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I'm now an atheist
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RE: I'm now an atheist
June 7, 2016 at 1:57 am
I just found out we're one step closer to eliminating the aids virus.
And now this!
Exciting times.
Oh, and welcome. :-)
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RE: I'm now an atheist
June 7, 2016 at 1:58 am
Welcome

Are you still involved at your church? I know it can be hard to get out of that situation. Congrats on seeing the light. We are a wonderful community full of support if you're having trouble with the transition.
"There remain four irreducible objections to religious faith: that it wholly misrepresents the origins of man and the cosmos, that because of this original error it manages to combine the maximum servility with the maximum of solipsism, that it is both the result and the cause of dangerous sexual repression, and that it is ultimately grounded on wish-thinking." ~Christopher Hitchens, god is not Great

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RE: I'm now an atheist
June 7, 2016 at 2:02 am
Hiyas Adam, welcome to the forum.

I can only imagine the turmoil you've experienced in the last year or two.

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RE: I'm now an atheist
June 7, 2016 at 3:04 am
(June 6, 2016 at 11:36 pm)Bella Morte Wrote:
(June 6, 2016 at 11:16 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: Welcome to the dark side.

We do have cookies.

And lots of alcohol.
And barbecued baby . . . try it with maple glaze . . . delicious !!
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. — Edward Gibbon

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RE: I'm now an atheist
June 7, 2016 at 3:12 am
Welcome Adam! Congratulations on seeing through the bullshit. Welcome to reality Smile

We have many members here who were also raised religious and have fought their way out of it, so you'll find much understanding.
Feel free to send me a private message.
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RE: I'm now an atheist
June 7, 2016 at 8:06 am
Hey! Congrats man. Now you can start living as nothing intended.
I can't remember where this verse is from, I think it got removed from canon:

"I don't hang around with mostly men because I'm gay. It's because men are better than women. Better trained, better equipped...better. Just better! I'm not gay."

For context, this is the previous verse:

"Hi Jesus" -robvalue
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RE: I'm now an atheist
June 7, 2016 at 8:41 am
Welcome to AF. Enjoy your new-found mental freedom Wink
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#18
RE: I'm now an atheist
June 7, 2016 at 8:56 am
Welcome!

The theists that you interact with, do they know? What are they saying?
Being told you're delusional does not necessarily mean you're mental. 
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RE: I'm now an atheist
June 7, 2016 at 9:05 am (This post was last modified: June 7, 2016 at 9:11 am by Adam Blackstar.)
(June 7, 2016 at 1:58 am)SteelCurtain Wrote: Welcome

Are you still involved at your church? I know it can be hard to get out of that situation. Congrats on seeing the light. We are a wonderful community full of support if you're having trouble with the transition.

For the past 10 years I've gone to a very tiny church with just a hand full of people, most of whom are family and friends.  I have continued to go because my parents go, and I really haven't come completely out of the closet with them yet.  The good thing about the church is we do everything an an open forum bible study format, so I'm able to inject ideas into the group that goes against the grain and even raises a little cognitive dissonance.
(June 7, 2016 at 2:02 am)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: Hiyas Adam, welcome to the forum.

I can only imagine the turmoil you've experienced in the last year or two.

Actually the turmoil came from faith itself, not losing faith.  Since childhood it's been an endless cycle of repenting and failing.  It was only a few years ago that I decided that I was going to be totally honest in my beliefs instead of just running on the treadmill of indoctrination.  I never thought atheism would be the end result, but here I am.  There were some mixed emotions in discovering that it wasn't real, but more positive than negative.
(June 7, 2016 at 8:56 am)mh.brewer Wrote: Welcome!

The theists that you interact with, do they know? What are they saying?

A few do, both friends.  One seemed intrigued at first, but then decided she didn't want to hear anymore and that we would only talk about superficial subjects or nothing.  The other was never very devout and was kind of walking the line between belief and unbelief to begin with.  She's been really open to talks and has even watched some atheist/apologist debates with me, but is pretty noncommittal on which side she falls on.
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RE: I'm now an atheist
June 7, 2016 at 11:02 am
I'm a noob here too but figure since I joined yesterday I can jump in with the Welcomes like I'm one of the cool kids :p

From what you say it sounds like a weight was lifted from you when you realized you were atheist. I know that feeling for sure. I've come to find that it feels even better talking to those of like minds. I think you will enjoy this site. I have been exploring it and am just getting my feet wet but it sure is nice.
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