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Hello from Illinois!
February 18, 2014 at 11:30 am
I’ve been a lurker here for a while – this is my first post. I was born and raised in Missouri and moved to the Chicago area when I was 20. I was a Christian for most of my life, up until about three years ago. I then started reading a lot of books on science, atheism, etc. I “came out” to my family about a year ago (all hard-core Christians) – it basically went okay, though I do notice a slight change in our relationship now. I guess part of that is probably because I am a fairly vocal atheist, so I have a hard time letting a lot of their comments slide.
Anyway, I just wanted to come on here and formally introduce myself, as I have had some questions lately that I would like to put out there and get everyone’s input. I look forward to participating here!
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RE: Hello from Illinois!
February 18, 2014 at 12:24 pm
(This post was last modified: February 18, 2014 at 12:24 pm by Jacob(smooth).)
Oh great. ANOTHER atheist
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Any chance of you converting? Too many Atheists on this atheist forum!
I kid
. Welcome. Have fun
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Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken."
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RE: Hello from Illinois!
February 18, 2014 at 1:13 pm
Welcome! I used to live in a very little town in Missouri.
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RE: Hello from Illinois!
February 18, 2014 at 4:38 pm
Thanks for the welcomes! Happy to be here!
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RE: Hello from Illinois!
February 18, 2014 at 4:55 pm
(February 18, 2014 at 11:30 am)osdave Wrote: I’ve been a lurker here for a while – this is my first post. I was born and raised in Missouri and moved to the Chicago area when I was 20. I was a Christian for most of my life, up until about three years ago. I then started reading a lot of books on science, atheism, etc. I “came out” to my family about a year ago (all hard-core Christians) – it basically went okay, though I do notice a slight change in our relationship now. I guess part of that is probably because I am a fairly vocal atheist, so I have a hard time letting a lot of their comments slide.
Anyway, I just wanted to come on here and formally introduce myself, as I have had some questions lately that I would like to put out there and get everyone’s input. I look forward to participating here!
Welcome.
Glad your family didn't overreact and cut off contact as so many do.
Remember, though, that there are now whole communities of atheists to help you.
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RE: Hello from Illinois!
February 18, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Welcome. Do you know Bill Maher? Just checking people one by one off my list until I hit something...
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