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

Valeria Riveraa · Post by **Valeria Riveraa** » 09 Nov 2022, 00:07

Very often, people lose their faith in God because he may not of answered certain prayers or do the things they had ought for God to do. However, it is very easy to fall out of faith when things get worse. But always be reminded that it is a phase.

Chimdik Chimezi · Post by **Chimdik Chimezi** » 09 Nov 2022, 01:19

Losing faith in God is dependent on the individual and the gravity of the trauma in question. Ron is one of the few who tenaciously held on to the teaching of God in the Bible. He is rare.

pheagane · Post by **pheagane** » 09 Nov 2022, 13:07

When you are in trauma you don't think clearly, you think that people abandoned you even God, We think that God is not doing enough and he is the one who left you in the situation.

Obinna Kings · Post by **Obinna Kings** » 09 Nov 2022, 15:26

Missing Person wrote: ↑02 Sep 2022, 15:30 I've seen a lot of discussion about how inspiring Tripodo's faith in God was. I've also seen many stories of Christians holding onto their faith after losing a loved one. In fact, I've seen so many of these stories of Christians holding onto their faith after a traumatic experience that I've come to the conclusion that the majority of Christians hold onto their no matter how much pain and suffering they experience, and that suffering is not the principle reason why most Christians lose their faith in God.

If my hypothesis is correct and the majority of Christians still have faith in God after losing their loved ones or going through some traumatic experience, then what exactly is so inspiring about Ron Tripodo's experience? Why were so many OBC readers impressed with Tripodo's faith? As an atheist, I find it difficult to understand some readers admiration for Tripodi's faith.

If the majority of Christians lost their faith in God after a traumatic experience then I would understand how inspiring Tripodo's faith would seem. But this is not the case. I've seen trailers for Christian movies talk about Christians becoming atheists after losing a loved one. For example, in the movie Let There Be Light, Dr. Sol Harkens lost his son to cancer and then became an atheist. The movie is about how Harkens regains his faith. If Harken's experience is a common one, then that would mean Tripodo's faith was a very impressive feat, if not that would mean that, at least in my eyes, his faith was a not meaningful factor in the heartbreaking ordeal he had to endure.

This is a very interesting question. Truth be told, most Christians who lose faith after a traumatic experience never had faith in the first place. You don't lose faith. You grow in faith. Take Job in the Bible as a case study. He lost everything and the one person he had, wanted him to curse God and die, but his faith in God was still intact. May God help us all.

Chandelier Eden · Post by **Chandelier Eden** » 09 Nov 2022, 17:48

When one loses their loved ones, blames begin shooting in different directions. Some people, even shoot back at other loved ones, especially God because, I mean, "You said you will look after us", the depressing thoughts can sink so deep that their faith in God hits a standstill, it's all too understandable.

D Accurate_Reviewer · Post by **D Accurate_Reviewer** » 09 Nov 2022, 22:56

Well, I think it depends on ones stand in God, it is very tempting for one to fall out of faith when bad befalls him.

Treasure Elendu · Post by **Treasure Elendu** » 10 Nov 2022, 06:02

It's no news that a lot of people have lost their faith in God because they lost their loved ones. We read about them, we watch movies about them and I think it's not new anymore. So I know it exists. A lot of people often lose their faith after a traumatic experience.

Ndagire Hassifah1 · Post by **Ndagire Hassifah1** » 10 Nov 2022, 23:35

Losing a loved one is something so painful. When it happens, everyone reacts in different ways to it. Some may feel that it's God's to blame for what happened to them and decide to lose their faith in Him. But some may accept the loss and enhance their faith.

Blessing Chi Peculiar · Post by **Blessing Chi Peculiar** » 11 Nov 2022, 00:13

I learned a lot from this book. It is hard to lose a loved one, but this book is incredibly encouraging. When it occurs, those affected may respond to it in many ways. Some may place the blame on God and decide they don't care any longer, while others may accept the defeat and grow in their faith.

Holly Goncalves · Post by **Holly Goncalves** » 11 Nov 2022, 14:06

I think it all depends on the person and the circumstances. It's my experience that when something bad happens to a person, they manage to hold on to their faith. They justify it by saying that it's God's plan for them. However, when something bad happens to someone they love, it sometimes is a different outcome. The person has a harder time trusting in the will of the Lord. And when something horrific happens to a child, I think it's impossible to explain it away as God's plan. Especially in the case of child abuse. In the story, the main character's continuance of faith is just one example and cannot be used to measure all Christain's responses to trauma. I commend you for being open-minded and starting this topic despite your atheism. It's a nice change to see people exchanging ideas about religion in a respectful manner.

Samuel Sonia · Post by **Samuel Sonia** » 12 Nov 2022, 01:14

I have watched men and women lose their faith in God over things they lost. I seen seen people deny God totally after a loved one died. I too have been tempted to discard my faith in God. But thankfully I did not. What am I saying? I am saying that it is perfectly normal for people to lose their faith after a traumatic experience. However, I think we ought to do more to bring them back into the fold. We can start by praying for them.

Henry Patrovic · Post by **Henry Patrovic** » 12 Nov 2022, 05:55

My grandmother is catholic and was very distraught after the death of her husband. She didn’t want to go out or talk to people. Despite that she never lost faith in god and kept praying. This definitely helped her in a rough time and she opened back up again.

Ilaibi Alambo · Post by **Ilaibi Alambo** » 12 Nov 2022, 18:26

Missing Person wrote: ↑02 Sep 2022, 15:30 I've seen a lot of discussion about how inspiring Tripodo's faith in God was. I've also seen many stories of Christians holding onto their faith after losing a loved one. In fact, I've seen so many of these stories of Christians holding onto their faith after a traumatic experience that I've come to the conclusion that the majority of Christians hold onto their no matter how much pain and suffering they experience, and that suffering is not the principle reason why most Christians lose their faith in God.

If my hypothesis is correct and the majority of Christians still have faith in God after losing their loved ones or going through some traumatic experience, then what exactly is so inspiring about Ron Tripodo's experience? Why were so many OBC readers impressed with Tripodo's faith? As an atheist, I find it difficult to understand some readers admiration for Tripodi's faith.

If the majority of Christians lost their faith in God after a traumatic experience then I would understand how inspiring Tripodo's faith would seem. But this is not the case. I've seen trailers for Christian movies talk about Christians becoming atheists after losing a loved one. For example, in the movie Let There Be Light, Dr. Sol Harkens lost his son to cancer and then became an atheist. The movie is about how Harkens regains his faith. If Harken's experience is a common one, then that would mean Tripodo's faith was a very impressive feat, if not that would mean that, at least in my eyes, his faith was a not meaningful factor in the heartbreaking ordeal he had to endure.

It takes the grace of God to carry on in the midst of a storm. Faith never dies or lost. However, it can be frustrating to wait for a miracle or breakthrough for so long.

Kingsley Obinna · Post by **Kingsley Obinna** » 12 Nov 2022, 19:29

Missing Person wrote: ↑02 Sep 2022, 15:30 I've seen a lot of discussion about how inspiring Tripodo's faith in God was. I've also seen many stories of Christians holding onto their faith after losing a loved one. In fact, I've seen so many of these stories of Christians holding onto their faith after a traumatic experience that I've come to the conclusion that the majority of Christians hold onto their no matter how much pain and suffering they experience, and that suffering is not the principle reason why most Christians lose their faith in God.

If my hypothesis is correct and the majority of Christians still have faith in God after losing their loved ones or going through some traumatic experience, then what exactly is so inspiring about Ron Tripodo's experience? Why were so many OBC readers impressed with Tripodo's faith? As an atheist, I find it difficult to understand some readers admiration for Tripodi's faith.

If the majority of Christians lost their faith in God after a traumatic experience then I would understand how inspiring Tripodo's faith would seem. But this is not the case. I've seen trailers for Christian movies talk about Christians becoming atheists after losing a loved one. For example, in the movie Let There Be Light, Dr. Sol Harkens lost his son to cancer and then became an atheist. The movie is about how Harkens regains his faith. If Harken's experience is a common one, then that would mean Tripodo's faith was a very impressive feat, if not that would mean that, at least in my eyes, his faith was a not meaningful factor in the heartbreaking ordeal he had to endure.

It is possible for young believers to lose faith when the storm is raging. I pray for strength to carry on.

Post by **Leasa Ana Maria** » 13 Nov 2022, 03:45

I honestly can't think of anyone going through such difficult and heartbreaking times who doesn't question or doubt his faith at least once during that period. Tripodo's case of undoubted faith and belief in God throughout his wife's disease is so uncommon for me. I am usually used to hearing or knowing stories where people have lost their faith, or at least seriously doubted the process.