A newbie!

[skyeblue]

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

Stalking is fine! Just let me know when you're outside my window and I'll send out a thermos and blanket - it gets quite cold up here in NE Victoria!

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!

Nah, the partner's actually pretty good (I think I could get him to deconvert, given enough time!), it's more the family - his parents freaked when they heard we weren't getting married in a church *shock horror*

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 my skepticism.

Proof?? Why do you need proof when you can just have faith that I have dogs?

[Oldandeasilyconfused]

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

G'day from Adelaide. There are a few Aussies here, but one more is always welcome.

[skyeblue]

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

G'day from Adelaide. There are a few Aussies here, but one more is always welcome.

Well it'd be too bad for you if I weren't welcome! I'd probably just stick around to annoy you

[Faith No More]

I welcome you with a song...