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[lebrecht52]

My name is Anne Lebrecht
I am an author and have several published novels, poetry, short stories and articles. my web site is  Link Removed
I look forward to some interesting posting.
I have been an Atheist for over 60 years.  Definitely out...


Edit: Link removed. - Tank

[xSilverPhinx]

Welcome!

Usually the mods here have a no links in the first posts here to avoid hit-and-run spamming. I hope you stick around, though.

[Amicale]

Welcome to HAF, glad to meet you!

[Tank]

Hi Anne

You look like you're going to be an interesting addition to the collective 

You can start a whole thread about you books and woks once you've got to your tenth post.

Thanks for making the effort to sign up and join in.

Welcome to HAF.

Regards
Chris

Notes for new members.
The Rules.

Users who comply with forum rules will graduate to full membership after 10 posts.
Till that time your ability to post is limited to the "Getting to Know You" section of the forum.
It is our hope that this small restriction improves the overall atmosphere of HAF.

Some threads you might find interesting.
Where did you get your username from?
10 Things About Yourself
Tell us A Bit About Where You're From
Photography
Non-religious pet peeves
Pets...what do you have?
Favorite Song, with video
How to tell your family you are an atheist.*
"Rules for Conducting a Discussion" by Dr. Mortimer J. Adler*

*You will need 10 posts before you can add a post to this thread, but you can read it at any time.

[The Magic Pudding]

Hello Anne

[OldGit]

Welcome, Anne!  It's a good place.

[Guardian85]

Welcome to the thing!
Beware of little gray lumps.

[Anti-antidisestablishmentarianism]

Welcome to the thing!
Beware of little gray lumps.

Welcome and don't just beware of the gray lumps as statues also seem to be multiplying and taking over!! 

[Siz]

Good evening Mrs Lebrecht (I do feel like a bit of respect is required!). 60 years, eh?! You've gotta be due for a lightening bolt soon!

For some reason I've constructed this mental picture of you at the Pearly Gates demanding the management out so you can put Him over your knee. I'm gagging to see this played out!

Am I close to the mark?

Welcome.

[Amicale]

Good evening Mrs Lebrecht (I do feel like a bit of respect is required!). 60 years, eh?! You've gotta be due for a lightening bolt soon!

For some reason I've constructed this mental picture of you at the Pearly Gates demanding the management out so you can put Him over your knee. I'm gagging to see this played out!

Am I close to the mark?

Welcome.

I have the feeling that Mrs. Lebrecht would be fully capable, and willing, to dropkick that particular deity so far that he lands in another god's paradise. 

[canadianlam]

The mention of aetheism on PBS' McLaughlin Report today prompted a panel member to share that her late husband was a member of your forum. Since I respect the integrity of the program, I searched out your website. For years I have suspected I was an aetheist, however I could not say so with certainty, being unable on my own to provide a definitive philosophy for aetheism. It turns out that if I am to believe (and I do) your extraordinarily poignant Mission Statement, then, indeed, I am an aetheist.
Thank you for providing a wonderful sense of liberation and the confidence to step out of the closet.

[Tank]

The mention of aetheism on PBS' McLaughlin Report today prompted a panel member to share that her late husband was a member of your forum. Since I respect the integrity of the program, I searched out your website. For years I have suspected I was an aetheist, however I could not say so with certainty, being unable on my own to provide a definitive philosophy for aetheism. It turns out that if I am to believe (and I do) your extraordinarily poignant Mission Statement, then, indeed, I am an aetheist.
Thank you for providing a wonderful sense of liberation and the confidence to step out of the closet.

Hi canadianlam

Is there a podcast or link to where you heard about us?

Thanks for making the effort to sign up and join in.

Welcome to HAF.

Regards
Chris

Notes for new members.
The Rules.

Users who comply with forum rules will graduate to full membership after 10 posts.
Till that time your ability to post is limited to the "Getting to Know You" section of the forum.
It is our hope that this small restriction improves the overall atmosphere of HAF.

Some threads you might find interesting.
Where did you get your username from?
10 Things About Yourself
Tell us A Bit About Where You're From
Photography
Non-religious pet peeves
Pets...what do you have?
Favorite Song, with video
How to tell your family you are an atheist.*
"Rules for Conducting a Discussion" by Dr. Mortimer J. Adler*

*You will need 10 posts before you can add a post to this thread, but you can read it at any time.

[chic]

Hi Anne!
My name is Charlie and I've been an atheist for approximately the same number of years as you...let's see, I'm 72 and the only reason I attended church was to sing.  I tried Unitarianism and found that too "spiritual"! 

I worked in publishing sales and libraries during my careers, so I always find writers interesting.  Humorous Poetry was the one craft I attempted since it demanded less time to complete doggerel and it was based on laughter rather than more oppressive feelings.  I'm still unpublished!

I hope to keep in touch with a few people on this forum.  I find most social media like Facebook and Twitter overwhelming.  Send me your website by email if you want.

Hope to hear about your writing!

Charlie

[The Magic Pudding]

The mention of aetheism on PBS' McLaughlin Report today prompted a panel member to share that her late husband was a member of your forum.

Do we know who this was that died?

I'm not seeing a separate welcome thread of yours so I'll welcome you here, welcome.

[McQ]

The mention of aetheism on PBS' McLaughlin Report today prompted a panel member to share that her late husband was a member of your forum. Since I respect the integrity of the program, I searched out your website. For years I have suspected I was an aetheist, however I could not say so with certainty, being unable on my own to provide a definitive philosophy for aetheism. It turns out that if I am to believe (and I do) your extraordinarily poignant Mission Statement, then, indeed, I am an aetheist.
Thank you for providing a wonderful sense of liberation and the confidence to step out of the closet.

Welcome to the forum. I'd also be very interested in the particular program that mentioned the forum as well as learning which of our members has passed away.