Both atheism and theism are controversial subjects and it may sometimes seem far too difficult to have a conversation about it. That's why listening––and reading!––are so essential. And it seems like more people are leaving religion behind more than ever, right?

Believe it or not, there are indeed cases of former atheists who chose to practice a religion. After Redditor lillythenotsogreat asked the online community, "Ex-atheists, what made you start believing in God/a religion again?" people shared their often intimate stories.