How often do people lose their faith in God after a traumatic experience?

Ashna Tibrewal · Post by **Ashna Tibrewal** » 29 Oct 2022, 09:47

Most people after traumatic experience lose faith because they believe God is being unfair or if he is there, then why did it happen. These questions often lead to disbelief in faith. But most people after healing and looking back see that it was okay and get back into their faith.

Courtney-leigh Burgin · Post by **Courtney-leigh Burgin** » 29 Oct 2022, 10:14

There are many religions out there who have an God, but for now we will keep it simple and speak about God. When someone is losing a loved one after a traumatic experience some peoples faith dies because they feel that God did not heal their loved one and often burys themselves because they believe it is their fault, as if they did something wrong. However, some peole do not lose their faith to God because they believ God is their only hope and a light to be better and help their loved one. However when we think of a loved one dying as an example we think of them going to happy place which we call heaven. Therefore some people reach out to God and ask for forgiveness. This being said, it is quite hard to answer this paticular question, but if I had to answer honestly, I would say that yes people do often lose their faith in God after a traumatic experience because they often blame God for having to go through the traumatic experience and the effects that it has over the person that is left behind.

Post by **Chris Alex Powell** » 29 Oct 2022, 17:52

Honestly, as a Christain, I feel it should be documented more often for more people to keep their faith. Sometimes we wonder what goes in when we have traumatic experiences and we wonder if God has forsaken us. Ron's story is one of hope which will help to inspire us.

Amandaruth Ama · Post by **Amandaruth Ama** » 30 Oct 2022, 10:56

People's experiences impact they beliefs and faiths heavily. I personally know people who have lost faith or stopped attending churches because of some life experiences. This issue it not uncommon. It happens all the time.

Amandaruth Ama · Post by **Amandaruth Ama** » 30 Oct 2022, 10:58

I also know people whom some personal life experiences has led to accept faith. There are those who do not believe, but some traumatic experiences made them gain faith. This shows that it happens either way. Traumatic experiences can make you to either lose faith or make you gain one.

Amandaruth Ama · Post by **Amandaruth Ama** » 30 Oct 2022, 11:01

Harry Torsney wrote: ↑07 Sep 2022, 04:13 Not that often unless they are subjected to such traumatic experiences on a regular basis.

I agree that series of traumatic experiences can deter one's faith. One experience might be seen as a miracle when it is over. Series of traumatic experiences, however, makes you question a lot of things.

Amandaruth Ama · Post by **Amandaruth Ama** » 30 Oct 2022, 11:04

Nweze Raalchukwu1 wrote: ↑05 Sep 2022, 06:18 I do think that a lot of people lose faith after some traumatic incident. The ones that do not are usually praised and are taken to be the norm when they are not. I feel the protagonist's faith was praised because it is usually the exception.

Maybe the protagonist's case was shared, that is why it looks exceptional. Maybe the issue is that a lot of people who lose their faiths after a traumatic experience do not go ahead to write a book about it. If they did, then their stories would be common too.

Amandaruth Ama · Post by **Amandaruth Ama** » 30 Oct 2022, 11:07

Amy Luman wrote: ↑05 Sep 2022, 11:12 Faith is not based on God doing what you want. Faith is believing that God will use even the most horrific experience for good, eventually. It’s also knowing that you may never see the intended good come from the experience. I think that Mr. Tripodo’s experience is so inspiring because he knows where his wife ends up and that he will see her again. At least that’s my opinion.

A lot of people need to understand this. I think people have a misconception about faith. It is total belief even when things are not going according to your own plan or according to the way you want them to.

Amandaruth Ama · Post by **Amandaruth Ama** » 30 Oct 2022, 11:23

Krispies wrote: ↑05 Sep 2022, 19:16 I think the ones who lose their faith due to a tragic event, do so because of one of two reasons:

1. The faith was never that strong to begin with.
2. The lost person was a vital pillar in their life as well as an ardent believer in God

I agree with this analysis. People that have shallow faiths easily lose them when that faith is questioned. Traumatic events are even too big to rid them of their beliefs and to start questioning God.

Amandaruth Ama · Post by **Amandaruth Ama** » 30 Oct 2022, 11:26

Victoria Ukamaka wrote: ↑05 Sep 2022, 08:07 Most stories where people recount their experiences are done when they have gone through that experience and emerged victorious. Hence, it is not surprising for us to hear, read, or watch stories of people who held on to their faith when they lost a loved one.

That most of the people who let go of their faith in such situations don't tell their stories doesn't mean it is non existent or that they are not higher in the statistics. It's just a matter of who tell their stories and who doesn't.

Exactly what I was thinking. You hardly come by a book that narrates how they lost their faiths on God after a traumatic experience. I have only seen ones who stood firm with their faiths or those who were unbelievers and how they gained faith.

Amandaruth Ama · Post by **Amandaruth Ama** » 30 Oct 2022, 11:28

James Goodman wrote: ↑05 Sep 2022, 08:11 Most times people tend to lose their faith immediately something tragic happens. I feel it's normal, it's human. But when we remember that most of those tragedies are a test of our faith we need to stay strong again and keep hoping.

This is also true. Life is not a bed of roses. It is a series of ups and downs that test our faiths and resolves. Difficult moments pass, and good moments come. One thing may lead one to fall out of faith. Another thing will renew the faith.

Ratzone_El · Post by **Ratzone_El** » 30 Oct 2022, 19:16

I agree with you that suffering is the principal reason why people lose their faith in God. Irrespective of how traumatic the case may be, the faith of most Christians is and shouldn't be shaken. Although there are a couple of persons who let go of their faith, but suffering is not the principal reason.

Fentykasia · Post by **Fentykasia** » 31 Oct 2022, 09:56

Losing a loved one is always difficult. In my experience, most people who lose their loved ones often deflect from God. We all grieve differently.

Ebere Mark Joe · Post by **Ebere Mark Joe** » 31 Oct 2022, 09:58

Many people lose faith in God because of circumstances or many situations. It's actually hard to resist such cases. But I think they should be sure and steadfast.

Bettny Andrade · Post by **Bettny Andrade** » 31 Oct 2022, 10:16

This is an ambiguous topic, for many reasons.
After a traumatic experience there can be many variants, from the type of situation, the cause of the situation, the circumstances, the affected person, among others.
It also depends on the level of evolution of what happened: was the situation resolved? Did a "miracle" occur?

All these factors affect whether the person in question tends to increase their faith or lose it completely, and not least important is the level of thought that the person has, because that is the key when interpreting the "trauma" and the way in that you see it from your own point of view, which will determine if you make a total change in your beliefs.