Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Deconverting and leaving Christianity is an extremely personal journey for nearly everyone. But what happens when your public persona is almost entirely based on your religion? We explore the lives and deconversions of some prominent Christian influencers.

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