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Howdy from the South
October 2, 2013 at 12:05 am
Hello everyone, I just found the forum and am looking forward to an outlet for discussion. I’m in a bit of a frustrating position in that I live in the rural South and feel smothered by religious fundamentalists. Hard in this area to find like minded individuals without the risk of persecution (that might be a bit strong) or at least alienation.
A bit about myself. I’m an early 30’s father of two, married to a Southern Baptist for 10 years. I was raised Jewish but never really identified with a particular belief in god or any such notion. I call myself Agnostic because I feel myself devoid of any belief. The way I see it Atheism requires the belief that there is no god/supernatural/paranormal etc… without explicit empirical evidence. I’ve just started Dawkins book, The God Delusion, which promises a chapter on this concern so I may change my mind…we’ll see.
Anyhoo I look forward to looking through the forum and talking with you all.
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RE: Howdy from the South
October 2, 2013 at 12:08 am
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Hi again and welcome
What south? Sout[/align]h of what?
*south of what?
Darn touch screen and lousy fingers lol
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RE: Howdy from the South
October 2, 2013 at 12:10 am
North Carolina. Not quite deep south but.....close.
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RE: Howdy from the South
October 2, 2013 at 12:13 am
Welcome!
No! Not belief in no gods...an absence of belief. Important distinction.
As a carpetbagging northerner, I understand your alienation concerns. That said, just ignore the subject when people broach it. No need straining relationships with neighbors.
Vent here instead!
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RE: Howdy from the South
October 2, 2013 at 12:14 am
Considering it has "north" in it, yeah lol. I hope you like it he and stay.
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RE: Howdy from the South
October 2, 2013 at 12:15 am
Here! Here, dammit! Lol. It's the cookie I ate today. That does it.
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RE: Howdy from the South
October 2, 2013 at 12:19 am
Welcome. I have a few things to say regarding your marriage to a Southern Jesus freak (I've done the same and seems to work after 20 years and going strong) and your definition of 'athesit', but for now you will have to consider my welcome.
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RE: Howdy from the South
October 2, 2013 at 1:16 am
Howdy!
Define rural. Like Hanging Dog rural?
Save a life. Adopt a greyhound.
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RE: Howdy from the South
October 2, 2013 at 1:41 am
Welcome Krazer, enjoy your stay. I'm sure you'll be satisfied in having discussions here.
No creator in the heavens above (I am the lightning)
Rest your weary mind
No demons in the furnace below (I am the frenzy)
I have realized I AM GOD
