Recovering from Religion
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Unless you were raised by atheist parents, you probably had some recovering to do when you left religion. The purpose of RR is to provide a landing place for people when they jump from religion. With local support groups throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Australia, and real-time resources accessible to everyone, RR is where to turn when faith has lost its luster.
Website: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org
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Discussion Forum
Has it Been Easy for Anyone?
Started by Nathan Hevenstone. Last reply by Loren Miller on Thursday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I wonder if anyone who's gone from faith to non-faith has done it relatively easily? I ask because, for me, it's not really been that tumultuous. I guess it has a lot to do with my upbringing. Despite my family being really religious, it has also…Continue
Anyone still deal with anything like this?
Started by Starland Victor Seay. Last reply by blue pashmina on Thursday. 24 Replies 0 Likes
One thing I have noticed is a tendency to "doubt" my new path in life. I still want to reach for the Bible sometimes. I still hesitate somewhat when someone mentions Pascal's "Wager"...LOL! Even though I know that science teaches this and that no…Continue
Walking Away
Started by CD Free. Last reply by Diana May 2. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I'm guessing many here walked away from one religion or another. What religion did you walk away from? Did you look at other religions, if so what ones? What made you settle on Atheism?Continue
Maintaining family ties
Started by Diana. Last reply by jon taylor Apr 30. 11 Replies 1 Like
I was adopted into a fundamentalist Seventh Day Adventist pastor's family. My parents loved me and I enjoyed a happy and secure childhood. Although I felt disappointed that I couldn't take dancing lessons, be involved with local theater or…Continue
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Comment by L.Hunter on September 30, 2010 at 6:20am -
@ Michelle. Its takes time to get rid of the feelings. Im still geeting thru it after 5 yrs religion free. Keep getting stronger, and keep thinking clearly. I have to occupy my time and keep busy. That keeps the demons (lol) away and other stuff. You will be ok'
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Comment by Viking on October 4, 2010 at 10:07pm -
Michelle, get over with. Look ahead. Good people don't need that brain wash. Smile.
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Comment by Adelita D on October 22, 2010 at 2:10pm -
I don't get those ads. I heard one in the car the other day and thought it was a new Mastercard or some such campaign and then they got to "and I'm a Mormon" and I thought WHAT!?! For YEARS....decades and beyond they have built themselves up as "a peculiar people" and now they are just your normal everyday??? yeesh...
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Comment by Kevin Benbow on October 24, 2010 at 11:01pm -
I love the metaphor in the God Virus. I also see religion as similar to the "Borg" on Star Trek. Do any of you ever feel as if your past religious training occasionally tries to take root again? Once in a while it sure "talks" to me!
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Comment by L.Hunter on October 25, 2010 at 9:12am
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@ Fred, Very interesting comments about getting into the fresh air and away from religious indoctrination. There does seem to be some 'highs' that associated with religion. Being told that you can be saved, healed and delivered can be just what someone who suffers form low self esteem may need. (I'm not saying that you suffered from that, but many do and use religion to console their insecurities. I think we all deserve a pat on the back for escaping and remaining free from superstitious non sense.
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Comment by Gaylene Wetzel on November 21, 2010 at 7:25pm
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@Kevin Benbow
Kevin you are not alone! Every now and then I find myself starting to pray(!!) and have to remind myself that if it didn't work when I believed, it's even less likely to now . . .
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Comment by Reina Bosque on November 22, 2010 at 1:41pm
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I know exactly what you mean Robin. Recently my father and I were in a car accident and both came out very lucky. If any one of several circumstances had been just a little different, we would both be dead. Everytime I told the story to anyone I had to catch myself before I ended up saying "thank god" everything worked out.
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Comment by L.Hunter on November 25, 2010 at 12:22pm
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For those of us who chose to come out of the closet and have commited social suicide, I would like to say Happy Thanksgiving (Turkey Day). No we don't need to a sky daddy in order to be grateful for our time here on this side of the earth. Enjoy your day, even if you don't celebrate this holiday.
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Comment by Matthew on November 25, 2010 at 12:44pm -
Happy thanksgiving to you! I'm thankful for my wife, son, and my atheist groups. Have a great weekend.
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Comment by Jen E. on November 25, 2010 at 3:51pm -
I honor the Native Americans on TGD. Today I ate popcorn. I also did not say grace. lol
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Blog Posts
Death of a family member
Posted by Larry Taylor on May 20, 2013 at 8:15pm 6 Comments 1 Like
OK. I am venting. My mother died two weeks ago. She was a “god fearing christian.” Before her death she refused all medical treatment. She wanted to be left alone. She even refused to speak with my brother who is a methodist minister. He is a pip, let me tell you! I suspect she did not believe, but a woman born in her time could not and did not state her actual beliefs. This is the opening salvo to all christians; FUCK YOU! I had so many people come and tell…
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Unbelievable!!!!!!!!
Posted by Christy Stewart on May 20, 2013 at 2:17pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
This probably should not have shocked me as much as it did (especially since I am in Texas). I actually thought my coworkers were playing a joke on me because they know I am an atheist. Sadly, this was no joke. This actually happened.
I work in a psychiatric hospital. The doctors who admit patients are general MDs. (Psychiatrists see patients after admission) Yesterday evening we received several calls from irate parents. A new doctor who was doing admissions yesterday actually…
Continue anti-atheist rant from an Orthodox Mormon part 2
Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 20, 2013 at 1:09pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
What do you think of this,
Nathan Young,
No Jason Torpy it is you that should be banned for promoting atheism, a belief that has no foundation in reality and zero proof behind it. The letter was a mockery of your atheist beliefs. I request to the board here that they remove Jason for his unverifiable beliefs in atheism for which he has no proof other than his arrogance. The letter was a mockery of atheism. Atheism is stupid and it should be mocked and it…
Continue Anti-atheist post from an Orthdox Mormon
Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 20, 2013 at 12:42pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
What do you think of this Facebook comment?
Nathan Young to Jason Torpy,
for once you and I can agree on something. We should disrespect beliefs that are untenable such as the belief that there is no God. Indeed for me to respect you Jason, I cannot respect your belief in non-belief in atheism. Your atheism comes across as arrogrance, smugness, and self righteous. Indeed after reading "An Open Letter to My Religious Friends" I penned one…
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