"I have to second the reading of books as a way of coping. Here's a list of books I read that I really liked:
Ehrman - Misquoting Jesus, Jesus Interrupted, God's Problem, Lost Christianities
Elaine Pagels - Beyond Belief, Adam Eve…"
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Mark Tulloss replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"Happy Holidays?
I hope you all, we all can have a great time with our families, traditional and otherwise. I can't say what it all means, what it should mean, but I know I love my family. Weather we are still "under cover" or "In…"
Mark Tulloss replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"Tammy,
Can you tell me more about your "darkest hours"? I'm pretty sure I won't go crazy, but it helps me greatly to hear of the struggles of those who have gone before!
I will try to watch the vids you suggested and…"
Tammy S replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"Mark in some of my darkest hours these two videos have brought me a lot of comfort and reassurance, I keep them bookmarked to return to again and again when I find myself lonely or angry and in need of calm. I hope they'll be of some benefit to…"
Future replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"I have no idea what you are going through, since I have never been in the grips of religion of any sort (regardless of being surrounded by it in my formative years), but I wonder if a harmless transitional phase would help. Perhaps try reading…"
Mark Tulloss replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"Ed,
As with the other 2 gentlemen who have responded to my post, I am SO Thankful to be the beneficiary of your trials and experience! I feel a bit embarrassed being such a "whiner" after only a year! I do not think, however, I have the…"
Mark Tulloss replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"Franklin:
"I have begun to realize that I must become acclimated to the sensations that self-direction brings."
This is F'ing brilliant! This directly speaks to what I have been experiencing and guessing at! When I'm certain I…"
Mark Tulloss replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"Roy,
Thanks for your encouragement! I really appreciate your perspective and struggle and indeed wish we could meet up face to face as that is a very important part of being human. I have yet to find the time and courage to go to a meeting of…"
Roy replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"Really, it sounds to me like you are well on your way. I don't think you are going to have too many problems. My main worry is losing my old friends. I haven't lost any yet, but then I only of the closet door slightly…"
Franklin Bacon replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"I have tossed around such thoughts without much support for 27 years and until recently had few resources to rely upon. Suddenly, there is a multitude of resources that have become available on the Internet, but they still feel rather impersonal.
It…"
Roy replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"That's my feelings exactly. "
Mark Tulloss replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"The only people I've "come out" to is my immediate family. However, when asked directly OR indirectly (So, how's your walk with the Lord, Brother?), I am honest and forthright. I hope, in the New Year, to start telling my friends…"
Roy replied to Mark Tulloss's discussion Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
"Gosh Mark, I feel your pain. I was about 32 when I quit believing and went through some withdrawals at the time. I'm 66 now and still haven't come out to my family. My father was a preacher. Maybe when Mom moves on…"
Mark Tulloss added a discussion to the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism
Alone and Adrift in a Hostile Universe
Good Sunday Morning, Life is busy and I'm not very good at this "facebook" culture thing, however, I am in need of some guidance and you all seem most eager to engage. Thank you for the warm reception Atheist Nexus has extended to me. I suspect I have never felt this alone in my life, and it is scaring the hell out of me. I've not yet devoted enough time to pursue any group involvement, until today. Still a bit skittish, I guess.Though I am certain /confident about my decision to abandon "The…See More
Steph S. left a comment for Mark Tulloss
"I was raised fundamentalist too! But I made it here. Hope you enjoy the site!"
Ruth Anthony-Gardner left a comment for Mark Tulloss
"BTW, if you're not completely out as an atheist, which I gather from your status, you might like Undercover Atheists."
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- At 10:31pm on November 19, 2012,
Steph S. said… - I was raised fundamentalist too! But I made it here. Hope you enjoy the site!
- At 10:03pm on November 19, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… BTW, if you're not completely out as an atheist, which I gather from your status, you might like Undercover Atheists.
- At 4:51pm on November 18, 2012, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…
Welcome, Mark! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. You might also like Life After Christian Fundamentalism, Real Talk for New Atheists and Recovering from Religion.
I also recommend Eco-Logical and Climate Concerns, since the climate is changing so drastically. Colorado is especially vulnerable.
After you've searched for topics of interest in "Groups" above and in the "Forums", don't forget to look at recent activity which hides along the right margin of the page all the way at the bottom.
On a personal note, I've developed an animated gif technique, sort of “pull quote marries slideshow”. Samples are scattered across various groups, but you can find them easily by going to my twitter account. Each tweet has a link (after the description and before the hashtags) to a visually rich example here at Atheist Nexus. If you like them, please follow me
RuthAnthonyGard
- At 1:36pm on November 18, 2012, Steph S. said…
Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 1:24pm on November 18, 2012,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… You are most welcome to our friendly community.
- At 1:04pm on November 18, 2012, Dr. Terence Meaden said…
Hi Mark
Welcome to this world of rationality and peace, where pure common sense leads to the open freethinking wisdom of non-believers.
We invite you to join the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 700 discussion topics and 3600 members.
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