Iam reading this from the Spalding Co. library, so will try to join your group. I have met two older married couples who live here who are atheists, but only one couple is 'out'.
I've basically been copying and pasting a few chunks from your letter to use when talking to my family about atheism and religion. Hope you don't mind!
'Arrogant Asshat' about covers it. I'm ignoring the whole thread for a while as it's just dragging me away from more productive discussions.
It's too bad too. If either of them had some valid sources to point to and constructive comments, I welcome the exploration of minority opinions. But when someone comes in and simply condescends to anyone who disagrees, never citing a source, expecting us to take it on faith that they know what they're talking about...
That's how a Theist argues. And it's what I come to A/N to get away from. I can only beat that dead horse for so long before I grow tired of it.
I just read your "Letter to my former Christian self". This part especially resonated with me:
"I suddenly realized that God did not listen to my prayers. It suddenly made everything else about the world make sense. I took comfort knowing that God had not ignored me, he simply was not there. This understanding keeps you from being a very bitter man at God and all of his creation..."
Hi Ray, I really respect your ability to break with theism in what I can only imagine is a very difficult region to do it. It sounds like you got here in a very regrettable way though. I wish you luck on your journey.
Hiya, thanks for the add sorry I don't get on here very often. Yes it's rare to meet an Atheist in our town. Especially since there is a church on EVERY street corner.
Waaaait...is this one of those internet money-making schemes that actually works out to less than minimum wage? I dunno. Of course, the expenses would be low. And I would need gas to combat the unicorn trucks. OK, sign me up.
Hi Rayray. I'm currently unemployed and noticed your profession. It looks intriguing. Are there any special educational or experience requirements for becoming a liqured up street bum? Is it a technical certificate sort of thing, or do you need a four-year degree? Are there lots of openings, or is it like Celebrity UN Goodwill Ambassador? Please provide contact information for your HR department, and I can send my resume and references. Thanks!
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hi. You might want to share this with your group Tattooed Atheists.
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Iam reading this from the Spalding Co. library, so will try to join your group. I have met two older married couples who live here who are atheists, but only one couple is 'out'.
It's too bad too. If either of them had some valid sources to point to and constructive comments, I welcome the exploration of minority opinions. But when someone comes in and simply condescends to anyone who disagrees, never citing a source, expecting us to take it on faith that they know what they're talking about...
That's how a Theist argues. And it's what I come to A/N to get away from. I can only beat that dead horse for so long before I grow tired of it.
"I suddenly realized that God did not listen to my prayers. It suddenly made everything else about the world make sense. I took comfort knowing that God had not ignored me, he simply was not there. This understanding keeps you from being a very bitter man at God and all of his creation..."
Thank you for sharing your story!
Thanks for joining Trance Atheist, Rayray!
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