judgement. It is still time to find Jesus, I pray you make use of it. Jesus is real, so is heaven and hell.
@@loksterization Prove it! Do you even read bro?
@@loksterization Jesus was invented by the Romans.
@@truman5838 if you really think that then you are very deceived and need to study history
Well Miss Jen, what a fantastic journey! And, how similar your journey is to mine in that Preterism also changed everything for me 20 years ago. I still love #1 (my term for GOD) because I choose to believe that love is the destination or goal for humanity and THE ultimate truth of the bible... but love needs to be defined not as fuzzy feeling but as treating others as you want to be treated. THE END. It's pretty damn simple, eh?
Thank you Miss Jen for putting yourself out there. I'm a big fan!
G. Weston, that's a great way of simplifying it! I love it!
Glad my videos resonate with you!
If energy cannot be destroyed, then reincarnation has to be a reasonable consideration... whatever energy exists, exists. if it changes but remains, what does it change into, or become?
Thank you for this wonderful video I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I look forward to more videos from you.
Gurley, Thank you so much! I'm glad it resonated with you!
Lots of courage this lady. Walk away from nonsense keep your life limited. Be free enjoy life as it comes. I can’t help I fill the same way.
People shouldn't judge this lady, she's just sick and tired of the myths that she used to think was real and found out her own truth by self seeking, research and discoveries in a more realistic approach, the thing is that those "so called Christians" has this holier than thou syndrome that everyone is going to hell and they are not. I consider my self agnostic and a seeker and I must admit don't have the answer to everything. I am more attracted on the philosophy of Taoism and Buddhism because I'm more of a naturalist and enjoy life from my inner perspectives.
I’m the so called Christian but I never thought that I am holier and more deserving of heaven than ppl who are not Christian. In fact, I feel that I don’t deserve heaven if it weren’t for the grace of Jesus Christ. That’s why I strive to live holy, not the other way around.
Jen!!! I saw you through MythVision but watching you in your channel is a breath of fresh air. I loveeee how raw and honest you are. The confidence you have gained is stunning. I am so happy for you being on this new journey. Just like many, after many years of deconstructing I finally had that "a-ha" moment that freed me of any fear that had been wired into me. My deconstruction all started because I told my Christian conservative parents that I am attracted to women and you can imagine how that went so that pushed me to question the interpretations of the bible, root words, and so forth. Then I realized how truly inconsistent the bible is. It's amazing how many Christians STILL question you (they dont listen) but like you've said, religious individuals are proud and arrogant. It is so disheartening to know that many more will pass accepting what they have been fed without questioning the logic and evidence behind these stories. I would say God bless you but what for? 🤣You've sought the best gift of all, KNOWLEDGE! Much love to you beautiful human.
Great job, couldn’t agree more. I’ve been out of religion for a few years now and it’s just as you say, I’m not nearly as worried and I’m not beholden to fictional stories that were written long ago.
My story is alot like yours Jen. The more i read the bible the more iveas confused. Studied the different denominations and why they believed what they believed. Led me to prederisium. Then universal salvation. Then love is the answer. Reincarnation is probaly true. Thanks for your story.
This is a brilliant response, awesome video!
My Goodness, your "testimony" of deconstruction is simply amazing. Wise beyond your years. I will be watching all your videos. All of us going through deconstruction should aspire to your level of knowledge.
Thank you very much! Glad it resonated with you!
She's a liar.
I want to thank you for your videos, from the bottom of my heart. I listened to your first video on this topic, just last night, and it validated me deeply. I grew up in the New Age, Judaism and Spiritualism. I was exposed to all sorts of philosophies from the far East to metaphysics, to Catholicism (I went to Catholic school for six years just for an improved education, not for religious reasons). So, I’ve been exposed to quite a lot. From the time I was a very young girl, I felt I had a relationship to God, which to me, was simply an energy, a force. I talked to God frequently. I didn’t believe in hell, Jesus, or anything Christian; because it didn’t make sense to me. As I continued growing up and into my adulthood, I just adhered to the idea that Love was to be my only concern when it came to my spirituality. To me, Love is the force of God and it is the essence of every act an expression of good, of righteousness, of integrity, and so forth. I explored Christianity seriously for a few years and recently arrived at a place where I realized it just wasn’t resonating entirely and that I didn’t want to be a part of the community. I was feeling torn.. not sure if perhaps some old “demons” were keeping me from it or if good sense and a deep wisdom was telling me something. I asked God to help me find a place of conclusion and of peace with all this questioning of my beliefs. When I found your video, I was certain I found it. Your lifelong experience and knowledge is astounding!! I feel confident that I can rest and quiet my mind now and that I can finally leave my Christian exploration. I feel it was was worth looking into and the doubts I had, the feeling that something wasn’t right is now validated and I know it’s not because I prefer my comfort zone, because there’s a difference. We know when we know. I personally adhere to the principles of the 12-step programs (I am not an addict, but I love the program) and I simply choose to live from a heart-centered place with the knowledge that we actually don’t know anything, but that our only concern should be to love one another… anything beyond that must not be for us to know, otherwise we would. Anyway, thank you so much. I respect you and admire you for your content and your wisdom! ❤
You are a very strong person to be able to answer critics the way you do.
I was raised as an atheist and it surprises me as the feelings, judgements and arguments that are addressed to you are the same I would oppose believers ("you are confused", "you didn't look deep enough" etc...).
Curiosity, learning, studying have great values for me and I admire you. And I have a lot of respect for the fact that you stand by what you understood, you didn't choose the easy way.
I hope you feel more free.
Thanks, Kat! It was definitely a lot of work to learn to handle it this way. It does not come natural at all. But I've had lots of practice by now!
This is one of the best exposition I have listened to in my life. Thank you Jennifer.
Glad it resonated with you, Mike!
We should be friends! I love and appreciate your work. Thank you!
Absolutely!! Send me a Facebook friend request.
I actually love the certainty you have that there is no Christian hell. I was indoctrinated since childhood into evangelical Christianity, and, despite my deconversion around 10-12 years ago, I still struggle with the possibility of there being a Hell. And the very remote possibility that Christians are right.
For some, that is common. Perhaps I will teach on it.
@@AnswersFromJenesis please could you teach on it? I am I truly in torment over this 😔 thankyou if you are able to
But Jeebus loves you!
Believe in lies, or face
Eternal torture!
Jeebus is just!
A person of true character would reject an entity such as that.
Stand tall, and take your punishment like a man! Never kneel to Evil!
@@bobgreenfield9158 I like how you think
I have just 1 question for Jen. In March 1992, I was at a Bible study. We had a major snowstorm that day. I was upset about the weather being bad. I wanted Spring to arrive. An elderly gentleman there, who I never met before, didn't know a thing about me, suddenly looked at me and told me that God told him I was upset about the weather. I'm just curious "how" he could know that about me, a complete stranger I never met before. I didn't tell a soul at that Bible study that I was bummed about the weather. At this point in my life, I do have reserves about religion/Christianity. I just still wonder how people can know things about others who are complete strangers. They say it's God giving them a word of knowledge. Any thoughts......???
Jen your story is a lot like mine and I am so glad I found your video! I hope you see this and maybe do a video on it. What are your thoughts on marriage, the origin of it and why it was made such a serious thing in the Bible? How did marriage turn into such a religious things that binds people together even if it means being miserable and abused. 😅
Hi Shells Life! What an excellent question! I have often thought about this. It's a great subject, for sure. I would have to do some more research to cover that one.
I would love a video on this also.
My response to this re marriage is not so much about the religious aspect but about Society, has any better way of raising children and connecting families and societies been found? I would say, no, just look at how western families and societies are falling apart. All marriages are not abusive..but thats a topic in itself. Consider, are there moral imperitives in life, or in the cosmos or universe etc. Would it always be wrong to murder someone, is stealing always wrong, is hurting other people always wrong, I mean, is there an unwritten moral code which may have nothing to do with religion and, could part of that moral code be with regard to sexuality and how we protect families and our children. ..my pet phrase " don't throw the baby out with the bathwater "
@@AnswersFromJenesis
The most important thing is that you are happy. I left religion and I am very happy. I was never miserable, but there were many questions regarding theology that I could not answer until someone told me he no longer believed in the fairy tale. That thought really resonated with me and made the questions go away. I still think about things religious but from a totally different perspective.
So glad you did a follow up to your first leaving Christianity video. Excellent videos and discussions. I’ve been searching for “the truth” for quite a while. Most churches’ explanations remained unclear, so I studied with the JWs, because they claim to have “the truth” … they don’t. I’ve found myself questioning the Bible more and more, and wishing I knew Hebrew and Greek so that I really knew what the scriptures said. These two videos really resonated with me, because they line up with how I’ve been thinking and feeling for several years now. Looking forward to future videos. Keep teaching. Many thanks.
Dear Deb, Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life. And he loves you and wants to reveal himself to you.
Hi Deb! Thanks! I'm so glad they resonated with you! Keep up the good work in your journey of truth!
loksterization, you've really been brainwashed hard, haven't you?
@@AnswersFromJenesis no it sounds to me like you've been brainwashed. I've always been very rational, independent and intelligent too. I don't allow myself to be brainwashed. And I can tell the difference between the truth and lies, by the grace of God. All glory to him, he is our creator and we can do nothing without him.
@@AnswersFromJenesis What happens after we DIE though and Hell is REAL? I RESPECT your opinion but I'm too SCARED of Hell to GIVE UP on Jesus.
You are a Rock Star. Well Said, and thought provoking. You have just confirmed everything I thought. Thank You for your honesty.
Thanks, Ed! Glad you liked it!
I feel free now that I have let go of the fear of hell. I realized that was the only reason I was holding on . Took me 57 years but here I am. I am now a practitioner of traditional witchcraft and am studying paganism. 😊 It’s all energy work. I get healing from my spells. I can literally stop pain from a burn instantly just saying my on words and using my intention. Please keep posting these wonderful videos.
I love your explanation here as it matches what I have come to believe and am expanding in my beliefs .. thank you so much !!
I deconverted about five or so years ago(my journey toward deconversion started way before that. I’m an atheist and don’t believe in any gods at all.
What you said was so true. Going back in after your eyes have been opened is impossible(at least it is for me).
Thank you for telling your story. One thing I’ll say, based on the negative comments to you, and from what I’ve seen of the “Christian Right” is this. I simply don’t have enough hatred in me to be a Christian.
Why do you think it takes a lot of hatred to be a Christian?
@@mollygriffith2073 because that is what I see from the Jesus club today. Just a bunch of hate filled folks that are proud of it.
Wow. Really? Not my experience at all.
@@mollygriffith2073 well, we live different lives with different perspectives. I see preachers online calling for gays to be killed with very little pushback from their audiences. Maybe you’ve not seen that, or maybe you don’t see it as hate. I don’t know.
I see Trumpers/Christians calling for civil war because one clown can’t face the fact that waxing on about sunlight injections might just cost you the presidency. But hey, maybe I’m just weird that way.
@@SPL0869 I try not to lump my bad experiences into one group.
She just matter-of-factly came at they whole life... I am here for it. Thank you. Your logic and convictions are very sobbing for me. I needed your words.
Yes More videos!!!! Critical thinking skills...and How to explain it all to my Christian friends who think I am going to burn in hell.
I'm just now watching these videos in 2024. Peace and love!
As a former fundamentalist Christian I applaud your knowledge and courage to speak out about religion. Regarding NDE's however the out of body experiences (OBE's) that often accompany the NDE demonstrate that our consciousness does in fact survive physical death. Many of these OBE's are corroborated by others. I've studied this for nearly 30 years and the overall evidence is compelling and irrefutable. I have investigated too many of these to deny this reality even if we can't prove it scientifically yet.
The OBE is key to understanding and accepting the validity of the NDE. I am as certain of this as we both are about Christianity and both of my certainties are based on solid research, reason and logic.
Thank you for sharing your story with us ❤️
EDIT: After listening to the entire video I have to add that your presentation here is absolutely brilliant and well thought out. You have amazing reasoning skills and tremendous wisdom. Much respect Jen 👍
I too believe in NDE as I’ve had paranormal things happen to me as a child and I would love to know more about NDEs in depth. Is there a book that you recommend or any other sources that could help? Thanks!
@@luisbedolla144 I sent you some information but UA-cam deleted it. Here are some channels on UA-cam to find NDE's:
Jeff Mara Podcast
Love Covered Life Podcast
NDE Compilations
NDE Radio with Lee Whitting
Bill's Videos
Let's Talk Near Death
You can also look up Dr. Jeffrey Long, Tricia Barker, Dannion Brinkley, David Oakford, Howard Storm, Nancy Rynes, Mellon Thomas Benedict, Anita Morjani, etc.
@@chainedmindsasylum awesome thanks soo much!
What specific evidence do you find compelling about NDEs? Seems we can't rule out naturalistic explanations for many of these experiences.
@@theunrepentantatheist24 Yes we can rule out naturalistic explanations. You can't see things including your own body from vast distances and say it's your brain. Seeing the evidence requires devoting the time to investigate
Hi jan and thank you for looking back too help the rest of is. Jan,now that you have my attention what do i do from here now that my eyes are open?
Your reactions and rebuttals are hysterically funny 🤣🤣. Very witty.
The comments from non Christians are very loving and empathetic, it's so beautiful to see. Thanks for this update Jen!
Jen, you have all my respect
Thank you, Justin!
Your videos have helped me tremendously. It is as though you are articulating my experience. Thank you for sharing your story as it has given me clarity and validation.
I want to study the Bible and original text like you did and come to my own conclusions. Would you recommend a reading list please?
A lot of bible text comes from Sumerian religion texts. Start with those first...
I love you, so to the point, so honest and rational.
You say you are not an atheist, but you sound very much like one of us, but define yourself however you wish and I'm so glad you got out, have a great life 🤗
Thank you, Mark! I'm glad this resonated with you.
Actually, I am now atheistic toward the god of the Bible, 100%. Still on my journey.
To quote my own comment in another deconversion video: 'As with so many of these videos, Christians will descend like vultures on the comments section to selfrighteously, condescendingly and pompously tell the deconverted why they fell away, without honestly assessing their deconversion story.'
This exposition is an amazing common sense. Why have people not found out this truth for centuries. Since I watched Jeni last year, I feel very free now in my spirit Thanks Jeni.
Thank you so much! Glad this resonates with you!
I wonder how many people will come back to you in the future when they finally WAKE up and realize what you are saying is true AND apologize for their view point. I hope ALL of them.
RJ, I don't expect any. After I was excommunicated for something I didn't do, of the hundreds of people who treated me abominably, even when they found out the truth, only ONE person apologized. It hurt then, but now I realize that I really don't need those people in my life.
I am glad to walk my own journey in life. I love meeting others along the same path, like you. But I am also going to allow others the same freedom to walk their own journey, even if it is an imaginary one.
GOOD FOR YOU!!! I can very much relate to this. I`m right there with you.
I'm reading a great book called Christianity ended in A.D.70 by Derich Jester it helped me make total sense of the new testament. I love your videos
Lol.
Reality is that today Christianity is by far the largest religion in the world, and growing, at 2.5 billion. Only in liberal America and Western Europe is there a decline.
Mike Ingram, Where can You get that book. I would love to read it. Thanks, I believe it will help me understand a lot.
@@sarafreeman5073 I fear it would not help you, only drag you into hell. You have been warned! Christianity didn't end in 70AD, it merely started! That was the end of the Old Covenant and the beginning of the New Covenant in the blood of Jesus -- and where the Spirit of God now inhabits temples not built by human hands, but they are the bodies of all those who are in Christ.
@@loksterization 😆😆😆😆😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣😆😆😆 Please stop with the fear propaganda
I feel like this could have been me!!! Thank you for speaking out!! I hope to get to the point where I can too!
you asked for suggestions for future videos. i heard you speak one time about astrotheology but i can't remember which video it was. we are in pisces now with the fish symbol. aquarius is the next age. moses was taurus age because of the bull they created and worshipped after he came down from getting the ten commandments. before that age you mentioned cancer age which was the time of goddesses. i really would like to have good sources to research this. but i don't want a 500 page book. or one that is technically over my head.
Never going to hope for anything ever again, I had those words in my mind for a long time and I'm happy you played it down
You can have realistic hopes, but don't hope for some magical, fairy tale ending to a fictional book.
I appreciate you speaking your truth out loud. :)
Lol, you're not pissed off, are you?? I'm laughing. Hope you are.
Have you ever listened to Bill Donahue?
Thank you, Stephanie! I'm just now getting caught up with comments! Sorry about that.
No, I have not listened to Bill Donahue.
Enjoyed the video. I would call myself a universalists, but have similar beliefs as the ones you expressed towards the end of your video. Two name you might be interested in. Gregg Braden, talked about the energy field, quantum entanglement, and so on. Also Dr. Michael Heiser. Talks about the other Gods, Deuteronomy 32 world view, genesis 6, Enoch and so on. Looking forward to your next video.
Very enjoyable Jen !! Great to hear about your life being 1 more year wiser. :) I 100% agree, once you know the bible has nothing to do with you, you can never go back to superstition & delusion, cause its 1 life and its time to grow up :)
Love that you go by “Peace Seeker”
I love your honesty. Keep kicking up that dirt and move forward.
Comgrats on your awareness amd awesomeness 👏
I really enjoy your interviews and videos!! My deconstruction was much the same .... in that, when I was about 12 I asked my parents about god they told me.they had no idea but if I ever found out let them know! So ... yeah, that's where I started and I did look and study and the whole process. Indeed, once I learned how to actually SEE what I was reading and ask the correct questions AND logically process what I found... it was pretty much over. Lol. I just wish it hadn't taken so long... BUT I'm grateful for the journey and all the wonderful people I met along the way.
I love your frankness and your humor!
I haven't yet watched the what is god video yet so you may very well cover this in it ... I would probably forget my point if I waited to mention it though..
The mind body connection in regards to nutrition... I dont know if it's so much about the 'foods ' energy as it is about our ability to digest and use the nutrients. Negative energy would cause our body to not function efficiently.
Our thoughts, attitudes and the attitudes of those around us ABSOLUTELY have a profound impact on our mental state! That in turn controls every aspect of our lives... our bodies, our relationships, the very way we think. Its incredible, more miraculous than walking on water!! 😁... I've been a nurse for about 20 years now and it is SO obvious in patient recovery. Many many studies and peer reviewed papers have been done now.
I'm only 30 minutes into this video, I felt the spirit move me to stop and comment, really,.. it was the spirit!! it had nothing to do with menopause and my memory turning completely to mush, so back to watching I go.
And thank you for all you do.
Thanks for a good laugh, Jennie! I love your comment!
As for the energy regarding food, I think it is BOTH. Certainly the good or the negative vibrations involved in the preparation of the food and the atmosphere in which it is eaten affect our body's ability to digest it properly. But also, the nutrient make-up of the food itself has various levels of vibrations as well. I choose foods with higher vibrations. Junk foods, or processed foods, have lower vibrations.
Hope that helps.
Where I struggle in getting fully on board, because it is answering most of the questions that I have had about God and the Bible... and putting away my life of being a Christian... is when my mother past away. As she lay dying she was talking of seeing the people, Jesus and her baby. A baby that she lost in the 5th month of her pregnancy. She said the door is open so pretty. How can this be without Jesus being real? She said his name.
Any explanation for these near death experiences? Thank you for your honesty. I believe letting go of things that do not have proof is freedom. But is also a bit scary.
Hello friend 👋
How are you doing today
The most fascinating thing I find after watching your vids is that when you were religious, you felt like you did not have enough answers to satisfy that status, now that you're not religious you seem to now have enough answers to be satisfied with this new position you've chosen. I find it interesting how people rationalize wherever or whatever they "choose" to be.
Oh gimme a break
I am just listening to you and I am not even a good in English, but this is so understandable, and you are right and I've struggled with my faith, now I know why and I was getting depressed and I didn't know why but now I know, thank you for your years of study and devotion to find this truths I am quiting my imagenaring friend I am done, its time to grow up even if its cost me 30 years of my relation with jesus (my imagenaring friend) thank you and please go on with your work.
Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Thank you, Harry! So glad this resonated with you! I wish you well on your journey out of religion!
@@AnswersFromJenesis thank you ma'am I preciate it very much! I need to detox from all those stuff in my head.
@@hschut777 , yes, and that is quite a process!
Thank you Jen for being honest and sharing your story. I am of the view that you exlore all the three Abrahamic faiths and see how they are connected and take a final decision. It appears you explored Judaism, Christianity you did not explore Islam
Man these random Christian comments are so weak. They always have the same lame go to assumptions when they find out you left their little thing. Hearing them over and over can get so tiring.
Yes, and they all think they have the magic ONE verse I missed, or that somehow I have NEVER considered their point. It's quite laughable! It's like trying to teach kindergartners a college course.
Hi Jen! I’ve been watching your videos and I’m totally on board! I’ve been telling my husband these things for about a year and he ran across you and told me “This lady says the same things you do!”
It feels good to know there are others who have critically thought their way into these ideas/beliefs.
I’m looking forward to more videos! I would love to know your thoughts on the “one woman + 14 gods” idea. If “God” is energy, then where did these 14 “gods” come from. Enoch called them fallen angels. Energy makes sense to me. It’s logical and scientific. Fallen angels/gods….I’m not so sure about. I also grew up as a Christian and have had a strong belief/faith in the god/Jesus of the Bible my whole life, until the past few years of critical thinking took over. Thanks for sharing your research with us!
Thank you, Rachel! Glad they resonate with you guys!
I really don't know where those 14 different strains originated. I'm just trying to make sense of what we do know, and the Book of Enoch was not written in a vacuum. I did talk more about this in my latest video, too.
The answers are bold and to the point 😂. Go figure 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you for this video! I appreciate what you have to say. I grew up in a very religious family and now am a agnostic atheist because I don’t see a reason that there is any truth to any of it. Idea’s for dealing with highly religious family members would be appreciated.
I want to see more of your series, Jen! Just found it and it's amazing. I would love that if you'd walk us through the whole Bible!
Thanks, Lena! I have considered teaching the whole Bible from a realistic perspective instead of a Christian one. That would be a LOT of work, but I still have many years left on this earth!
No . Thats a walk you must take on your own. No one can do it for you.
But when you get to the end… you will find MANY others who made the difficult journey. And boy is it beautiful here.
We await your arrival…
Great answers,I quit religion too & my best answer was when you answered those that assume that you left christianity because someone hurt you in church,I get that a lot too.In fact,when christians hurt me I questioned christianity,not God.
When I saw hypocriticy in Christians I questioned Christianity,not God.
I questioned christianity which led me to research from 2012 to 2014,after my research I also quit Christianity privately in 2014,but stopped going to church 2015,but became public in 2020.
Thanks, Clive! It's always good to meet others on the same path of truth!
There’s no hate like Christian love
Sadly true
Applauding you, again Jen! I love your first video and followed you on talk shows. I’m so impressed with your research. Christians get so offended when you don’t believe what they believe. My Christian brothers reassure me I’ll be back. I asked one of them to please wave to me from the pearly gates when we die. He didn’t see humor in that.
Sounds like a making of a song, “ain’t lookin for a new religion, ain’t lookin for an old religion. Just lookin towards kindness have shed my blindness. spreadin my new song, live gratefully each day as you go along”To be continued.
Oh my goodness I love all the topics you listed at the end. You are going to be very busy after you done with your busy move. Gratefulness, kindness, raising positive energy to you. I did write more lyrics to my song. Let me know if you, Jen, are interested in reading them.
Thank you, Kimi! Glad it resonates with you. Yes, I would love to hear the rest of your lyrics!
@@AnswersFromJenesis Ain’t lookin for a new religion
Ain’t lookin for a new religion, Ain’t lookin for no old religion.
Raise raise raise my vibrations
Just lookin towards kindness,
Have shed my blindness.
Raise raise raise my vibrations
Spreadin my new song
Live gratefully each day as I go along.
Raise raise raise my vibrations
Send good positive energy to loved ones
Don’t need no mediator for healin to be done.
Raise raise raise my vibrations
Always lovin any positive prayers
Don’t need to be through any god out there.
Raise raise raise my vibrations
Lalalalalahlalalah
Move away from the dark
It lowers our vibrations
Way too stark.
Raise raise raise my vibrations
WALK walk your own walk let others have their own talk.
Raise raise raise my vibrations.
My heart loves all that’s good
Throwin out all downer shoulds
Raise raise raise my vibrations.
I believe in Energy
always encircles me
embracing Tingling
Synergistically spins this song you see
Raise raise raise
MYYYYYYY
vibrations.
@@Fiawordweaver , that's beautiful! Have you put it to music?
@@AnswersFromJenesis l came up with a jingle but I don’t write music and I never know if I’ve subconsciously stolen someone’s melody. I’ve just started composing poems and a couple of lyrical songs since Covid. I get inspiration from a picture or a couple of words like you stating that you weren’t looking for a new religion. You mentioned gratitude with others praying for you and sending positive energy. Your talk wrote the lyrics. Be well and sending you rising positive vibrations.
The irony of having to save people lives from wasting it in christianity. Keep up the good work in bring people to the truth.
Thank you, Adrian! I am a reverse missionary now!
I find it humbling how good-naturedly you deal with all the vitriol thrown your way. 👍😊
Jen, your words are full of wisdom thank you for sharing them with us.
Even if you were wrong and I don’t believe you are, nobody could deny that what you said was not logical , full of common sense and very wise!
Take care.
Thank you, Franswa!
Thank you.Watching from Alaska.