Entre memórias e rupturas

This article analyzes the early religious memories of a gay man without religion, based on his life narrative. The aim is to understand the tensions between religious socialization during childhood and adolescence, marked by the strong influence of Catholicism in a small-town setting, and the process of breaking away from religious institutions. The life narrative technique is used to explore religious memories and experiences. In the first part, the verbatim account is presented, allowing the participant’s voice to be heard directly, without interference or interpretative mediation, highlighting the nuances of his personal narrative. In the second part, a critical analysis is carried out based on theoretical references, examining how religious experiences and family principles shaped his identity and religious sense. Issues such as gender normativity, religious prejudice, and the re-signification of faith emerge as central themes. The conclusion is that the interviewee expresses a de-institutionalized belief, contributing to the understanding of the intersection between sexual orientation and people without religion.