Title: Hello everybody
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 02:09:41 PM
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 02:09:41 PM
Glad I found you.
My name is Chris and I have been an atheist as long as I can remember. I had no religious upbringing. My parents were part of the you-decide-when-you're-grown-up cult that was big in the '70s. I went to a variety of schools that did have a religious foundation, but luckily religion was optional. I learned to think for myself, solve my own moral dilemma's and learn to live with my mistakes and shortcomings.
I hope to take part in some lively discussions and to enjoy a lot of different views on (a)theism
Live free!
My name is Chris and I have been an atheist as long as I can remember. I had no religious upbringing. My parents were part of the you-decide-when-you're-grown-up cult that was big in the '70s. I went to a variety of schools that did have a religious foundation, but luckily religion was optional. I learned to think for myself, solve my own moral dilemma's and learn to live with my mistakes and shortcomings.
I hope to take part in some lively discussions and to enjoy a lot of different views on (a)theism
Live free!
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:11:31 PM
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:11:31 PM
Hi Chris
Welcome aboard. Are you in the USA or somewhere else?
Regards
Another Chris
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Welcome aboard. Are you in the USA or somewhere else?
Regards
Another Chris
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 to discuss efficiently and effectively (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=78314#p78314) Before entering into a serious discussion I implore you to read the first post of this thread.
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'.
Just a little advice for new Atheists (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=74241#p74241) Some thoughts for those new to reality.
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Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Cecilie on September 01, 2010, 02:12:57 PM
Post by: Cecilie on September 01, 2010, 02:12:57 PM
Is it just me or are there a lot of people named Chris on here? Anyways... Welcome Chris!
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:15:02 PM
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:15:02 PM
Chris is a very good name I'll have you know 
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 02:21:41 PM
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 02:21:41 PM
Thanks for welcoming me.
I did not know there were so many people named Chris on this forum... Then again would not a rose by any other name smell just as sweet?
As for location: I live in Gouda in the Netherlands. Think cheese
Any ideas on the best discussions on the forum?
I did not know there were so many people named Chris on this forum... Then again would not a rose by any other name smell just as sweet?
As for location: I live in Gouda in the Netherlands. Think cheese
Any ideas on the best discussions on the forum?
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:31:02 PM
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:31:02 PM
I love the Netherlands, seriously I'd love to live there. It's about the most laid back place I have ever visited.
What do you like to discuss? Our latest Christian member is jac3510, he has a few interesting threads. You can always tell us about yourself or ask us questions
What do you like to discuss? Our latest Christian member is jac3510, he has a few interesting threads. You can always tell us about yourself or ask us questions
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 02:51:58 PM
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 02:51:58 PM
Hi Tank,
Wanna live here? The most interesting thing on TV last night was a door (no really!)
Well, you've probably seen my signature. I [strike:323gw1f1]believe[/strike:323gw1f1] think that is an interesting discussion. Normally the discussion is "no god" vs "the god".. I find it interesting to find out if there are people that agree with me when I say: "If there is a god... there must be (a lot) more of them"
A there any threads on that?
Chris
Wanna live here? The most interesting thing on TV last night was a door (no really!)
Well, you've probably seen my signature. I [strike:323gw1f1]believe[/strike:323gw1f1] think that is an interesting discussion. Normally the discussion is "no god" vs "the god".. I find it interesting to find out if there are people that agree with me when I say: "If there is a god... there must be (a lot) more of them"
A there any threads on that?
Chris
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:54:54 PM
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 02:54:54 PM
I think this one should keep you usefully occupied for a while viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574)
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 01, 2010, 02:57:58 PM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 01, 2010, 02:57:58 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"Is it just me or are there a lot of people named Chris on here? Anyways... Welcome Chris!It is suspicious isn't it, do you think they have a t hidden up their shirts, just waiting for the right moment?
Welcome Chris, but you need to put that smoke out.
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Cecilie on September 01, 2010, 03:05:01 PM
Post by: Cecilie on September 01, 2010, 03:05:01 PM
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Quote from: "Cecilie"Is it just me or are there a lot of people named Chris on here? Anyways... Welcome Chris! lol
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 03:23:36 PM
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 03:23:36 PM
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Quote from: "Cecilie"Is it just me or are there a lot of people named Chris on here? Anyways... Welcome Chris! :hmm: But no, nothing up the sleeves...
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 03:29:08 PM
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 03:29:08 PM
Quote from: "Tank"I think this one should keep you usefully occupied for a while viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574) :blink:
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 04:22:35 PM
Post by: Tank on September 01, 2010, 04:22:35 PM
Quote from: "chrisbellekom"Quote from: "Tank"I think this one should keep you usefully occupied for a while viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574) :blink:Well you did ask
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: pinkocommie on September 01, 2010, 05:30:53 PM
Post by: pinkocommie on September 01, 2010, 05:30:53 PM
Mmmmmm gouda! Nom nom nom... Also, welcome!
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 08:19:05 PM
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 08:19:05 PM
@pinkocommie thanks for welcoming me. I'll be sure to go to your blog.
It looked interesting on the first glance. I'll take a second glance soon.
btw. the commie-part I get. The pinko-part on the other hand... ?
It looked interesting on the first glance. I'll take a second glance soon.
btw. the commie-part I get. The pinko-part on the other hand... ?
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: notself on September 01, 2010, 08:39:06 PM
Post by: notself on September 01, 2010, 08:39:06 PM
The Communist party of Russia were called Reds. Someone who is not a Communist but is sympathetic to Communism is called a Pinko. This used to be a term of derision but many liberals have claimed it proudly. I am a CommyPinkoLiberal myself.
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 08:56:02 PM
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 08:56:02 PM
Quote from: "notself"The Communist party of Russia were called Reds. Someone who is not a Communist but is sympathetic to Communism is called a Pinko. This used to be a term of derision but many liberals have claimed it proudly. I am a CommyPinkoLiberal myself.
There must be some test on the internet to determine where I would be in your political spectrum... Here in the Netherland I would be considered economical right with left-wing humanist views (some would call that liberal, but our liberals are considered right wing)... Essentially I'd land somewhere in the Dutch middle. That would be extremely left wing in the states I guess. We even consider Obama to be right-wing
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Asmodean on September 01, 2010, 09:21:25 PM
Post by: Asmodean on September 01, 2010, 09:21:25 PM
Hello from a far-right liberal democrat :P
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 09:48:16 PM
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 01, 2010, 09:48:16 PM
Quote from: "Asmodean"Hello from a far-right liberal democrat :P
Aunicornist
I had to google your world view... Am I correct to assume it is the flying spaghetti-monster theory you are biased to.
And remind me... we've met? Asmodean does ring a bell... but I've got the memoric capacity of a fruitfly.
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Asmodean on September 02, 2010, 12:02:21 AM
Post by: Asmodean on September 02, 2010, 12:02:21 AM
Met notself who your reply was directed to right here on these forums :D
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 02, 2010, 01:55:47 AM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on September 02, 2010, 01:55:47 AM
Quote from: "chrisbellekom"There must be some test on the internet to determine where I would be in your political spectrum... Here in the Netherland I would be considered economical right with left-wing humanist views (some would call that liberal, but our liberals are considered right wing)... Essentially I'd land somewhere in the Dutch middle. That would be extremely left wing in the states I guess. We even consider Obama to be right-wingIn Australia the conservative party is called the "Liberal" Party, it's kind of Orwellian.
I refer to them as conservative here to avoid confusion.
It is funny hearing them talk of the Republicans admiringly, but the Republicans use liberal as a slur delivered with a derisive sneer.
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: humblesmurph on September 02, 2010, 02:01:17 AM
Post by: humblesmurph on September 02, 2010, 02:01:17 AM
Quote from: "Tank"Quote from: "chrisbellekom"Quote from: "Tank"I think this one should keep you usefully occupied for a while viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574 (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=79574#p79574) :blink:Well you did ask lol
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Tom62 on September 02, 2010, 06:09:37 AM
Post by: Tom62 on September 02, 2010, 06:09:37 AM
Welkom op dit forum, Chris.
It is nice to to know that another Dutchman found his way here.
It is nice to to know that another Dutchman found his way here.
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 02, 2010, 12:58:50 PM
Post by: chrisbellekom on September 02, 2010, 12:58:50 PM
Quote from: "Tom62"Welkom op dit forum, Chris.
It is nice to to know that another Dutchman found his way here.
Thanks for welcoming me... I'll be joining the discussions in a while.
Great avatar... 42 wasn't that the answer?
Chris
Title: Re: Hello everybody
Post by: Tom62 on September 02, 2010, 09:05:50 PM
Post by: Tom62 on September 02, 2010, 09:05:50 PM
Quote from: "chrisbellekom"Thanks and yes, 42 is the Answer to the "Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything".Quote from: "Tom62"Welkom op dit forum, Chris.
It is nice to to know that another Dutchman found his way here.
Thanks for welcoming me... I'll be joining the discussions in a while.
Great avatar... 42 wasn't that the answer?
Chris