"This is something I've had in mind for a while, along with another member of the Atheist Meetup group I'm in here in London. We have also talked about an exhibition of blasphemy in art. The trouble is Islam isn't it? I wouldn't…"
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Hello, my name is Melissa, and I'm an Atheist.
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I am 27 and from the Mid-West of the United States. I grew up 60 miles south of Chicago Illinois. I currently reside in North-Western Indiana, just outside of Chicago. I was raised Catholic. My…Continue
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Cheryl Kerkin replied to Melissa's discussion Art and Religion in the group Atheists who are Artists
Jonel Burge replied to Melissa's discussion Art and Religion in the group Atheists who are Artists
"I'm interested."
Melissa replied to Rich Lane's discussion Courtesy is putting me in a quandry
"I don't think crosses really mean you are religious, but I do think if you wear one and aren't religious you might not really be thinking. But that is because I get people in my work all the time that want to get a tattoo of a cross or an…"
Melissa replied to Jezzy's discussion Is Atheism A Choice?
"You choose to believe what you want. But you make those choices based on either education on the subject, and what you feel. Some people make too many decisions based on what they "feel". To me Atheism wasn't a choice. It was a…"
Melissa replied to Heather Steingruebl's discussion Evolution for Preschoolers in the group Pharyngula
"I know it sounds weird and 4 year old have limited understanding, but try not to dumb things down for them too much. Kids have a lot more understanding than you think. Even if they don't understand what you say today, they may have to take time…"
Melissa added a discussion to the group Atheists who are Artists
Art and Religion
Before post modernism, modernism, cubism, impressionism, and a whole lot of other genres, there were masters. They painted a lot of subjects, and among the most famous of subjects, was religion. There are still people who paint religious subject matter, but what I really want to go to, is anti religion subject matter. I am calling for artists, to take a stand, let your atheism flag fly high, and find a way to express it threw art. I would really like to put together a show of Atheist Artists…See More
Melissa replied to Darla's discussion What Mediums Do You Work In? in the group Atheists who are Artists
"I work with oils, acrylic, watercolor, ink and skin, pencil, pen, clay, just about anything I can make into something else."
Melissa joined Hannah's group
Atheists who are Artists
A little corner put aside for those creative types to let their hair down and chat about the important things in life - our true love of creating.
Melissa joined Ivy's group
Atheist Humor
This is the place to post that hilarious irreligious YouTube video, an irreverent, anti-religious cartoon, or other humorous bit of media. Posts that do not reflect an atheist/irreligious theme will be deleted. (Don't make me go Old Testament.)See More
ɟǝןıx dǝʇɹɐɹ replied to Melissa's discussion Porn and Conservatives in the group Atheist News
"maybe they just are looking to convert sinners or just watch in disgust how they sin. You have to know your enemy and even fight with its weapons, you know..."
Brian replied to Melissa's discussion Porn and Conservatives in the group Atheist News
"I was going to say pretty much this same thing. Who the hell pays for porn these days?! Damn, naive Mormons, paying for porn."
Aaron S. (USA) replied to Melissa's discussion Porn and Conservatives in the group Atheist News
"Well, I usually stick to the amateur stuff. There have been like, two professional-type porn things I thought were good enough to pay for, and I did.
Frankly, my guess is that Mormons (and conservatives in general) are more likely not to know about…"
Jason Spicer replied to Melissa's discussion Porn and Conservatives in the group Atheist News
"Not that I've done extensive research, but the free porn sites I've been to have all tried to push malware onto my computer. The pay sites haven't; I see them as being more legit. Plus, there's the argument that you should pay…"
Melissa replied to Melissa's discussion Porn and Conservatives in the group Atheist News
"Yeah, I know, right?"
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 9:38pm on June 2, 2011,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Greetings, Melissa! I'd like to invite you to a group where we talk about anything on our minds, Hang With Friends. :D
- At 6:54am on June 13, 2010,
John Jubinsky said… - Hi Melissa! Have a very happy birthday.
- At 7:38pm on October 25, 2009,
Dallas the Phallus said… - Thanks for the add, Melissa.
- At 1:46am on October 18, 2009,
captainmarmalade said…
- griffith? my mom lives in laporte... which is like an hour from there. anyway, keep up the posts on AN!
- At 6:41pm on October 1, 2009,
ɟǝןıx dǝʇɹɐɹ said… - Welcome Melissa (Honey).
Melissa raised the baby Zeus, feeding him with honey and goat's-milk.
- At 7:37pm on September 23, 2009, Dallas the Phallus said…
- Melissa, I’m not the official welcome wagon, but I do spend a lot of time on A|N, so I’ll take the liberty to welcome you and tell you a little about the site.
There are three ways to join in the conversations here. You can use the CHAT ROOM, or you can post a discussion in either the FORUM or in one of the GROUPS. The FORUM has different categories for posting discussions, and it is open to everyone here. To post a discussion or comment in a GROUP, you must first join that group.
There are over 500 groups so far, so just about any area of interest you can have will be represented. There are regional groups, groups for ex-Christians or ex-Muslims, and groups for pot smokers, bikers, singles, gamers, the LGBT community, parents, and pet lovers. Groups of common interest include: music, science, writing, politics, Dawkins, philosophy, morality, ethics, cinema, feminism, human rights, memetics, sexuality, history, race & culture, gardening, vegetarianism, books, propaganda, Cynicism, Objectivism, news, Doctor Who, free speech, the NFL, Carl Sagan, psychology, science fiction, horror films, Star Trek, and much more.
You are welcome to start your own group, but I might suggest that you first check to make sure that no such group for that particular interest already exists (for example, we already have four LGBT groups).
I've started nine groups here (please, no comments on my OCD), so please join any you think you might be interested in: FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO, THE KNIFE & FORK, HUMANE ATHEISTS, CONSUMER ETHICS, A TRICK OF THE EYE, ODDITORIUM, ARS POETICA, LOVERS OF SHAKESPEARE, and LINGUAPHILES & SESQUIPEDALIANS.
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Loren Miller replied to booklover's discussion Even More FB Finds..."Terrific ... I have a SWELL theme park I'd like to sell you, then. Only problem is: it's a real Mickey Mouse operation...!"
Patricia commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends"We do tend to stick with each other when nature decides to give us this invader to fight. Willingly or not, we are in a sort of club. Early detection is key, so let's go gals, you know what ya gotta do!
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The Flying Atheist commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends"Steph, in summer school are you going to be the student or the teacher? What classes will you be involved with?"
Debra Stevenson replied to booklover's discussion Even More FB Finds..."And I believe Joseph Smith was a true prophet, the Book of Mormon is as true as the Jewish and Christian bilbes, Jesus is the Christ and the LDS church is Yahweh's only one and true religion on the face of the earth and there is nothing you…"
booklover replied to booklover's discussion Even More FB Finds..."I did see that Matt! Thanks for posting it! Awesome woman to say that on National television! Esp. in what I assume is a very xtian town. I no longer like Wolf Blitzer. I was thinking of that interview when I posted this last…"
"perfect! did you see my recent post on Wolf Blitzer interviewing an Atheist?
http://www.atheistnexus.org/forum/topics/yes-wolf-blitzer-asked-the-wrong-person-if-she-thanked-the-lord
totally made my day!"
booklover commented on Ruth Anthony-Gardner's group Hang With Friends"Joan, that is so nice of you to include the woman with no support-system!!!! I'm glad it's going okay.
Steph, adorable cat pic. :) I know you'll do great in your classes! ~ Melinda/Mindy/Booklover, lol"
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