"The band isn't playing shows or making new music at the moment, and we've found other work and careers to focus on for the time being. In order to make sure I'm able to keep providing for my family, that had to be the case before I could be totally honest - and that fact is one of the issues I have with the church and Christian culture in general."
Though he grew up in a Christian home, Steingard said he felt "uncomfortable" with certain aspects of the religion, explaining that praying in public "felt like some kind of weird performance art" and "emotional cries such as 'Holy Spirit, come fill this place' always felt clunky and awkward." Steingard said he secretly continued to have doubts when he joined Hawk Nelson, though "this shift was fully realized" when he replaced lead vocalist Jason Dunn in 2012.
The Canadian musician said his internal debate led to "struggles with depression" as he worried aboutRELATED: Aaron Rodgers Opens Up About Religion to Danica Patrick: ‘I Don’t Know How You Can Believe in a God’
When I was a little kid, they put me in Sunday School. It took me about ten minutes to realize this was a load of garbage. It’s 2020, not the Middle Ages. There’s no magic guy in the sky. Just be a good person,DONE. Much respect to Jonathan.
good for you!
Bravo Jonathan! His empirical truth can’t support faith in something so lacking in reason, evidence and reality. It’s obvious his band members, for whatever reason,🤑can’t grasp the the outcome of the knowledge he thoughtfully sought out or the conclusion that he arrived at.
Good for you. I was about 10 years old when I realized that the god myth was false. At that time I thought that everyone would soon realize the same thing, like Santa, the Easter Bunny, etc.
Hope you change your mind because God is the way the truth and the life. In saying that he gave us free will, for my favorite scripture John 3;16 for WHO so ever believe on him shall not perish but have everlasting life. I pray you find your way to repent.
Maybe a future career as a judge on American Idol?
Why are people always pissed when you have a different opinion of your own about a generally believed stuff? The comments are so hateful 🤮🤮🤮
My response:
Sweet
Enlightenment awaits Jonathan.
Kinda surprised this isn't trending, to be honest. Praying for you, brother. Hopefully Father and Mother make a way for you to hear the truth 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sorry he’s come to that decision. Media should not call him Christian but former Christian. My take: wrong decision, take your time and ignore peer pressure.
I have such respect for someone willing to question their beliefs, challenge the conflicts, and having the courage to publicly hold an unpopular opinion.
Oh this is so sad to hear, but honesty in struggles is the way, and I'm thankful that his bandmates are showing love to him. Hopefully he can find his way back to Jesus someday! 3
He believes he’s just upset about something and blaming God for it.
So happy to see this, be you.
Insiders are calling this one of the savviest business moves in music history...
This is sad news not good. If ever there was a time to get close to God it's now when this world is falling apart. I will pray that Jonathan returns to believing in the God who believes in him. Keep in mind that God and Christ have never been about religion.
Some of us lose our way... tho he may walk away now, if and when he decides to return, God will still be there waiting.
Why?
Why
Why is this news worthy? Who has even heard of this band anyway?
When your Christian world is wrapped up in only making money/music from your faith, perhaps you can forget about God. In true Christian fashion, his bandmates & Christian music industry friends have reached out in love & support, telling him they still love him. God is love.
Bienvenue au club, au moins un qui a ouvert les yeux. Welcome to the club, at least one who opened his eyes
Next announcement is he’s coming out of the closet in 3, 2, 1...
He's in the wrong band then
Very sad! I hope he finds his way thru this challenging time with his faith 🙏✝️...I think satan is alive & well here
What is WRONG with People 😤😡 Now, nor ever,it is, the time for this stupid story. Really😤😡😤😡😤😡😤😡😤
I’ve been having mixed feelings about it for a while because when things are great, you praise god but when things are bad, it’s free will, if this force is the reason for the good times then it should be the reason for bad time too and you can’t use free will to explain it away
Good for him! Believing in a god is stupid. I haven’t believed in one for thirty years. All those sheeple who do are fools. Throwing money at the Joel Olsteens of the world is crazy, don’t do it!
Son, you will if you experience homelessness; When/if your Mother passes and the pain is too much and the only thing to do is pray; You will if you ever survive being shot at in the side of the head. You will if you read WalkToBeautiful —
melissax1125 He is just evolving in his own views on life, God, etc. It would seem that even his Journey through life and rigid beliefs no longer suit him. It's not my journey, but his, and as such he's entitled to live his life as it suits him. I wish him a safe and happy life.
Hawk Nelson is a band I haven't heard in YEARS! 🤷🏽♀️ people grow and change their beliefs all the time. As long as he's happy, it's all good!
Welcome to the club 🤩🥳
In other words: Christian rock singer finally decides to grow up
That’s what 2020 has done to ppl
kuku27 Pandemic has crushed the spirit of religion that places of worship, holy of holiest places are closed today, what can man do?
Are they just a rock band now
Should we have a parade in your honor who really cares
Never too late. At least, he knows now. 👍
Join the club, Jonathan.
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