As I grew, I started attending church, where I was confirmed at age 15. By 17, I found myself questioning my beliefs. During the congregational affirmation, I stopped abruptly after saying, “I believe…” I didn’t believe, and I was honest enough to admit it. Thus began my 12 years of agnosticism.
I was never one of those kids who could be appeased by the response, “Because I said so…” It was insufficient, to say the least, and did nothing to quell the true curiosity or intent of my question — whatever that question may have been.