private reflection, and interaction with other people at identical points in their religious growth, I became completely reassured of God's existence, and felt closer to God than ever.

I struggled with so many doubts about my religion going into the retreat. The fact that I was surrounded with many other people that felt exactly the same as me helped out tremendously. I no longer felt like an outcast, weary of sharing views that included a high level of doubt. Dialogue between a g

I was very fortunate to have been graced with a new understanding of both religion and my relationship with God at a time when I needed it the most. I went into the retreat with many doubts in my mind about God. Through prayer, personal reflection, and the support of others in my situation, I was able to come out of the retreat with a completely new, clear understanding of myself and my God. When I finally opened up my heart and used tools that would assist me in my quest for what I truly believed, the rest was simple.

The final day of the retreat, we were to go off on our own and take to as long as we wished for personal reflection. I found a quiet place by a lake, it was completely peaceful. I simply admired the beauty around me, and thought about the beauty in my life. As I sat relaxed, I thought about all the loved ones in my life, and all the love that they give me. It was then that I thanked God, and truly understood that it was God that put all the love in my life. As I sat rela

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