uneeq:
Why did you reject Judiasm
Because Judaism was the source of much pain in my life. I guess for some (or many?) people learning, davening, shabbos, kosher, etc. is a source of pleasure, but for me, it wasn’t.
In addition, I have been learning more about history and science, and the more I learned the less plausible religion seemed. I finally left when I stopped believing.
why did you embrace whatever you have embraced
I didn’t embrace anything in its place.
Regarding your point about Pascal’s Wager. I am not a betting man. I will live my life being true to myself, and take my chances.
ready now:
Teachers who teach English literature and people who quote or reference goyish words really a part of the OTD problem
No, the exact opposite. People who truly believe that statement are part of the OTD problem.
then you find fault with my good advice
I didn’t find fault with any of your advice, rather I pointed out that this thread was not about trying to help those who are “OTD”. I opened myself up to questions, not to being “helped”. I can see PuhLease feels the same way.
PuhLease:
it is certainly not your place to determine whether or not one is going to hell
According to some here, it is unequivocal. If you aren’t “frum” (as determined by them, of course) you will burn in hell. And that’s final. The circumstances simply don’t matter.