THE TOXIC SIDE OF CHURCH // Deconstructing religion while still believing in God?

I was raised as a Seventh-day Adventist, and now I’m … ? Well, I guess I’m still wrestling with that. This is my story of reconciling who I know GOD to be, against the judgmental, messy, sometimes-toxic and always-difficult culture of CHURCH. I guess you could say it’s my “deconstruction” story, though sometimes I feel like an imposter even saying that. The thing is, I’ve never questioned God’s existence, but I sure have questioned the specifics of what I believe. I hope that through my honest experience, I can provide some sense of clarity or encouragement to any of you who are feeling similarly disenfranchised, frustrated or confused about what they believe. I hope it also demonstrates that it IS possible to continue existing in and contributing to a loving church community, even in the questioning process. As always, don’t forget to give this video a like and subscribe for more! 🥳 ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Why I’m making this video 2:24 Part One: Constructing who God is 10:55 Part Two: Deconstructing church culture 18:36 Part Three: Where I’m at now 24:58 Outroooo! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ ⬇️ Find us in these places too! ⬇️ Instagram:   / passionfroot.co   Tiktok:   / passionfroot.co   Facebook:   / passionfroot.collective   ⬇️ If you want to connect with Mel ⬇️ Maryellen🌿 Instagram - maryellenhacko YouTube - Maryellen Hacko www.maryellenhacko.com.au Check out her graphic design business too: www.meldcreative.co and @meldcreative.co on Instagram ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Music: Crush On You—I’MIN #adventist #adventism #deconstruction #faithjourney #faith #deconstructing #christianity #christian #sda