Thank you all. I have lost so much. I have gained much more.

[thesummerqueen]

Mr M -

I've made some of the most enjoyable friends of my life since 'coming out,' most especially thanks to the local atheist group I belong to. I've made some very good friends, some less deep, but enjoyable friends, and if not 'friends' at least interesting acquaintances. You will have a rough go of it while dealing with the fall out of your decisions to make your true self known, but once all the bullshit shakes loose, you'll discovered ultimately more sincere, curious, and generous people.

They have supported you and encouraged you, but try putting "Christian" after your name and see how much love and respect you get on this forum. Take it from me - not much. You see, it goes both ways.

Really? This is just the douchiest post of all time. Why are you here?

I've been on this forum long enough to say without reservation that Lek is entirely ignorant of how we do things around here.

When theists come on board with the intention to engage in respectful dialogue, we return the respect for the person, if not for their religion. I'm sorry, but we don't have to respect your religion, or you if it seems like you're supporting the parts which engage in even more harmful than usual behavior.