eX-skeptic The Road Back – Trevor Lancon’s Story
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Nov 22, 2024 Trevor Lancon, an engineer with a Master's in Health Physics, shares his transformative journey from atheism back to Christianity. He reflects on his youth in a religious community, the struggle with skepticism, and the profound experiences that reignited his faith. Trevor emphasizes how moments like his children's baptism reshaped his view of spirituality, merging science with belief. He discusses the importance of patience and support from loved ones in navigating this complex relationship between faith and doubt.
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Shaken Faith
- Trevor felt his faith shaken after a church leader falsely claimed 359 souls were saved at a county fair.
- He questioned what else he'd absorbed that wasn't true.
Contrived Experience
- At a church camp, Trevor had a contrived experience of being pushed down during a "Holy Spirit" moment.
- This furthered his disillusionment with the church's practices.
Leaving the Church
- Trevor left the church, drawn to a secular lifestyle and freedom from religious constraints.
- Without regular church involvement, his belief in God faded.
