"Well if religion is like drug addiction, I hope the group "RR" (recovering from religion) uses a better strategy than "NA" or "AA" - The 12 step program is equivalent to religious virulency :)"
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Question to Dad: Seeds of racism
Started this discussion. Last reply by CK Jun 26, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Child: "Dad, why is everyone that belongs to our church white? Why are there no other kinds of people, like blacks or Asians?..." Father: "Well Linda, those kinds of people of the world are just are…Continue
The impact of vocalizing your atheist perspectives...
Started this discussion. Last reply by roland707 Jun 14, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like
New to the site and excited to be a part of this forum! When the term "atheist" enters my world conversations ....I am tired of hearing a gasp of disbelief! I am tired of family that feels sorry for…Continue
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FreeThinker replied to Linda's discussion Question to Dad: Seeds of racism
"What kind of church was it? Did your father believe that only those that belonged to that sect were "saved"? If he thought all Christians were saved, then he is grossly mis-informed about the religious demographic of…"
Brian Wood replied to Linda's discussion Question to Dad: Seeds of racism
"My mom didn't like the Irish, I found out when I was 18. But then I found out she just didn't like Catholics of any stripe."
booklover replied to Linda's discussion Question to Dad: Seeds of racism
"Wow, so sick. Good for you and your inquisitive mind! :) Our born-again neighbor (years ago) was telling me that their daughter was getting married, and she practically apologized for the fact that the man she was getting married to was…"
Ted replied to Linda's discussion Question to Dad: Seeds of racism
"Perhaps implying that color is something that some one should change if they could, was an indicator of some of those mild prejudices? :)"
Brian Wood replied to Linda's discussion Question to Dad: Seeds of racism
"As I grew up in northern New England in the 40's, 50's and 60's, I never saw a person of color until I was 16 years old. My mom and dad (although I later found out they had mild prejudices) were great enough to teach me never to…"
Linda replied to Linda's discussion Question to Dad: Seeds of racism
"Yes, questioning alone helped me gain the label of "a very difficult child" growing up and was frequently punished. I often have thought of writing a book with all the rediculous responses I received to questions. My questions…"
Richard K. Emms replied to Linda's discussion Question to Dad: Seeds of racism
"Oh my!
It's interesting how both parents and even clergy stumble around innocent chilren's questions.
Growing up, and having catholic dogma shoved down my throat, made me ask too. My parents could not…"
Linda replied to Linda's discussion Question to Dad: Seeds of racism
"Obviously, I agree that religion and racism overlap just as it does many other injustices. I hate referring to religious people as small minded as many are extremely intelligent in other ways however, how is it that so many believe that their…"
Sentient Biped replied to Linda's discussion Question to Dad: Seeds of racism
"My observation is that religion and racism overlap and support one another, but not all religious people are racist and not all racist people are religious.
Trying to understand biblical items that seem to support racism, the bible is…"
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roland707 replied to Linda's discussion The impact of vocalizing your atheist perspectives...
"Hey! You'll like it here."
booklover replied to Linda's discussion The impact of vocalizing your atheist perspectives...
"Welcome! I haven't been here long but it IS SO refreshing to have back-up when you talk about your Atheism!!! It's nice to know there are MANY people who don't believe as you don't! lol ;)"
Linda replied to Andrew M.'s discussion Suicide
"I respect your prespective and experience and do not argue the consequences associated what you describe however, imagine living in a society where doing "it right" was achievable and acceptable. The question society debates…"
Linda replied to Andrew M.'s discussion Suicide
"I agree regarding your statement that there is no rational basis for choosing life over death. Have you read the book "Between the Dying and the Dead?" a bio on Jack Kevorkian's life; a man who dared to challange the "taboo…"
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Earther said… Hi, nice to see you
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Brent Feeney said… - We're glad you're here as well Linda! Hope you have a great week...
- At 5:00pm on June 13, 2011,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hello Linda, and welcome to this rational world of Internet atheism---a haven from the superstitions and fictional god of the masses.
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We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with nearly 500 discussion topics and 2750 members.
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- At 4:58pm on June 13, 2011,
Ken said… - Hello and welcome to Atheist Nexus. We are certainly glad to have you join us.
- At 11:10pm on June 12, 2011, Brent Feeney said…
- Welcome aboard! =) Hope all is well with you today...
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