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RE: Atheists that camed out of the closed
August 6, 2017 at 12:13 am
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My dad threw a hissy fit. He took that far better than my other coming out, though.
I don't believe you. Get over it.
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RE: Atheists that camed out of the closed
August 6, 2017 at 5:09 am
(August 6, 2017 at 12:13 am)Jesster Wrote: My dad threw a hissy fit. He took that far better than my other coming out, though.
What was the other coming out?
"By simple common sense I don't believe in God, in none"
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RE: Atheists that camed out of the closed
August 6, 2017 at 5:20 am
(August 6, 2017 at 5:09 am)Die Atheistin Wrote: (August 6, 2017 at 12:13 am)Jesster Wrote: My dad threw a hissy fit. He took that far better than my other coming out, though.
What was the other coming out?
Transgender
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RE: Atheists that camed out of the closed
August 6, 2017 at 5:57 am
My immediate family know and don't care, same with my friends. I don't regret tellite them as it has no downsides.
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RE: Atheists that camed out of the closed
August 6, 2017 at 8:17 am
(August 5, 2017 at 7:39 am)Die Atheistin Wrote: (August 5, 2017 at 6:45 am)Succubus Wrote: I'm pretty sure these questions were answered in your other almost identical threads.
Maybe, but I don't know if I should ever tell my parents or how should I tell them about my atheism. That's why I want to hear more from other experiences.
That depends on how high up in the Taliban your father is.
If they are going to disembowel you for coming out don't, if it means you get to stay home sundays, do it.
I'm British so no-one gives a crap what we believe as long as we stand in the right place in queues.
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RE: Atheists that camed out of the closed
August 6, 2017 at 10:01 am
(August 5, 2017 at 9:04 am)vorlon13 Wrote: (August 5, 2017 at 8:15 am)SteelCurtain Wrote: My parents were shocked and upset.
But they got over it and we don't talk about it specifically even though I'm pretty close with them.
Do they still hope against hope that you will regain your senses and become a priest ???
I think my mom does, though not a priest.
I don't think my dad gives a shit.
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RE: Atheists that camed out of the closed
August 7, 2017 at 7:32 am
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I'm not sure I understand why people decide to become atheists. Do they wake up one morning and think "I don't like that Jesus bloke no more"?
Ain't it the same as waking up and thinking "I don't like Elvis any more"?
What triggers it?
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RE: Atheists that camed out of the closed
August 7, 2017 at 12:48 pm
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Not believing in gods. You're welcome.
Do I believe in at least one god?
Yes- Not an atheist.
No- An atheist.
Do I like jesus?
Yes- N/A
No- N/A
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate - N/A
Vanilla- N/A
Ghosts?
Yes- N/A
No- N/A
Magic?
Yes- N/A
No- N/A
Sewer Alligators?
Yes- N/A
No-N/A
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RE: Atheists that camed out of the closed
August 7, 2017 at 1:31 pm
(August 7, 2017 at 7:32 am)Dropship Wrote: I'm not sure I understand why people decide to become atheists. Do they wake up one morning and think "I don't like that Jesus bloke no more"?
Ain't it the same as waking up and thinking "I don't like Elvis any more"?
What triggers it?
Jesus, God, heaven, hell, all of it is fake.
Created my men who wanted control over other men.
A good portion of them actually believe there own bullshit, which make it very odd.
Dislike has absolutely nothing to do with it.
How can i believe in something I know is not real?
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RE: Atheists that camed out of the closed
August 7, 2017 at 2:05 pm
(August 7, 2017 at 1:31 pm)Hammok Man Wrote: Jesus, God, heaven, hell, all of it is fake.
Created by men who wanted control over other men..
Whoa Jack, christianity has never been about money or control..
"..we do not peddle the word of God for profit.....Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them.....not lording it over those entrusted to you." (2 Cor 2:17,1 Peter 5:2-3)
In fact Jesus broke the snooty priests hold on the people once and for all..
"Jesus saved you from the empty way of life handed you by your forefathers" (1 Peter 1:18 )
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