A newbie!

[skyeblue]

Hey all!

Umm...I'm not entirely sure what to say to a group of total strangers for an introduction, but here goes! I'm an atheist from Australia, both my parents are atheists, so my exposure to religion has been pretty minor for most of my life. Up until recently, I didn't care too much about the whole atheist thing, but now that I'm engaged to a wonderful guy (who is a catholic), I'm trying to figure out ways to balance both our beliefs when it comes to marriage, raising kids, etc.

In terms of a more general 'who am I' thingy' - I'm a 24 year old social worker that does part-time work for the local uni, I love my dogs and horses (expecting a foal soon - yippee!!), love reading (especially fantasy), enjoy painting and playing piano, and spend way more time than I should procrastinating (which is possibly another reason for me joining here )

Cheers,
Skye

[LastPoet]

That's fina as an intoduction

[frankiej]

Howdy!

[jackman]

hello skyeblue.

[Tobie]

Welcome, Skyeblue

[Kayenneh]

Hi Skye and welcome to AF! ^_^

[Reforged]

"The Newbie is welcomed into the pack by its more experienced members and begins dining on flora to sustain its growth. It is blissfully unaware this commotion has alerted the other creatures of the wilderness and some of its most terrifying hunters. It does not notice the shadow on the horizon and the soft footsteps of an accomplished predator; The Magnificent Bastard. The average Bastard travels in packs and is commonly seen as nothing but a minor threat, this particular species of Bastard hunts alone utilizing stealth and tactics to make the kill and is considerably more manly. Slowly it makes its way towards its prey, the only warning the poor cub recieves is the faint rustle of leaves, the distant echo of creepy girlish giggling and the sound signifying it is far too late to run."

... Hi. :-)

[Minimalist]

Hello, there.

[Tempus]

Welcome Where abouts in Australia? (don't worry, the information is only used for stalking purposes)

I'm trying to figure out ways to balance both our beliefs when it comes to marriage, raising kids, etc.

My thoughts are that unless you respect (which, unlike toleration cannot be willed) their position on those and other matters it could be difficult. If you think your partner deluded on an important (to them or you) issue that could create tension. In your shoes I personally wouldn't be able to help but wonder if they think I'm destined for hell and, if so, why aren't they trying to save me? Don't they care? Ironically though, if they were trying to save me all the time that'd drive me nuts. Anyhow, welcome again!

[Whateverist]

Welcome. You say you have dogs and I want to believe you but until I see their pictures on the Pets thread I can't help but maintain myt skepticism.