"Welcome Ann. I enjoyed your description of your journey. I can relate to your situation and believe you are handling it very intelligently. Stick to your guns, always answer him with a smile and you will prevail. "
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Introducing myself
Started this discussion. Last reply by Geoff Apr 10, 2012. 12 Replies 3 Likes
Hi all. I've been a lurker here for a few months ever since finding a link to TA on the web. I am in Texas, deep in the bible belt. I was raised in an evangelical family. Unlike many of you, I…Continue
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James Cox replied to Anne M's discussion 'Introducing myself'"Dear Anne:
This all sounds very familar. My first professional job was with a city. The supervisor was very relgious, and I at the time was significantly more outspoken than I am now. It took nearly a year before the sparing began, I survived for 39…"
James replied to Anne M's discussion 'Introducing myself'"Thanks for sharing your story. It's surprising to hear that your friend just gave you 'The God Delusion' to read, but I'm glad they did. As for the work situation... He's definitely nosy and should respect your wishes not to…"
Michael Marrero replied to Anne M's discussion 'Introducing myself'"Tell your boss about the coworker. That kind of talk doesn't belong in the workplace. And welcome TA. No one will nag you here. Except of course the occasional troll that wanders in. "
Helen Pluckrose replied to Anne M's discussion 'Introducing myself'"Welcome! Look forward to seeing you around. :) I'm thinking you should friend Paul Eliot, another new member who seems to have a lot in common with…"
Anne M replied to Anne M's discussion 'Introducing myself'"Thanks for the links. Yesterday I very forcefully told my coworker that I felt his questions were inappropriate. Today has been somewhat quieter - only 1 or 2 inappropriate comments. I guess that is progress."
Dale Headley replied to Anne M's discussion 'Introducing myself'"Unlike you, I welcome confrontation with people who believe in the preposterous notions of their religions - whichever ones they are. I never initiate these debates, however, because if they prefer keeping their religious beliefs to…"
SteveInCO replied to Anne M's discussion 'Introducing myself'"I will fourth (too late to second) the welcome, second the recommendation about Darkmatter2525 (here's the link to the channel: YouTube - DarkMatter2525's Channel ), and refuse to second the bit about a nosy butthead because Mabel is being…"
Robert Karp left a comment for Anne M"Welcome to the Think Atheist community Anne! Join us in the chat on the bottom right of the screen and feel free to ask questions and get involved as much or as little as you want! Welcome again and make yourself at home!"
Mabel replied to Anne M's discussion 'Introducing myself'"Welcome to Think Atheist. Your co-worker is a nosy butthead. Good luck."
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- About Me:
- Stuck in the bible belt, going crazy at times...
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- 36-40
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- Married
- Why are you here?
- Need to talk to rational people.
- The religion you left
- Christian
- Why you left your religion.
- finally realized it didn't make any sense.
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- random web browsing.
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- At 8:22am on April 10, 2012, Robert Karp said…
Welcome to the Think Atheist community Anne! Join us in the chat on the bottom right of the screen and feel free to ask questions and get involved as much or as little as you want! Welcome again and make yourself at home!
- At 9:44pm on April 9, 2012,
x said… Glad you found us and welcome. It can be tough being an atheist in Texas. So many bigots who can't even understand that they are bigots. They just think they are the normal people and if you think otherwise then you are the problem. I just had a sister tell me that if I didn't believe in "One Nation Under God" I should move somewhere else. I've been close to her but it seems she is willing to choose her religion over me.
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