Choreographer's Faith Crisis: Priest Told Him to Leave

Choreographer Terence Lewis recently detailed his personal journey of questioning faith from a young age within a deeply religious household.

Lewis first read the Bible at age eight and again at twelve, which prompted numerous questions due to perceived discrepancies. He recounted an instance where a priest allegedly dismissed him, saying, "get out, leave. You are asking too many questions."

This spiritual questioning significantly impacted his family, particularly his mother, who found his shift in beliefs difficult to accept. Lewis expressed empathy, stating, "I know I put her through a lot of grief."

He further distinguished between personal faith in Jesus Christ and the institutional structure of organized religion, questioning the necessity of adhering to interpretations provided by religious authorities.