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Donald R Barbera commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"Being raised in a Christian household exposes you to strong familial tradition. Not to fear, keep working in the your current direction and your family will come to respect your choice, especialy when they know it is not just a whim. You need…"
Sonny Mobley commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"Whatever you do don't lie about your belief. You don't have to confront people or anything, but at least be true to your self in that. I can pretty much tell you from my own experience that if you can get your mom to just leave you alone…"
Johnny commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"I'd like to hear the story, Michell. Care to post it on my wall or in a blog?"
Michelle commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"I assume you have spoken to her about how this is effecting your ability to have a relationship with her, not to mention your ability to choose not to have one when you don't live there. Or that you are unable to reasonably do so.
My mother and…"
Johnny commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"oh one more elaboration: I try to get them to see the "slave morality" of religion (THAT should stir some tempers) because god is this almighty aloof entity that doesn't feel good enough to reveal himself, so he sends his lap dogs to…"
Johnny commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"oh no... I can't pretend i would be brave enough to do that. I'm more used to the 20-30 sized small churches I used to go to.
The most important thing to know is that people care and we do. I can't say I have a lot of experience in…"
Courtney King commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"@Johhny, I would love to...unfortunately the church (although held in a middle school auditorium) has a LARGE congregation and to raise a hand and speak with him is impossible. After service its hard to find in such a large crowd. Also we were…"
Johnny commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"in fact, if my mom was a strict denominational christian and went to church, that is exactly what i would do. it kind of makes my case easier when the spiritual leader himself can not answer my questions."
Johnny commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"personally i wouldn't hate church as much as many atheists would. i would bring a notepad and recording start writing down points of contention to use against the preacher if i was ever to debate him and debate him i would. nobody gets to have…"
Courtney King commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"@ Johnny Its called Lighthouse church and I'm 19. I can't afford student housing so I have to stay at home."
Johnny commented on Courtney King's blog post My Mom Is Frustrating Me
"what kind of church do you go to and how old are you? are you gonna be out soon?
when intelligent debate meets an unintelligent belief, the belief almost always wins... it's a sad truth.
"If you could reason with religious people there…"
Courtney King posted a blog post
My Mom Is Frustrating Me
My mom does not respect my non-belief. She insists I go to church with her because all of a sudden her 'house rule' is that "As for me and my house we worship the Lord." To make matters worse the sermon from yesterday was focused on "Bringing children up in the worship" and that you should force you children to go to church. In fact, he said you should have them miss school before they miss church. I'm becoming increasing angry, frustrated and resentful of her. I never had anything against…See More
OR@NGE commented on Courtney King's blog post Coming Out To My Mom
"Good on ya Courtney, its not easy being a none believer with a deeply religious surrounding's, just let your mother get used to idea, she will accept it in the long run, give it a bit of time :)"
Sentient Biped commented on Courtney King's blog post Coming Out To My Mom
"Courtney,
You handed it very well. You were honest, you were compassionate with you mom without getting into the guilt trips. Congratulations. Looks like your grandmother raised you well, to be true to yourself."
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My Mom Is Frustrating Me
Posted on December 28, 2009 at 12:10pm 13 Comments 0 Likes
My mom does not respect my non-belief. She insists I go to church with her because all of a sudden her 'house rule' is that "As for me and my house we worship the Lord." To make matters worse the sermon from yesterday was focused on "Bringing children up in the worship" and that you should force you children to go to church. In fact, he said you should have them miss school before they miss church. I'm becoming increasing angry, frustrated and resentful of her. I never had anything against… Continue
Coming Out To My Mom
Posted on December 18, 2009 at 6:59pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
Well about a week ago I came out and told my mom I was an Atheist. She didn't go off like I expected her to but she is none too pleased to say the least. She and I had a debate on Sunday when she had woke me up (ironically to go to church) and asked me then and there if I believed in God. Instinct told me to lie and say yes, but she said don't say it if it isn't true and I confessed. She heard me out and tried to argue me down. A couple of days later she asked me if I was ok with the fact that… Continue
Ever Just Have One Of Those Days?
Posted on December 11, 2009 at 2:21pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
When it takes you forever to try to reason things out? My brain is just taking its sweet ass time to process even simple things. I've been stuggling to comprehend stuff since Monday.
Atheist Authors, Biology, and Physics
Posted on December 11, 2009 at 2:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I would like to read more books about Atheism and also some about sciences so I can understand and know more about what scientist are discovering. I only know of the basics of subjects such as evolution and the big bang theory. But I want to know what other things scientists are saying about our origins and get a deeper understanding about what little I do know. Does anyone have any Atheist authors or books about any of these things? Hopefully in the form of an ebook or article? I can't go to… Continue
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 10:36pm on December 6, 2009,
Ida said… - Hi, Courtney. Welcome to the Nexus. Nice to see more black females find reason in their lives. :)
- At 11:57pm on December 6, 2009, Ida said…
- Ah, yes. The happiness that came with letting go of the belief in god is amazing.
You might want to write a blog here about your de-conversion story, so you won't have to repeat it to everyone. Have you 'come-out' to your family members?
- At 12:19am on December 7, 2009, Ida said…
- Ouch.
I kind of had to cry my way out of going to church. My parents rarely bother me about it now, but they say my aunts and uncle ask for me when they don't see me in church. I haven't told my extended family yet. I will tell them, if the topic ever comes up, and If they want nothing to do with me, I don't mind. I've got my immediate family, and that's enough for me :).
It took a while for me to 'come-out' to them, but I left hints (try that if you haven't) before that. I kept trying to get my mom to read www.evilbible.com, but she would have nothing to do with it. I told her to get her own bible and read it, but still nothing. Oh well... My dad is more of a 'social-christian'. Goes to church to meet people/ see his brother and sister. He knows the history of religion, but chooses to go with it, because of its convenience. -_-
- At 12:30am on December 7, 2009, Ida said…
- Ah I see.
There are many reasons why I don't believe. One being no evidence for a god. Another being, if there was a loving god, why does he allow suffering to happen on this earth?...stuff like that. How about you?
- At 3:08pm on December 7, 2009,
Johnny said… - hi! I haven't seen you here before. Are you new?
- At 4:58am on December 10, 2009,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… - Welcome to this splendid web site and its thousands of bright people like you who recognise religion for the great fraud that it is.
Terry Meaden originator of the busy 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
- At 10:32am on December 10, 2009,
Dave Rogers said… - If your dad wants you to read the bible, then read this one. Have him read it too. He might find the real truth that you already know.
Oh, and welcome to A/N!
- At 10:42pm on December 12, 2009,
Jandro Kacia said… - Hey thanks for the add =)
whats good?
- At 8:32pm on December 13, 2009, Jandro Kacia said…
- ahaha yeah i remember when i told my mom 6 years ago she was furious it was the longest month that she didnt talk to me. She said if u dont believe in jesus then you shouldnt care about christmas and i was nooooooooooooooooooo i still like to celebrate lol
- At 6:51pm on December 17, 2009,
Richard Healy said… - No worries. IMO You've been very brave in coming out to your family with your lack of belief and what little I have to offer in terms of online transatlantic camaraderie as fellow atheist is yours to have. :-)
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Posted by Two Cult Survivor on May 21, 2013 at 11:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I posted the bulk of this on another thread, but wanted to add some context separately.
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