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Started this discussion. Last reply by Monica S. Feb 22, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
It's kinda funny that I forgot to introduce myself here and went straight for the groups.That being said, hi everyone, my name is Monica. I am a former charismatic christian and recovering religion…Continue
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toriauru replied to Monica S.'s discussion Introduction and How I got here. I applogize for length in the group Recovering from Religion
Monica S. replied to Pat's discussion You Might Be A Winner - But So What!
"Also....oceanographers explain why water is wet. But this should be interesting. I thought this interview was tomorrow. :/
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Is it re-education if you are having to unlearn the bad first?
So my christmas went okay except for two women losing their minds:My grandmother and my boyfriend's "memaw". My grandmother threw a fit because I went to spend Christmas with the boyfriend, instead of "with the family". Before I left, she kept picking arguements with my mother and egging her on by talking about how she wish she could see "her family".The same family that left her nearly blind, starving, and not very clean.It's upsetting how what me and my mom do just isn't enough, and she's…See More
Monica S. commented on Chris Dodds's blog post A New Rant
"Hell yes I do. I liken bullying a person unto physically pushing them. A person can only take it so long until they either 1) Hit Back or 2) Snap and begin to hit themselves.
What really ticks me off about the response to bullying is that people…"
roland707 commented on Monica S.'s blog post Its friday and I AM NOT IN LOVE
"Monica, I had this exact conversation with a female coworker Friday! Dejavu"
Glen Rosenberg commented on Monica S.'s blog post Its friday and I AM NOT IN LOVE
"So maybe evolution is the development of the cortex to awareness of its trap.
Randomized parts is new understanding, at least from what my string remembers. Used to think you were insane, now just slightly off!"
John Camilli commented on Monica S.'s blog post Its friday and I AM NOT IN LOVE
"None. It's not even my choice whether or not I respond to this. The energy that moves my fingers across the keyboard has existed for billions of years. I cannot stop it from moving them as it does. Parts of the interactions that resulted…"
Glen Rosenberg commented on Monica S.'s blog post Its friday and I AM NOT IN LOVE
"John,
Did not you learn your lesson?
Choice is not free. It is dependent. It describes a relationship between entities. Or something along those lines.
You might be correct. But you have to live the lie or else you become mush. Then again what…"
John Camilli commented on Monica S.'s blog post Its friday and I AM NOT IN LOVE
"You are both wrong. Humans do not possess the mythical ability called "choice." Think about it: to "choose" is to introduce or re-direct some impetus required for action, where previously there was none (or to absorb and be…"
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AtheistTech commented on Monica S.'s blog post Its friday and I AM NOT IN LOVE
"I believe that if heterosexuality would be studied as intensely homosexuality, humanity would benefit immensely. To study homosexuality exclusively is to set homosexuality as deviant and something that needs to be corrected. I…"
Greg LeGore commented on Monica S.'s blog post Its friday and I AM NOT IN LOVE
"Monica, until the evidence is decisive one way or another, we should maintain a bit of scepticism regarding any topic. In this case, the evidence is, in my assessment, tipping toward the 'homosexuality is somewhat inborn' view.…"
Monica S. replied to The Nerd's discussion PZ Myers Supports Ableism?
"Heh. Omg that bingo makes me itch.
I just read it and it made me cry. I was raised baptist, went to catholic school, and choice charismatic christianity when I hit about age 12. I was taught the same thing, but it went a bit further: even thinking…"
Monica S. replied to Monica S.'s discussion Introduction and How I got here. I applogize for length in the group Recovering from Religion
"I agree with you on it being a life long mission. I made a joke about since I know so much about Charismatic Christianity that I could write a book on it.
One thing I can say, you never know how young you are emotionally and socially until you get…"
Monica S. commented on Monica S.'s blog post It's Monday
"Thanks SB! It took a lot of me sounding "bitchy" but I think since I'm taking a me first attitude that It'll continue to get better :D"
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Is it re-education if you are having to unlearn the bad first?
Posted on January 5, 2012 at 8:42pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
So my christmas went okay except for two women losing their minds:
My grandmother and my boyfriend's "memaw". My grandmother threw a fit because I went to spend Christmas with the boyfriend, instead of "with the family". Before I left, she kept picking arguements with my mother and egging her on by talking about how she wish she could see "her family".
The same family that left her nearly blind, starving, and not very clean.
It's upsetting how what me and my mom…
Continue Its friday and I AM NOT IN LOVE
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 5:20pm 7 Comments 1 Like
So today in the discussion forum in class, the topic of nature vs nurture came up(I'm a psych major so this was going to happen ANYWAY). Well one of the students, I'll name him Mark Christian, ranted on and on about choice, and then said this gem:
"In the continuum I lean more toward Environmental explanations for our behavior. The choice to pursue a change in gender for example, rests on a decision by us to do that, and may come from overly being associated with a female All…
Continue It may be Tuesday, but it feels like Monday
Posted on October 25, 2011 at 7:34pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I pushed myself too hard, and now I am paying for it.
My surgical pain is at the same level that it was a week ago. I'm angry at myself for being weak. What makes me even more angry is that it took me spending time with the boyfriend to realize I shouldn't have to DO everything. But oh does it make me feel inadequate.
I started classes yesterday and it looks like it is going to be really easy.
Also...
Folks, I need you to do me a favor. My best…
Continue It's Monday
Posted on October 17, 2011 at 7:32pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
So, it has been four months(?) since I've last had to accompany my mother to church. I have responded to my new freedom my sleeping in, writing, or jewelry making. Let's see what is going on with me:
-I'm finally learning how to drive. Maybe my mom would put herself in the car with me THIS TIME.
-I'm moving out of the house next year! YES!
-I'm Graduating!(yes!) Next Year!(boo!)
-I'm starting up my blogs again(oh…
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- At 9:30pm on July 14, 2011,
Steph S. said… - Hello Monica! So nice to meet you! : )
- At 11:52am on May 12, 2011,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… - Greetings, Monica! Nice pictures. (One's a bit too blurry) I'd like to invite you to a group where we talk about anything on our minds, Hang With Friends. :D
- At 5:12pm on May 5, 2011,
Secular Forces 2013 said… - Agora is available at netflix or itunes for 9.99. long dramatic but great movie
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