"Hey, man... this isn't easy. Hate blogs... fb is faster. Anyway, there are a few of us- Ex Amish on FB and we'd liketo friend ya' , if you have a fb page. anyway, good luck on Sunday... and don't forget to mention, our families…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Steph S. Apr 13, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I'm new here. I was born to an Old Order Amish family and left when I was 18 years old. I'm now in my mid-20s. It took me many years but I have the courage now to call myself "atheist". My…Continue
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"Looking to find Ex- Amish or plain Mennonites or really any ex members of plain sects, who are now Atheists. There are a few of us on FB. We are few; but, we are not alone. Often many of us, leave our plain churches and move up to the next level of…"
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"I am completely in the closet except to my very Christian girlfriend (we're fine and plan to make it work). I want to come out but I doubt that I ever will. It would result in the complete loss of my family, my girlfriend's family, 90% of…"
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Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. You might also like Undercover Atheists and Former Christians. After you've…"
X Amish Atheist replied to X Amish Atheist's discussion Any Other Former Amish Here?
"Thanks for your reply Matthew. Yes, I have seen some NatGeo shows on people leaving the Amish and can identify with those people to an extent.
My case isn't as bad as many since I'm still welcome to visit home as long as I don't drive…"
matthew greenberg replied to X Amish Atheist's discussion Any Other Former Amish Here?
"welcome X! no, i'm not Amish, but i've become quite familiar with your plot. i'm guessing you've seen some of the NatGeo shows on the subject? if not, find them online and check them out. fascinating, and…"
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Any Other Former Amish Here?
Hi, I'm new here. I was born to an Old Order Amish family and left when I was 18 years old. I'm now in my mid-20s. It took me many years but I have the courage now to call myself "atheist". My girlfriend is also ex-Amish but she still firmly believes in God. She is the only person in the world who really knows what I believe. We have discussed our differing beliefs to quite an extent and we both believe that we can make our relationship work for the long-term (now that's religious…See More
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- At 4:54pm on September 4, 2012,
Kristy Kateri said… Hey, man... this isn't easy. Hate blogs... fb is faster. Anyway, there are a few of us- Ex Amish on FB and we'd liketo friend ya' , if you have a fb page. anyway, good luck on Sunday... and don't forget to mention, our families shame us via using our younger sibs as blackmail when we leave. Damn cult! anyway...C'ya.
- At 8:03pm on April 12, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, X Amish Atheist! 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 like Undercover Atheists and Former Christians. 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 3:21am on April 12, 2012,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… - Hi X Amish AtheistWe understand, and you are most welcome.Indeed welcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense leads to freethinking wisdom --- as you have found in becoming an atheist.We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 680 discussion topics and 3400 members.
- At 11:56pm on April 11, 2012,
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