Next-to-final draft of my coming out!

It certainly took me a lot longer than I'd hoped, but I've finally put together what I think is a next-to-final draft of my coming out statement. I'm sharing it to collect some final input and then hope to send it out to most who knew me in a significantly religious context. I have a few motives for this:

• Many in my circles still do not know that I no longer believe in god. This can make for awkward interactions based on a now-false assumption. It would be nice to remedy that
• Similarly, when my wife attends religious events and is visibly upset, she feels torn when others inquire between saying what I might not want her to say or outright lying. Thus, if everyone were on the same page, this would be much easier for her.
• Simply helping me move on. I think getting out in the open and just being done with it will help me move on toward other endeavors. I'd like to spend my life doing more than thinking about apologetics.

In any case, have a read and let me know your thoughts. How does it read? Is it too short/long, wordy, obscure? Is the message potentially offensive to a religious audience? Was it enjoyable, entertaining, and/or captivating? Pretty much any thoughts or comments you have will be greatly appreciated!

As a forewarning, it's 10 pages single spaced. I hope that's offset by the interesting nature and hopefully wonderful writing style :)

Download my statement in pdf!

Leave comments below or feel free to email me at jw [dot] hendy [at] gmail [dot] com.