I believe that these posts will best sum it all up -
Here's how I became an Anarchist:
https://steemit.com/anarchism/@derekareith/how-i-became-an-anarchist
It wasn't easy by any stretch.
I also just posted an outline of my perspective to flush it out a little further:
https://steemit.com/anarchism/@derekareith/so-you-re-seeing-a-lot-of-anarchist-posts-but-you-re-not-anarchist-wtf-is-going-on
I believe that it is certainly a road worth going down, and I really commend you on showing curiosity on this topic. You have no idea how many people emotionally block me out before even thinking about these things. While it's certainly understandable given how radically different these views are, I believe that it's also indicative of a problem on their end when they can't set their emotions aside to hear out new and different ideas before rejecting them.
I keep an open mind to any alternative pov actually in general. I will admit, my initial reaction might seem like I'm in shock or offended but I quickly put that away and consider whatever is brought to my attention.
I say this because I was raised in a strict christian religion, apostolic somewhat close to Pentecostal. I watched family and members of the church go thru some extreme experiences and of course my own. I never understood the need for them to control and justify the way they acted.
I can't stand shxx like that.. it bugs me. I will always be very open minded and willing to listen to anything and everything somebody wants to show me. Hope that doesn't change when I'm an older wiser man.
Right on, Wally. It's way too easy to get stuck in our ways as we age. I wish more people had your attitude.