Resources - Support
Personal Accounts of Walking Away
Leaving Christianity - “I hope that these collected stories and resources will be of comfort to new deconverts.”
Confessions of a Backslidden Christian - The deconversion story of a former member of Calvary Chapel.
Losing my Religion - “Our purpose is twofold: first to answer that question for our former Christian brothers and sisters … And second, to be a resource for those embarking on the lonely road out of the Christian faith.”
Questioning: An Examination of Christian Belief - Merle Hertzler’s writes his personal story of leaving fundamentalist Christianity, including his process of questioning his deepest beliefs.
Online Support or Discussion Forums
Walk Away from Fundamentalism Forum - “A support forum for those who have left or are in the process of leaving fundamentalist Christianity.”
Recovering from Religion Forum
Recovery from the International Churches of Christ - A support site for anyone leaving the ICC. It includes an active discussion forum.
Ex-Pentecostals.org - Articles, essays, and a support forum for those leaving Pentecostal and other charasmatic churches.
Books about the Process of Walking Away
Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving their Religion by Marlene Winell - “This book by Marlene Winell provides valuable insights into the dangers of certain forms of religious indoctrination and outlines what therapist and victims can do to reclaim a healthier human spirit.” - Steve Allen
Leaving the Fold: Testimonies of Former Fundamentalists by Edward Babinski - “This volume is a collection of 33 deconversion autobiographies from people once active and highly visible within the ranks of Fundamentalist Christianity.”
Beyond Born Again: Towards Evangelical Maturity by Robert M. Price - Examines evangelical schemas for understanding experience, apologetics and theology. Includes an excellent appendix on moving on from born again Christianity. (Available for reading online for free.”
Losing Faith in Faith by Dan Barker - “In Losing Faith In Faith, Barker explains why he left the ministry. He also offers a definitive, compelling analysis of why he rejects belief in a god and the claims of religion.” (Sample chapters available to read online for free.)
[...] I’ve been looking around for some help (in my own quiet way) to deal with this stage of my life. I stumbled upon this website, Walk Away from Fundamentalism. There were helpful links there, but I am sad to see how many have turned away from God because of what happened. I don’t blame them, to be very honest. Sometimes it’s too tough to hang on to something that reminds you of something bad. [...]
Pingback by Journal of Ruth » Recovering from fundamentalism? — December 8, 2006 @ 10:05 pm
I know that Dr. Marlene Winell, author of “Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion,” is also a practicing psychotherapist in the San Francisco bay area. Details on the phone counseling, workshops, and other services she offers are on her website: http://www.marlenewinell.net.
Comment by Ryan Wadsworth — April 6, 2007 @ 12:46 am