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Newbie from UK
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Newbie from UK
Hi all, new user here. I officially deconverted about a year back, although it was a long time coming with the final decision being then. Really I haven’t believed for about 2 years.

I became a Christian about 15 years ago, and ended up in the reformed baptist tradition.

Basic reason for deconversion - reading Hugo Mercier’s books, especially
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Although his work with Dan Sperber in
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was a huge help in this transition. The main reason was just no longer believing in it emotionally, and finally intellectually realising I was not in a position to judge any of the arguments properly so why trust them as good arguments.

I have a strong interest in Koine Greek, as well as application of different linguistic theories to Koine Greek.

Ideally I would love to get suggestions on academic books tackling the Bible from the perspective of linguistics / language, or just more general academic resources on the Bible. I would also want to keep learning things on the psychology of belief. Nancy Kim’s upcoming book on the topic
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is on my list for when it is released.


Any thoughts / suggestions would be appreciated. I hope to become a semi-regular poster here as I work through things.
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RE: Newbie from UK
Can someone tell me how to delete this post - duplicate of one above
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#3
RE: Newbie from UK
The Queen's death has made me a bit jittery, but, welcome to the forum!
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RE: Newbie from UK
Welcome to the forum!
"When you get the message, hang up the phone" --Alan Watts on enlightenment. Levitate
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RE: Newbie from UK
Hello to which ever of your hellos make it.

Also, don't sweat the petty little things like the double post.

Also... don't pet the sweaty things... jus' sayin'.
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