"I liked that line. I used to have to attend church as a child, but I have never had faith. I put up with all the shit that the Presyterian church was dishing out, but it was pretty non-intrusive compared to what you described. I…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Future Mar 8. 9 Replies 2 Likes
Hello. My name is Alex. I'm 32 (33 in a few weeks). I reside in the Bay Area. I've been an Agnostic/Atheist for about a decade now, though I wasn't open about it until I was about 26. I was raised in…Continue
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Shillamus replied to A. FitzGerald's discussion New Guy
"I am really cautious about what I say
I live near the Chesapeake Bay
People hate Nontheists here
They effectively tie them up and burn them at the stake by making sure they can't make an income
Just Kidding.. most people seem reasonably…"
A. FitzGerald replied to Tom Reeves's discussion The Bible on History Channel
"I'm surprised they don't air Big Trouble in Little China on the History Channel. It's about as historically accurate as the rest of the documentaries they produce. Plus it has Jack Burton.
But seriously, The Learning Channel and The…"
A. FitzGerald replied to Steph S.'s discussion As An Atheist Can Your Life Have Purpose and Meaning?
"I've come to look at it as every choice we make adds up to a different sum and end result. Every encounter, every lesson learned, every scientific discovery, every book we read, every meal, etc. In the end our collective purpose is just to make…"
Sentient Biped replied to A. FitzGerald's discussion New Guy
"Welcome, Alex. Thanks for telling part of your story.
You are not going through a phase. Once someone knows the rational truth, you know it. Rarely someone will return to religion, but for the most part almost no one goes…"
booklover replied to A. FitzGerald's discussion New Guy
"Hi Alex! Really glad you found us! You will find lots of support and cool people here! You sound like a really smart guy! Post often!~ Melinda"
Steph S. replied to A. FitzGerald's discussion New Guy
"Nice to meet you! Welcome to the site. I hope you enjoy it here."
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Lillie replied to A. FitzGerald's discussion New Guy
"Welcome, Alex. Thanks for sharing your evolution in rationality. Sounds a lot like my evolution and probably many others on N/V. I look forward to seeing more of your contributions."
A. FitzGerald replied to Joel's discussion JW's in the group Black Freethought
"I was a Witness until I was 13 and most of my fam back in Brooklyn and Upstate are as well. Ironically, so is my ex girlfriend, and it's the reason she broke up with me. An off the cuff comment got me "Apostate'd"."
Tammy S replied to A. FitzGerald's discussion New Guy
"Welcome Alex, great to meet you! Your story about your militant period made me think of this quote for the SECOND time today (I just shared it on FB for similar reasons) but it seems appropriate to share again here:
"It is difficult to…"
Tammy S liked A. FitzGerald's discussion New Guy
Dr. Terence Meaden left a comment for A. FitzGerald
"Hi A. Fitzgerald Good to have you with us. Welcome to this internet world of rationality and peace that unites us through common sense and freethinking wisdom.
You are invited to join the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy,…"
Loren Miller replied to A. FitzGerald's discussion New Guy
"Greets and salutes, Alex. Welcome to a place where people won't accuse you of going through a phase or hating a deity that doesn't exist or any one of the half-a-hundred other different specious things you hear from believers. …"
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Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 2:38pm on March 2, 2013,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi A. Fitzgerald
Good to have you with us. Welcome to this internet world of rationality and peace that unites us through common sense and freethinking wisdom.You are invited to join the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 750 discussion topics and nearly 3800 members.
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