Comment by Brent Feeney on October 25, 2011 at 6:12pm

I know what you're talking about. I'm atheist myself, of course, and alone (though I'm straight). Turned 51 six-and-a-half weeks ago, never married, no kids, no girlfriend, no prospects. It gets difficult sometimes.

Comment by Julie E on October 25, 2011 at 6:17pm

Hello Brent. I understand what you mean. I'm finding it hard to find people to relate to in my area. I've never been married or had any children either (I prefer animals) Feel free to talk about what's on your mind. i love to get to know new people. Welcome to my group !

Comment by Brent Feeney on October 25, 2011 at 6:58pm

Thanks Julie! =)

Comment by Julie E on October 25, 2011 at 7:00pm

You're very welcome. Have a good night Brent !

Comment by Kathy Lewis on October 26, 2011 at 2:50pm

Hello

I am in London Ontario where there is simply no community for us. I am finding more and more, that my distaste for theism isolates me, yet I cannot pretend to be something I am not. I do get tired of being on the outer fringes of the fringe and hope that there will be some interesting discussions I can join here. Kathy

Comment by Julie E on October 26, 2011 at 3:16pm

Welcome Kathy ! Glad to see someone else who understands where i'm coming from. I don't really have a community here in Wisconsin either. I live in a small town in the midwestern United States, which tends to be more religious. Feel free to talk about whatever you wish. I am more than happy to discuss whatever is on your mind. Tell me a little about yourself (whatever you are comfortable sharing) Tell me about the religious beliefs in your country.

Comment by Kathy Lewis on October 26, 2011 at 3:51pm

Thanks, Julie. In Canada, we have always paid lip service to the separation of church and state, except for our funding of RC schools.I have watched the frightening encroachment of religious fundamentalism throughout the US and the world since it started. I had this sense of doom, even when the original "Hippy" movement was co-opted by "Jesus Freaks" for those of us who cannot be assimilated.  No matter what group I join, whether it be feminists or Scrabble players, I seem to hold the most extreme views. In Canada, we are seeing signs of the violation of separation of church and state. The abortion "debate" has reared its ugly head and the first time I heard that again, I felt the bottom fall out again and my first thought was that I don't want to live through that again. We now have the oxymoronic Ministry of Religious Freedom, which sounds a lot like its opposite to me. Whenever I have sought community in this city, I have to remain silent about my non-beliefs and am so tired of that. I long for a safe place and can only seem to find it on-line. Kathy

Comment by Julie E on October 26, 2011 at 3:58pm

Yes, I too have to contain my thought to the internet. As I sit here and watch the Republican candidates in my country that are running for the 2012 election, I am frightened by what is happening in my country. I don't know if you've ever heard of "Dominionism", but it is very scary and several of the candidates have been linked with people that believe in it. I feel like I'm living on another planet most of the time. I am lucky to have a mother that accepts me for who I am, but for the most part I don't talk to many people about my beliefs or my sexual orientation. I listen to far right wing Jesus freaks all day online and on tv and it scares the hell out of me. I was under the impression that Canada wasn't very religious. I guess I was told wrong. I guess we only know what we are told online and on tv. I like to get to know others from other countries to see how alike and how different we are on that subject

Comment by Kathy Lewis on October 26, 2011 at 4:49pm

What is Dominionism or do I really want to know? There have always been pockets of fundamentalists here, particularly the Dutch Reform who came here to free themselves from secularism. I can't get Margaret Attwood's The Handmaid's Tale out of my mind, as we continue to construct this dystopia.

Comment by Julie E on October 26, 2011 at 4:53pm

You will have to look up Domionism online, because it is kind of hard to explain in total detail. In general, it is those religious people that believe in the literal bible rules. meaning adulterers, homosexuals and pretty much anyone that doesn't follow the bible completely should be put to death. They want religion to be a part of your every day life everywhere. They are the one's that spend their time protesting and picketing at people's funerals and walk around with hateful signs and pretty much want to make all of us live back in the dark ages . it is seriously scary. Look it up sometime when you have time because you would not believe the shit these people believe

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