Hello everybody

[chrisbellekom]

Glad I found you.

My name is Chris and I have been an atheist as long as I can remember. I had no religious upbringing. My parents were part of the  you-decide-when-you're-grown-up cult that was big in the '70s. I went to a variety of schools that did have a religious foundation, but luckily religion was optional. I learned to think for myself, solve my own moral dilemma's and learn to live with my mistakes and shortcomings.

I hope to take part in some lively discussions and to enjoy a lot of different views on (a)theism

Live free!

[Tank]

Hi Chris

Welcome aboard. Are you in the USA or somewhere else?

Regards
Another Chris  

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[Cecilie]

Is it just me or are there a lot of people named Chris on here? Anyways... Welcome Chris!  

[Tank]

Chris is a very good name I'll have you know  

[chrisbellekom]

Thanks for welcoming me.

I did not know there were so many people named Chris on this forum... Then again would not a rose by any other name smell just as sweet?
As for location: I live in Gouda in the Netherlands. Think cheese

Any ideas on the best discussions on the forum?

[Tank]

I love the Netherlands, seriously I'd love to live there. It's about the most laid back place I have ever visited.

What do you like to discuss? Our latest Christian member is jac3510, he has a few interesting threads. You can always tell us about yourself or ask us questions  

[chrisbellekom]

Hi Tank,

Wanna live here? The most interesting thing on TV last night was a door (no really!)

Well, you've probably seen my signature. I [strike:323gw1f1]believe[/strike:323gw1f1] think that is an interesting discussion. Normally the discussion is "no god" vs "the god".. I find it interesting to find out if there are people that agree with me when I say: "If there is a god... there must be (a lot) more of them"

A there any threads on that?

Chris

[Tank]

I think this one should keep you usefully occupied for a while viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574  

[The Magic Pudding]

Is it just me or are there a lot of people named Chris on here? Anyways... Welcome Chris!  

It is suspicious isn't it, do you think they have a t hidden up their shirts, just waiting for the right moment?
Welcome Chris, but you need to put that smoke out.

[Cecilie]

Is it just me or are there a lot of people named Chris on here? Anyways... Welcome Chris!  lol

[chrisbellekom]

Is it just me or are there a lot of people named Chris on here? Anyways... Welcome Chris!  :hmm: But no, nothing up the sleeves...

[chrisbellekom]

I think this one should keep you usefully occupied for a while viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574  :blink:

[Tank]

I think this one should keep you usefully occupied for a while viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574  :blink:

Well you did ask  

[pinkocommie]

Mmmmmm gouda!  Nom nom nom... Also, welcome!  

[chrisbellekom]

@pinkocommie thanks for welcoming me. I'll be sure to go to your blog.
It looked interesting on the first glance. I'll take a second glance soon.

btw. the commie-part I get. The pinko-part on the other hand... ?