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Title: Hello, new here.
Post by: Geisthund on May 31, 2011, 04:04:47 AM
Hello all,

I've been a lifetime atheist in a family of religious nuts, and I guess Im just seeking a community that can relate to -my- ideas and beliefs..I hope to have a productive and long stay here. Thanks for having me.
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on May 31, 2011, 04:46:52 AM
Welcome to HAF. I imagine you were raised with a religion, when exactly did you realize you were an atheist?

QuoteI've been a lifetime atheist in a family of religious nuts

The above statement just doesn't seem to fit. I don't think I've ever met a lifetime atheist who was raised by religious nuts. I'm not trying to nitpick, this just raised my curiosity.
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: xSilverPhinx on May 31, 2011, 06:43:29 AM
Welcome!

What an interesting name...geist hund ;D
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: The Magic Pudding on May 31, 2011, 06:58:36 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on May 31, 2011, 06:43:29 AM
Welcome!

What an interesting name...geist hund ;D

hmm, what's it mean?
The spirit of dog?
The Dogly spirit sounds good

Anyway welcome Geisthund
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Geisthund on May 31, 2011, 08:29:03 AM
Geisthund is just a catchy handle I use, Im sure if you ran it through a translator it would be gibberish; spirit/ghost dog/wolf is close. I kinda always knew I was an atheist..I just didnt have a way of communicating it until I was older. I wasnt taken to church ever, even though my family was catholic on my mothers side and non denominational on my fathers side, my mother saved me from that pain and in a way Im sure she knew that it wasnt part of me. Sorry if I misled you with that statement.
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Tank on May 31, 2011, 09:49:18 AM
Hello Geisthund

I hope your stay is long and fruitful. Welcome to HAF.

Regards
Chris
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: The Black Jester on May 31, 2011, 09:25:00 PM
Welcome, look forward to your posts.  Hope you find a haven!
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Willow on May 31, 2011, 09:44:41 PM
Hello Geisthund.  Is that German for Ghost dog?
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Geisthund on June 01, 2011, 04:04:57 AM
Quote from: Willow on May 31, 2011, 09:44:41 PM
Hello Geisthund.  Is that German for Ghost dog?
Yes it is, I roleplay a lot: DnD, RPG games, MMO's. It's the handle that I usually go by..Im not german or anything I just like the way it sounds.  8)
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: The Black Jester on June 01, 2011, 04:58:03 AM
Quote from: Geisthund on June 01, 2011, 04:04:57 AM
Quote from: Willow on May 31, 2011, 09:44:41 PM
Hello Geisthund.  Is that German for Ghost dog?
Yes it is, I roleplay a lot: DnD, RPG games, MMO's. It's the handle that I usually go by..Im not german or anything I just like the way it sounds.  8)

Awesome.  I'm a definite RPG fan myself.
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Geisthund on June 01, 2011, 05:49:20 PM
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Awesome.  I'm a definite RPG fan myself.
What games do you play? Im currently playing (still) dragon age origins, RIFT, and Warhammer table top game.
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: The Black Jester on June 01, 2011, 05:54:39 PM
Quote from: Geisthund on June 01, 2011, 05:49:20 PM
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Awesome.  I'm a definite RPG fan myself.
What games do you play? Im currently playing (still) dragon age origins, RIFT, and Warhammer table top game.

For computer RPG's: Dragon Age Origins & II, Assassin's Creed II, and The Witcher II.  Witcher is my all-time fav.

For old-time Pen & Paper - every once in a while I still indulge in DnD or Shadowrun.  My brother generally runs a game a few times a year.

Good to meet you!
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Geisthund on June 01, 2011, 06:30:36 PM
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For computer RPG's: Dragon Age Origins & II, Assassin's Creed II, and The Witcher II.  Witcher is my all-time fav.

For old-time Pen & Paper - every once in a while I still indulge in DnD or Shadowrun.  My brother generally runs a game a few times a year.

Good to meet you!

I miss the pen and paper games, Vampire the Masquerade was my all time favorite. Nice to meet you as well.
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: The Black Jester on June 01, 2011, 06:49:34 PM
Quote from: Geisthund on June 01, 2011, 06:30:36 PM
I miss the pen and paper games, Vampire the Masquerade was my all time favorite. Nice to meet you as well.

I only played Vampire the Masquerade once...never got into it.  I realized, while playing, that I didn't actually like vampires.  Never understood the trend.
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 01, 2011, 09:12:01 PM
Quote from: Geisthund on June 01, 2011, 04:04:57 AM
Quote from: Willow on May 31, 2011, 09:44:41 PM
Hello Geisthund.  Is that German for Ghost dog?
Yes it is, I roleplay a lot: DnD, RPG games, MMO's. It's the handle that I usually go by..Im not german or anything I just like the way it sounds.  8)

I do want to say that I love your name. Welcome!  There are a lot of friendly people here.
i'm an MMO/RPG fan myself.

-Sweetdeath
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Geisthund on June 02, 2011, 02:10:31 AM
QuoteI only played Vampire the Masquerade once...never got into it.  I realized, while playing, that I didn't actually like vampires.  Never understood the trend.
Dark gothic vampires in the middle age, whats not to like?! lol...forums need a vampire emoticon imo  :-X

QuoteI do want to say that I love your name. Welcome!  There are a lot of friendly people here.
i'm an MMO/RPG fan myself.

Thank you, what games are you playing as of the moment?
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Sweetdeath on June 02, 2011, 03:05:37 AM
Just Ragnorok online at the moment. My girlfriend wants to get me into world of warcraft though.
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Geisthund on June 02, 2011, 12:21:08 PM
WoW isnt worth it really, neither is RIFT, if you dont have a hardcore dedicated group end game will not be very much fun.
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Gawen on June 03, 2011, 04:19:16 PM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on May 31, 2011, 04:46:52 AM
Welcome to HAF. I imagine you were raised with a religion, when exactly did you realize you were an atheist?

QuoteI've been a lifetime atheist in a family of religious nuts

The above statement just doesn't seem to fit. I don't think I've ever met a lifetime atheist who was raised by religious nuts. I'm not trying to nitpick, this just raised my curiosity.
It's not unheard of. I grew up in a Presbyterian family, sang in the church choir for nearly ten years, rang the choir bells...and I never did believe in it. I only did this to make my parents happy...*shruggin with a grin*
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: Geisthund on June 06, 2011, 12:02:32 AM
Quote from: Gawen on June 03, 2011, 04:19:16 PM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on May 31, 2011, 04:46:52 AM
Welcome to HAF. I imagine you were raised with a religion, when exactly did you realize you were an atheist?

QuoteI've been a lifetime atheist in a family of religious nuts

The above statement just doesn't seem to fit. I don't think I've ever met a lifetime atheist who was raised by religious nuts. I'm not trying to nitpick, this just raised my curiosity.
It's not unheard of. I grew up in a Presbyterian family, sang in the church choir for nearly ten years, rang the choir bells...and I never did believe in it. I only did this to make my parents happy...*shruggin with a grin*
I'm glad someone came to my defense on that point, was starting to feel a bit silly..I usually dont spend more than 30 seconds before I post something..so my posts usually are not the best thought out things...but I do try to get my point across in an eloquent way as possible.
Title: Re: Hello, new here.
Post by: bicycle on June 25, 2011, 12:46:08 AM
Hello fellow noob lol