New recruit

[Leondp]

I have recently 'converted' to Atheism/Free-thinking from Christianity and was looking for some guidance / resources / like-minded people to help me on the road to independence and reason.

Glad I stumbled onto this forum--and hope to enjoy some open-minded discussion and the oft casual chat

The reason that my faith in God / Christ was shattered was something that bothered me my whole life--and then this gem from http://www.evilbible.com/why_i_am_not_a_christian.htm

I would not worship that horror (God).  It violates my morality to worship a hypocritical, judgmental, self righteous murderer.  In punishment, it could send me to the hell it’s made for those it dislikes, and if there was no other choice but worshiping it, I would walk in proudly.

[kelltrill]

You are very welcome, Leondp

That's a great website btw. Online resources ftw.

[elliebean]

Hi Leondp! Welcome to the forum.  

[Ellainix]

Welcome

[pinkocommie]

Welcome!  

[Puddinhead]

Welcome to the forum!

When I was a newbie atheist, I found a lot of comfort in online resources.  I read up a lot at the "internet infidels" (huge online library there).  Also, you might try checking out some books from the library.  They might have these authors:  Carl Sagan (especially "Demon Haunted World"), Richard Dawkins (especially "The God Delusion) or anything by Sam Harris