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I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook

Started this discussion. Last reply by John D Jul 1, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes

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John D replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

Yeah - I was just told by a life-long friend to "have a good life." Maybe it was the rant I emailed out about prayer being complete bull-pocky that finally tested our friendship. Hmmmmm.... I have many friends that fit into categories.…

Jul 1, 2010

susan f replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

Thanks everyone for the kind words and encouragement. Still haven't heard back from my friend (maybe God hasn't answered her yet, he must be busy or something) but I'm holding out a little hope that she'll come around.

Jul 1, 2010

Chad replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

That's very sad. I'm sorry that you lost a friend. I don't really have a similar story but I do hide my atheism from my dad and stepmom, whom I don't live near, because I know that it would destroy our relationship and I want to…

Jul 1, 2010

susan f replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

thank you. me too. life is short.

Jul 1, 2010

susan f replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

thank you :).

Jul 1, 2010

Rob van Senten replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

I sincerely hope that your friend learns the meaning and value of friendship before her guilt and pride prevent her from continuing your long lasting relationship. It always pains me to see how friendship can be pulled apart because of religious…

Jul 1, 2010

Roxanne replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

So sorry you had to go through that. I sincerely hope you can be friends again soon.

Jul 1, 2010

Richard Healy replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

*delurks* I had to google the 70x7 thing to find out what it meant! Good luck fixing things with your friend.

Jul 1, 2010

susan f replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

yes, i mentioned the seven times 70 thing--i'm sure she didn't appreciate it. besides the fact, she has a little forgiveness to be asking as well. haven't heard back from her so i guess god told her she should ignore me for now.…

Jul 1, 2010

BLK-Sagan replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

That sucks! My parents recently found out I was an Atheist, by looking through my Facebook Profile. Under religion I wrote "Thank God for Darwin". It was bad at first, mainly for them because I was heavily prepared to debate .But then It…

Jul 1, 2010

susan f replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

thanks ryan. more good advice. :)

Jun 30, 2010

ryan cameron replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

I have the exact same issue with my parents, and we have our blowups but often end up returning to a peaceful coexistence after some time passes. If your friendship was as strong as you say, it may be that she will realize friends are more important…

Jun 30, 2010

susan f replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

thanks olga. that sounds like good advice. i think you're right about the martyr thing b/c she alluded to that in her email. i've already backed off but maybe in a few more days i'll try to call. we live in different states so getting…

Jun 30, 2010

Olga Spelts (Human Bean) replied to susan f's discussion 'I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook'

Wow, thats horrible. My sympathies go to you. Perhaps you can get together and offer to rekindle things? Maybe offer a gift? Emphasize that religious differences shouldnt tear you apart and that your friendship is built on more than that. Maybe also…

Jun 30, 2010

I Think I Just Lost My Best Friend b/c of Atheism + Facebook

I have always lived my life with a very open-book philosophy--wherever I was at, if you knew me and you asked, I'd tell you the truth. Over the years, I went from being raised Catholic to exploring Mormonism (don't ask, I was young and in love), Judaism, Buddhism, all kinds of New Age stuff, and checking out several conservative churches, as well as Episcopalian, whatever, you name it. I moved away from home when I was 17, across the country to Los Angeles, where I lived for another 17 years…See More

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Susan, I'm in Roswell! So good to know I'm not alone out here :).

Jun 30, 2010

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About Me: raised catholic, always doubted, tried a few different religions. after studying anthropology in college became agnostic, studied more, and finally "came out" as atheist last year.

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At 7:34pm on June 30, 2010, Dale M. said…: Ummm.....you're way cool.
Welcome, nutball!

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