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Getting To Know You => Introductions => Topic started by: Cforcerunner on August 01, 2011, 06:52:11 AM

Title: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Cforcerunner on August 01, 2011, 06:52:11 AM
Hi all! I am a theist coming to with the purpose of making things interesting and hopefully adding my own perspective on certain topics. Although having many certainties in my own worldview, I have always maintained an open mind with the intent on learning and understanding the beliefs of others. If you have any specific questions regarding why I chose to be a theist with an intellectual approach, I'd love to answer. I will look forward to seeing everyone around the forum!

Have a great day!
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Sweetdeath on August 01, 2011, 06:55:38 AM
Hello and welcome to HAF!  :)
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: ThinkAnarchy on August 01, 2011, 07:05:17 AM
Welcome to the boards.

If you continue to post, I imagine a question or two will come to my mind.
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Tank on August 01, 2011, 08:54:06 AM
Hi Cforcefunner

Thanks for taking the time to join in. We are a little short of active theists at the moment.

Welcome to HAF  :)

Regards
Chris
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 01, 2011, 07:48:42 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Cforcerunner on August 01, 2011, 07:57:34 PM
Quote from: ThinkAnarchy on August 01, 2011, 07:05:17 AM
Welcome to the boards.

If you continue to post, I imagine a question or two will come to my mind.

Sounds great, will be looking forward to it!

Quote from: Tank on August 01, 2011, 08:54:06 AM
Hi Cforcefunner

Thanks for taking the time to join in. We are a little short of active theists at the moment.

Welcome to HAF  :)

Regards
Chris

Glad to add diversity to the crowd! Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: McQ on August 01, 2011, 08:12:04 PM
Welcome.

What brand of theist are you? Thousands to choose from, so help narrow it down a bit so we don't jump to any conclusions.
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Whitney on August 01, 2011, 09:08:49 PM
Welcome to HAF.
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: DeterminedJuliet on August 01, 2011, 10:22:52 PM
Hi, welcome!  :)
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
Quote from: McQ on August 01, 2011, 08:12:04 PM
Welcome.

What brand of theist are you? Thousands to choose from, so help narrow it down a bit so we don't jump to any conclusions.

Ahh...I imagined someone would ask that. And I am afraid it's the atheist's favorite religion! But I will simply call myself a modern disciple of Jesus the Nazarene.

I will post a FAQ for those seeking a thoughtful Christian response to various topics for those who wish to hear an answer.
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Whitney on August 05, 2011, 02:02:02 AM
Quote from: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
I will post a FAQ for those seeking a thoughtful Christian response to various topics for those who wish to hear an answer.

Please wait to do anything like that till after you get access to the religion section.
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: McQ on August 05, 2011, 03:26:12 AM
Quote from: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
Quote from: McQ on August 01, 2011, 08:12:04 PM
Welcome.

What brand of theist are you? Thousands to choose from, so help narrow it down a bit so we don't jump to any conclusions.

Ahh...I imagined someone would ask that. And I am afraid it's the atheist's favorite religion! But I will simply call myself a modern disciple of Jesus the Nazarene.


Ok, that helps. But please don't assume that one religion is "favored" over another by atheists. The god you worship is just one in a list of thousands that atheists do not believe exist. Christians often think what you just wrote here simply because (especially in the U.S.), it's the religion Christians know the best.

Anyway, welcome, and hope you find what you're looking for here.
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 05:57:45 AM
Quote from: McQ on August 05, 2011, 03:26:12 AM
Quote from: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
Quote from: McQ on August 01, 2011, 08:12:04 PM
Welcome.

What brand of theist are you? Thousands to choose from, so help narrow it down a bit so we don't jump to any conclusions.

Ahh...I imagined someone would ask that. And I am afraid it's the atheist's favorite religion! But I will simply call myself a modern disciple of Jesus the Nazarene.


Ok, that helps. But please don't assume that one religion is "favored" over another by atheists. The god you worship is just one in a list of thousands that atheists do not believe exist. Christians often think what you just wrote here simply because (especially in the U.S.), it's the religion Christians know the best.

Anyway, welcome, and hope you find what you're looking for here.

In my experience, I have had many forum members of previous forums shut me down before I had could get a word in because I said I was Christian. While Buddhist and Neopaganist had much more of a warmer welcome as freethinkers. But this is just from my own experience, so this is why I only answer if someone asks. 
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 06:00:17 AM
Quote from: Whitney on August 05, 2011, 02:02:02 AM
Quote from: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
I will post a FAQ for those seeking a thoughtful Christian response to various topics for those who wish to hear an answer.

Please wait to do anything like that till after you get access to the religion section.


When do newcomers get that access?
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Medusa on August 05, 2011, 06:19:58 AM
Quote from: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 06:00:17 AM
Quote from: Whitney on August 05, 2011, 02:02:02 AM
Quote from: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
I will post a FAQ for those seeking a thoughtful Christian response to various topics for those who wish to hear an answer.

Please wait to do anything like that till after you get access to the religion section.


When do newcomers get that access?
Just 5 more posts and you'll be there!  :D
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Tank on August 05, 2011, 08:13:11 AM
Quote from: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 05:57:45 AM
Quote from: McQ on August 05, 2011, 03:26:12 AM
Quote from: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
Quote from: McQ on August 01, 2011, 08:12:04 PM
Welcome.

What brand of theist are you? Thousands to choose from, so help narrow it down a bit so we don't jump to any conclusions.

Ahh...I imagined someone would ask that. And I am afraid it's the atheist's favorite religion! But I will simply call myself a modern disciple of Jesus the Nazarene.


Ok, that helps. But please don't assume that one religion is "favored" over another by atheists. The god you worship is just one in a list of thousands that atheists do not believe exist. Christians often think what you just wrote here simply because (especially in the U.S.), it's the religion Christians know the best.

Anyway, welcome, and hope you find what you're looking for here.

In my experience, I have had many forum members of previous forums shut me down before I had could get a word in because I said I was Christian. While Buddhist and Neopaganist had much more of a warmer welcome as freethinkers. But this is just from my own experience, so this is why I only answer if someone asks.  
You are welcome to express your opinions on any subject you like, includingyour particular world view. You won't get shut down, unless of course you consider being asked unanswerable questions being shut down :D

This forum is unique in my experience of atheist forums (but I haven't been to many) in that it values civility in discussion an debate.
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Tank on August 05, 2011, 08:14:07 AM
Quote from: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 06:00:17 AM
Quote from: Whitney on August 05, 2011, 02:02:02 AM
Quote from: Cforcerunner on August 05, 2011, 12:10:14 AM
I will post a FAQ for those seeking a thoughtful Christian response to various topics for those who wish to hear an answer.

Please wait to do anything like that till after you get access to the religion section.


When do newcomers get that access?
10 posts an your in.
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Hidelight on August 05, 2011, 01:40:07 PM
Welcome I am fairly new and an equal oppurtunity atheist! I feel exactly the same about all godlike/spiritual belief systems
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Evilbeagle on August 05, 2011, 02:29:09 PM
Welcome to our forums
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Whitney on August 05, 2011, 10:07:14 PM
I split off the discussion about atheists not liking Christians:  http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=8038.0
Title: Re: Hello Happy Atheists!
Post by: Black36 on August 17, 2011, 02:50:40 AM
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