What I'm interested in is how major shifts in beliefs occur in peoples minds. I'm NOT interested in when external circumstances change %26amp; your mind changes as a result. I'm interested in how YOU change from one strongly held belief to a different belief at an internal level. Please give examples about the subject %26amp; state what thought processes kicked in to make you change - be analytical.
Can you remember a time when you changed your mind on a big personal issue? What was the thought process B4 it?
I was sent to Sunday school until I ran away at age 7, because I decided there was no God. I am still an Atheist.
I prayed very hard every week at Sunday school for my father to stop abusing and beating me; it never worked, so I lost my belief.
Once I worked out that religion had nothing to do with life, but that I had to make my own way in the world, I worked hard at school and did well.
I always thought for myself; whilst at Sunday school, or ordinary school, or anywhere else, really; I was (and still am) surprised by how many people don't read, listen, and make their own decisions.
Can you remember a time when you changed your mind on a big personal issue? What was the thought process B4 it?
There was a tuning point in my life. When I had severe mental set back. It happened somewhere in the year 1981, July. Exact date I do not remember. It happens generally during adolescent stages. At that time if we are really lucky, we will be able to get a wise Mentor, we can keep him as our guide for our whole life.
