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Richard replied to Jo Jerome's discussion We are the skilled, reliable, loyal employees. So why so hard to hold onto a job? in the group Autism, Asperger's and Atheism

"No kidding! the experience led to a mental breakdown among other things too numerous to mention,at least i didn't leave emtyhanded."

Aug 19, 2010

Richard replied to Jo Jerome's discussion We are the skilled, reliable, loyal employees. So why so hard to hold onto a job? in the group Autism, Asperger's and Atheism

"You are not the only one. I was able to keep a job for twenty seven years but that was because most of the time I was by myself. I was socioally ostracized and never given the chance to move up. I worked for a public school district and the pay…"

Aug 16, 2010

Richard joined Jo Jerome's group

Autism, Asperger's and Atheism

It's a language barrier and social barrier that's rough enough to work through without the added ick of religious platitudes. Whether you have it, know someone who does, or are just interested in knowing more, all are welcome!

Aug 16, 2010

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Richard replied to Round Peg's discussion Forgiving people in the group Life After Christian Fundamentalism

"It"s been my experience that true forgiveness takes time more than anything. You can't change the past so you concentrate on what's going on now. People come and go in life and if they reject you don't worry,there's plenty…"

Jul 6, 2010

Richard replied to Miguel's discussion The arrogance of being right

"Personally I am as polite to religious people as they are to me. I know several who know who and what ( atheist and gay) I am and treat me with utmost respect and I treat them the same way. I can't say that about the majority of them…"

Jul 5, 2010

Richard replied to Jeffrey Doherty Sr.'s discussion Is it ok to hate?

"Hatred isn't healthy but is hard to avoid,sadly,it's the only thing religion ever taught me,what it's like to be hated and how to hate in return."

Mar 26, 2010

Richard replied to Goz's discussion What's the creepiest thing a theist has ever said to you?

"Myself and the brother of a dead friend were lamenting his loss at work when the lead man announced "Well.that's what happens when you don't follow god's law,he should have been killed anyway." we asked him if he'd…"

Feb 15, 2010

Richard replied to Jimbo Slice's discussion East Texas Atheist

"Having to make that conversion must be hard,but being the person that never attended church can be hard when you a child. You are ostrasized by most of your peers as a kid and you don't have the slightest idea why. Good luck to you when you…"

Feb 4, 2010

Richard replied to James M. Martin's discussion Favorite Atheist Sayings, No. 1

"Made this one up myself," When I was 4 years old I had an imaginary friend but I outgrew it, NOW,WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM????????""

Jan 25, 2010

Richard replied to Brittany A. Cox's discussion Why does "atheist" have such a negative connotation?

"Not really Tom,the christians try to spin it like that but the truth is that many,but not all, of the men who wrote the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were atheists, and the concept was to create a separation between church and…"

Jan 20, 2010

Richard replied to Brittany A. Cox's discussion Why does "atheist" have such a negative connotation?

"Know what you mean Jez ,you just have to stand up to these bible punks sometimes. I had a local bunch try to run me out of town once and i still live at the same address! Don't let these jesus creeps run over you!!!!!"

Jan 20, 2010

Richard replied to amer muhammad's discussion Does your atheism lead you to social loneliness?

"I have experienced persecution as a result of my atheism but I fought back and won. I don't want thier company anyway so I don't miss them."

Dec 3, 2009

Richard replied to James's discussion I learned something today....

"Wow,just got thru reading this thread. I too have been in a similar position, many years ago,I was,and still am a practicing karateka and I was harassed simply for that by the local churches in my town. Martial arts wasn't as common back…"

Nov 23, 2009

Richard replied to Roy Batty's discussion Do the "Ends Justify the Means" in Ridding the World of Religion?

"Having been abused by Fundies I sometimes feel "the end justifies the means" is appropriate, after all,that's the same excuse they used with me. How would taking that attitude help us to do better than them though? If your forced…"

Nov 22, 2009

Richard replied to Keia's discussion My daughter's teacher tells the class to pray.

"I commend you for standing up for your daughter Keia,I just want you to know you are not alone,there are atheist groups all over Texas you can go to for help and advice. Start with the texas heathens group right here at the nexus. If you want to…"

Sep 23, 2009

Richard replied to Keia's discussion My daughter's teacher tells the class to pray.

"I can't help but be a little offended by that Wiley,there are a lot of proud atheists here in Texas who fight the good fight.I guess we all could just move somewhere else and take the easy way out but native Texans aren't known for…"

Sep 23, 2009

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At 2:37pm on June 7, 2010, John Jubinsky said…: Hi Richard! Have a very happy birthday.

At 4:26am on June 7, 2009, Kitty said…: Happy Birthday, Richard!

At 4:49pm on April 27, 2009, Dr. Terence Meaden said…: You put it well: "walk all over people" and it is they who are in the wrong intellectually.
Welcome to Atheist Nexus with its thousands of good friends. .
Do join good groups like the busy discussion group ORIGINS (Origins: Universe, Life, Humans, Religion..... ).
I have been running a long discussion there about being "Proud to be Atheist" as we all should be, seeing that we hold the intellectual high ground over the religionists.
Terry Meaden