Title: Hello from a confused person.
Post by: Specialbuffalo on April 30, 2009, 06:12:54 PM
Post by: Specialbuffalo on April 30, 2009, 06:12:54 PM
Hello everyone. I've been searching for different sites and forums about different religions and even atheistic sites, but this looks like a cool place, so here I am. Now a little about me before I talk about my world-view. I'm a 20 year old Chinese-American, college student. I grew up in California and lived here all my life and love it. I've met the greatest friends in the world and I just love being around people period. I think to have a good life, you must spend it with the people that makes life worth every second. I'm really optimistic and my friends always ask me, "do you ever get mad." I did once, however, when my dog pooped on my bed, but I would too if I didn't have a toilet! I grew up in a non-secular home and my parents never forced anything on me. Religion was never a part of my life, except for my religious friends. Most are Christians or Buddhists, but I don't really care because I just don't like judging people when I know nothing about their religion. I became curious when I was about 16, just sitting at home, questioning what's the purpose of life? I mean, in a sense, is it all about making money? Sometimes I do think that there is a God, not the God from the Christian Bible or Quran, but an entity that created us for an unknown reason. Sometimes I don't believe there is a God because of all this madness we have on this Earth and sometimes, it doesn't seem to be getting better, not one bit. I don't believe in an afterlife, although it would be great to see all my friends and family after death, but then what's the point of living a life if there's an afterlife. I believe in Biology 100%, and everything just seems to make sense. Everything just seems to look more beautiful to me, knowing that this world was created from dust and energy. I don't want religion to control my life, and I feel sad for people that do. Priests aren't allowed to get married? WTF?! Anyways, I came to this forum to understand religion better, and the Bible as well. And also to meet other people who share the same view on the world.
Thanks for reading. Hope to talk to each of you soon!
Thanks for reading. Hope to talk to each of you soon!
Title: Re: Hello from a confused person.
Post by: Recusant on April 30, 2009, 07:53:28 PM
Post by: Recusant on April 30, 2009, 07:53:28 PM
Welcome to HAF, Specialbuffalo. Nice handle. 
This sounds like Deism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deism), which is a form of belief with a respectable history. Several of the founders of the United States were Deists.
A lot of the members of this forum are former Christians who can answer your questions about Christianity from an atheist perspective, and in fact there are several Christian members here as well, so there's a good chance you'll find what you're looking for here.
Quote from: "Specialbuffalo"Sometimes I do think that there is a God, not the God from the Christian Bible or Quran, but an entity that created us for an unknown reason.
This sounds like Deism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deism), which is a form of belief with a respectable history. Several of the founders of the United States were Deists.
A lot of the members of this forum are former Christians who can answer your questions about Christianity from an atheist perspective, and in fact there are several Christian members here as well, so there's a good chance you'll find what you're looking for here.
Title: Re: Hello from a confused person.
Post by: Will on April 30, 2009, 07:54:03 PM
Post by: Will on April 30, 2009, 07:54:03 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from a confused person.
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 30, 2009, 09:58:47 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on April 30, 2009, 09:58:47 PM
Welcome. :) ä½ èªªä¸æ–‡å—Ž?
Title: Re: Hello from a confused person.
Post by: Tanker on April 30, 2009, 10:46:46 PM
Post by: Tanker on April 30, 2009, 10:46:46 PM
Quote from: "Recusant"Welcome to HAF, Specialbuffalo. Nice handle.
Quote from: "Specialbuffalo"Sometimes I do think that there is a God, not the God from the Christian Bible or Quran, but an entity that created us for an unknown reason.
This sounds like Deism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deism), which is a form of belief with a respectable history. Several of the founders of the United States were Deists.
A lot of the members of this forum are former Christians who can answer your questions about Christianity from an atheist perspective, and in fact there are several Christian members here as well, so there's a good chance you'll find what you're looking for here.
I was going to say the same thing (about deism) regardless it seems you are either that or mabey an Agnostic. Doesn't matter all are welcome here. welcome to our humble forum I hope you can find some of the answers you seek here, or at least a good discussion.
Title: Re: Hello from a confused person.
Post by: PipeBox on May 01, 2009, 12:59:12 AM
Post by: PipeBox on May 01, 2009, 12:59:12 AM
Hey, welcome. Hope you gain something from being a part of this board.
Title: Re: Hello from a confused person.
Post by: Prometheus on May 01, 2009, 08:14:48 AM
Post by: Prometheus on May 01, 2009, 08:14:48 AM
When you figure out what those crazy theists are up to, let me know. :beer:
Title: Re: Hello from a confused person.
Post by: SallyMutant on May 02, 2009, 08:02:08 AM
Post by: SallyMutant on May 02, 2009, 08:02:08 AM
Howdy and welcome--you don't sound confused so much as thoughtful, open-minded, and non-judgemental--all good things. It's a balancing act. Enjoy the forum.
