Hi all,

I've been lurking for a while and figured it was about time I announced myself.

I'm a 35 year old Aussie, have been an atheist for a couple of years. I had doubts for a long time but allowed my emotions to get the better of me (I wanted to believe, so I did ) I joined a few forums and did a lot of reading, and the things that I read (even though some of it went right over my head - I'm no genius...) had me thinking logically and realistically. The straw that broke the camel's back was watching Derren Brown - I have never been convinced so totally of anything, but everything he said made sense. It was a sad realisation at first, but once I came to terms with it, I felt a whole lot better without the needless guilt and fear that comes along with religion.

I'm generally a bit of a lurker, but I'll try to join in where I can. It's great to be here!





Oh, and I'm a huge Mike Patton fan

(December 14, 2011 at 10:23 pm)Michelle_Patton Wrote: Oh, and I'm a huge Mike Patton fan

I kind of guessed that..


Hi Michelle! Welcome to AF! ^_^

Welcome!

Realizing I had been lied to my whole life, and that there was no gods was kind of a bummer for me too, so I can relate.

We have lots of Aussies around here. You'll fit right in.

Welcome Michelle

Welcome to AF. We all lurk down here.

(December 15, 2011 at 3:56 am)Shell B Wrote: Welcome to AF. We all lurk down here.

down here?


I rather think that we're above it all ... making us UP here.

Thanks all!

(December 15, 2011 at 3:56 am)Shell B Wrote: Welcome to AF. We all lurk down here.

Ooooh, a Stephen King fan? It's one of my favourite books - what a crap movie though!

Hi Michelle, as you're an aussie should I lock my personal belongings away?

(December 14, 2011 at 10:23 pm)Michelle_Patton Wrote: Oh, and I'm a huge Mike Patton fan

Welcome fellow fan! What's your favorite project? I prefer this one...



I'm looking to get into Fantomas next.