"I've always been frustrated with the 'loophole' created by Christianity, the Get out of Jail Free Card. People can commit horrible offenses, and acts of violence (my own family members included), only to 'pray' for…"
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Hello!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stutz Nov 23, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I'm new to Think Atheist, and new to this way of thinking as well. I'm a Stay-at-Home-Mom, a budding novelist, and I come from a relatively religious background. So far I've been able to avoid having…Continue
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Bethany Moore commented on Carol Foley's blog post 'Matthew 10:32-36 and how religion poisons loving families.'Bethany Moore replied to Sophie B's discussion 'Who do you want as president?'"I kinda like this Fred Karger guy."
Bethany Moore replied to Elisha K.'s discussion 'What do I do?'"Like! Companionship, laughter, hugs are all helpful and healing, and are more practical than prayer.
However, I'm starting to see prayer as more like meditation. And if someone keeps you in their thoughts, aren't they more likely to…"
Bethany Moore commented on Chase King's blog post 'How irrelevant is a human life?'"Irrelevant yes, but to me, life is a series of interactions. Each action we make has an effect on others around us and while the impacts are sometimes small, they can also be enormous. These interactions cause chain reactions, and they impact our…"
Bethany Moore commented on Robert Karp's blog post '7 simple, common-sense evidences that blow the literal Bible out of the water'"I can't believe that I bought into the BS for soooo long!
Thank you for these great points. Unfortunately most of these are all completely over the heads of my conservative relatives, except for the Bristlecone pine, I'll be holding…"
KaraC left a comment for Bethany Moore"Thanks for the add Bethany. I think I would find Utah tough going :-)"
Stutz replied to Bethany Moore's discussion 'Hello!'"Daniel Dennett is one of the most overlooked. Breaking the Spell is a fantastic read if you're into philosophy and science. And I second the Sam Harris recommendation. Hitchens is the hands-down live debate king...it's depressing he's…"
KaraC replied to Bethany Moore's discussion 'Hello!'"Welcome Bethany. I'm new to this site too. There are some great discussions going on - just wish I had more time to join in :-)"
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- Your Religious Status
- Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic
- About Me:
- My name is Bethany and I am a gentile living in Utah with my husband Tobin and our daughter Amelia. ~ I'm a writer, a baker, a wannabe health nut, a gamer, a ghost enthusiast, an amateur photographer, a world traveler, and a baby poop cleaner upper; not necessarily in that order.
- Age
- 31-35
- Relationship Status
- Married
- Why are you here?
- I come from a religious family, and now I finally feel like my eyes are being opened. However, I want to learn more. I'm not nearly educated enough in the inconsistencies of ANY religion to argue the point with my friends or family, of ever the conversation were to arise.
- The religion you left
- Christian
- Why you left your religion.
- You could say it all started when my very religious father died in 2000, but I think I really started questioning ALL ideas of Organized Religion when my husband and I moved to Utah... My own personal little Hell in Mormon country... /sigh
- Think Atheist Travel Network Couch Availability - Are you able to host anyone now?
- No
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- Bethany
- How did you hear about Think Atheist?
- Stumble Upon
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 6:06pm on November 27, 2011, KaraC said…
Thanks for the add Bethany. I think I would find Utah tough going :-)
- At 8:05pm on November 20, 2011,
Robert Karp said… Welcome to the Think Atheist community Bethany!
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