I was born and raised in a strict, Southern Baptist home. My Dad was the music director at church, so we were there every time the doors were open. I also attended a Christian school from 7th grade on up. (It was in the same building as my church, operated by the same people.) So you could say I got a double dose of Christianity through my formative years. But I always had doubts, unlike most of my family. (But not all.) By the time I was in my 40s, I was pretty much where I am now. I don't believe in anything supernatural, and there's not a superstitious cell in my body.
As I always remind my Christian family and friends, the Bible was written thousands of years ago, by men who were not even there. So.....what difference does it make what the Bible says? (But that rarely sinks in!)
I always strive to gain knowledge about what is true..........not what makes one feel good. I'm often told that Christianity "gives me comfort. I need to believe!"
Well fine...........but that doesn't make it true!