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My way to atheism
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jedi Wanderer Mar 25, 2012. 6 Replies 1 Like
How I became an atheistI grew up with religion. My father was a Pentecostal preacher, not a noisy kind of hell preacher, but very much a literal believer. I was a very sensible young man and religion…Continue
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Jedi Wanderer replied to Stephan Sundqvist's discussion My way to atheism
"Now THAT is how to make an introduction! Probably the second thing (after realizing how at odds science and religion are) to make me entirely skeptical of religion was that I was being raised as a reformed Jew, rather than the quite conservative…"
Sentient Biped replied to Stephan Sundqvist's discussion My way to atheism
"Stephan,
Thank you for a very thoughtful autobiography of your path from religion to a place of enlightened reason. It shows a sincere man in search of knowledge."
Michael Black replied to Stephan Sundqvist's discussion My way to atheism
"That's one heck of a first post! You may have set the bar a little on the high side for your future post. Just kidding! Thanks for the post. I always find it interesting how someone arrives to his/her present…"
Richard K. Emms replied to Stephan Sundqvist's discussion My way to atheism
"Good for you, great story! Welcome. "
ChrisC replied to Stephan Sundqvist's discussion My way to atheism
"Well said, Stephan. To go from a childhood filled with strict doctrine and nightmares about the devil to becoming an atheist must have been hard. Congratulations on achieving what many people refuse to even contemplate.
:-D"
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My way to atheism
How I became an atheistI grew up with religion. My father was a Pentecostal preacher, not a noisy kind of hell preacher, but very much a literal believer. I was a very sensible young man and religion really scared me a lot and I had often nightmares about the devil.The atmosphere was very intolerant even towards other Christian groups. Catholics and Orthodox Christians were considered idol worshippers and so on. Not even other evangelical believers were accepted as they did not teach and pray…See More
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"Welcome, Stephan! 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 want to look at Geek and Nerd Haven. You might also like Atheists Who…"
Dr. Terence Meaden left a comment for Stephan Sundqvist
"Hello Stephan
Welcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense helped by science leads to freethinking wisdom as you know well.
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS:…"
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- At 9:42am on April 3, 2012,
Dallas the Phallus said… Thanks for the add Stephan. Not on as much these days. Thanks for joining my group.
- At 7:10pm on March 20, 2012,
Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 6:39pm on March 20, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, Stephan! 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 want to look at Geek and Nerd Haven. You might also like Atheists Who Love Science!, Philosophy, Sound Advice, Are You Experienced?, and ARS POETICA. We have lots of philosophy groups. After you've searched for stuff that interests you 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.
- At 5:54pm on March 20, 2012,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… - Hello StephanWelcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense helped by science leads to freethinking wisdom as you know well.We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 666 discussion topics and 3333 members.http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
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