Christian Experience v.s Spiritual Experience

[@jadenbrown522]

Spirituality is having your own spiritual experience. Religion is following someone else's experience.

[@nattydredka]

That was powerful!!!

[@sewsilky]

That's a great statement 🙂

[@henriettaabeyta1457]

Spirituality is more fair, while religion is difficult.

[@jadenbrown522]

@@nattydredka Thank you 💜.

[@jadenbrown522]

@@sewsilky It's True, because over time i know and understand what Spirituality is and it makes me feel happy , at peace and mostly gives me a sense of freedom.

[@sandra674]

When I was a Christian I felt condemned after anything I did. Now I have denounced religion I feel so liberated.

[@TysonMichael77]

same here

[@ArcherQueen13]

Exactly 💯

[@nanastrybe]

Same here

[@EthericalXO]

@user-ps6ib1sf2s ⁠hi :) Christianity isn’t about control or guilt, God is not controlling, he respects our free-will that he has given us, and we are able to do whatever we please, obedient or disobedient to him. Christianity is not about guilt. In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 it tells us that Love keeps no record of wrongs. God is love, God doesn’t keep any record of wrongs, The enemy ( the devil) knows your name but will call you by your sin, meanwhile God knows your sin but will call you by your name. Christians who guilt trip should not guilt others, because Jesus Christ died for them and for You so that you can we washed new by his blood, forgiven from your sin and made right with God. 💗 praying that you can experience the love of God for yourself, not religion, but a relationship with Jesus.

[@appetite4chic878]

I tried to explain to my best friend, who was raised Muslim that “God” IS WITHIN US. She thinks I’m calling myself “The Most High” ... I’m just simply stating we are an extension of SOURCE, so we co-create with God. She refers to herself as “a slave to Allah” and although she’s becoming more spiritual in a sense. I try to explain that The Creator would never make you to be a slave. Respect, yes. Slave absolutely not!

[@zenithheam2545]

You spitting 🔥🔥🔥

[@lillady9913]

Obviously your interpretation of the word slave is in a negative way so i can understand why you couldn’t comprehend but when god used the term thats not what he meant . God created us but we have no power so get that understood 😎

[@tyiingram9878]

You preaching Sis.

[@tyiingram9878]

@@lillady9913 real genuine question Sis, how are we to interrupt the word slave?

[@Beautifully_Blessed88]

Reminds me of the song by Mary Mary - It’s the God in me

[@ajira3310]

My story is long winded I will spare y’all , but it took the pandemic for me to say enough is enough , I’m so done with the church . I was gaslighted used and abused , the Bible was used to enslave me . Backstory , I took a trip to Cuba in dec 2018 my eyes was open to Santeria in which led me to Ifa . I had felt conflicted for years after that trip but my spirit and my heart wouldn’t let me forget the reading I got from the baba in Cuba , it just wouldn’t let me go .. I felt the Orishas pulling on me … fast forward to today , I have a whole Ocha house loving and supporting the authentic me , I’m truly embracing my birth rite ! Ase ase ase O !

[@datgrllRITZA]

ASE SIS 🤗

[@rickimcfarland2269]

I'm sorry sis and welcome 🤗

[@nsoromma9505]

SAME STORY OMG 😳

[@lane524]

Go 👑

[@goldenstandard187]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@deepal3721]

I left church a while ago, never felt so free and loved by the Universe. 🌻

[@uglycactus6370]

lmao yes the universe love you just as much as the devil loves playing with his toys.. be a fool if you like.. no one said have a relationship with the church.. you suppose to have a relationship with god and jesus.. have a relationship with them; nobody cares about your church attendance..

[@apm11221]

That's the beauty of freedom. To not be beholden to one way of connecting with something outside of ourselves

[@lunahmoon8286]

How beautiful is that!!!

[@nanastrybe]

Yesssss

[@simplyprecious441]

When I was a kid, I was raised Baptist Christian and didn’t necessarily question a lot. But I was drawn to different things in the spiritual realm and occult when I was under 10 years old. I noticed I always flocked to astrology, tarot, crystals, movies that dealt with hoodoo, etc. I didn’t realize that a lot of what I was drawn to contradicted what I originally was taught as truth until I was in high school. Over the course of years, I studied more in regards to spiritualism and noticed that a lot of my beliefs later didn’t line up with Christianity and started questioning things. Now as more time has passed, I don’t consider myself Christian, and I feel at home with the spiritual life I’ve chosen. Now African spirituality is where I find solace ❤️ I love that I can speak to my ancestors and that they speak back to me. I love that knowing that I have the power to manipulate my energy as well at the environmental energies around me based on my practice. It’s a beautiful thing. I’m so happy with the path I’ve chosen ❤️

[@jeremiahterry5454]

I thank you as a young someone who’s going through that exact same thing.

[@jeremiahterry5454]

💘💘

[@simplyprecious441]

@@jeremiahterry5454 💛💛💛

[@chrissygates3191]

Me too 😭 I can’t wait to initiate!!!

[@rudbowman]

Feelings are unstable, and make our thoughts unstable as well.

[@pharoahqueen21690]

The problem is that this concept of Christianity and who it is based upon don't match. Like, at all! This "Christianity" requires an unrealistic perfection. But Jesus Christ walked with and compassion for imperfect people. Not to make them perfect, but to teach ways to obtain peace and unity, not hypocritical righteousness.

[@BlkOnyx0508]

read the book.

[@TysonMichael77]

i love this

[@pharoahqueen21690]

@@BlkOnyx0508 I did

[@pharoahqueen21690]

@@TysonMichael77 Thank you

[@theecoolmom4468]

I agree. And I’m not even a Christian

[@Donnadon_1984]

True Tea.. so my mom always talk smack about me and my spiritual beliefs ( non Christian) … home girl ( my momma) went all the way to the mother land! She’s searching for our ancestral lineage.. but Yes Nigeria and has now changed her WHOLE perspective about my beliefs 🧿 spirit and ancestors spoke right to her! Shout out to the “Prophet “ in delta state Nigeria ( Igbo land).

[@ella4804]

I want to go to the Motherland..!!!!🥰

[@theessenceofwe]

Awesome info!!!!!

[@Donnadon_1984]

@@ella4804 you can go to Dynast Amir he’s on KZbin, he does travel for west African and he’s doing a trip for the Osun festival in August

[@ella4804]

@@Donnadon_1984 Thank you 🥰

[@sparklybabe2033]

Delta isn't igbo land solely But I'm happy for you and your mother

[@ladeiatriplett4195]

I swear you took me out when you said “Why are Christians always begging, crying and sad” I felt the same way. I had to pull away along with many other reasons too!! Lol!!

[@cocochante6685]

As a Christian, Christianity is my faith and not my religion. I’m definitely more spiritual than religious. I definitely understand what you mean by religious practices and hypocrisy within the church. For me, spirituality and Christianity are not mutually exclusive. Thanks for sharing.

[@tolukolade2587]

To all those saying they left religion, im happy for you! For all those that said they left church (the religious building) I’m happy for you! I too left religion and the physical religious building of church’s& found Christ ! *I still go to chruch today but not with the same heart or mindset I used to go years ago. Chruch is not an opportunity for me to meet with other believers and learn more about and encounter God. Thank you for sharing your story! It sounded like you experienced religion but not God. You were introduced to church but not the person of Christ who died on the cross for our sins so we can ALL have access and a relationship with God, not just priests & prophets like in the days of old. Listen, even Jesus had issues with the religious leaders that burdened people with religious laws. Relationship, NOT religion has always been the goal with God & I hope you locate Him ! 🤎

[@cerealis_5432]

I agree with this wholeheartedly. It sounds like a lot of people left the church bc they had negative experiences with it and now they view religion as a whole as this oppressive, restrictive, limiting system. For me Christianity has never been that way. Your religious/spiritual practices and beliefs are your own. You can make religion an individualized, empowering experience for you if that’s what you desire, you know what I mean? I’m still open to learning new practices but I don’t feel restricted or brainwashed in any way by practices I grew up with. Some people say that religion was created to help people reach a higher state of consciousness and that we are just the universe/source/god experiencing itself. If that’s the case, than all religious and spiritual practices are valid methods of achieving this, and Christianity is no exception to that. If that’s what resonates with you than do it. If you feel called to something else then follow your intuition. Sorry for the long post lol I just wanted to share my thoughts.

[@tolukolade2587]

^^^*I meant IS an opportunity

[@sunkissed38queen89]

Lol she said all the screaming, why you gotta scream to teach??? No cap 😂

[@uglycactus6370]

what church you at ? folks screaming where? the church i go to they dont scream stop exaggerating fool

[@chynalove9802]

I am NOW spiritual.. and you helped me gain alot of clarity

[@datgrllRITZA]

Girl YES. Religion IS a JOKE 😂

[@Treecylady10]

I have a similar story with the transition from religion to spirituality however because of the fear-based teaching I was a “just in case” Christian for years.

[@eberechi1of1]

Damn I felt this on a molecular level😩

[@jetset3crystal217]

I was too Smdh

[@Htownqueenfinest]

I felt the same way I always felt this wasn’t for me just faking the funk to please others

[@kenyalafaye]

Spirituality has helped me grow in ways I’ve never thought. Church for me and my kids looks like sitting in the Sun or going to a river to meditate Your spirit will lead you. Love love your content❤

[@ladybeecreation3342]

🍃👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.."🔔" It feels good to be at peace, with myself. Yes out the box. A free thinker The universe does speak! Thank U

[@tyiingram9878]

Love this! I made the transition from the church and I've never felt so free. I struggled with spiritual life after. I knew there was something else. Once I found out about how our ancestors engaged with spirit and the whole structure. It was so life changing. So glad I found freedom. African spirituality is a real science.

[@briasa4357]

you just told my story. it’s so beautiful how people can share the same thoughts / have similar traits and have never crossed paths. thank you sister 💚

[@anonymoushawty]

You hit the nail on the head when you said God is within. God within. This is what changed it for me. Great video! Not sure when i got into spirituality but haven't looked back. I went full force. This is such an amazing enlightening experience. I hope everyone finds the God within.

[@Stalllione98p]

Long story short Christianity stressed me the hell out...pay this light bill or tithes, be in the dark or pay tithes ugh

[@camerondeadmon1312]

That part. I find so much more joy in using my money to help those around me like giving to my best friend to start her business or donating for different causes

[@ThePhoenixStar]

I have noticed that.. The ones that have questions are the ones that are awaken. I love this💜

[@crystallight328]

You can be a Christian & have a spiritual experience. There are no rule that can’t do both. Just opinions. I think once ppl get a point when you no longer care about other opinions & be at peace with their decisions; no one would feel attacked or the need to attack. I’ve been a Christian since 2016. God brought amazing things into my life & I know in my heart he is real & he is my way to heaven. I’m at peace with my decision so much that I don’t have to attack someone who follow other spiritual beliefs. Are you at peace? Are you happy? Are you confident? If the answer is yes than there is no reason no attack or dislike anyone who does things differently than you. We can all live on this earth in peace & do things that bring us peace.

[@cerealis_5432]

I agree with this wholeheartedly. It sounds like a lot of people left the church bc they had negative experiences with it and now they view religion as a whole as this oppressive, restrictive, limiting system. For me Christianity has never been that way. Your religious/spiritual practices and beliefs are your own. You can make religion an individualized, empowering experience for you if that’s what you desire, you know what I mean? I’m still open to learning new practices but I don’t feel restricted or brainwashed in any way by practices I grew up with. Some people say that religion was created to help people reach a higher state of consciousness and that we are just the universe/source/god experiencing itself. If that’s the case, than all religious and spiritual practices are valid methods of achieving this, and Christianity is no exception to that. If that’s what resonates with you than do it. If you feel called to something else then follow your intuition. Sorry for the long post lol I just wanted to share my thoughts.

[@crystallight328]

@@cerealis_5432 they are using the human experience as a excuse to refuse the entire religion itself. God didn’t tell told ppl to hurt you. Half of them were sinners too. I think nowadays most of us Christians are leaning towards building our relationship & connection to Christ. Some try to bring ppl back to Christ but most of us don’t care if ppl come back or not. Even if we still sit down & unpack the reasons our ppl choose to leave Christianity what will that bring? Will that bring them back to God to focus on their relationship with God ? Or will that give them the opportunity to trash the religion & keep following their path?

[@crystallight328]

@@cerealis_5432 no I appreciate your post & sharing your thoughts.

[@cerealis_5432]

@@crystallight328 it would give them a chance to see that Christianity is far more than their limited view of it. It’s not really our job to “bring them back to Christ”, but more so to teach them that Christians can be loving people, and to show them that the religion isn’t just used to oppress, restrict, and control people like they think. If showing them the love and compassion that other Christians haven’t shown them changes their perspective on the religion and it’s followers then we’ve done our job. If it also compels them to seek Christ then so be it.

[@cerealis_5432]

@@crystallight328 just out of curiosity, what were you before you converted to Christianity and what made you choose it?

[@Bohemianstory]

I going to be honest: it's not a black church. It's a Puerto Rican church near San Juan. I didn't felt right at all and I felt like I'm automatically outcast on my Spanish/Caribbean people. I don't feel I don't belong there but damn I see paranormal activity in that church. I saw bright pink hue lights as a kid that I told people about that. They told me I have the sight of the devil and using my left hand is a sin (hence ambiguous hands). I remembered I seen dark shadows in the church so I didn't said anything but I remember a bad incident happened the next day. I knew the bible was not the only true source especially there's another one that's huge on the cathedral altar. At age 19 I started to go set on my journey alone on witchcraft and my afro hair. I received such negative backlash in 2008 that I just be quiet and do it secretly. Until 2011 that's when I just said fuck it and not be ashamed. Since then I am free as a bird🧚🏿

[@pheben1450]

Went to an apostolic church when I was younger. Would see spirits in the ceiling that intentionally wanted people in bondage.

[@BlackGirlWithSocialAnxiety]

Wow

[@Tanya-wc8yv]

God, I want so much to visit Puerto Rico and the Carrebean. I wish I could live there. All the support from me to you. I know what it means to be rejected because you are not like everyone else.

[@elixalithemango]

My mom comes at me for not wanting to go to church. And I tell her I don’t want to because it’s not for me. I told her the basis of it all is “be a decent being.”

[@nikkiacomm]

Christianity was a way to make the Black and Native groups to assimilate to the White society. Our ancestors were assimilated as well. Learning a lot in my studies of Anthropology.

[@roderickbaisden8571]

My favorite place to meditate is in nature.

[@Kay-jk3zj]

"If you not cheating you not trying" - IB/AP class proverb lol

[@pinki333x3]

🤣🤣

[@michelledawntaylor]

Goddess you're speaking nothing but TRUTH!! U r telling my story as well!! Ty Goddess 💛

[@danielle_living_light]

Our experiences in Christianity are almost the same. My grandfather was the pastor. I had a lot of questions. I studied the Bible for years. I ended up using the Bible to get my family off my back. Most "christians" never even open the bible so they have no clue of some of the backwards scripture and plagiarism. I think if people would research the orgin of christianity and the orgin of the bible, there'd be a lot less so called Christians. Some are just lazy and it's easier to just blame it on jesus and "give it to him" and "he's in charge".

[@hotepkennels]

Precisely.

[@hairproducts7637]

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[@user-jp1zs8wy5n]

More than that Danielle especially the knuckleheads who say: I'm gonna ask my pastor! And I say just like he will ask u to find his lifestyle. I was Christian no longer! Sunday people don't read the Bible and do the research for themselves to know who we truly r. We r the descendants of the tribe of Judah. There are scriptures describing who the Israelites were . These Jews of today r not of the tribe of Judah. The curses that came upon Judah for disobedience is found in Deuteronomy chapter 28. It specifically says that the Jews will be in the land of their captivity. Deuteronomy says (The Most High speaking) I will bring thee into Egypt AGAIN which means slavery and they, the tribe of Judah was scattered throughout the earth! The so called Jews of today were not brought to America in ships! There is only one group that has that distinction! But u know that don't u? If not, now u do!

[@ella4804]

This was me too growing up in a Christian church. I questioned everything & always got in trouble. I wouldn’t call them “Father ---“” I would say “he’s not my Daddy 🤷🏽‍♀️. Welp! My Mom didn’t punish me but eventually she understood I was different 🤷🏽‍♀️.

[@ElDaCreatrix]

😭

[@user-jp1zs8wy5n]

Even in the Bible it says call no man Father.For one is your father. If anything u and I are similar just born in different years

[@tamerarodrigue6355]

This is so refreshing. I thought I was the only one who felt this way.

[@lunarsagittariusgoddess465]

Christianity puts so much fear into people. I prefer spirituality and it feels right.

[@EthericalXO]

Hi luv! 💗🌷 Christianity doesn’t do that, the “Christians” who put fear into people by saying “you’re going to hell!” does that, and honestly that’s not the right way to share the gospel or the Love of God at all. 1 Timothy 1:7 states “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline” I’d like to share it with you the right way and tell you that you are invited into a beautiful feast in heaven, 💓 God honestly invited everyone to it, it’s just a matter of accepting the invitation, we all have a choice whether we want to accept it or decline it, God doesn’t force that on us, but we accept the invitation through Jesus Christ, by putting our faith & trust in him. Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” 💗 Romans 5:8 “but God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

[@Mikelarrys]

I think the question that stuck to me when I was a kid was like " how can I be born into sin, like ma nigga I just arrived you know and I am already a sinner and some guy I dont know died for my sins na wa oooooo nah you guys are wildin😂😂😂😂". I think that was what stuck with me before I knew anything about spirituality

[@akasha5137]

Exactly

[@slynn360]

Same! Another thing that never sat right with me was ONE dude dies and after he's dead he's carried all the sins of the world and he dies to was away our sins. That just sounded unfair like going to jail cos someone else messed up.

[@luluholmes307]

@@slynn360 he was slaughtered soo what’s even more weird is the fact he was crucified now made out to be a sacrifice.. so disrespectful

[@lillady9913]

Practicing to pick up a rock and when you pick it up its gone love you back 😂 f*cking BOZO !

[@lillady9913]

@@slynn360 girl bye when its all said and done you gone need jesus 🙂 should be happy he died on that cross cause if he didnt wouldn’t no human being be here BOZO 🥴

[@chasc6334]

I've always been interested in practices such as rootwork, candles, ancestral communication, etc. Lately I have been in such limbo about this belief of Jesus. Christianity, I definitely don't rock with anymore...I feel you a lot in this video, esp not knowing bible verses despite the fact I went to church almost every Sunday LOL. It bore me and NEVER resonated with me. NEVER. I don't know what to do... The practice of Santeria I used to find interesting (my dad is from Puerto Rico) but never practiced out of fear. I just hope I find peace and spiritual contentment and clarity in this life.

[@kameronspann385]

TELL ME ABOUT IT . 😤

[@ManifestWithRose]

I get where you are coming from, when I was younger I always questioned whether God was real or not. I grew up in a Christian household and seen a lot of my family members go to big events, give offerings to the church to be healed for something and nothing would happen. Also the pastor would talk for so long, it just didn’t make sense to me. It wasn’t until college where The Creator showed me he/she was real. I started off in the church then I transition to spirituality. Spirituality is more me because I can feel energy, know things before they even happen, and when I speak things over my life they happen. Anyways Thank you for the video🙏🏾 Peace and blessings🧿💜

[@cerealis_5432]

Do you believe in afterlife? If so what do think happens?

[@ella4804]

I honestly wish I knew someone growing up to introduce/teach me the way I’m learning from you & The Baron now. I speak to my kids about it (adults themselves) & they are open & accepting to know/learn that there is more out there.

[@malkiaallen2228]

Thank you so much for showing and telling the difference between "Christians" and Spirituality" it's been a war for years based on what man says I know there is a God and I acknowledge that he is for me and I have him in my heart. I am learning Spirituality now and Baby manifesting and meditating it everything.

[@katrinatate9655]

First, thank you for this video & you're beautiful! I was the #1 christian girl. I knew the Bible & had complete devotion to Jesus. I also was severely depressed & dead inside. My departure from the church has saved my life. Spirituality is home for me. I praise the Ancestors b/c I am finally free. ASE

[@LiftingUrVeil-LUV]

I come from a very Christian religious family which I have two ministers in my family.. but my family are narcissist. I’m just now healing from all the emotional abuse that was justified cause of their religion and me being a gay man in texas my family sat upon their pedestals looking down at me while breaking me and speaking in tongues and shouting. If heaven is feel with people like my family I would take the other option. Thankfully I had my spiritual awakening in 2020 when I had a NDE in which when I was dead those minutes my family was praying and shouting and speaking Bible versus. Then when I woke out my coma eventually I was told I died cause I need to get my shit togther and when was I gonna pay the phone bill. My awakening was my blessing and I love who I finally becoming without them

[@mzsista2728]

I had my share of being in the Church aka the building, never was forced to be in there as a child but my mother just wanted us to experience and see where we belong. She had her candles and statues Catholic ones and that look like a women with a head wrap on all in white. My dad didn’t want her going to any readers. But she did and I was with her when ever she did. Before she passed at the age of 48 yrs old. She told me I was like her but I didn’t understand what she meant, she said I had a veil over my eyes still didn’t understand at that age I was 14 years old. Now I understand, but she never taught me I wished she had explained. Well seeing and hearing things before it happened and while in church and seeing things telling the pastor and some of the sisters thou I had a demon in me so they were mean to me. But didn’t have a problem taken offerings or me singing lol. Still learning my true self. Thank you for sharing your experience sis❤❤❤❤

[@soyamoni18]

It’s funny because I felt like this about IFA ( why is everyone sad and sorry all the time ) also I didn’t get why they where so many rules in IFA and also why where they so mad a the church..... honestly I also questioned the church but going through spiritual warfare I understand the hooping and hollering a lot more. It’s funny because I grew up “spiritual “ but never really had true guidance. Long story short have your own relationship with god/ the universe etc because most religions can trigger fears that you don’t necessarily need. But I’m glad I watched this video Yaya you make things seems / feel normal. Trust me someone of these people in the spiritual world smh ... I have no words.

[@jolleenwilliamson156]

I literally went thru the same experience before i truly knew about spirituality and just as you said it felt natural it didn't feel forced ( its amazing u meet ppl with similar experiences

[@sophiabenson1381]

My story has a kinda similar to yours, I was considered a church girl. I went but always questioned certain things. Then come to find out King Solomon worshipped/praised his ancestors as well but they don’t have that in the Bible.

[@mztazh08]

I grew up in the church I understand some of what you are saying. I managed school, sports, and church all together from 6th grade to 12th. Not to mention being in different organizations within the church. If you truly read the Bible for yourself most of the readings are parables as a lesson or giving you familiarity to go with your life experiences. Ecclesiastes 1:9 there’s nothing new under the sun. We will always learn something from one another drama, health, strength, love. The Bible exist to this day because there is something to always get from it. Religion and following God’s word is two different things. I will continue giving thanks to God and not follow what people think things should be that’s where it becomes a cult. Lol but I grew up in a very positive church when it came to understanding the word, my pastor doesn’t beg for anything. He’s office is always open if you didn’t understand the teaching and give you more to read up on. And to me crying is health people always are changing and going through things in life the higher you go the more you are faced with. When a person stays in one place that has nothing to do with the church but that person…. You can lead them to the water but you can’t make them drink it. God give us all free will! Never forget that. You choose what you will with your life. Also if you want to check him out here on KZbin the church name is New Vision for Christ ministries he’s new here because he’s old school. Lol

[@hairproducts7637]

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[@yomansprince8486]

I completely agree, most of the people that complain have not really read the Bible, and u can tell they were not interested in learning it by their testimony. I use to be like that, I lacked interest in reading it but the more I read and learned about it the more it made sense. 1 Corinthians 1:18 says "The word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing but to us who are being saved it is the word of God"

[@mztazh08]

@@yomansprince8486 Yes very true.

[@rellis01]

I'm so glad that I have found you earlier this year. You have given me the courage to step fully away from the church and become more spiritual. I'm loving the path that I am on right now. Thanks for always giving us information to help us all grow.

[@ajeaashutyree]

The “holy Spirit” told me to stop going to church because it took 3 months to undo one Sunday. It took years of walking talking and mostly listening to be completely released from the chains of condemnation placed on me by Christianity. I am free because of the personal relationship the Energies have with me and I will learn from everything but will never be chained down to religious organizations again

[@tarynayaun1882]

Christianity felt like fear to me, my spiritual journey I feel free and wanting to know more

[@EthericalXO]

Hi darling 💗 if you’re willing to read, please read :) 1 Timothy 1:7 states “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline” Christians who put fear into others by saying “you’re going to hell” are the main cause why people stray away from Christianity, & I’m sorry if you’ve ever experienced that. God doesn’t call us into be hard core religious but instead have a personal & intimate relationship with him. I know you posted this 2 years ago, but I pray you receive this and can experience God’s love for yourself. 💗 Romans 6:23 “ for the wages of sin is death, but the Gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (The gift is free to whoever wants to receive it and is not forced upon.) Blessed be! 💗💗

[@akayla2398]

I definitely understand the loss of connection to the actual church while being on my journey. I think I still have my faith in God and Source just not swallowing up the history that was forced by colonization on us. So many of the people in my life see me so spiritual but don’t identify as Christian and it scare them, I just remind them like it’s all the same you were just taught through trauma and fear tactics🥲

[@goddessoftheheart7236]

Fear tactics is correct.

[@cerealis_5432]

I agree with this wholeheartedly. It sounds like a lot of people left the church bc they had negative experiences with it and now they view religion as a whole as this oppressive, restrictive, limiting system. For me Christianity has never been that way. Your religious/spiritual practices and beliefs are your own. You can make religion an individualized, empowering experience for you if that’s what you desire, you know what I mean? I’m still open to learning new practices but I don’t feel restricted or brainwashed in any way by practices I grew up with. Some people say that religion was created to help people reach a higher state of consciousness and that we are just the universe/source/god experiencing itself. If that’s the case, than all religious and spiritual practices are valid methods of achieving this, and Christianity is no exception to that. It’s all the same to me tbh and ultimately building your own unique relationship with source/god is what’s most important. If christianity is what resonates with you than do it. If you feel called to something else then follow your intuition. Sorry for the long post lol I just wanted to share my thoughts.

[@ArcherQueen13]

For me, when I was in church, I felt like I was faking it 🤦🏿‍♀️. That's when I was KNEW it was time go ✌🏾

[@browneyedgirl5290]

I'm so glad you shared this video. I always felt the same way, was going through the motions. Now tht I'm older I too have questioned the teachings of Christianity. After I told my family that I'm a Green Witch 💚 I feel so much better.

[@raymondrosa7239]

Wow,,, you sound just like me,, but for your happiness,, your an EMPATH,, the beautiful people !!!

[@1Honey0]

My mom calls me a witch and I say thank you. ☺️

[@MrsWhite-ur1qz]

I can remember growing up being intrigued with candles. Ever since birthdays when they said make a wish and blow out the candles. Something in my mind said THAT'S IT! Then being told don't burn them candles, those the good ones just for decoration. So then, I would carve my "wish" into the cooking grease before cooking, believing that as it nested and heated up, my wish was on its way. Now I but which ever candles I want and burn them whenever I want.

[@jennifermoulden5182]

I love this. I also do what resonates to my heart and spirit and this is very validating.

[@aminacuascut3572]

Girl I love you! I just found your channel and I’m currently an IB student and I’m also spiritual. I resonated with this video so much, like I FEEL you. I always say that religion is a man made tool of manipulation and this really just confirmed my personal convictions surrounding religion but especially Christianity. Another thing is that I randomly said aśe one day after I had a download so hearing you say it is just more confirmation for me. So thank you❣️

[@samethiagary7487]

Wow, Sister Blaque Witch Yaya. I can relate 100%. I was forced to go as a kid until I was old enough to just say no. I tried reading the Bible, but it left more questions than answers.

[@Therock051]

You hit it straight it on the nail🎯 As I got older the church didn't make since to me. Getting the Holy ghost and speaking in tongue 🤦🏿 I'm happy I've found my spiritual connections. Thanks for this break down Sis

[@lacheredenton5736]

I really needed to see this video. It has popped up in my feed several times and I'm so glad I played it too.

[@omarlopez1933]

My experience was not a strict household of religion. I was just taught the bible was the truth so i chose to read it on my own. I actually prayed to Christ my entire childhood. Later i became spiritual and i learned so many wonderful things.

[@skittledittle91]

I appreciate this. I went back as an adult because I grew up with it and felt the need to be in the presence of the word. But once the pastor started preaching giving and repeating messages from the previous year I felt removed and turned of to the concept of church.

[@Ardricalife]

Good for you...... 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. The best way to explain it is everything starts with you. You are the master of your universe and God isn’t within you are God. As above so below. As within so without. Every crystal or materials you use you already have within you.

[@thaconqueror777]

I’m a keep it real. I just started this spiritual journey. When I was into the Bible. I was constantly worrying about death. Vibrations was always low. Now I rarely think about death. 😌

[@TheeTiffanyNicole]

Girl you speaking a word OKAY 🤍

[@tatianawaters8703]

GIRL this channel is powerful when I don’t get no notification when u post a video ur intro song reply’s in my head back to back until i click on the page 🤣🤣❤️❤️🙌

[@YokoChanAdventures]

I want to thank you for making these videos. I think I'm on the Next Stage of my Spiritual Journey. I keep it to myself but I've been getting ...feelings and my intuition is SHARPER than it has ever been in my life. And you explained the balances and validated my feelings about the church. I want to spread good, give peace, respect natrue and those around me and your channel has brought me comfort and assurance, and knowledge at the right time. Thank you.

[@Dra3000]

I waa soo heavy into horoscopes growing up I would still cosmo mags that had horoscopes or talked about zodiac signs I would go into deep study as well...then I stopped and became ashamed that it couldn't be my path I had no one to really open up to anyone with at that time I still kinda don't...I also enjoy some gospel songs I think cause it's uplifting and universal

[@StandupGirl-ym3ey]

I have always struggled with my faith and belief! Was raised going to church and all of my moms side were christians! But THE most bickering, bitter, judgmental, mean, spiteful, holier than thou, messy, cant get along people I have ever met! I caught hell with my mom and always felt like it wasnt right! Whenever I tried to reach out to tell someone it was well thats your mom!! Dont me her treatment was right! Beat us down with honor thy mother scripture but disnt show or teach Gods love! It made me question everything and everyone! As an adult I sought my own salvation and im still struggling but I got into astrology and tarot and I learned sooooo much about myself and my life and whys and chakras ! Im still learning and I still do struggle but i have stepped away from religion and focus more on spirituality! If their beliefs keep them bitter and broken, I dont want any parts of that! Love is in my heart and I refuse to let life or anyone in this life change that beautiful part of me!!

[@catmangrove]

Lol all the slowed and throwed versions of Break Me Off get me every time. Love it! 😂

[@crystalmcmullen951]

If you not cheating, you not trying😂

[@terrybrown4258]

Gurlll you hit so many points that I was like me to thru the whole video... I stop considering myself a Christian end of last year around the George Floyd murder when I saw that Christian's were so quiet and not so mighty in battle as I was led to believe... I just woke up one day and realized I'm living my.life purely by faith with no real evidence to say the least🙄... I'm loving my spirituality like you said the guilt dropped off like a heavy coat! I feel like I have formulas that I can personally partake in that fit my spirit... I'm now not afraid to ask spirit questions and can feel spirit and my guides working with me... but I've been seeing angels since a child... spirits have always visited me and I used to tell my.mom... I'm just excited about that I'm finding out the truth about things I was taught to be afraid of... like Voodoon and witches tarot ect...🧚🏾‍♀️

[@Jolei33]

This is so refreshing and pure. Your questions are all on point. Freedom of choice and connecting to a personal unique view is key. None of us can fool the most high. I left Christianity because I knew it wasn’t connecting for me. Each one of us should make a connection to the supreme through a journey. Looking outside of traditional expectation and making sure that beliefs are authentic is the only way. No belief system has a patent on God. Not one is right for all but each one of us can find the right beliefs in tune with the soul. Don’t settle for less!

[@mercnicole]

From everything to and through Praise Dancing and already practicing...you told my story!!!!!

[@alyssalz21x]

You are so inspiring to me. I was raised in the catholic church and went to catholic school for 9 years, but I knew I was different. I questioned everything. Luckily, I found my own path and left the church.

[@etheldebose8074]

Enough is enough, I agree with you sister I agree

[@aishawilliams3700]

Exactly how I felt growing up going to church …. I remember one time the pastor was laying hands on everyone and they would get the Holy Ghost or pass out on the floor . The pastor got to me and went to push my head and I wouldn’t go down lol … I would always question everything it just didn’t make sense to me. Me doing my own research searching for answers is what led me to spirituality and it resonates so much with me . I have been on my journey ( with awareness I should say ) for about 4 yrs now.

[@shakeetaa6226]

That crystal is so beautiful 😍 ❤

[@dezdolo8700]

Wow.... definitely can relate. Grew up "christian" all my life. Got really into the church when I went through a divorce a few years back feeling depressed and broken. Years later I stated to notice every year we were being taught the same lessons and I didn't like always feeling condemned if I did something "not godly" fast forward 2019 I started to really have questions then I met someone October 2019 who really introduced me to new things and now I understand who I am being and I have been to church since then. I still have a lot of questions but I do know I won't find the answers in church. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@kelseyissastar]

this video gave me a lil slice of validation. thanks sis

[@nursenatural9085]

Great Concept. Put as simple as possible. Great way to articulate the difference. I totally agree with every single word. From feelings as a child to what I wish to instill into my child.

[@EstrellaTarot]

We love you! You can talk about anything and I'm hypnotized. By the way I'm into spirituality but I don't have any problem participating in religion if they let me be, why? It is unnecessary to point at me and say"witch" we already know, there are a lot of gifts, Jesus had a huge gift and he didn't need a physical church.

[@Blazin_Temperance14]

Yes my family doesn’t accept the fact I’m no longer supporting Christian religious and moving into spirituality 😮‍💨

[@yolandasalone7949]

I have friends that won't go to other churches because they pastor told them not to. That's why I don't go it's too much control to me I have my own mind. I was always spiritual even as a teenager I knew I was different

[@j.c8727]

I just have to say you are the only KZbinr who’s intro I don’t tap through. It just be so lit every time. Thanks for always coming with the fire and speaking your truth. We appreciate you.

[@fullmooninbloom]

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I've observed MOST of what you mention and felt/feel similar. Yet I know in my life Jesus Christ is the way and the bible is a powerful tool!!!! A good pastor is great but we each have to know the word for ourselves and have a personal relationship with God. This does include meditations, fasting, faith without sight, prayer, paying attention to signs, gratitude, recognizing our angels. Basically church culture and being a Christian are not synonymous. Although I love how us believers have at least the love of Jesus in common.

[@fullmooninbloom]

Before anyone gets a-historical on me, I realize that names change over time and parables don't reflect exactly our ""modern"" world. But I invite those who have experienced church hurt to reconsider. Be blessed. Xo

[@dorothytriche8315]

Thank you for that message.Education is important. Thank you.Ms.Dorothy Triche.

[@sacredhealean]

Eye came across your page at random, about 2 years ago now, and eye'm so happy that eye did! You're so beautifull, from the inside out and such a vibe!! thANKH U 4 all that U do!! May our ankhcestars be so proud of you, their sun child!! Many peace and blessings!! Ase'O!! 🦋🌞💛🌹

[@nuageproductions3155]

When I was a child i has a lot of questions in regards to the Christian religion. I now understand that I am an EMPATH and but in the past that kind of put me in programmed fear based box. I didn’t know WHO I WAS!!! I don’t agree that I have to go through some entity or PROPHET to get to talk to GOD/SOURCE because GOD is within me. I can talk to GOD anytime. I also did not understand the idea of giving offerings to the church. There was this one church I went to they actually made you feel soooo bad if you did not. The fact is Church is a business. That is all. Now I understand that. We all are on this journey and constantly evolving to find our TRUTH and I consider myself to be Spiritual.

[@camerondeadmon1312]

I got tired of the double standards. I’m going to hell for being gay but you not for lying on your taxes every year…oh okay. I got so tired of seeing pastors change their sermon because someone transgender came in to “Adam and Steve” when you were just talking about Job. To go somewhere and always feel like a topic is stressful, discouraging, and tacky. Then you have the same people in the prayer line every Sunday with the same issue, or seeing no growth in their life. I grew up in church with my dad as a pastor, uncle and grandmother as ministers and church mothers. Surprisingly before my grandma passed we would talk and she would say “this journey is your own and you have to find God and connect for yourself, even if it isn’t sitting in church” I am currently on my spiritual journey asking and searching questions being led and honestly it’s scary but feels good to have so much freedom and be able to tap into other sources for answers

[@BENZ_ASMR]

It was just me seeing ppl in general doing so much evil stuff in the name of “God”, and how judgmental and hypocritical some of them can be, I just couldn’t understand it but was too afraid to turn away from it💯😢, also the whole stuff in the Bible made me have so much unanswered questions that I felt guilty to ask

[@EthericalXO]

People who do evil things in God’s name and are judgmental & hypocritical, are the very reason why Christianity is misunderstood & misrepresented, they are the reason why a lot of people walk away from it, Christians are called to show the love of God onto others not bash on others and show hatred. I’m sorry you’ve experienced evil people that made you walk away from the faith. 💔 a persons faith can also weaken if they’ve never experienced the love of God for themselves. I grew up in a Christian household but I drew away from it during middle school, i went deep into new age spirituality, chakra lining, yoga, etc. I smoked weed, was in & out of relationships, when I was down at my lowest, I prayed to God, and experienced him for myself 💓 the moment I gave it all to God, was the moment everything changed for me. I believe in God not because someone told me to, but because I had experienced his love & he gave me a testimony. 💟 Btw! About your unanswered questions about the Bible, you can go directly to God and pray to him, and through his Holy Spirit he will reveal an answer to you. You do not need to be afraid to come to God or be guilty to ask a question, it’s okay to have questions! 😊 God is patient with us and Loves to hear from us, get to know God for yourself and build an actual intimate relationship with Jesus! Jesus >> over religion! 🫀💕 Jeremiah 29:11-13 “ For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. then you will call on me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Love you, blessed be 💋🌷

[@dglsmckinney]

I’m so excited and appreciative of your videos. While I’ve known I have always been different, I am new to my spiritual journey. Your videos made a lot of things make sense with my journey. I’ve read/listened to majority of the books and seen most of the movies you’ve mentioned yrs ago. I know have realized that I was being guided all along. Thank you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

There are some gems in this one.

[@tomikaashanti2244]

I can really relate to this transition ✨

[@blancabobe4039]

My dads been a babalowo in yoruba Ifa and a Palero …. I love it!!!! I’m currently starting my journey

[@tonyyoung8908]

Today date:7-14-22 and time:9:15pm 😳. You have hit the nail about churchs,church's, I grown up in church of catholic of 10 years I love until pastor have leave the church and that's when my mother and me sister stop going then wrent to Baptist for years then pastor leave the I wrent to Westgate church in west side of town 😳?! I got baptism in water one time but othere church I was afraid of water when I was youth times,but got Baptist in the water little bit older😳?! I watches many people in church and I was learning bible when I was youth times off and on😳?! My mother told me few times time of black people prohibit studies Bible in open in neighborhood or in schools back in those days😳?! But my mother wa over protections over don't wanted goes to far back in those my youth dsys growing up,amen😳?! When I got older to understand about those churchies,churches, stopped going to church's of laws and secretly wasn't right of what I see and what hear.of what going behind close doors and some church are devils church's and I keep months close just don't say words,those say what happened close doors in up dead 😳?!

[@jadeskymoon]

I love this channel, such a breath of fresh air! 💖❤💖

[@blaquewitchyaya]

Thank you !!

[@Garv_Elle]

Thank you, I Love this so much! My journey was similar as well, growing up attending Roman Catholic churches in the Caribbean. As a child in that church, I had to go through the various levels, 1st Baptism @ 3-6 months, 2nd First Communion @7/9, 3rd Confirmation @ 13/14 after that, I struggled and tried, harbored A LOT of Catholic guilt when I didn't fit in to the little box. So I naturally turned away from "Church", had so many questions. My mother wasn't very "church-y" but she was a woman of God, she wasn't a Bible person, but she lived her life and was good and blessed in many ways. She passed on some great nuggets for me that aid me in my journey - and she is my Chief Spirit Guide. Also, everything you said about the inclusivity of Spirituality is exactly why I love this path I'm on. I've discovered so much of myself, trusting my intuition, more certain than I've ever been in my entire life. I love it here!

[@avoninonfictionspiritually2986]

Thank you For Your Gift Of Sharing your Experience & Knowledge.So Many Things you speak Of Especially This Specific Video. Glad 2 Hear your Truth! I felt So Confused so Long Until I Began To Doubt -Everything. I Thank My Orisha

[@patriciajohnson3425]

@Blacque Whith Ya Ya I started going to church April in 1960 I was 6mos old, I stopped going in My 20's. Both of My Grandmother's Loved The Book and They Gave It To Me, so Religion didn't work well but The Book Was Something Else, Now Precept Upon Precept, God "Said" I AM Alpha and Omega Thee Beginning and Thee End Thee First and Thee Last., according to Scripture that Would Be IN and Amen, I was in My Mid Fifties when I was guided to The Roget's International Thesaurus 6th ed. I Looked Up Both Words I Now Know God, and Send Praises To Her Image, My Mothers :) Oh I AM NOT English and Neither Are You.

[@lindarollocks527]

Thank you for sharing this. I grew up in a Christian household as well. It was not fun at all.

[@fabyoulust1126]

I always thought religion was for those who want to bind their minds. If you are a free thinker you can’t really be religious.

[@fabyoulust1126]

Also, I was turned off by the begging and the show. I noticed that the sermons were based on the opinion of the pastor and everyone just nodded and went along with no questions. If you’re teaching the word why can’t I question you? Then it’s the God complex pastors had, the hierarchy. The whole thing was ridiculous to me.