Larry Reid Announces New Spiritual Path: Stepping Away from Christianity ~ "Leaving God? Sweetie, that’s like throwing away your umbrella in a storm

In recent livestream and video posts, media personality Larry Reid shared a personal shift in his spiritual identity — moving away from traditional Christianity. 

He frames this as not a rejection of spirituality itself but as a departure from what he calls institutional “white” practices. He believes that cultural influences stem from colonial and cultural pressures.

Nothing is so magical or beautiful that it works every time. Everyone’s faith is tested.

In one recent video, Reid explicitly stated:

“The Bible can’t help me anymore. I need something that speaks to my history, my ancestors, my culture, my truth.”

 

This statement underscores his belief that Western Christian texts and structures do not fully address the spiritual and cultural realities of African-descended people today.

Embracing a Spiritual Path Rooted in African Identity

Reid describes his current spiritual practice as being informed by:

Decolonized spirituality: understanding spirituality outside Western Christian frameworks

African spiritual identity: grounding beliefs in cultural and ancestral traditions

Personal evolution of faith: allowing spiritual practices to grow and change organically

"Child, I don’t care what anybody says, you can’t walk away from God and think it won’t catch up to you. I’ve lived long enough to see folks try, and it never ends well. The Bible is real—He’s real—and He sees everything. You think you can handle this life on your own, but without Him, you’re just walking in the dark. I pray for you every day, and I hope you find your way back before it’s too late. Don’t let the world fool you into thinking you’re stronger than your Creator."

Reid responded saying he does encourage people to explore their own spiritual paths instead of relying solely on inherited doctrines. He respects everyone spiritual beliefs (I’m being sarcastic) 

Faith and one’s relationship with God is a living process that must align with your identity and a lived experience. It’s not for the weak. But it’s very rewarding. That’s why the Bible says “he that endures to the end….” Everyone can’t make it to the end….