Breaking Up With Jesus: Why I Left a Faith I Loved

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Breaking Up With Jesus offers an intimate exploration of one man's journey from deep faith to atheism. Steve Dow, who once aspired to be a Catholic priest, reflects on how the beliefs he held for decades began to unravel. His transformation is marked by profound mental and emotional struggles, providing a rare glimpse into the challenges of leaving a cherished faith behind. As a professional engineer, poet, and songwriter, Dow employs storytelling and critical analysis to investigate the historical foundations that religions have used to propagate their teachings while suppressing dissent. He candidly shares his doubts and the existential fears that accompany them, detailing the internal dialogues that allowed him to postpone confronting these uncertainties. The pivotal moment came when he and his wife faced decisions about their children's religious upbringing, prompting Dow to confront the lingering doubts he had long ignored. This book emerges from that confrontation, culminating in a hopeful vision for a future that emphasizes shared values between the religious and the irreligious. Dow's upbringing in a middle-class Irish-Catholic family in 1970s New Jersey, coupled with personal tragedies, profoundly impacted his beliefs, shaping his journey toward understanding and acceptance. He now resides in Southern California with his wife and two children.