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Jun 14, 2011

Callie Bookman replied to Rucareanu Valentin's discussion Why can't I tell my family I am atheist?

"I'd say you don't necessarily have to jump STRAIGHT to atheism. Try just starting out by saying that church isn't really for you - that you want to stop doing the whole ORGANIZED religion thing. Eventually, the truth will come out,…"

Jun 8, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Little Name Atheist's discussion Husband of Words Association

" You know bringing up Trojan horses was just ASKING for it..."

May 17, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.

"I celebrate Easter and Christmas in a very secular way. I haven't even had a tree in a long time. I do enjoy me some carols though, even though most are religious in content. I also celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving. My anniversary is on the…"

May 6, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Jezzy's discussion Boycotting Religious Businesses?

"I'm in Ohio, and they're pretty plentiful here. I don't know if that counts as north though. :P"

May 4, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Jezzy's discussion Boycotting Religious Businesses?

"I've loved Hobby Lobby since I was a little kid. Chick-fil-a is one of my favorite places to eat out. A lot of the organizations I support the most have fairly strong religious ties. We operate in a world where it's hard to avoid religion…"

May 3, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Little Name Atheist's discussion Husband of Words Association

" The right to BEAR arms."

May 3, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Abnormal's discussion What are you watching?

"30 Rock on Hulu. :D"

May 3, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Abnormal's discussion What are you watching?

"Food Network!!!"

May 1, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Tyson's discussion I'm in love with my grandson and we're having a baby

"My college is doing the regional premiere this show next year in collaboration with a local professional theatre. I'm very excited about seeing it, but I don't really know much about it."

Apr 30, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Little Name Atheist's discussion Husband of Words Association

"You want some hot sauce on that taco?"

Apr 29, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion We must Unite!

"I don't think we need a political party. On most issues, especially economic ones, we are divided. But I agree that I want to see the day when even just 5% of Congress is openly nonreligious. I want to see the day when an atheist even wins the…"

Apr 29, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Little Name Atheist's discussion Husband of Words Association

"Blue Man Group probably does not raise your IQ."

Apr 29, 2010

Callie Bookman replied to Little Name Atheist's discussion What makes you happy?

"Having a handful of dear friends who, even when I know it causes me pretty extreme pain, can make me laugh without even trying."

Apr 29, 2010

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My URL: http://www.facebook.com/#!/callie.bookman

About Me: I was raised Christian, but only vaguely. Went to church every few months, started to read the Bible at a young age, all that. Nothing extreme or pressuring. When I was in the sixth grade, I started to get into Christianity pretty heavily. Methodist specifically. Youth group every week for a few years, went through confirmation twice, but still refused to wake up on Sunday mornings for church service. That should tell you something right there. Also in the sixth grade, oddly enough, during my period of most religiousness, did I hold a year-long protest of the Pledge of Allegiance because of the line "under god" and its violation of the separation of church and state. Again, should tell you something about me.

I'd say I switched over to agnostic towards the end of seventh grade. Stopped going to any church functions of any kind. This was about the same time that I finished reading the Bible, or at least most of it. I still have only read the gospel of Luke, because I'm not reading the same book written by four different guys. I skipped some other sections too, like the pages of begetting and listings of sins. Waste of time.

Anyway, I'd say that it was around my freshman year that I really decided that atheism was the only real way to describe my beliefs, or lack thereof. The only wavering in my position is that nobody knows what started it all, so I guess it COULD be something supernatural, but if it's highly illogical and unlikely.

Because of my lack of faith, I've lost friends, angered family, and most of all, I've been forced to silence about my opinions in nearly all situations.

I'm now a freshman in college, a theatre major, and still find myself surrounded by those who not only differ from myself in their beliefs, but look down on me because of it.

I want atheists to be able to speak out about their position as loudly and proudly as the religious do, one day. That's why I'm here. With you guys, maybe that day will come quicker than I could imagine.

School/College/University: Wright State University

Age Group: 18-21

City and State (For Member Searching): Columbus, OH

Country (For Member Searching): United States

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At 2:05pm on May 16, 2011, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…: Greetings, Callie! I notice you haven't been active at Atheist Nexus since June 2010. <sigh> Sometimes it can seem a bit fragmented, with different groups for every interest. Please consider a group for socializing, where we talk about whatever's on our minds, Hang With Friends. :D You might feel more at home.

At 11:31am on June 8, 2010, Wes Bonez said…: ZOMG! NO TIME FOR TEH INTERNETS? Ha... I know that feeling... I just finished a 3 year program in college where if I failed 2 separate classes in a year or if I failed the same class twice, I would get fired from my job of 6 years... Just finished the school a coupe weeks ago. :)

Very glad to see you say you are getting through the rough spot... Dont ever let the bastards grind you down. And, if they do, never let them know they are. Keep your chin up. ;)

At 6:57pm on April 27, 2010, Dale M. said…: Me and Gene go way back...

I'm sort of not kidding, I actually met Gene Wilder a couple times.

He lived(Lives?) up the road from the art store where I worked as the manager.
He paints. Watercolors.

I can still remember the way he enunciated "Holbein Hooker's Green"

So, yeah, maybe that makes me even cooler. Like the coolest dork you'll ever know.

BTW, Young Frankenstein is #1

At 12:46pm on April 27, 2010, Dale M. said…: Watch out, if you don't change your picture all the godless Oompa Loompas are going to start hitting on you.

At 10:16am on April 27, 2010, Dale M. said…: Don't call me sir. Please.
I prefer 'Mr. Sir'

At 8:44am on April 27, 2010, Dale M. said…: Keep it up Callie! You Rock!

At 1:43am on April 24, 2010, Dr. Terence Meaden said…: Hi Callie, and welcome to this friendly meeting place where we recognise, like you do as an atheist, that gods are phoney and religions are cunning frauds used to control people;
and how tragic and inexcusable it is that women and minorities have been oppressed these last two thousand years and more.

Terry Meaden
founder of the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Evolution, Darwin..." with its 260 discussion topics. We invite you to join us.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
Do visit the thread on proud to be atheist which should suit you like it does most of us.