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Probably introduce myself
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bear L. T. Aug 22, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Well I probably should introduce myself while I'm just a few days old and have that fresh baby smell around me. My name is Barrett though everyone calls me Bear and I live in Memphis Tennessee,…Continue
Where do I fit in?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kiru Sep 19, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Well I better tell a little about myself first. I'm a senior in High School in the Memphis city district here in Tennessee, pretty much dead center in the bible belt. My family moved here not for…Continue
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Bear L. T. replied to §kürrý's discussion PETA kills thousands of animals a year
"Not actually, I more applaud that they take a much stronger stand against whaling vessels, take attacker as a term of endearment though I can understand the mistaken meaning. I can't say I watch much of the show since it gets quite a bit…"
Bear L. T. replied to EccentricSM's discussion Amusing Responses You Got From People When You Came Out About Being An Atheist.
"I hate when people do that where you have to believe in their religion or you're some sadistic, godless thing. To me it's like them saying," If I didn't believe in a god, I'd probably go torture animals and beat women.""
Bear L. T. replied to Leon's discussion Philosophic suggested reading?
"One of my favorite philosophical writers is Daniel Quinn who basically created the New Tribalist movement. Extremely interesting and very thought provoking in my opinion and had a big impact on me. Also no its not one of those 'everyone should…"
Bear L. T. replied to Tak G.'s discussion Exodus
"I always thought the Egyptians made slaves of other conquered people. The Semites and such just so happened to be conquered."
Bear L. T. replied to Goz's discussion What's the creepiest thing a theist has ever said to you?
"I once knew a preacher who tried to convince the procession to speak in tongues while I was there. I had to bury my head in my palm when the other teenagers tried to follow along with it."
Bear L. T. replied to §kürrý's discussion PETA kills thousands of animals a year
"Can't say I've ever been a huge fan of PETA, always found them a bit hypocritical though honestly I can't say much in the way of why, just sort of a feeling you get.
And honestly those Whale Boat attackers? They don't do…"
Bear L. T. replied to Bear L. T.'s discussion Where do I fit in?
"Actually I am 18 so I guess she can't force me to attend church really but the thing is is that I don't want to make a huge deal out of it. Part of me just wants to just suddenly go at the dinner table," Oh by the way, I'm…"
Linda replied to Bear L. T.'s discussion Probably introduce myself
"You can be free to just say what's on your mind around here. I don't believe there is any agenda to turn you into a hard core athiest or anytning like that lol.
I enjoyed your other discussion the other day. Signs of intelligence always…"
Jim DePaulo replied to Bear L. T.'s discussion Where do I fit in?
"The complete works of Robert Ingersol (19th century Atheist) are available free online - they are great reads."
Nic replied to Bear L. T.'s discussion Where do I fit in?
"Well said John. When you start caring what others think is when you start letting people bully you into believeing fallicies."
John F replied to Bear L. T.'s discussion Where do I fit in?
"You need to be who you are and not what other people want you to be. Your friends and family should support you no matter what you believe, but unfortunately, that's not usually the case when it comes to evangelicals.
You are NOT alone in your…"
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- At 5:40pm on August 22, 2010,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… - Hello Bear L. T.
Welcome to this friendly meeting place with freethinkers who recognise that fictional gods and guileful religions have always been used to deceive and control vulnerable superstitious people including defenceless children;
----and how tragic and inexcusable it also is that women and minorities have been oppressed these last two thousand years and longer.
Terry Meaden
founder of the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Evolution, Darwin..." with its 300 discussion topics.
We invite you to join us and 1780 others.
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