The problem was that some off the derech person (henceforth know as OTD,) was offended by a post where Heshy (of FS) write regarding a certain community that, "You may categorize them as “off the derech”, but I hesitate to because they are not angry", implying that OTD'ers are generally angry.
I write 'offended' above, but the word angry sure does come to mind. In other words, this fellow just screamed that he's not screaming.
I might be wrong, but I think that most people who went OTD because of emotional/psychological reasons, (even if they back it up later with reasonable questions,) are indeed angry. Very much so.
I understand them. But I think its true nonetheless.
Reading this fellow's blog does tell me that he's a pretty emotional fellow. Along with the reason he left.
While researching this post, I came across this. Now, someone becoming an atheist I can somewhat understand where he went wrong, but to become a Christian? Stupid.
Or rather, emotional issues.
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People generally go oisvorf for a few reasons.
1) Sometimes it's the education system's faults. They have a lousy time in school, maybe it's a rebbe who can't teach, or physical violence, or they have trouble with the material but feel that anyone who asks for help is likely to be treated like a criminal. As a result, they have no love for the system, don't feel like they belong, and bolt the first chance they get.
2) Sometimes it's the fault of a lack of "bigger picture". We take a lot for granted, like the existence of God, the truth of Torah MiSinai but if we are challenged, how many of us can defend those beliefs against counter-arguments? Not many, so when some of these folks get challenged and don't know the answers to the important questions they're asked or are told lies that they don't know are lies, they have nothing to fall back on and conclude our system is false.
3) Some are selfish. They want to eat pork and date the local BSG (blonde shiksa goddess)
4) Some are rebelling and this is their outlet.
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