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What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
#31
RE: What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
(March 28, 2013 at 9:15 pm)The Germans are coming Wrote: talking to catholics
I'm just curious, but why is it that you hate talking to catholics in particular instead of just theists in general?
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#32
RE: What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
(March 29, 2013 at 12:52 am)jstrodel Wrote: When I was an atheist, the worst thing for me was waking up and feeling like life had no meaning or value, and feeling depressed, really depressed and not having anything to live for or care about, and realizing as soon as I did start to care about or hope for anything, it was worthless and meaningless, had no value other than to serve the society that I lived in which I care for very little.

Too disturbed by the thought that life had no deep meaning, jstrodel resolves to seek out a religion which has invented one to his liking.
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#33
RE: What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
(March 29, 2013 at 12:52 am)jstrodel Wrote: When I was an atheist, the worst thing for me was waking up and feeling like life had no meaning or value, and feeling depressed, really depressed and not having anything to live for or care about, and realizing as soon as I did start to care about or hope for anything, it was worthless and meaningless, had no value other than to serve the society that I lived in which I care for very little.

so because you didn't think there was a god you went borderline suicidal? Does your life have meaning now grobiling over some god? Would it matter that the reverse was true for me? When i was a xtian (and i mean a bible thumping homophobic coo coo xtian) i delt with severe depression for years. I was in the hospital for attempted suicide twice. I prayed and prayed yet nothing happened. I begged for help from my god but this all powerful all knowing all present merciful loving god seemed to miss those prayers. My purpose in life was what? To thank jesus for everything? To go to church and do the same old same old and get no answers but yet still believe? I was suppose to have "faith". Breaking my chains was the best thing as it was for loads of fellow atheists. You sir just need to smoke some weed and put your life in to your own hands. Now yes, i know that is a heavy load but man up. Smoke some weed and do a little "soul searching". Something because this whole i was lost but now i am found is just a escape that doesn't get you anywhere but wasted time. You were depressed not because you were a athiest you were just depressed and that is one thing you reflected on and let the depression run you. Been there. Done that. There isn't just one purpose there is multiple ones you just have decide on yours and go for it.
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#34
RE: What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
The hateful bigots that I must deal with.
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#35
RE: What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
(March 29, 2013 at 12:52 am)jstrodel Wrote: When I was an atheist, the worst thing for me was waking up and feeling like life had no meaning or value, and feeling depressed, really depressed and not having anything to live for or care about, and realizing as soon as I did start to care about or hope for anything, it was worthless and meaningless, had no value other than to serve the society that I lived in which I care for very little.

And what makes you think that anyone here will believe that someone like you has ever been an atheist?
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#36
RE: What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
(March 29, 2013 at 10:56 am)The Germans are coming Wrote:
(March 29, 2013 at 12:52 am)jstrodel Wrote: When I was an atheist, the worst thing for me was waking up and feeling like life had no meaning or value, and feeling depressed, really depressed and not having anything to live for or care about, and realizing as soon as I did start to care about or hope for anything, it was worthless and meaningless, had no value other than to serve the society that I lived in which I care for very little.

And what makes you think that anyone here will believe that someone like you has ever been an atheist?

Isn't it funny how many claimed 'former atheists' show up here wielding the cross?
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#37
RE: What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
Being shunned by my extended family. And being yelled at for thanking the farmers and ranchers for the meal at the table rather than some invisible being at Thanksgiving.
"I never got that show, 'Les Mis'. It’s about this French guy, right, who steals a loaf of bread, and then he suffers for the rest of his life… for toast. Get over it." - Darius.
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#38
RE: What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
Well, typing with cloven hooves for hands is difficult, but we do manage, don't we?
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#39
RE: What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
(March 29, 2013 at 1:07 pm)Ryantology Wrote:
(March 29, 2013 at 10:56 am)The Germans are coming Wrote: And what makes you think that anyone here will believe that someone like you has ever been an atheist?

Isn't it funny how many claimed 'former atheists' show up here wielding the cross?

Yeah, they are lying to give themselves credibility. It’s like saying "I’m against gay marriage, but I’m not homophobic because some of my best friends are gay!"
"I never got that show, 'Les Mis'. It’s about this French guy, right, who steals a loaf of bread, and then he suffers for the rest of his life… for toast. Get over it." - Darius.
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#40
RE: What's the worst thing about being an atheist?
(March 29, 2013 at 12:52 am)jstrodel Wrote: When I was an atheist, the worst thing for me was waking up and feeling like life had no meaning or value, and feeling depressed, really depressed and not having anything to live for or care about, and realizing as soon as I did start to care about or hope for anything, it was worthless and meaningless, had no value other than to serve the society that I lived in which I care for very little.

That's not atheism. That's just you. I'm pretty sure almost every atheist on this website don't have those difficulties
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