Title: Hello! <3
Post by: amaranthine on June 28, 2010, 03:16:30 AM
Post by: amaranthine on June 28, 2010, 03:16:30 AM
Hello! I'm new here, and I'm really excited to discuss topics with people of a similar mindset.
I'm an agnostic atheist. I generally view what science dictates to be the truth, although I also consider the existence of a god. I believe there (most likely) is a god, although the term 'god' in my book is very loosely defined. God can range from a sentient, all-knowing spirit of the universe to the Christian God, to Allah, to a force that merely 'holds everything together' and keeps existence going. I have no idea exactly what's out there, and I think everything is possible - including the possibility of there not being a 'god' at all. I used to be entirely atheistic, but then I realized that it was a limiting mindset, and that I should try to experience as much as I can before committing myself to such an absolute belief.
I must say, though, I think an unknown supernatural force is much more likely than a sentient God.
I'm so happy I found this forum. <3 I've been looking for an atheism forum for years. I am now a Happy (agnostic) Atheist! x3
I'm an agnostic atheist. I generally view what science dictates to be the truth, although I also consider the existence of a god. I believe there (most likely) is a god, although the term 'god' in my book is very loosely defined. God can range from a sentient, all-knowing spirit of the universe to the Christian God, to Allah, to a force that merely 'holds everything together' and keeps existence going. I have no idea exactly what's out there, and I think everything is possible - including the possibility of there not being a 'god' at all. I used to be entirely atheistic, but then I realized that it was a limiting mindset, and that I should try to experience as much as I can before committing myself to such an absolute belief.
I must say, though, I think an unknown supernatural force is much more likely than a sentient God.
I'm so happy I found this forum. <3 I've been looking for an atheism forum for years. I am now a Happy (agnostic) Atheist! x3
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: teifuani on June 28, 2010, 03:36:03 AM
Post by: teifuani on June 28, 2010, 03:36:03 AM
Welcome! 
Hope you enjoy it here~
Hope you enjoy it here~
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: freeservant on June 28, 2010, 03:42:26 AM
Post by: freeservant on June 28, 2010, 03:42:26 AM
Hello I am relatively new myself but can't help you with the mindset you speak of....
Yet from some of the things you have said I wonder if you have explored postmodernism.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postmodernism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postmodernism)
It may aline more with the mindset you are thinking in.
Yet from some of the things you have said I wonder if you have explored postmodernism.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postmodernism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postmodernism)
It may aline more with the mindset you are thinking in.
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: McQ on June 28, 2010, 04:24:49 AM
Post by: McQ on June 28, 2010, 04:24:49 AM
Welcome to the forum.
Thanks for the intro.
By the way, what does this mean? <3
Never been able to figure that one out. I keep getting stuck on the image of it being a party hat with breasts. Really. That image keeps me from figuring out what it is, unless of course, it IS a party hat with breasts!
Thanks for the intro.
By the way, what does this mean? <3
Never been able to figure that one out. I keep getting stuck on the image of it being a party hat with breasts. Really. That image keeps me from figuring out what it is, unless of course, it IS a party hat with breasts!
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: Cecilie on June 28, 2010, 04:40:21 AM
Post by: Cecilie on June 28, 2010, 04:40:21 AM
Quote from: "McQ"Welcome to the forum.
Thanks for the intro.
By the way, what does this mean? <3
Never been able to figure that one out. I keep getting stuck on the image of it being a party hat with breasts. Really. That image keeps me from figuring out what it is, unless of course, it IS a party hat with breasts!
It's supposed to be a heart.
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: Cecilie on June 28, 2010, 04:40:45 AM
Post by: Cecilie on June 28, 2010, 04:40:45 AM
And welcome!
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: RappingAgnostic on June 28, 2010, 08:02:53 AM
Post by: RappingAgnostic on June 28, 2010, 08:02:53 AM
Hello there! Welcome to the site. 
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 28, 2010, 08:08:33 AM
Post by: xSilverPhinx on June 28, 2010, 08:08:33 AM
amaranthine!
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: pinkocommie on June 28, 2010, 09:00:04 AM
Post by: pinkocommie on June 28, 2010, 09:00:04 AM
Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2010, 09:46:12 AM
Post by: Tank on June 28, 2010, 09:46:12 AM
Welcome amaranthine
I hope you find at least some of what you are looking for here.
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I hope you find at least some of what you are looking for here.
Useful links for new members
Mission Statement (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/portal.php) Why this place is here.
Forum Rules (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=18210#p18210) More of a set of guidelines really, upset Whitney (She who must be obeyed) and you'll find the exit door very quickly!
How do I use the quote feature? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=3442#p3442) If you are new to forums this is an important feature to understand. The maximum number of nested quotes is 3.
Help desk. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=39) Any problems this is where to ask them.
What's on your mind today? (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=8597#p8597) The general chit chat thread.
Somewhere to discuss the fear of dying. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=70041#p70041) Many ex-theists have to come to terms with death, this is a place to discuss this issue.
How to tell your family you are an atheist. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=69387#p69387) Some suggestions about how to deal with this thorny issue.
Parenting Beyond Belief. (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewforum.php?f=44) The forum for discussing how to raise your children 'Faith Free'.
.
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: The Black Jester on June 28, 2010, 05:32:33 PM
Post by: The Black Jester on June 28, 2010, 05:32:33 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello! <3
Post by: McQ on June 28, 2010, 07:30:25 PM
Post by: McQ on June 28, 2010, 07:30:25 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"Quote from: "McQ"Welcome to the forum.
Thanks for the intro.
By the way, what does this mean? <3
Never been able to figure that one out. I keep getting stuck on the image of it being a party hat with breasts. Really. That image keeps me from figuring out what it is, unless of course, it IS a party hat with breasts!
It's supposed to be a heart.
Ok. Thanks. It's upside down! No wonder I couldn't figure it out.