Another newb

[Katieâ„¢]

Hey everyone, Im Katie from Wisconsin. I never really believed in a god, despite being raised Lutheran. I did get forced through the motions of one though, including confirmation and such. I think my parents thought that confirmation classes would be great since I never took the church seriously. Too bad it just pissed off the Pastor because I never stopped asking "why" and "how". Ah well, they should have seen it coming since I was a tiny sunday school drop out too. Anyways, looking forward to getting to know everyone.  

[Businessocks]

Hi Katie!  We have quite a bit of family in WI!  Hope you like it here.

[The Magic Pudding]

I was a tiny sunday school drop out

It's time the sunday school dropouts were paid their due.
Who else has been able to gain access to the christian indoctrination process and ask the hard questions?
How many of the faithful had their belief shaken, by simple questions from innocent faces?
why did he kill all those people?
why did he kill all those animals?
how come other people have different gods?

Welcome Katie, and please accept this holy/imaginary tee shirt:
“Sunday school dropouts
We were doing it before Dawkins”

[lielielie]

welcome !! i'm also new member !
you will find that others members are really friendly !!

[pinkocommie]

Hi Katie, welcome to the forum.  

[Tank]

Hi Katie

Glad you found your way here and joined in and like it says on the door most here are happy and friendly, except McQ, he's the resident grumpy guts  

Welcome aboard.

Regards
Chris

Useful links for new members
Mission Statement Why this place is here.
Forum Rules More of a set of guidelines really, upset Whitney (She who must be obeyed) and you'll find the exit door very quickly!
How do I use the quote feature? If you are new to forums this is an important feature to understand. The maximum number of nested quotes is 3.
Help desk. Any problems this is where to ask them.
What's on your mind today? The general chit chat thread.
Somewhere to discuss the fear of dying. Many ex-theists have to come to terms with death, this is a place to discuss this issue.
How to tell your family you are an atheist. Some suggestions about how to deal with this thorny issue.
Parenting Beyond Belief. The forum for discussing how to raise your children 'Faith Free'.
Just a little advice for new Atheists Some thoughts for those new to reality.
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[pinkocommie]

Hi Katie

Glad you found your way here and joined in and like it says on the door most here are happy and friendly, except McQ, he's the resident grumpy guts  

Welcome aboard.

Regards
Chris

Pfft, I thought I was the resident grumpy guss.  I've always said grumpy guss.  It the saying really grumpy guts?  That's far less adorable sounding...

[Tank]

Hi Katie

Glad you found your way here and joined in and like it says on the door most here are happy and friendly, except McQ, he's the resident grumpy guts    

[pinkocommie]

A quick internet search tells me 1 - you may be right about the US vs. UK wording and 2 - it means the exact same thing regardless.  Grumpy Gus seems like a grumpy person in the same way a negative Nellie would be a negative person.  Grumpy guts sounds like a term for a tummy ache.  Like - 'Ach!  I shouldn't have had that burrito, it's given me grumpy guts!'

[Katieâ„¢]

Thanks for the welcomes everyone.

[parrotpirate]

Another 'sconie! I think that makes three or four of us.