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New to the forum - Tomatoshadow2 - 07-13-2020
Hi everyone,
I've been an atheist for many years of my young life. Even when I was very young still having to go to church with my mom and grandparents, I never believed in God or enjoyed church at all. I always hated having to go to religion class during the night after school, it was the worst. When, I came out as an atheist to my family, they couldn't believe I was an atheist or didn't believe in God. It was freeing at the time, but now years after, I should've realized to keep it to myself. My family has now really understood that it's my life and I'll live it how I want. My mother doesn't debate me on the topic, because she knows I put a lot of doubt in her mind about religion and God. I grow up and went to school in a small town, where there were many churches. If, you weren't part of a church in town, you were no one. It was so awesome moving away from there, as I could live my life. I'm very glad to have found the site and look forward to great discussions.
RE: New to the forum - airportkid - 07-13-2020
Welcome! Where should we look forward to seeing you here the most - politics & world affairs, dissecting religious folly, science, entertainment? Or getting assistance navigating the precipices of family without losing family? Hope we live up to your expectation.
RE: New to the forum - Tomatoshadow2 - 07-13-2020
Hello Airportkid,
Thanks for the welcome, to your comment, all the above. Great to be here with my fellow atheists.
RE: New to the forum - SYZ - 07-13-2020
G'day mate, and welcome to the forum.
RE: New to the forum - Tomatoshadow2 - 07-13-2020
@SYZ
Thanks, for the welcome mate.
RE: New to the forum - Gwaithmir - 07-13-2020
@Tomatoshadow2
Welcome from Middle Earth! I look forward to reading your posts.
RE: New to the forum - brewerb - 07-13-2020
Welcome Woof.
RE: New to the forum - Dom - 07-13-2020
Welcome!
RE: New to the forum - Fireball - 07-13-2020
Welcome!
RE: New to the forum - jerry mcmasters - 07-13-2020
Howdy.
RE: New to the forum - Szuchow - 07-13-2020
Welcome.
RE: New to the forum - Thumpalumpacus - 07-13-2020
Que pasa?
RE: New to the forum - Minimalist - 07-13-2020
Welcome to our little oasis of sanity in a god-crazed world.
RE: New to the forum - Dancefortwo - 07-13-2020
Welcome. I love your name, TomatoShadow.
With a name like that you could start in the "Pinapple on Pizza" thread. LOL Where about are you from? Just curious.
RE: New to the forum - Deesse23 - 07-13-2020
Howdy
RE: New to the forum - Tomatoshadow2 - 07-14-2020
Thanks everyone for the welcome! Glad to be around fellow atheists.
RE: New to the forum - Fireball - 07-14-2020
(07-14-2020, 01:18 AM)Tomatoshadow2 Wrote: Thanks everyone for the welcome! Glad to be around fellow atheists.
I already welcomed you, but I am curious what color shadow a tomato casts.
If you like tomatoes, you'll have a couple of buddies here. @Bcat and @OakTree500
RE: New to the forum - Bcat - 07-14-2020
Welcome!
RE: New to the forum - Tomatoshadow2 - 07-14-2020
@Fireball A dark red I imagine haha and @Bcat thanks!
RE: New to the forum - OakTree500 - 07-14-2020
Welcome aboard tomato person!
RE: New to the forum - Marozz - 07-14-2020
Welcome
RE: New to the forum - Bucky Ball - 07-15-2020
Hi Tomato,
Hope you stick around and contribute.
Some of us are new here, some are not, (and came from another forum that closed, and know each other "long time").
There are some very thoughtful people here. Sounds like you'll fit in well.
Most of us are, in some way or another, in the same boat as you are.
Fortunately, (or not) I chose to keep my mouth shut, and didn't alienate the larger group I came from, .. fairly liberal Catholics.
I never saw religion as "the enemy".
I get that's not *acceptable* to many who came from Fundamentalist/Conservative backgrounds.
Great to have a new member.
When I joined the forum we came from, I was SO intimidated ... buncha fucking philosophers, which I sure wasn't.
Turns out they're all just as dumb as me.
RE: New to the forum - Tomatoshadow2 - 07-20-2020
(07-15-2020, 03:39 AM)Bucky Ball Wrote: Hi Tomato,
Hope you stick around and contribute.
Some of us are new here, some are not, (and came from another forum that closed, and know each other "long time").
There are some very thoughtful people here. Sounds like you'll fit in well.
Most of us are, in some way or another, in the same boat as you are.
Fortunately, (or not) I chose to keep my mouth shut, and didn't alienate the larger group I came from, .. fairly liberal Catholics.
I never saw religion as "the enemy".
I get that's not *acceptable* to many who came from Fundamentalist/Conservative backgrounds.
Great to have a new member.
When I joined the forum we came from, I was SO intimidated ... buncha fucking philosophers, which I sure wasn't.
Turns out they're all just as dumb as me.
Thanks for the welcome Bucky Ball. It is so great to be a part of the forum, with so many great fellow atheists.
RE: New to the forum - Gawdzilla Sama - 07-20-2020
Due to conditions beyond my control I will not be posting in this thread. Welcome anyway.