Title: Hello
Post by: Atheist Mother on July 05, 2008, 05:09:10 PM
Post by: Atheist Mother on July 05, 2008, 05:09:10 PM
I am new to all of this, the forum, atheism. I guess you could say I am in my infant stage of atheism. I was raised Catholic, then I switched to Calvinistic Protestant during a stint in the military, then as a civillian I was Methodist... I've been around. Always, always interested in different religions, not usually of Eastern type, though I have researched a bit about Buddhism, and Taoism,and Hindu and Sikh, most of my research and reading has been from Christianity and Jewish type. Old Testament, New Testament, Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, Baptists, etc.
Within this year I came to the realisation that I no longer regard the bible as fact, or any of it (Jesus, healings, second coming, rules, etc) as healthy for my children or myself. I am still lost, having theology "discussions" with my husband (who is a theist, more about that in a new post) and attempting to not scare and scar my children.
[I pushed submit prematurely]
I do not have faith in god any longer. People want me to say I am agnostic, that seems to be a constant argument with friends, etc, but I feel that if there is god he doesn't give a crap about us. He has never made himself known (in a literal sense, not in a burning bush cause they said so sense) to people (maybe some people hear him, but I haven't). After a life of believing in god because everyone told me to, I feel free in my decision to no longer.
Within this year I came to the realisation that I no longer regard the bible as fact, or any of it (Jesus, healings, second coming, rules, etc) as healthy for my children or myself. I am still lost, having theology "discussions" with my husband (who is a theist, more about that in a new post) and attempting to not scare and scar my children.
[I pushed submit prematurely]
I do not have faith in god any longer. People want me to say I am agnostic, that seems to be a constant argument with friends, etc, but I feel that if there is god he doesn't give a crap about us. He has never made himself known (in a literal sense, not in a burning bush cause they said so sense) to people (maybe some people hear him, but I haven't). After a life of believing in god because everyone told me to, I feel free in my decision to no longer.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 05, 2008, 05:15:25 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 05, 2008, 05:15:25 PM
Quote from: "Atheist Mother"Within this year I came to the realisation that I no longer regard the bible as fact, or any of it (Jesus, healings, second coming, rules, etc) as healthy for my children or myself. I am still lost, having theology "discussions" with my husband (who is a theist, more about that in a new post) and attempting to not scare and scar my children.
Can we clone you and replace religious mothers everywhere with a copy of you? :lol:
Again, welcome on board, Ma!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: afreethinker30 on July 05, 2008, 05:51:22 PM
Post by: afreethinker30 on July 05, 2008, 05:51:22 PM
Same here Atheist mom of two.I didn't tell my children I was godless until a few weeks ago.I think it was best to wait and give them time to think for themselves.I've always had an interest in the Christian God,well for as long as I can remember.It's great to see more moms being so open to free thought.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Atheist Mother on July 05, 2008, 05:55:12 PM
Post by: Atheist Mother on July 05, 2008, 05:55:12 PM
I have to say that the Troll board looks like fun for a rainy day. Wow.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: afreethinker30 on July 05, 2008, 06:25:09 PM
Post by: afreethinker30 on July 05, 2008, 06:25:09 PM
Quote from: "Atheist Mother"I have to say that the Troll board looks like fun for a rainy day. Wow.
Yeah but after awhile they just get boring.They all have the same thing to say.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Asmodean on July 05, 2008, 06:28:28 PM
Post by: Asmodean on July 05, 2008, 06:28:28 PM
Quote from: "afreethinker30"Quote from: "Atheist Mother"I have to say that the Troll board looks like fun for a rainy day. Wow.
Yeah but after awhile they just get boring.They all have the same thing to say.
...And they never get tired of saying it. :beer:
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: susangail on July 05, 2008, 08:19:42 PM
Post by: susangail on July 05, 2008, 08:19:42 PM
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Can we clone you and replace religious mothers everywhere with a copy of you?Seriously, can we?
(Just kidding) Welcome to HAF! I've heard the agnostic argument from a couple friends. I don't buy it either. I second and third what the others said. This is a great forum.
Happy posting!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Chimera on July 05, 2008, 08:40:50 PM
Post by: Chimera on July 05, 2008, 08:40:50 PM
Welcome to the forum, it's always great to hear from another "nonbeliever." I'm sure you'll find lots of support here.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: McQ on July 06, 2008, 05:13:56 AM
Post by: McQ on July 06, 2008, 05:13:56 AM
Welcome to the forum, and thanks for the introduction. We have similar backgrounds.
You may be an agnostic, based on your beliefs, as I read your intro. Don't think agnostic is a dirty word. It isn't. Agnostic thought is something that is completely valid, in my opinion.
We're glad to have you here. Have fun!
You may be an agnostic, based on your beliefs, as I read your intro. Don't think agnostic is a dirty word. It isn't. Agnostic thought is something that is completely valid, in my opinion.
We're glad to have you here. Have fun!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Whitney on July 06, 2008, 04:47:37 PM
Post by: Whitney on July 06, 2008, 04:47:37 PM
Hi Atheist Mother, welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Evolved on July 07, 2008, 02:11:32 PM
Post by: Evolved on July 07, 2008, 02:11:32 PM
Hey Atheist Mother. Welcome to the forum!
Congratulations on your liberation from religion!
Congratulations on your liberation from religion!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Smallville on July 07, 2008, 03:00:57 PM
Post by: Smallville on July 07, 2008, 03:00:57 PM
Welcome and enjoy your freedom here and elsewhere.