My problems with the Christianity of my upbringing revolve not around the religion itself, but with the very idea of faith. Though faith can catalyze the security we crave - within our communities and perceptions of purpose - for me personally, it mandates the renunciation of my intellect and of the very spirit fueling "the examined life". For all its benefits, faith entails a categorical disregard of the blatant logical fallacies within Christianity (or indeed, any religion); its very exercising requires an active suspension of reason. My freedom to think, probe and deduce - the qualities composing the core of my identity - are inextricably woven into my person. I cannot cede them away.

Anyways.