I come from an opposite angle. My father actively made sure that I was never exposed to any kind of religious indoctrination. When in primary and secondary school (Canada and England), the principal was sure to get notes exempting me from any kind of religious ritual. It was my choice in the end of course, but it meant I didn't have to take part in any kind of prayers or religious songs.
I never minded it too much and although I felt mildly left out at times, I'm grateful for it. I play at a lot of weddings (let alone attend them...cripes! it feels like all my friends are gettings married - I guess that's your 20s). As beautiful as the rituals can be, it bothers me to see so much illogical dogma and "conventional morality" forced upon the young at these things.
Spiritually I feel very strong, despite never having religion.
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