The truth is true, whether you like it or not

Growing up, I attended church regularly - but it wasn't until high school when I struggled with a lot of questions about Christianity (and unfortunately didn't feel comfortable enough to ask anyone my questions.) I shared how I didn't like certain implications of what I believed with a friend, who reassured me "Well, if you don't like it, there are other denominations or religions you can believe."

I just nodded, but that wasn't the answer I was looking for. I didn't want to just believe something because I liked it or because that's what I wanted to believe. I wanted to believe something because it was really true. I knew that the truth is true whether I like it or not (and as painful as that may be at times).