Derek Sexton Horani
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Derek Sexton Horani liked Ed's blog post Can you forget you're an atheist?
Sep 14, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani commented on The Religious Snitch's video
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Atheists, Jesus never existed, okay!

"What about Richard Carrier? - PhD from Columbia University in Ancient History.  He writes a lot about the ahistoricity of Jesus Christ and seems to be a good expert source."
Jul 17, 2012
Cara Coleen left a comment for Derek Sexton Horani
"Yeah definitely make music videos! I bet you'd get a huge following really quick since there is so little real musical talent (from my perspective) in this movement. I'll PM you some lyrics/poems soon... would love to have them put to…"
Apr 19, 2012
Cara Coleen left a comment for Derek Sexton Horani
"Nice vid! I assume that was your music playing. Were you the one singing? I can probably help with lyrics... used to write a lot of poetry, and always have something stewing that I can't get out because I don't know how to write a song. So…"
Apr 19, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani commented on Dylan Martin's video
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Atheists Just Not Smart Enough! Why Atheists are Atheists!

"These are fun sometimes, but I'd rather not pay any attention to it in the first place.  It's hard not to though.  We're giving them they attention they want.  People can call me an idiot all they want, and I will…"
Apr 19, 2012
Cara Coleen left a comment for Derek Sexton Horani
"I think you owe Think Atheist a blog! Also... have you ever considered using your music for the cause? Atheism totally lacks talent in that area..."
Apr 19, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani replied to Unseen's discussion 'Do/Should Atheists Admire Religion?'
"I'm not willing to take the good with the bad when it comes to religion.  Sure, there are aspects of religion (a.k.a. community gatherings and social constructs) that I do appreciate.  I like the idea of prayer (a.k.a. hoping and…"
Apr 9, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani replied to Unseen's discussion 'When Life Begins. A Fact or a Definition?'
"I guess definition because it's sure not a fact.  If doctors claim a person dies when a heart stops beating, then we've resurrected millions of people.  We still don't know for a fact when life begins NOR when it ends. …"
Apr 8, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani liked Robert Karp's photo
Mar 30, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani commented on Cara Coleen's blog post 'Points of Unbelief: Rejected'
"Wow, Cara I love this.  I just had an instance of misrepresentation today and your post, almost as if sent by God herself, could not be a coincidence...  :P  My Catholic-ish friend at work today starts talking about how Atheism is a…"
Mar 30, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani liked Cara Coleen's blog post Points of Unbelief: Rejected
Mar 30, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani posted a status
"I wish all pastors were like Joel Osteen. As an Atheist, I hope he & more pastors like him continue to influence the remaining Christians."
Mar 30, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani liked Misty: Baytheist Living!'s discussion Atheists and the supernatural.
Mar 28, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani is now friends with Jessica Horani and Cara Coleen
Mar 26, 2012
Derek Sexton Horani posted a status
"Wait, so this is like a facebook page for belief or non-belief. This is so cool! Very impressed."
Mar 26, 2012
Robert Karp left a comment for Derek Sexton Horani
"Welcome to the Think Atheist community Derek! 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!"
Mar 26, 2012

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Your Religious Status
Atheist
About Me:
As an American adolescent growing up in a small town in New Jersey, I had been an atheist that didn't realize people took religion to be literal. I learned about saving sex for marriage and the like. However, I thought these were social traditions to keep social order. It wasn't until I moved to Florida that I realized, when trying to find an apartment with my girlfriend at the time, that religion and its dogma were indeed a very integral part of peoples lives. For the first time in my life, I had felt judged for a lack of belief. Naturally, having felt the onset of ostacization I lashed out in small ways by mocking believers, including some family members. For me, while there was some instant gratification, in the end I felt like an immature jerk. It wasn't until my mid-twenties that I met many Christians with whom I became friends with and adored. I finally got to know, what I would have defined then as, real Christians.

Now, after many debates I realize the existence of god is a futile discussion. Rather, I want to establish relationships with Christians so they'll understand where I come from. I do not want our society to be governed by their beliefs, through law and socially. I want them to hold each other, and their leaders, accountable for making efforts to change laws on a religious basis. I want them to do the same for perpetuating social stigmas based on religious ideals. I want to befriend them and make change happen, not by force, but through developed relationships based on a mutual love for humanity.
Age
31-35
Relationship Status
Married
The religion you left
Was never a part of one
Think Atheist Travel Network Couch Availability - Are you able to host anyone now?
Maybe
How did you hear about Think Atheist?
Cara

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At 8:03pm on April 19, 2012, Cara Coleen said…

Yeah definitely make music videos! I bet you'd get a huge following really quick since there is so little real musical talent (from my perspective) in this movement. I'll PM you some lyrics/poems soon... would love to have them put to music.

At 7:43pm on April 19, 2012, Cara Coleen said…

Nice vid! I assume that was your music playing. Were you the one singing? I can probably help with lyrics... used to write a lot of poetry, and always have something stewing that I can't get out because I don't know how to write a song.

So cool your friend is on American Idol! I'll have to check her out :) And you might have to point me in the right direction for good atheist musicians because I haven't heard any lol

At 7:23pm on April 19, 2012, Cara Coleen said…

I think you owe Think Atheist a blog! Also... have you ever considered using your music for the cause? Atheism totally lacks talent in that area...

At 4:03pm on March 26, 2012, Robert Karp said…

Welcome to the Think Atheist community Derek! 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!

 
 
 

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