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Life After Christian Fundamentalism

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Recovering from the side effects of Christian fundamentalism is not easy.

•The ongoing fear of Hell
•Rejection from family members
•Ongoing guilt
•Loss of community

If you can relate, join.
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This group was born out of my meeting with Nate Phelps during the American Atheist Convention in Atlanta.

My wife Angela and I took Nate and his fiancée Angela out to enjoy the evilness of The Varsity. Almost instantly we hit it off, and felt like we had been friends for years. Not only did we have similar backgrounds, but we all shared the desire to help others who were leaving Christian fundamentalism.

I asked Nate to write about his experiences in Atlanta on my blog Life Without Faith. He graciously accepted and you can read it here.

As support for this group, Nate has graciously allowed Atheist Nexus to post the entire transcript of his Atlanta speech. It is long, emotionally moving, and a must read. Check it out here.

Below is a documentary on Nate's Family entitled, "Fall From Grace."

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Here is a recent news story featuring my former church:

Brother Richard

Nate's Website: Nate Phelps
My Personal Website: Life Without Faith

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Comment by Engl on June 21, 2011 at 10:58pm: Hello there!

I am a born again atheist but I am not totally out yet. So I am not experiencing the full effects of life after Christian Fundamentalism. But I'm sure once many of the people I know come to know that I am atheist, things are going to happen...

Comment by Daniel on June 5, 2011 at 8:59pm: Looks like a fun little book; I enjoy this type of humor, as it makes me feel like my time as a fundamentalist was not wasted; though I certainly wouldn't have choose it if I had the choice. "Satan" actually had a lot to do with my deconversion, since the first "domino" question that started the chain reaction of doubt was how it didn't make sense the kind of powers Satan was alleged to have and the kind of things that "he" actually did, and moreover, why would a perfectly created angel have traits like extreme pride, poor judgement skills, incredible sadism and sociopathy, and all of the other traits that he exhibits? Why did God create Satan if he knew that he would fuck up his creation and send people to the torture chamber he created and made the transit system to but didn't want anyone to go there?

I'm a bit busy now, but I might pick this book up once my life calms down a little.

Comment by Adelita D on June 5, 2011 at 5:54pm: I have to share a book my daughter found at the 1/2 price bookstore this weekend. She had started looking through it and used her own money to pick it up (she is 11)....we have been laughing hysterically and I thought it might be something you may enjoy if you can find it. It is called "The Devil's Diary". Funniest thing ever!

Comment by rounder421 on May 24, 2011 at 11:05pm: My user name is rounder421, i have some posted on my page here if you like.

Comment by Janina C on May 24, 2011 at 12:14pm: I have seen Rounder's videos before. They are awesome!!

Comment by Linda on May 24, 2011 at 9:27am: Welcome to the group ronder. Welcome to freedom of the mind. It's great.

Comment by Adelita D on May 24, 2011 at 8:35am: Welcome Rounder--I was brought up LDS as well....look forward to your vids!

Comment by L.Hunter on May 24, 2011 at 5:46am: Welcome to the group. What's your YouTube name, I'd like to check out the vids.

Comment by rounder421 on May 24, 2011 at 2:22am: Hey guys I just joined the Atheist Nexus and this seems like a good group to start off with. I grew up LDS Mormon, but then after a 'search for the truth' I went full on fundie. I've been an atheist for about 10 years now. I am a taxi dispatcher, (still consider myself a cabbie) and for a hobby I have a small youtube channel where I make atheism and related videos. As much as I like youtube and other debate forums, Youtube can by very childish, and this seems like a 'haven' to escape the madness of religion for a bit. Looking forward to my experiences here.

Comment by Susan C on May 22, 2011 at 2:58pm: Hey Chris I have been a "Born Again Atheist" for 13 years now and I did have that little niggle way way back in my head... so I know where you're coming from my friend... So there that is another little bit of confirmation that it is a lot of drivel, eh... Have you seen this video... It will bring a smile to your face... After the Rapture