"As I tried to say before it got eaten by the internet, I can't really argue with you, SuzyQ. But it really seems like a hopeless situation to me. I remember SDAs were always saying that Roman Catholicism can't change, in the context of SDA…"
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A Parable
Started this discussion. Last reply by matthew west May 18, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
It's like this: I told my friend Kyle about my other friend Derek, who I've always thought was quite an amazing dude. Derek knows almost every living human language and a couple dead ones. He made a…Continue
Are Yoga: Appropriate for non theists or not?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Black Apr 25, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I'm just curious, I practice yoga and plan to continue... But it can't be denied that there are a lot of superstitious beliefs, invocations of Hindu deities, etc. that go along with it in most…Continue
"You're just a God hater!"
Started this discussion. Last reply by booklover Jan 27, 2012. 28 Replies 0 Likes
Truth: I do sort of hate the God presented by the Abrahamic religions. How could you not? I think the key for those of us who realize he just doesn't exist is to take that realization to heart and…Continue
Happy to be here
Started this discussion. Last reply by matthew greenberg Nov 29, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I'm still not sure how much personal information to share. As to nontheism: I can't definitely say there is no supreme being out there, but I'm sure any resemblance between any such hypothetical…Continue
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matthew west replied to Debra Stevenson's discussion Seventh-Gay Adventist documentary in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
matthew west replied to Debra Stevenson's discussion Seventh-Gay Adventist documentary in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
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matthew west replied to Debra Stevenson's discussion SDA's and the JW's in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"Brandi, you mention that you are a Humanistic Jew. Is that actually an organization of denomination? I attended a Reconstructionist Jewish service once for a friend's wedding. I think they lean toward humanism. I remember enjoying the service…"
matthew west replied to Debra Stevenson's discussion Earliest memories of Adventism in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"Yes, annihilationism is pretty terrible, especially the way the SDA scenario stages it (i.e. multiple resurrections, efforts to rub the noses of "the wicked" in it). But eternal hellfire was always a deal breaker for me. At least…"
matthew west replied to Aaron Wood's discussion Saturday morning cartoons in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"Just so you know that a stopped clock is right twice a day, and SDAs are largely correct on the health issues. An occasional bacon cheeseburger won't kill you."
matthew west replied to Debra Stevenson's discussion Earliest memories of Adventism in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"Brandi, My experiences with SDAs and the SDA subculture were mostly positive on an interpersonal level. As for the beliefs... I've come to the conclusion that most religions are pretty sick and twisted in their own ways. At least SDAism…"
matthew west replied to Debra Stevenson's discussion SDA's and the JW's in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"Brandi, I definitely think SDAs are JWs lite."
matthew west replied to Debra Stevenson's discussion Seventh-Gay Adventist documentary in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"I think it is sad that these people are so determined to try to fit into an organization that has no place for them. FSM help any LGBT person who grows up in this church. I've seen kids who were obviously gay or transgendered, and no one could…"
matthew west replied to Debra Stevenson's discussion Earliest memories of Adventism in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"Debra Stevenson: I was a convert too, from a non religious background yet! I appreciate the experiences of all these cradle SDAs, but being a convert is a whole different animal. I often look at myself and doubt my intelligence. It all seems so…"
matthew west replied to Jerry Cheney's discussion Ex SDA and LGBT? in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"Part of the reason I became a Christian and later an SDA was that I had some bisexual experiences in the late 70s when I was young. Shortly after that, the AIDS epidemic exploded. I spent several years in a state of sheer terror, and I thought that…"
Jen Phoenix replied to matthew west's discussion Still vegetarians, yes or no? in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"My family was never fully vegetarian and furthermore as a young'in I used to go over to a friend's house for dinner, leaving out the fact that they were having pepperoni pizza. So no I am not vegetarian but I do not eat much meat because I…"
EJN replied to matthew west's discussion Still vegetarians, yes or no? in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"Lol That's interesting. I actually never fully accepted EGW as a prophetess. The main reason is rather horrible, it's because she was a woman. Lol I guess the sexism that was ingrained in me from the bible ultimately made less religious…"
EJN replied to matthew west's discussion Still vegetarians, yes or no? in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"I tried bacon for the first time at the Reason Rally in DC. Haven't ate it since. So I still do abide by the old testament dietary laws for the most part, because I am sorta conservative with my lifestyle. I don't like to try new…"
EJN replied to matthew west's discussion Still vegetarians, yes or no? in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"I was born into an Adventist family, and raised as such. My family (mom, dad, bro, sis) was vegan for a couple years while growing up, but most of my family is not vegetarian. My family on my dad's side is full of rednecks and hunters --…"
Rashid Allen replied to matthew west's discussion Still vegetarians, yes or no? in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"I was raised to think EGW writings regarding health were more valid than science and therefore more miraculous since these "truths" were supposedly revealed to her divinely. I now eat pretty much whatever I want without the guilt. I look…"
Humble Pie replied to matthew west's discussion Following Women's ordination brouhaha? in the group Ex-Adventists and Seventh-day Atheists
"The more things change, the more they stay the same. But, on the upside, maybe this will give a few more folks the push they need to escape the mind control."
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