Reject Religious Dogma: Faith and Fear Can Co-Exist Together

Stephanie Pearson-Davis · March 27, 2020

I’m just… I’m like, come on God.

Can you please get your people??? Especially the ones who keep admonishing folks who are afraid. I don’t mean GET THEM. I mean get them. Can you let this virus kill religious dogma? We could start there. These religious folks are I R R A T A T I N G and dangerous. Confessing fear is indicative of a lack of faith? God’s got you. So, you can still be in these streets? *face palm*

I cannot be afraid and have faith??? I do not want that religion.

The bible says God is my strength and refuge. He is my hiding place and my shield. When do people hide? If I am not allowed to be afraid, if I have risen above every adversity; why do I need strength, refuge, a shield or a hiding place? Why do I need God? All this religious dogma and hierarchy amongst human beings has folks either lying or denying the fullness of this emotional and mental experience in an effort to appear more closely connected to God.

The truth is, God has given us a place to hide in Him.

Man… Y’all not even using God right.

2019, Death, Emotional Health, Life, Mental Health, Self-Care

I'm Glad You're Here

Stephanie Pearson-Davis · December 6, 2019

When people see you, you look good. People love you, you laugh a lot… by societies standards you’re successful, you have friends and you’re gorgeous. You don’t see what they see.

Depression distorts the lens of your life.

You don’t see whole reflections. Your view is produced by a dirty, broken mirror.

The first thing you hear when you wake up, the last thing you hear before you go to bed and in every single free space in between, your mind hears that sad song and those demeaning words together, infinitely looped… convincing you that this world and you would be better served without your existence.