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what do you say to this?
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RE: what do you say to this?
February 11, 2013 at 7:29 pm
It's probably easier for someone in my position, from where being a believer is more the exception than the rule. Actually I can't help feeling a little guilty for that when I hear about people who are surrounded by this stuff, or who may even be in fear for their life in extreme cases. That's why places like this are such an important resource, because sometimes it might be the only escape a person has.
At the age of five, Skagra decided emphatically that God did not exist.  This revelation tends to make most people in the universe who have it react in one of two ways - with relief or with despair.  Only Skagra responded to it by thinking, 'Wait a second.  That means there's a situation vacant.'
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RE: what do you say to this?
February 11, 2013 at 8:10 pm
(February 11, 2013 at 7:29 pm)Stimbo Wrote: It's probably easier for someone in my position, from where being a believer is more the exception than the rule. Actually I can't help feeling a little guilty for that when I hear about people who are surrounded by this stuff, or who may even be in fear for their life in extreme cases. That's why places like this are such an important resource, because sometimes it might be the only escape a person has.

I couldn't agree more it sure has helped me to discuss things and get some different p.o.v. and not have it affect my personal life for once. Sure there are people saying things that still make no sense but hey not bad if you ask me
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RE: what do you say to this?
February 11, 2013 at 8:22 pm
I know of one person who started out as a particularly strident and devout creationist-type xtian on another (sadly extinct) forum, who over time and with encouragement became less and less sure of his beliefs; to the point when he suddenly announced he had lost faith in them completely and became one of our more outspoken atheist members. I still keep in touch occasionally via Facebook, he's doing very well for himself. So places like this can be beneficial in ways you might not even suspect.
At the age of five, Skagra decided emphatically that God did not exist.  This revelation tends to make most people in the universe who have it react in one of two ways - with relief or with despair.  Only Skagra responded to it by thinking, 'Wait a second.  That means there's a situation vacant.'
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RE: what do you say to this?
February 12, 2013 at 3:13 am
(February 11, 2013 at 8:22 pm)Stimbo Wrote: I know of one person who started out as a particularly strident and devout creationist-type xtian on another (sadly extinct) forum, who over time and with encouragement became less and less sure of his beliefs; to the point when he suddenly announced he had lost faith in them completely and became one of our more outspoken atheist members. I still keep in touch occasionally via Facebook, he's doing very well for himself. So places like this can be beneficial in ways you might not even suspect.

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