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Announcing the Share Your Secular Story Contest!

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Chris Stedman replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'Hey Atheist Writers! Check out this cool opportunity...' in the group Atheist Writers

Thank you so much! We'd love to see you submit a story. Don't hesitate to let us know if you have any questions: nonprophetstatus@gmail.com

Feb 24, 2010

Hey Atheist Writers! Check out this cool opportunity...

We are so excited to announce the Share Your Secular Story contest, a call for stories by NonProphet Status!We're seeking previously unpublished personal stories written from a secular (Secular Humanist, Atheist, Agnostic, et al.) perspective. The stories of secular people are scattered because we as a people are scattered. Because there is little cohesion among us, our voice is…See More

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Announcing the Share Your Secular Story Contest!

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Colin replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

I have said for years now: "I'm against religion, not spirituality."

Feb 19, 2010

Aaron S. (USA) replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

I apologize ahead of time - this is gonna be a long post :P Personally, I generally prefer not to talk about "religion", since there seem to be as many definitions as there are people - there are lots of different aspects to what people…

Feb 19, 2010

Sonny Mobley replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

Indeed, indeed. I think about that paper often just so ya know. I needs to find a copy. ps :D :D I loves that word.

Feb 19, 2010

Jim Mccall replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

I don't understand what you mean by religion. It sounds to me like you love people, not religion. Could you explain what you love about religion.

Feb 19, 2010

Jo Jerome replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

Coming into this thread anew after a busy week kept me away from A/N for a while... I agree that there are some very beautiful and even constructive elements to each religion. But as a whole, the ick far outweighs the good. Many an otherwise Xian…

Feb 19, 2010

Marshall replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

I think I may have disagreed with just about everything you wrote. The catalyst for positive change is typically economic prosperity and education...not religion (at least IMHO). I personally hate religion.

Feb 19, 2010

Chris Stedman replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

That's probably a fair comparison. My mom occasionally recounts a story about me as a child, a time I corrected a kid at a birthday party for calling sherbet "ice cream." She always laughs when she tells it, and says she is glad…

Feb 19, 2010

Chris Stedman replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

(And yes, I realize I'm replying in a very timely manner to this thread... I've been working on the scholarly paper component of my thesis for most of the day, and my email alerts pop up when I get a response... desperately seeking…

Feb 19, 2010

Sonny Mobley replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

Interpretation, interpretation, interpretation. Why would someone have faith in something that can supposedly be interpreted a billion ways? Couldn't god in his infinite wisdom have given the writers of religious texts a little better…

Feb 18, 2010

Sonny Mobley replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

I knew it. ....Like a boss....

Feb 18, 2010

Chris Stedman replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

Haha, you caught me dude. Please don't rat me out for plagiarizing!

Feb 18, 2010

Chris Stedman replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

And RE: "tolerance"... Who wants to live in a world where we all go about superficially "tolerating" one another? I sure don't. I want deeper, richer relationships than that. And so I try to empathize with folks who see the…

Feb 18, 2010

Chris Stedman replied to Chris Stedman's discussion 'I love religion.'

Sonny: I hear your critique, but where we have the most authority is in how we choose to respond to such violence. We can either respond in kind with violence (which transcends physical manifestations to include words and attitudes), or we can -…

Feb 18, 2010

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My URL: http://nonprophetstatus.com

About Me: I'm 22 years old and live in Chicago, IL. I'm a member of the American Humanist Association and voting member of the Secular Student Alliance, writing a thesis paper on storytelling and a novel for my almost-completed Master of Arts in Religion, doing work for the Interfaith Youth Core, working toward a post-graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction (making me the first openly non-theist person to do so at the Jesuit Catholic school I'm enrolled in), doing radio with Chicago Public Radio's Vocalo.org, being a staff writer for Jettison Quarterly, and learning large life lessons. Also, did I mention that beer plays a significant role in all this?

As you might have guessed from the work that I do, I am fascinated by religion. I am passionate in exploring its role in our cultural milieu, why people desire answers and meaning, and so on. I work as an interfaith cooperation facilitator because I think that, whether we like it or not, religion isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so it is imperative that people of different beliefs learn how to not only coexist but form mutually-inspiring relationships of cooperation, not just tolerance. And while I do not believe in God myself, I appreciate the positive contributions of religion and the religious. I do not wish to see the abolition of religious thought.

I realize this is a controversial stance among some non-theists, and I welcome conversation on the subject. Please check out my blog at nonprophetstatus.com.

Profession: student

Age Group: 22-30

City and State (For Member Searching): Chicago, IL

Country (For Member Searching): USA

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At 3:11pm on March 2, 2010, Joseph Heathen said…: Final head count needed - 1st Meetup - March 20th

Jenny's Steakhouse (20 Kansas Street
Frankfort, IL 60423).

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

To make this easier, please respond to this post if you are in or not. Sorry to be so unorganized, but this is first time I am doing something like this.

http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/SouthsideofChicagoAtheists/forum/topics/final-head-count-needed-1st

At 1:38pm on February 18, 2010, Sonny Mobley said…: Hiya, Buddy! Hope ya don't think 'm an ass. :D

At 5:42pm on January 22, 2010, Dallas Gaytheist said…: Welcome to A|N Chris. You are just too cute! : )

At 2:07pm on January 22, 2010, Joseph Heathen said…: At 12:17pm on Jan. 5, 2010, Joseph Brauer said…
Welcome... this is a great site for socializing and network with other nonbelievers. This site is growing, just like our cause.

Feel free to throw questions to me or reach out to me for anything. I am looking to network with other Atheists and spread proper critical thinking to others and grow our non-believing groups.Welcome... this is a great site for socializing and network with other nonbelievers. This site is growing, just like our cause.

Depending on where you live, you may want to join the Southside of Chicago Atheists group.

At 1:23pm on January 22, 2010, Atheist Princess said…: Welcome to Atheist Nexus ( :

At 12:42pm on January 22, 2010, Dr. Terence Meaden said…: Hi and a friendly welcome to Chris Steadman from Chicago.
We are pleased to see you here among the sensible, rational people of this world.

This is the greatest atheist/humanist meeting place with its 14,000 bright people like you who recognise religion for the superstition and brainwashing fraud that it is---
and that gods exist only as fictions inside people's heads.

Terry Meaden
originator of the busy lively discussion group
"ORIGINS: Universe, Life, Earth, Humankind, Fossils, Religion, Evolution, Darwin..." with its 240 discussion topics.

We invite you to come and see, and to make good new friends.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin