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Intro from the new guy

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Minion Jun 22, 2011. 1 Reply

A couple of days ago I was lucky enough to StumbleUpon this site. After poking around a bit and reading some of the discussions, I was hooked. It's great to find a community that so closely aligns…Continue

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Truth about islam from an ex-muslim lady

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Information Argument Destroyed ! (Answering the 15 Question Creationist Pamphlet)

Jul 7, 2011
Blake Buettner replied to Moral Atheist's discussion 'Is Marriage Reserved for the Religious?'
"I'm getting married in a few months to an agnostic. We call it a celebration of our families coming together. The officiant used to be a major figure in the LBGT community and has told us there are only a few small things he must do legally to…"
Jul 6, 2011
Blake Buettner commented on Moral Atheist's blog post 'How A Christian Lost His Faith'
"Thanks for sharing your story, a true enlightenment. The thirst for knowledge can indeed be a slippery slope. Welcome!"
Jul 5, 2011
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Blake Buettner commented on Hannah Cutts's blog post 'In need of a little help'
"I can say I don't envy your position. I think your soon-to-be husband should have an equal amount of respect for your views as you do of his. At the end of the day, you should have a say in how your kids are raised and what kinds of things they…"
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Evolution Defenders

A group for Secularists, Agnostics, Atheists, etc... who believe we should keep the poison of creationism and Intelligent Design OUT of public school science classrooms.
Jun 22, 2011
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A group for science enthusiasts of all types -- professionals, amateurs, students, anybody who loves science.See More
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Saint Louis Atheists' Group
Jun 22, 2011
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Jim Minion replied to Blake Buettner's discussion 'Intro from the new guy'
"It is interesting to me how people came to their position on religion, you through study of science, myself it was the study of world religions. Looking forward to talking more."
Jun 22, 2011
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Blake Buettner commented on Blake Buettner's blog post 'Volunteering as an Atheist'
"Thanks for the link, Robert! Looks like a great project, I will definitely make a note of it for future trips."
Jun 22, 2011
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Intro from the new guy

A couple of days ago I was lucky enough to StumbleUpon this site. After poking around a bit and reading some of the discussions, I was hooked. It's great to find a community that so closely aligns with what amounts to a large part of my identity, a part that I can't share with many people in my day to day life. I have been an atheist for about 7 years now, though I generally don't care for that label. As many authors have pointed out, there is no name for folks that no longer believe in santa.…See More
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The religion you left
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Why you left your religion.
None of it made sense. I grew up in a Christian household, going to Bible study, youth groups etc. but I was always the kid with my hand up, asking questions. It just never made sense to me.
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Volunteering as an Atheist

Posted on June 22, 2011 at 1:14am 4 Comments

I recently had the pleasure of doing volunteer work in Haiti, and I'd like to share my experience and after-thoughts. Please forgive the length, but I have not been able to properly share my thoughts since my return.

 

I have noticed a general assumption that folks doing volunteer work, especially overseas, are a part of some ministry or group of missionaries. In fact, when I told people where I was going the majority of responses were "That's so great, what church is…

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At 11:53am on June 22, 2011, Monica Salcedo (Monicks) said…

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At 8:54am on June 22, 2011, Robert Karp said…
Welcome to the TA community Blake!!
At 8:00pm on June 21, 2011, scLovely said…
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