Title: Happy Former Baptist Preacher
Post by: Chris Johnston on January 02, 2008, 04:37:11 PM
Post by: Chris Johnston on January 02, 2008, 04:37:11 PM
Hi all! I became a Xian at the age of 15 and immediately "answered the call to preach." I went to college, crammed a 4 year education into 9 years, married, sired two great kids, divorced, left the church, and found my way to atheism.
I have recently grown tired of having no one to talk with about it. My wife is agnostic, which to me is a lazy atheist. But I needed an outlet so I started a blog and started visiting web forums (fora?).
So I am glad to be here, all the way from Ottawa, Kansas.
I have recently grown tired of having no one to talk with about it. My wife is agnostic, which to me is a lazy atheist. But I needed an outlet so I started a blog and started visiting web forums (fora?).
So I am glad to be here, all the way from Ottawa, Kansas.
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Post by: McQ on January 02, 2008, 05:49:45 PM
Post by: McQ on January 02, 2008, 05:49:45 PM
Welcome to the forum, Chris. I think you'll find "truth in advertising" here, as the forum is aptly named.
Jump right in!
Jump right in!
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Post by: Mister Joy on January 02, 2008, 07:41:02 PM
Post by: Mister Joy on January 02, 2008, 07:41:02 PM
Welcome 
Probably right there an a lot of cases. Though I call myself 'agnostic' from time to time purely because beyond the realm of our finite understanding of a potentially infinite reality, anything is possible. I don't believe in fact. Doesn't mean I think it's particularly likely that the Christian God exists, though. In the same sense, I don't think it's likely that the events of a futuristic sci-fi will pan out exactly as stated come the correct date.
QuoteMy wife is agnostic, which to me is a lazy atheist.
Probably right there an a lot of cases. Though I call myself 'agnostic' from time to time purely because beyond the realm of our finite understanding of a potentially infinite reality, anything is possible. I don't believe in fact. Doesn't mean I think it's particularly likely that the Christian God exists, though. In the same sense, I don't think it's likely that the events of a futuristic sci-fi will pan out exactly as stated come the correct date.
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Post by: MommaSquid on January 03, 2008, 05:41:34 PM
Post by: MommaSquid on January 03, 2008, 05:41:34 PM
Welcome to the forum, Chris. It's nice to have you here.
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Post by: Will on January 03, 2008, 06:44:17 PM
Post by: Will on January 03, 2008, 06:44:17 PM
Glad to have you here, Reverain't.
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Post by: rlrose328 on January 03, 2008, 07:06:25 PM
Post by: rlrose328 on January 03, 2008, 07:06:25 PM
Very glad to meet you, Chris... I'm Kerri, a former wanna-be believer (just so life would be easier). :-)
How on earth did you leave being a Baptist minister for atheism? Wow... my grandmother was a Southern Baptist and was, quite frankly, a horrible woman, trying to force her religion on anyone who would listen.
Hope you find what you are looking for here. It's a great group of people!
How on earth did you leave being a Baptist minister for atheism? Wow... my grandmother was a Southern Baptist and was, quite frankly, a horrible woman, trying to force her religion on anyone who would listen.
Hope you find what you are looking for here. It's a great group of people!
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Post by: tacoma_kyle on January 03, 2008, 08:14:48 PM
Post by: tacoma_kyle on January 03, 2008, 08:14:48 PM
Nice to know, hi!
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Post by: Chris Johnston on January 03, 2008, 09:04:47 PM
Post by: Chris Johnston on January 03, 2008, 09:04:47 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome. Reverain't....I like that LOL.
I don't use the word agnostic for myself because I don't have a lot of uncertainty, but I will say that if anyone shows me strong evidence for the existence of a deity, or UFOs, or the Flying Spaghetti Monster, I will seriously reexamine my stand!
I don't use the word agnostic for myself because I don't have a lot of uncertainty, but I will say that if anyone shows me strong evidence for the existence of a deity, or UFOs, or the Flying Spaghetti Monster, I will seriously reexamine my stand!
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Post by: SteveS on January 03, 2008, 10:03:23 PM
Post by: SteveS on January 03, 2008, 10:03:23 PM
Hi Chris - welcome to the forum! Fairly religious in Kansas, no? Ever run into any Westboro Baptist members? haha