Reflections on Coming Out and Religious Beliefs

The speaker reflects on their journey of belief and faith. They describe their realization that Santa Claus was unlikely to be true and how they didn't have a cathartic moment or epiphany about their own beliefs. They also talk about their experience coming out to their mother and how religion was more of a social institution for them. They suggest that many people today may consider themselves agnostic, as it is seen as a polite way to express uncertainty about their beliefs.