1.4 Your country of origin.

1.5 Do you currently believe in any gods?

1.6 Which statement best characterises your involvement with Street Epistemology?

2.1 What, if any, religion were you raised in? (Please specify sect in comment field below.)

2.2 What if any religion did you join? (Please specify sect and age of joining in comment field below.)

2.3 What, if any, paranormal, spiritual or supernatural beliefs did you hold? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary.)

2.4 Please rate the following ten statements: My faith belief was extremely important to me.

I communed with the divine (through prayer, ritual or other means) daily.

I looked to my faith beliefs as a source of inspiration.

I looked to my faith beliefs as providing meaning and purpose in my life.

I considered myself active in my faith community.

My faith beliefs were an important part of who I was as a person.

My relationship with the divine was extremely important to me.

I enjoyed being around others who shared my faith beliefs.

I looked to my faith as a source of comfort.

My faith beliefs impacted many of my decisions.

2.5 How important were your faith beliefs to your social life? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary.)

2.6 How important were your faith beliefs to your emotional wellbeing? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary.)

2.7 How important were your faith beliefs to your overall worldview? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary.)

2.8 Have you ever had an experience that at the time you characterised as spiritual, mystical or supernatural? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary.)

3.1 At what age did you begin questioning your faith beliefs?

3.2 Did you use any resources to help you address your doubts? (Please name any particularly influential resources in the comment field below)

3. 3 Did you speak to anyone about your doubts?

3.4 Were there any non-faith beliefs that changed as a result of questioning your faith beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary.)

3.5 If you raised them how did the majority of your family and wider community respond to your doubts? (Please elaborate in comment field if necessary)

3.6 Roughly how long did the process of examination (from initial doubts to eventual letting go) take?

3.7 Was there a particular event which provoked you to begin questioning your faith beliefs?

3.8 Was there a particular big question or problem with your beliefs that troubled you first?

3.9 What did you imagine the ‘worst case scenario’ might be if you let go of your faith beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary.)

3.10 Were you tempted to stop questioning your faith beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary.)

3.11 During the process of questioning your faith beliefs did you experience mental health issues? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary.)

4.1 Has letting go of faith beliefs changed any of your personal relationships? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary.)

4.2 Do you think you are ‘better off’ or ‘worse off’ without your faith beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary)

4.3 Do you think your personality has changed as a result of letting go of faith beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary)

4.4 Has the way in which you approach new ideas changed since letting go of your faith beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary)

4.5 How do you interact with people who retain faith beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary)

4.6 Is there anything in your life now that would never have happened if you’d retained your faith beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary)

4.7 Which areas of your life were affected most positively by discarding your beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary)

4.8 Which areas of your life were affected most negatively by discarding your beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary)

4.9 Which approach do you wish someone had taken with you when you were in the midst of reevaluating your beliefs? (Please elaborate in comment field below if necessary)

5. How long did it take you to complete this survey?

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in supernatural phenomena

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, other beliefs changed (please specify in text field)

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, my mental health issues intensified during this process.

Yes, I’ve lost people I was close to.

Somewhat worse off.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Emotional wellbeing.

Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

20 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology and share my conversations online.

Belief in visitations from extraterrestrials

Books, Websites, Social Media

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, I’ve lost people I was close to.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I challenge them whenever I can., I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with friends., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Other (Please name in comment field)

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, Websites, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, dramatically.

I challenge them whenever I can., I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments., I avoid the subject.

Work or career prospects., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

10 minutes or more

I consider it a serious interest.

Neopaganism (inc Wicca and Druidry)

Belief in karma, Belief in crystal healing, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Websites

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, but questioning my faith beliefs helped me work through my mental health issues.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Work or career prospects., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with friends.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

Less than 10 minutes

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Websites, Blogs, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, as a result of questioning my faith beliefs.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Somewhat worse off.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

10 minutes or more

I consider it a serious interest.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Other (Please name in text field)

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Books, Social Media

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I challenge them whenever I can., I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments., I avoid the subject.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with friends.

Challenging me gently and backing off.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology and share my conversations online.

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Somewhat better off.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing.

Presenting me with resources that challenge my faith beliefs. (books, podcasts etc)

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Books, Other (Please specify in comment field below)

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I avoid the subject.

Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Less than 10 minutes

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Other (Please name in text field)

Yes, and it was vital to my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Websites, Blogs, Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community., I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, but questioning my faith beliefs helped me work through my mental health issues.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends.

Pointing out logical flaws or contradictions in my faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology and share my conversations online.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, my mental health issues intensified during this process.

Yes, all of them, for the better.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with friends., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family.

Pointing out logical flaws or contradictions in my faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Neopaganism (inc Wicca and Druidry), Other (Please name in comment field)

Belief in life after death, Belief in supernatural phenomena

Yes, and it was vital to my faith beliefs.

Books, Documentaries

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, as a result of people’s responses to my doubts.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends.

Presenting me with resources that challenge my faith beliefs. (books, podcasts etc)

Less than 10 minutes

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers, Belief in legendary creatures unknown to science (please name in text field)

Podcasts, YouTube

Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community., I would lose income or career.

Somewhat better off.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

Less than 10 minutes

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Books, Social Media

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, as a result of questioning my faith beliefs.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with friends., Work or career prospects., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family.

Pointing out logical flaws or contradictions in my faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Books, Social Media, Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, but only anonymously online.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

Somewhat worse off.

Yes, dramatically.

Other (please specify in comment field)

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Work or career prospects., Academic pursuits.

Relationships with friends., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

20 minutes or more

I consider it a serious interest.

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community.

Presenting me with resources that challenge my faith beliefs. (books, podcasts etc)

Less than 10 minutes

I practice Street Epistemology and share my conversations online.

Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it contradicted my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Websites, YouTube

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, my mental health issues intensified during this process.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I challenge them whenever I can., I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with faith community.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, YouTube

Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

20 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Books, Websites, YouTube

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community., Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Books, Documentaries

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Relationships with friends.

Relationships with immediate family., Work or career prospects.

Presenting me with evidence that disproves my faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in supernatural phenomena

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

Yes, dramatically.

Other (please specify in comment field)

Relationships with friends., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Challenging me gently and backing off.

20 minutes or more

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

Yes, all of them, for the better.

Yes, dramatically.

I can’t help it! I make snarky comments.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Emotional wellbeing.

Presenting me with evidence that disproves my faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

I consider it a serious interest.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in magical or supernatural powers, Belief in visitations from extraterrestrials

Strongly disagree

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed., Yes, other beliefs changed (please specify in text field)

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would lose income or career.

Yes, dramatically.

I avoid the subject.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

20 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Websites, Blogs, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, I’ve lost people I was close to.

Yes, dramatically.

Other (please specify in comment field)

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with friends.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

Less than 10 minutes

I consider it a serious interest.

Neopaganism (inc Wicca and Druidry)

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in crystal healing, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers, Belief in legendary creatures unknown to science (please name in text field)

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Documentaries, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I avoid the subject.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers, Other (Please name in text field)

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Websites, Blogs, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Relationships with extended family., Relationships with friends., Work or career prospects., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with faith community.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Social Media, Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with friends.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

Less than 10 minutes

I consider it a serious interest.

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in crystal healing, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

Yes, I’ve lost people I was close to.

Yes, dramatically.

I challenge them whenever I can., I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments.

Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends.

Leaving me alone to deal with it myself.

20 minutes or more

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Websites, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

I avoid the subject.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends., Work or career prospects.

Pointing out logical flaws or contradictions in my faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers, Belief in visitations from extraterrestrials

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, my mental health issues intensified during this process.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with friends., Work or career prospects., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community.

Pointing out logical flaws or contradictions in my faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Podcasts, Books, Websites, Blogs, Social Media, YouTube

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, I’ve been rejected by people I was close to.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with friends., Academic pursuits.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

Less than 10 minutes

I consider it a serious interest.

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would be ostracised by my community.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Mental health., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Pointing out logical flaws or contradictions in my faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in crystal healing, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Strongly disagree

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Books, Websites

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, as a result of people’s responses to my doubts.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

I challenge them whenever I can., I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments.

Academic pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with friends., Emotional wellbeing.

Less than 10 minutes

I consider it a serious interest.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I avoid the subject.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Emotional wellbeing.

Academic pursuits.

Presenting me with resources that challenge my faith beliefs. (books, podcasts etc)

Less than 10 minutes

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena

Books, Documentaries, Websites

Yes, my family and friends.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Other (please specify in comment field)

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Relationships with friends., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with faith community.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

10 minutes or more

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

Yes, a few confidants.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, I’ve been rejected by people I was close to.

I avoid the subject.

Emotional wellbeing.

Leaving me alone to deal with it myself.

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, as a result of people’s responses to my doubts.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I challenge them whenever I can.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with faith community.

Challenging me directly and assertively.

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Websites, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, my political beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, my mental health issues intensified during this process.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I avoid the subject.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Mental health., Academic pursuits.

Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Somewhat better off.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Relationships with faith community.

Relationships with faith community.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

10 minutes or more

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Websites, Blogs, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community., I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I avoid the subject.

Work or career prospects., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology and share my conversations online.

Belief in life after death, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with immediate family.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

Less than 10 minutes

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, all of them, for the better.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I avoid the subject., I pretend to share their faith beliefs.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with friends., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with extended family.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

Less than 10 minutes

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

Strongly disagree

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

Less than 10 minutes

I consider it a serious interest.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Other (Please name in text field)

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, as a result of people’s responses to my doubts.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I challenge them whenever I can., I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with friends., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in visitations from extraterrestrials

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Documentaries, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, but only anonymously online.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would lose income or career.

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

Somewhat better off.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with friends.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

Less than 10 minutes

I consider it a serious interest.

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in visitations from extraterrestrials

Books, Documentaries, Websites

Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, all of them, for the better.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I avoid the subject.

Relationships with faith community., Work or career prospects., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Presenting me with evidence that disproves my faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with immediate family.

Presenting me with resources that challenge my faith beliefs. (books, podcasts etc)

20 minutes or more

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

I challenge them whenever I can.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

20 minutes or more

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers, Belief in visitations from extraterrestrials

Yes, a few confidants.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

I avoid the subject., I pretend to share their faith beliefs.

Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family.

Leaving me alone to deal with it myself.

Less than 10 minutes

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death

Strongly disagree

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with friends., Work or career prospects., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Pointing out logical flaws or contradictions in my faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it was vital to my faith beliefs.

Books, Websites, Blogs

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

Yes, I’ve been rejected by people I was close to.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community.

Challenging me gently and backing off.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Other (Please name in comment field)

Christian, Neopaganism (inc Wicca and Druidry), Other (Please name in comment field)

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Websites, Blogs, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with friends., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends.

Leaving me alone to deal with it myself.

30 minutes or more

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

They were dismissive and hostile.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I avoid the subject.

Academic pursuits.

Academic pursuits.

Challenging me gently and backing off.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits.

Relationships with extended family.

Pointing out logical flaws or contradictions in my faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I consider it a serious interest.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers, Other (Please name in text field)

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed., Yes, other beliefs changed (please specify in text field)

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community., I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, I’ve been rejected by people I was close to.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I avoid the subject.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends., Work or career prospects.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Other (Please name in text field)

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

I avoid the subject.

Emotional wellbeing.

Presenting me with evidence that disproves my faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

Belief in life after death, Belief in crystal healing, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, YouTube

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

Yes, dramatically.

I avoid the subject.

Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with faith community.

Presenting me with resources that challenge my faith beliefs. (books, podcasts etc)

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Books, Documentaries, Other (Please specify in comment field below)

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

I can’t help it! I make snarky comments.

Leaving me alone to deal with it myself.

Less than 10 minutes

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments., I avoid the subject.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family.

Pointing out logical flaws or contradictions in my faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Websites, Blogs, YouTube, Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, my family and friends.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Somewhat better off.

Yes, dramatically.

I challenge them whenever I can.

Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Academic pursuits.

Presenting me with evidence that disproves my faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I consider it a serious interest.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed., Yes, other beliefs changed (please specify in text field)

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community., I would lose income or career.

Yes, but questioning my faith beliefs helped me work through my mental health issues.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with friends., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends.

Using the Street Epistemology approach.

20 minutes or more

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in crystal healing, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers, Belief in legendary creatures unknown to science (please name in text field)

Yes, and it was vital to my faith beliefs.

Documentaries, Websites, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, but only anonymously online.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Somewhat better off.

I can’t help it! I make snarky comments., I avoid the subject.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with immediate family.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Other (Please name in text field)

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Yes, my family and friends.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but my mental health issues are unrelated to my faith beliefs, or lack thereof.

Somewhat better off.

Other (please specify in comment field)

Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Leaving me alone to deal with it myself.

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena

Strongly disagree

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

I challenge them whenever I can., I avoid the subject.

Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

I consider it a serious interest.

Other (Please name in comment field)

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, as a result of people’s responses to my doubts.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

10 minutes or more

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

Books, Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I challenge them whenever I can.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with friends., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with faith community.

Presenting me with resources that challenge my faith beliefs. (books, podcasts etc)

10 minutes or more

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

I can’t help it! I make snarky comments.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with immediate family.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

Neopaganism (inc Wicca and Druidry)

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Books, Documentaries, Websites, YouTube

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

I challenge them whenever I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I avoid the subject.

Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family., Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends., Work or career prospects.

Leaving me alone to deal with it myself.

10 minutes or more

What is Street Epistemology?

Strongly disagree

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, but questioning my faith beliefs helped me work through my mental health issues.

Yes, all of them, for the better.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with immediate family., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I consider it a serious interest.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, my mental health issues intensified during this process.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Academic pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family.

Challenging me directly and assertively.

10 minutes or more

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death

Yes, a few confidants.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, all of them, for the better.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Emotional wellbeing.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers, Belief in visitations from extraterrestrials

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Other (please specify in comment field)

Leaving me alone to deal with it myself.

10 minutes or more

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

Strongly disagree

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, Social Media

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends., I would be ostracised by my community., I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I avoid the subject.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with friends., Work or career prospects., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Creative projects.

Relationships with faith community., Relationships with friends.

Challenging me gently and backing off.

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers, Belief in visitations from extraterrestrials, Belief in legendary creatures unknown to science (please name in text field)

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would be ostracised by my community., Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but I don’t think I could have.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Relationships with friends., Work or career prospects., Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits., Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, I’ve lost people I was close to.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I avoid the subject.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with faith community.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

10 minutes or more

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Somewhat better off.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Relationships with friends.

Less than 10 minutes

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in karma, Belief in supernatural phenomena

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Books, Websites, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

It was a bunch of things, nothing specific.

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, but questioning my faith beliefs helped me work through my mental health issues.

Yes, I’ve been rejected by people I was close to.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Creative projects.

Relationships with extended family.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

Less than 10 minutes

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc)

Strongly disagree

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Emotional wellbeing., Non-academic intellectual pursuits.

Presenting me with resources that challenge my faith beliefs. (books, podcasts etc)

10 minutes or more

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a personal problem. (Please specify in comment field, if you feel comfortable doing so)

I would lose my connection to my close family and friends.

Yes, I’ve had to walk away from some relationships.

Yes, dramatically.

I avoid the subject.

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing., Academic pursuits.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family.

Leaving me alone to deal with it myself.

10 minutes or more

I consider it a serious interest.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Yes, but only anonymously online.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were willing to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments., Other (please specify in comment field)

Yes, my life is dramatically different.

Non-academic intellectual pursuits., Creative projects.

Relationships with immediate family., Relationships with extended family.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

Less than 10 minutes

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Other (Please name in text field)

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Coral Sea Islands

What is Street Epistemology?

Yes, and it strengthened my faith beliefs.

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, my family and friends.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

I would lose my sense of meaning and purpose.

Yes, but I persevered with my questioning.

Yes, dramatically.

Yes, dramatically.

I challenge them whenever I can.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Relationships with extended family.

Asking thoughtful questions during normal conversation.

10 minutes or more

I’m interested and know a little bit about it.

Belief in life after death

Yes, but it did not contribute to my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, Documentaries, Websites, Social Media, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would be ostracised by my community.

Yes, it’s been difficult but overall for the best.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with extended family.

Telling me about their own experience of discarding faith beliefs.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

Other (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, I’ve been rejected by people I was close to.

I use Street Epistemology to discuss faith beliefs when I can., I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Relationships with friends.

Leaving me alone to deal with it myself.

10 minutes or more

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in communication with the dead, Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Strongly disagree

Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, my political beliefs changed.

They were unwilling to discuss my doubts.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would be ostracised by my community., I would lose income or career.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity., I can’t help it! I make snarky comments., I avoid the subject.

Relationships with immediate family.

Work or career prospects.

Challenging me directly and assertively.

10 minutes or more

What is Street Epistemology?

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly disagree

Books, Documentaries, Websites, YouTube

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)

Yes, it was a classic philosophical problem. (Please specify in comment field)

I would be ostracised by my community., I would lose income or career.

Yes, all of them, for the better.

I ask the odd question if I get the opportunity.

Yes, there are one or two things in my life that I would never have expected before I discarded my faith beliefs.

Mental health., Emotional wellbeing.

Relationships with faith community.

Challenging me directly and assertively.

10 minutes or more

I practice Street Epistemology informally.

Belief in life after death, Belief in non-physical entities (ghosts, spirits, angels etc), Belief in supernatural phenomena, Belief in magical or supernatural powers

Strongly disagree

Yes, and it contradicted my faith beliefs.

Podcasts, Books, YouTube, Other (Please specify in comment field below)

Yes, a few confidants.

Yes, my political beliefs changed., Yes, my ethical and moral beliefs changed., Yes, my social and cultural beliefs changed., Yes, my philosophical beliefs changed.

They were dismissive and hostile.

Yes. (Please specify in comment field)