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Permalink Reply by Ojay Okoth on June 10, 2012 at 4:44am

It's amazing how those who profess a 'religion of love' are so quick to hate and ostracize those who leave their ranks. I'm certain, however, that the triumph of reason over ignorance beats a life tied down or twined with dogma. Kudos, to those who find such freedom!

Permalink Reply by Sentient Biped on June 10, 2012 at 9:15am

It's interesting he states reading the bible led him to atheism.  I had the same experience, many years ago.   Now his church dissolved - interesting.  I assume most will go to other churches.

Permalink Reply by Joseph P on June 10, 2012 at 11:45am

Yeah, another member of The Clergy Project.  Give it another 5 or 10 years, and they'll have thousands.

Permalink Reply by The Flying Atheist on June 10, 2012 at 12:10pm

Yes, it's always interesting how some people, when they sit down and really read and study the bible, begin to see right through all the holes while others find that their religious beliefs are enlightened and strengthened.  My mother (who knows not to bring up the topic of religion in my presence) attends a monthly bible study.  I'd sure like to know what they study and learn in those sessions, but of course I love our peaceful existence too much to ask her.  My own atheistic conversion began at my Lutheran high school when I was required to take religion classes.  As we studied the differences between religions and the discriminatory practices they each had, I began to see that they were all governed by rules and policies made up by humans, not from some divine declaration from above.  The seed was planted.