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Started this discussion. Last reply by Leigh K Feb 11, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes

Well I joined this forum for the Life After Fundamentalism group and am glad for the opportunity to connect with other people who've gone through similar experiences as myself. I am still dealing…Continue

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Leigh K added a discussion to the group Former Jehovah's Witnesses

The Folks are at a Convention this weekend

My mother and step-father are at the JW convention... she says she can't sit through three days of the convention any longer, even though she feels guilty about it. At 70 years old, I can certainly hope perfection is no longer required. However, it doesn't seem to be the case.

Jul 3, 2011

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Leigh K replied to Angie's discussion New baby will be here in the next few weeks... in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"I think the UU is a great idea, a relatively benign religious organization, perhaps of all of them. Then you have something to say when someone asks which church you belong to."

Mar 8, 2011

Leigh K replied to Angie's discussion New baby will be here in the next few weeks... in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"How sad that in the midst of what should be a joyous occasion, you are having to worry about this. I agree with the posts above that you have the upper hand, no one can tell you how to raise your child. Other than to be prepared for what you seem to…"

Mar 6, 2011

Leigh K replied to Jen E.'s discussion Religious brainwashing and illness/pain (I know there are coincidences!) in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"Can I get an amen in here? lol. I agree."

Aug 22, 2010

Leigh K replied to Jen E.'s discussion Religious brainwashing and illness/pain (I know there are coincidences!) in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"Maybe it would be helpful to think about releasing these guilty feelings, reassuring yourself that pleasure is not sinful, that all people feel and deserve and desire pleasure, that you can feel pleasure and have it be a good thing and that you are…"

Aug 14, 2010

Leigh K replied to suzanne Buzz's discussion profile pic question? in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"Look right there to the right>>> hit Settings, the profile picture is the first option on the page."

Aug 14, 2010

Leigh K replied to Jen E.'s discussion Religious brainwashing and illness/pain (I know there are coincidences!) in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"It is certainly more likely to me than, say, (and with no disrespect to your friend) that everything you have experienced is mere coincidences. I neither think it is coincidence nor that god is hurting you, but a message from your subconscious that…"

Aug 14, 2010

Leigh K replied to Jen E.'s discussion Religious brainwashing and illness/pain (I know there are coincidences!) in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"no i think you're correct if you think your physical pain and problems stem from a mental source. I don't believe in a punishing god so of course I don't think you're being smitten by some deity. If you ignore the power the mind…"

Aug 10, 2010

Leigh K replied to Jen E.'s discussion Religious brainwashing and illness/pain (I know there are coincidences!) in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"No, you're on to something there, because the mind does affect the body. Some South American shamans believe (see Don Agustin) that fears manifest in the mind and body as demons/spirits/voices that intend us harm. Definitely not something that…"

Aug 9, 2010

Leigh K commented on Becky Robinson's group Texas Heathens

":( My boyfriend and I broke up and I've had to move back to Mississippi, so I'll be leaving all you heathens. This makes me sad. You can catch me around the Mississippi Atheists group :P"

Jul 12, 2010

Leigh K replied to Sharon Gray's discussion Time to PARTY this weekend at my place!!!! in the group Texas Heathens

"oh.. someone in Houston area... how awesome."

May 29, 2010

Leigh K replied to Amanda Mae Burklow's discussion Existential despair? in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"Wow Min, you have certainly had an interesting life. In my experience, most people to join this group have been Americans and southern; it is so cool to hear of your experience from another perspective. You mentioned you left your province, where…"

May 18, 2010

Leigh K replied to Nepul Hope Whipp's discussion Feeling alone! in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"I am sorry to hear of your troubles. I have one question, does your teen daughter feel as you do, or have you simply not raised her in a religious way? The reason I asked is that I started thinking about my own atheism and how I would deal with a…"

May 18, 2010

Leigh K replied to Amanda Mae Burklow's discussion Existential despair? in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"Dustin, I am not sure why you seemed to take his answer so personally. He wasn't attacking you or belittling your personal struggle in any way. If you go back and look at her question, he answered it. What you don't understand is that this…"

May 10, 2010

Leigh K replied to Amanda Mae Burklow's discussion Existential despair? in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"Well honestly, I didn't lose faith because I never had it. Even as a younger person I just didn't feel anything when they talked to or prayed to god."

May 10, 2010

Leigh K replied to Timo Ostrander's discussion Dealing with Fundamentalist Loved Ones in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"sorry amanda. that sounds really rough. we're thinking about ya."

May 9, 2010

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At 12:18am on July 30, 2010, Christopher Wilton said…: Just read up about your childhood and your estranged (JW) mother, its a moving story; I'm quite speechless and can only hope that things are getting better for you now.

It's stories such as yours that really fuel my antipathy for religion. I've never suffered as you have yet I blaze with anger at the way religions quite literally tear families asunder.

I wish you all the best. :-)

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At 7:05am on February 7, 2010, Atheist Princess said…: Welcome to Atheist Nexus ( :

At 5:22pm on February 5, 2010, Dr. Terence Meaden said…: Here's a friendly Hi to Leigh Knight in Texas

We are pleased to welcome you here among the sensible, rational people of this world.

This is a fantastic meeting place with its 14,500 bright people like you who recognise religion for the superstition and brainwashing fraud that it is---
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