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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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Has it Been Easy for Anyone?

Started by Nathan Hevenstone. Last reply by Loren Miller May 16. 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 May 16. 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 Noelle on April 22, 2010 at 8:22pm: Anyone here from Houston and interested in attending a new Recovering from Religion group? The SECULAR Center is planning to start up a group and wants your input about dates, times, and location! Please e-mail us at secularcenterusa@gmail.com!

Comment by Amy on April 16, 2010 at 3:17pm: Let's not forget the Catholics!!! :D
http://www.atheistfoundation.org.au/articles/easy-steps-excommunica...

Comment by Skeptical Deb on April 16, 2010 at 2:55pm: This is a common problem among Mormons, and I've seen some sample letters at exmormon.com

Comment by Richard Goscicki on April 16, 2010 at 2:52pm: Mahai, you gotta be assertive with this bullshit. Go to the church rectumry and tell 'em you want to be delisted. Scare the piss out them. Tell 'em you want no part of this voodoo and bugetty-boo or you'll complain to Beelzebub.

Comment by Amy on April 16, 2010 at 9:06am: Here's an interesting article on "de-baptism".
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1891230,00.html

Comment by Amy on April 16, 2010 at 9:01am: Mihai, BE SURE to request a letter of confirmation, acknowledging that they have officially removed you from their roster.

Comment by Jennifer on April 16, 2010 at 8:44am: Mihai-

I would try sending them a formal letter asking them to remove you from their membership lists. That you are no longer a member of the church, and do not wish to remain on the church rolls, or receive any mailings from them.

Comment by Mihai on April 16, 2010 at 7:01am: How do I formally defect from the (Southern) Baptist Church?
I last went to that church about 18 months ago, but my name is still on their rolls and that pisses me off; I want myself removed from any membership list they may have; I will appreciate any idea you may have. Thanks.

Comment by Richard Goscicki on March 22, 2010 at 7:40am: Gustavo, remember Bibles are an important part of history and should be treated with respect. They are not garbage. They're absolute proof of how gullible people can be.

Wanna buy some great Florida real estate?

Comment by Gustavo Keener on March 22, 2010 at 7:11am: @Chris H. - It would be fun to make paper mache out of old Bibles and other "spiritual" literature. Unfortunately, I just threw mine away (to be recycled elsewhere).