Greeting pies! I'm Fi!
I'm a 20-year-old art student from rainy old Oregon, USA. I'm sure my deconversion story is nothing special, but here it is: I was raised Lutheran at the behest with my grandparents, and I hated it. I never felt anything when I prayed and I always felt like everything that came out of my mouth in Sunday School was lies (and some of it was, of course, to save face). I did a lot of holier-than-thou posturing to make up for my inner turmoil. It was sad and pathetic, like a small dog yapping at a cement mixer. In the rain.
The most distressing part was prayer. I have anxiety issues and always have, and sometimes the symptoms turn physical. I also have the least threatening immune system ever. I spent half my childhood throwing up and the other half wondering when I'd throw up again. As you might imagine, my pleas for healing were met with silence.
I was twelve when I really discovered the internet, and that was when I witnessed my first atheist-vs-christians debates. At first I was angry, and then... just reading these other people's arguments started to loosen the cracks in the wall Christianity had left around my mind. I didn't even participate, I just watched as other Christians made my arguments for me, and failed miserably. I realized I could not logically and objectively prove that God existed. I had no reason to hang on to this idea. It was illogical and all it was doing was weighing me down. Also the Christian god was a big jerk and I didn't want to go to his stupid jerk heaven anyway.
The walls crumbled. My world is so much bigger now, and while it's depressing sometimes (I really honestly feel bad for my religious friends who worry about me...), I have a much happier outlook on life.
So that's me. How are you guys? :D
Quote from: Fi on November 19, 2011, 05:55:56 AMHow are you guys?
Good,
Fi, thanks for asking. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg87.imageshack.us%2Fimg87%2F1205%2Fwinedheers.gif&hash=049ea987d0c68a814892072ff9ce05e763794091)
Hello and welcome to HAF. I really like your image of the small dog yapping at a cement mixer. In the rain. I've known one or two like that; it definitely brought a smile to my face.
I hope you enjoy your time reading and posting here! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg830.imageshack.us%2Fimg830%2F860%2Fsmilew.gif&hash=8238eab24d16418eb1c8cd60d971239ab1363c74)
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Quote from: Fi on November 19, 2011, 05:55:56 AMHow are you guys?
Good, Fi, thanks for asking. (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg87.imageshack.us%2Fimg87%2F1205%2Fwinedheers.gif&hash=049ea987d0c68a814892072ff9ce05e763794091)
Hello and welcome to HAF. I really like your image of the small dog yapping at a cement mixer. In the rain. I've known one or two like that; it definitely brought a smile to my face.
I hope you enjoy your time reading and posting here! (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg830.imageshack.us%2Fimg830%2F860%2Fsmilew.gif&hash=8238eab24d16418eb1c8cd60d971239ab1363c74)
Yeah, it's not uncommon... I see other people act the way I did and I'm like... embarrassed
for them.
Thanks for the welcome! I hope I can stick around and be interesting now and then. XD
Quote from: Fi on November 19, 2011, 05:55:56 AM
Greeting pies! I'm Fi!
I hope that greeting wasn't meant to exclude me.
I'll assume it wasn't and offer greetings in return.
Greetings!
You'll have to imagine wonderful balloons and streamers, coloured elephants with party hats, saxophonist dolphins and other celebratory stuff that isn't available to welcome you with.
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 19, 2011, 07:30:17 AM
You'll have to imagine wonderful balloons and streamers, coloured elephants with party hats, saxophonist dolphins and other celebratory stuff that isn't available to welcome you with.
That pretty much describes the entire inside of my head, so I've got it covered. :
D
(The greeting pies are pies made of greetings. I thought I should clarify.)
Quote from: The Magic Pudding on November 19, 2011, 07:30:17 AM
You'll have to imagine wonderful balloons and streamers, coloured elephants with party hats, saxophonist dolphins and other celebratory stuff that isn't available to welcome you with.
Dear Fi - welcome! - and here's a saxophonist seal, at least...
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HI Fi :D
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Regards
Chris
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great intro Fi, it made me chuckle. Welcome aboard
Don't forget the celebratory lump of clay guys! :D Welcome to the forum Fi
Welcome Fi! ;D
Interesting intro, I hope you stick around.
Hi, Fi!
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Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 19, 2011, 06:23:16 PM
Don't forget the celebratory lump of clay guys! :D Welcome to the forum Fi
Eh..? Did someone mention lumps?
Welcome to HAF! Sit tight, don't let the Asmos bite. ;D
Quote from: OldGit on November 19, 2011, 10:01:44 PM
Hi, Fi!
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Nice welcome!
mmmmm pie
I like you! Welcome! ;D
w_e uses a "Welcome to HAF attack."
Hello Fi. What're you studying?
Willow.
Quote from: Budhorse4 on November 19, 2011, 06:23:16 PM
Don't forget the celebratory lump of clay guys! :D Welcome to the forum Fi
Ooh, clay! I'll make an ashtray for my mom. Or wait! A zebra!
Quote from: OldGit on November 19, 2011, 10:01:44 PM
Hi, Fi!
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COLORS COLORS COLORS thankyouforthecolors /explodes
Quote from: Asmodean on November 19, 2011, 10:47:13 PM
Eh..? Did someone mention lumps?
Welcome to HAF! Sit tight, don't let the Asmos bite. ;D
Don't worry. I bite back. >:
D
Quote from: DeterminedJuliet on November 20, 2011, 12:41:50 AM
mmmmm pie
I like you! Welcome! ;D
Pie tends to be an instant popularity booster. Thank you. XD
Quote from: wildfire_emissary on November 20, 2011, 01:31:30 AM
w_e uses a "Welcome to HAF attack."
It's super effective!
Fi is welcomed!
Quote from: Willow on November 21, 2011, 05:57:56 PM
Hello Fi. What're you studying?
Willow.
Currently... fine art, I suppose would be the term. I'm dinking around in community college trying to build a portfolio so I can go to an actual art school. My life is charcoal and nude models and accidental spray fixative highs. Like a celebrity! But with a lot less money.
A belated welcome. I see you like zelda, have you played the new game yet?
Quote from: Crow on November 23, 2011, 01:44:10 AM
A belated welcome. I see you like zelda, have you played the new game yet?
Got my copy Sunday. It's so beautiful. I'm not worthy. <3
Quote from: Fi on November 23, 2011, 06:45:31 AM
Quote from: Crow on November 23, 2011, 01:44:10 AM
A belated welcome. I see you like zelda, have you played the new game yet?
Got my copy Sunday. It's so beautiful. I'm not worthy. <3
I just got mine last night, but I could only play it for a little while because I'm a few (15,000) words behind in NaNoWriMo. But I was very happy with it so far, but I've liked all the Zeldas (the CD-i games are not canon!).
Quote from: Davin on November 23, 2011, 03:54:28 PM
Quote from: Fi on November 23, 2011, 06:45:31 AM
Quote from: Crow on November 23, 2011, 01:44:10 AM
A belated welcome. I see you like zelda, have you played the new game yet?
Got my copy Sunday. It's so beautiful. I'm not worthy. <3
I just got mine last night, but I could only play it for a little while because I'm a few (15,000) words behind in NaNoWriMo. But I was very happy with it so far, but I've liked all the Zeldas (the CD-i games are not canon!).
Good luck with NaNo! I couldn't participate this year due to IRL crazy. Here's hoping you finish and taste sweet victory! (What kind of novel are you writing?)
I, too, am pleased. Especially at the increased difficulty level, and the sword controls. And just the sheer amount of stuff there is to DO.
And I only acknowledge the existence of the CD-i games because they make hilarious YouTube poops and rather amusing remixes. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yjh2BnTTBs)
Quote from: Fi on November 23, 2011, 09:40:26 PM
Quote from: Davin on November 23, 2011, 03:54:28 PM
Quote from: Fi on November 23, 2011, 06:45:31 AM
Quote from: Crow on November 23, 2011, 01:44:10 AM
A belated welcome. I see you like zelda, have you played the new game yet?
Got my copy Sunday. It's so beautiful. I'm not worthy. <3
I just got mine last night, but I could only play it for a little while because I'm a few (15,000) words behind in NaNoWriMo. But I was very happy with it so far, but I've liked all the Zeldas (the CD-i games are not canon!).
Good luck with NaNo! I couldn't participate this year due to IRL crazy. Here's hoping you finish and taste sweet victory! (What kind of novel are you writing?)
I'm trying, had some RL crap too, but only enough as an excuse for why I'm so far behind.
It's a cheesy story:
The population of a planet had assumed that the aliens that were visiting and harvesting their planet, were gods. After centuries of abuse and manipulation, a small group of people decide to fight back. After discovering that the gods can be killed, the secret group that calls themselves, the "Society" works on a plan to enable them go toe to toe with the gods: they develop suits of armor that enhance their speed and strength to equal the gods. A small group of pilots take the suits and wage a war on their long time oppressors.
Quote from: FiI, too, am pleased. Especially at the increased difficulty level, and the sword controls. And just the sheer amount of stuff there is to DO.
I hadn't gotten very far into the game (by very far I mean I just barely got the bird and saved and quit before the race), but I am digging the story line so far, the movement and sword swinging mechanics.
Quote from: FiAnd I only acknowledge the existence of the CD-i games because they make hilarious YouTube poops and rather amusing remixes. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yjh2BnTTBs)
lol
Quote from: Davin on November 23, 2011, 10:05:53 PM
It's a cheesy story:
The population of a planet had assumed that the aliens that were visiting and harvesting their planet, were gods. After centuries of abuse and manipulation, a small group of people decide to fight back. After discovering that the gods can be killed, the secret group that calls themselves, the "Society" works on a plan to enable them go toe to toe with the gods: they develop suits of armor that enhance their speed and strength to equal the gods. A small group of pilots take the suits and wage a war on their long time oppressors.
Hey, cheesy or not, sounds like a fun story.
Quote from: DavinI hadn't gotten very far into the game (by very far I mean I just barely got the bird and saved and quit before the race), but I am digging the story line so far, the movement and sword swinging mechanics.
Oooh, I won't spoil anything then. *shifty eyes*
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