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twelve step programs and atheism
Started this discussion. Last reply by Glen C. Smith Nov 9, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I know there's a good deal of animosity toward xA (Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, et cetera anonymous...) programs in our community, and here on TA. I've certainly had my problems with them…Continue
"arrogance"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Barry Eckert Jan 17, 2012. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Something I have experienced numerous times is having a theist, usually one I have just argued into a completely untenable position, claiming that I am "arrogant".This is what the definition…Continue
Atheist in the buckle of the Bible Belt, Nashville TN
Started Jan 4, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone. I'm glad to have discovered this site through some irreproducible sequence of links :) I am an atheist of the Richard Dawkins et al. variety, and also an out gay man. These conditions…Continue
Tags: Bible-belt, gay
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Jessibelle replied to Barry Eckert's discussion 'twelve step programs and atheism'"This is great! This is how I'm going to find clarity with all the "God talk" I will encounter as I embark on my journey from addiction to recovery. Thank you for posting this!!!"
Barry Eckert replied to Gabriela Menicucci's discussion 'Would you lie in a job interview?'"What job were you applying for that could have any legal reason to ask this question?"
Barry Eckert posted a status"Hmm. The link to download "Defend Yourself with Knowledge" appears to be broken."
Barry Eckert replied to krystal ellis's discussion 'Atheist Tattoos-do or dont?'"Sadly, TattooFinder returns 0 results for "atheist" yet has entire categories for "religious" and "praying hands" and so forth. :( Makes me a little ill, especially after their having been a source for the designs of my…"
Barry Eckert posted a status"I have no idea why I scream "ooohhh Godd" " when I cum. But I do anyway.."
Jesse-Lee replied to Barry Eckert's discussion 'twelve step programs and atheism'"Thank you for this, as I have been in a never ending search for something along the lines of an agnostic-based program, and have come up with nothing.This is great. "
Rob Klaers replied to Barry Eckert's discussion 'twelve step programs and atheism'"When you mentioned xA groups then referred to TA, I read it as Theist Anonymous at first.. LOL"
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Five Stupid Things About Islam
"I'd like to see a reference for the 6 or 9 year old girl bit. Is it in the Qur'an?
What sort of freak does that with a kid smh"
Barry Eckert replied to Barry Eckert's discussion 'twelve step programs and atheism'"There's Rational Recovery, whichusedto have meetings but no longer does apparently. I looked too, and their book says that they discontinued a meeting format some years ago, There may still be orphaned groups somewhere, I don't know.
The…"
Barry Eckert replied to Morgan Matthew's discussion '2nd amendment, right to bear arms. thoughts?'"It might turn out to be useful to have a gun for when the Christian Taliban come knockin'.
I say that as a joke, but then again...."
"Interesting. I've heard there is in fact a rational organization for recovering from, what have you. I've looked but there is no such thing in my area."
Barry Eckert posted a discussiontwelve step programs and atheism
I know there's a good deal of animosity toward xA (Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, et cetera anonymous...) programs in our community, and here on TA. I've certainly had my problems with them too, but also certainly have needed their help, as the xA programs are just about all there is when it comes to finding support for chemical dependency, particularly if you can't afford group therapy or something like that.Anyway, the major rub for people like us is all that Higher Power stuff…See More
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Islamic "Science"
Posted on January 30, 2012 at 6:10pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Pharyngula details the advanced science of Islam. Just simply astounding ...
"If a housefly falls in the drink of anyone of you, he should dip it (in the drink), for the one of its wings has a disease and the other has the cure of the disease."
So saith the Prophet, and so affirmeth these Islamic so-called scientists.
I…
Continue Two alligators discuss a diet of Christians
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 11:10am 0 Comments 3 Likes
Two Alligators were sitting around talking, and the smaller Alligator turned to the bigger one & said, 'I can't understand how you can be so much bigger than me. We're the same age; we were the same size as kids. I just don't get it.'
'Well,' said the big Gator, 'what have you been eating?'
'Christians, same as you,' replied the small Gator.
'Hmm. Well, where do you catch them?'
'Down the other side of the swamp near the parking lot by the…
Romney keeps his promises to god
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 7:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
ContinueMr. Romney appeared on Fox News and dismissed concerns that with the release of his tax returns, he might lose support when voters learn how much money he had donated to the Mormon Church. He said he had made a promise “to God” to tithe 10 percent of his income to his church.
He said voters would be “pleased with someone who made a commitment to God and followed through on the promise.”…
"new atheism"
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 8:01am 1 Comment 3 Likes
I ran across this article Why I Don’t Believe in the New Atheism this morning. I have joined Wikipedia as an editor, and was reading the article on "New Atheism " after becoming part of the WikiProject Atheism, and the article was cited.
Anyway, Tom Flynn argues that there's nothing 'new' about "new atheism"…
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- At 1:35pm on January 31, 2012,
Kris Feenstra said… Hi Barry,
Your recent blog submission titled "some more dates for the calendar" was not approved as it conflicts with our guidelines on blogs (which can be found buried away here).
In this case, it's simply a question of length and the way we separate content channels on TA. For one line entries or pointing to interesting links, we prefer that members use the activity feed which can be accessed from the front page.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding this, please feel free to let me or any of the other moderators know.
Regards,
Kris
- At 8:41am on January 4, 2012,
Robert Karp said… Welcome to the Think Atheist community Barry!
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