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Blessings and utmost illumination unto you all
I'd never wish for the illumination you seem to have. I've spent my entire life trying to convince myself that I have inherent value and my views matter, and being raised in the church did ANYTHING but help. I've had plenty of illumination at the hands of well-meaning pastors and mentors, I've suffered enough for it, and I'm ready for something new. Squeegee my third eye please, I'm ready to use my mind freely and stop crying for mercy every time I'm attracted to a girl or angry at someone who insults me. I still believe in love and honesty and most of the good things you praise, I just don't find it necessary to condemn myself and grovel to the invisible whenever I fail to achieve them.