The frontman of a Christian rock band has revealed on social media that he no longer believes in God.
Jonathan Steingard, the lead singer for Hawk Nelson, renounced his faith last Wednesday in a lengthy Instagram post.
Steingard said that he has been ‘terrified to post this for a while – but it feels like it’s time to be honest’.
‘After growing up in a Christian home, being a pastor’s kid, playing and singing in a Christian band, and having the word “Christian” in front of most of the things in my life — I am now finding that I no longer believe in God,’ he wrote.
Steingard explained that it wasn’t something that he decided overnight and said he had been questioning God, the Bible and his upbringing.
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Hawk Nelson is a Christian rock and pop punk band, formed in 2000, with eight released studio albums to date.
On Hawk Nelson’s Facebook page, band member Daniel Biro responded to Steingard’s post.
“Forever grateful for these brothers of mine. We’ve been through some highs and lows together and we share a very special bond that can’t be broken,” Biro wrote. “There are many seasons to a band, as Hawk Nelson has experienced. But one thing that isn’t seasonal is our support for one another on or off the road touring. God has a unique path for each of us and it’s important that we stay honest with one another. Looking forward to seeing how each of us continues to G R O W .”