Former Catholics: Why have you left the Catholic church?

Why have you left the church?

	6% (4)	I didn't want to pay church taxes anymore.
	31% (20)	I didn't feel at home anymore at the Catholic church.
	20% (13)	I didn't want to have anything to do with the church anymore because of the scandals
	15% (10)	Because a priest or a church official was very rude to me.
	9% (6)	Because a Catholic was very rude to me or I can't stand a certain Catholic
	6% (4)	Because the church/my priest wasn't there for me when I needed support.
	63% (40)	Because I disagree with certain church teachings
	30% (19)	Because I have lost my faith in God
	14% (9)	Because I felt the church didn't accept me like I am because I am gay
	36% (23)	Because I feel that the church doesn't treat women equally
	19% (12)	Because I converted to another religion
	7% (5)	Because I think one can be a Catholic or Christian without the church

63 voters have answered this question.

How's your current religious situation?

	23% (15)	I am now a member of another Christian church
	15% (10)	I believe in God, but I don't belong to any church.
	9% (6)	I have changed my religion.
	20% (13)	I am an Agnostic
	30% (19)	I am an Atheist

63 voters have answered this question.

Do you still identify yourself as Catholic or not?

	12% (8)	Yes, I consider myself a Catholic
	87% (55)	No, I don't.

63 voters have answered this question.

Would you come back to the Catholic church when the church would ask you to reconsider your decision and come back?

63 voters have answered this question.

Please share your story here or at the message board when you want..Thanks for your contribution.

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22 voters have answered this question.