"Tyler, evangelical christians are expected to save your soul. I don't know about others, but I do know this. "
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Joan Denoo replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
Tyler Ford replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"Yes, unfortunately.
I - unfortunately - live in the Bible Belt area of the U.S. Therefore, I am subject to many religious discriminations alone, not including the relationships that have been altered because of it.
For an…"
Joan Denoo replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"Many of my family and friends are born again and when I am around them they try very hard not to bring up religion. Before the family gathers yearly for our reunions they warn each other not to talk religion. Very often, someone just cant stand the…"
Blaze replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"According to my wife "You don't believe in anything" She has no idea how much I do. Nature in it self is the most amazing thing. I just don't have room for fiction. Well... yes I do, but I know the difference."
Natasha's Pet Ape replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"Hello,
i asked somewhat the same type of q to the sunday school teach back when i was a kid. did not get an answer that i recall. other blasphemous and sacrilegious q continued each sunday til i was old enough to not be…"
A. Gabriele Eichel replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"My family does not accept it... It's hard for me since I'm an aspie and a god seems so absurd for me. Just asking,why would god make me in a way I can't believe in him,and then send me to hell for it? D:"
Karl replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"Yes, Atheism has cost me in relationships. Not so much with existing relationships but it has an impact when I meet new people. I recently went to a friends destination wedding and had an opportunity to meet some friends of his from…"
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G Smith replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"Two members of my immediate family are very religious. I have no contact with them for now (my choice) because I just can't bear any more preaching or debate right now. I am so glad that I found a sense of community and acceptance…"
Indygrl76 replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"Friends that don't accept you for who you are aren't really friends are they? Just remember there are a lot of us who are scientists and reasoned thinkers... maybe we need to begin a chain of coffee houses or something!"
Tonya Wynn replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"I find that in this backwards Georgia, I must spend most of my time alone and that I avoid most conversation for fear of too many questions being asked. Some of this is my fault for being too defensive, but I have had a few problems when I came out.…"
Sarah Walton replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"Alan, I urge you to contact the Boulder Atheists. Their next general meeting is on October 24th at the Boulder Public Library at 12:15. Check out their website here: http://www.boulderatheists.org/links.html"
Natasha's Pet Ape replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"Hello,
the town i live in is very fundamentalist evangelical, baptist. the place that i work in is owned and operated by fervent born agains. i feel totally isolated. in previous workplaces i have had my life threatened for not loving jesus by and…"
Steve Branch replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"thanks for sharing your story... great stuff !!"
Sarah Walton replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"My relationship with my husband has greatly improved since I embraced my atheism.
As a neo-pagan I was a deeply unhappy person. My beliefs and community ultimately fostered unhealthy attitudes in me, and were unable or unwilling to provide help…"
Steve Branch replied to Steve Branch's discussion Has embracing your Atheism affected your relationships? in the group American Atheists (Official)
"hear hear !!! You go Joan !!!!!!!!!!!!"
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Posted on March 29, 2010 at 7:24am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Carl Sagan: Pale Blue Dot
Carl Sagan: The Demon Haunted World
Sam Harris: Letter to a Christian Nation
Daniel Dennett
Posted on March 28, 2010 at 7:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
From Freethought of the Day, Freedom from Religion Foundation. A New York Times quote from Dr. Daniel Dennett that rings so true. Enjoy !
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“ . . . I've come to realize it's time to sound the alarm.
Whether we brights are a minority or, as I am inclined to believe, a silent majority, our deepest convictions are increasingly dismissed, belittled and condemned by those in power -- by politicians who go out of their way to invoke God and to stand,…
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 10:13am on September 25, 2010,
Citizen Roe said… - Thanks for adding me.... we're almost neighbors! LOL
- At 11:59am on May 10, 2010,
John Jubinsky said… - Hi Steve! Have a very happy birthday.
- At 10:16am on March 27, 2010,
Annie said… - Hi Steve! Yes, we are in the bible belt, aren't we? Nice to meet another Central Texan on here.
- At 5:02pm on March 25, 2010,
Damond said… - It will be 6 years April 7! I was in Iraq I wasn't physically wounded but I was in an ammo point that got mortared! It kind of screwed me up! I also had close calls but I made it back in one piece!
- At 2:04pm on March 25, 2010,
Sigmund said…
- At 9:32pm on March 24, 2010,
Atheist Princess said… - Welcome to Atheist Nexus ( :
- At 6:12pm on March 24, 2010,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… - Thanks for the message. We are glad to have you with us.
- At 6:02pm on March 24, 2010, Dr. Terence Meaden said…
- Hi and welcome to this friendly meeting place
where we recognise that religion is a superstition and a fraud that is used to control people, and that it is tragic and inexcusable that women have been oppressed these last 2000 years.
Terry Meaden
founder of the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Evolution, Darwin..." with its 260 discussion topics.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
- At 2:06pm on March 24, 2010, Damond said…
- Hey Mr Branch I am out here in ft hood just trying to get situated! I am getting medically retired
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