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New Member / Old Skeptic
Guppusmaximus Offline
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New Member / Old Skeptic
October 11, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Hello Everyone!

You can call me 'Guppy' for short. I broke free from the Roman Catholic brainwashing about 5 years ago and am free of the life-wasting nonsense that they punish your intelligent mind with from a very young age. Since my this very young age, I was always skeptical of this b*llsh!t and it made my life difficult especially considering the fact that I was forced to be an alter-boy and go through all the rituals (Communion, etc). But, that's all behind me and I'm here to help anyone get beyond that crap!

Now, while I love the fact that I now have a home with like-minded individuals, I do not consider myself an 'Atheist'. This historically derogatorily & inaccurately used term only perpetuates the negative connotation that the weak & feeble minded hold onto as an explanation / reason for my separation from their fantasy world. How could I ever be without something that never existed in the first place? Can I get a "Ramen"? *Smirk*

Anyways, I have come to the conclusion that this term provides an avenue of connection to sane people and, thus, I am very happy to be here. Thanks for reading my introduction and my, still very much bottled-up, rantSmile

Peace,
Guppy
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Kayenneh Offline
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RE: New Member / Old Skeptic
October 11, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Hi and welcome to AF! ^_^

You seem like a fun one, good to have you aboard.
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura

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RE: New Member / Old Skeptic
October 11, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Howdy!
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Guppusmaximus Offline
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RE: New Member / Old Skeptic
October 11, 2012 at 12:33 pm (This post was last modified: October 11, 2012 at 12:35 pm by Guppusmaximus.)
(October 11, 2012 at 12:04 pm)Kayenneh Wrote: Hi and welcome to AF! ^_^

You seem like a fun one, good to have you aboard.

Thanks! Wink Shades
(October 11, 2012 at 12:09 pm)frankiej Wrote: Howdy!

Howdy back, pawhtna!
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Darkstar Away
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RE: New Member / Old Skeptic
October 11, 2012 at 12:39 pm
Welcome

(October 11, 2012 at 12:01 pm)Guppusmaximus Wrote: I broke free from the Roman Catholic brainwashing about 5 years ago and am free of the life-wasting nonsense that they punish your intelligent mind with from a very young age.

How bad was it? I didn't really get brainwashed too bad; it's not that they didn't try (although I'm sure the bible belt could have done much worse) but I only ever casually believed to begin with. I realized there wasn't a god the moment I realized 'none of the above' was even an option.
John Adams Wrote:The Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.
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RE: New Member / Old Skeptic
October 11, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Gruppenmarxist? a fellow german?
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Minimalist Offline Donators
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RE: New Member / Old Skeptic
October 11, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Quote: it made my life difficult especially considering the fact that I was forced to be an alter-boy


We can only hope that you got through that without having your asshole stretched by some horny priest.

Welcome.
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RE: New Member / Old Skeptic
October 11, 2012 at 2:04 pm
(October 11, 2012 at 12:01 pm)Guppusmaximus Wrote: Anyways, I have come to the conclusion that this term provides an avenue of connection to sane people and, thus, I am very happy to be here.

Welcome, and yes we are all normal and we want our freedom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn3hlyCv_...ure=fvwrel
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Annik Offline
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RE: New Member / Old Skeptic
October 12, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Happy you decided to swim by, Guppy.
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RE: New Member / Old Skeptic
February 27, 2013 at 3:56 am (This post was last modified: February 27, 2013 at 3:58 am by Fruity.)
So, how's it been so far? Smile
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