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Hello to Atheist Forums
Gawdzilla Sama Offline
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#21
RE: Hello to Atheist Forums
February 3, 2018 at 8:28 am
Welcome. Never godly here, as well. Retired USN, never retired historian.

And have a shot, on you.

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RE: Hello to Atheist Forums
February 3, 2018 at 8:29 am
Welcome to A.F. Big Grin
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RE: Hello to Atheist Forums
February 3, 2018 at 11:47 am (This post was last modified: February 3, 2018 at 11:51 am by haig.)
(February 3, 2018 at 1:19 am)Whateverist Wrote:
(February 3, 2018 at 12:20 am)haig Wrote: I am an atheist, not an agnostic, an atheist. Been one all my life I guess, but really have become quite interested in atheism and religions since retirement.


Welcome and have at it.

I'm curious why you specify "atheist, not agnostic" but you don't need to answer that here if you prefer not to.  There are many of us here who self describe as both agnostic and atheist.  Perhaps you feel better prepared to defend the position that gods do not exist than do I.

I think that when you look at all the evidence around us on how we have evolved, and where we came from, and combine that with all the lack of evidence to prove a god exists, there can be no other conclusion then religion is man made. Also, realizing that science continues to pursue our understanding of these things, and is making more progress all the time, the scales of evidence/opinion and reason are gaining ground on belief in spirits and gods.

One of the more compelling arguments for me is that if there was a god, I don't think we would be having this conversation. Everyone would know and accept it. Yet as our understanding of all things grows, so does atheism, albeit at a slow and gradual increase. God remains a no show Rolleyes
(February 3, 2018 at 8:28 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: Welcome. Never godly here, as well. Retired USN, never retired historian.

And have a shot, on you.

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(February 3, 2018 at 5:30 am)Antares Wrote: Were you a Chief Engineer on a vessel? Just curious, I worked offshore in the oilfield industry. Welcome.

Nope, worked in the oil industry in Canada.
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RE: Hello to Atheist Forums
February 3, 2018 at 11:54 am
Be sure to barbecue kittens, record the NFL without their permission, and rip the tags off of your mattress.
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RE: Hello to Atheist Forums
February 3, 2018 at 11:58 am (This post was last modified: February 3, 2018 at 11:58 am by SteelCurtain.)
Welcome

Hope you join in!
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RE: Hello to Atheist Forums
February 3, 2018 at 2:06 pm
Hi and welcome! Smile

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RE: Hello to Atheist Forums
February 3, 2018 at 2:19 pm
Welcome to our little band of heathens.
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RE: Hello to Atheist Forums
February 3, 2018 at 2:38 pm
Welcome!
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RE: Hello to Atheist Forums
February 3, 2018 at 2:40 pm
(February 3, 2018 at 11:47 am)haig Wrote: Nope, worked in the oil industry in Canada.

What company? My brother in law (engineer also) was up there for about 5 years with Shell.
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RE: Hello to Atheist Forums
February 3, 2018 at 6:14 pm
(February 3, 2018 at 6:40 am)Succubus Wrote: Don't fall for it haig, it's a trap. You might end up having to activate the BOP. Big Grin

The Bird of Prey? How is the cloaking device going to help?
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