"I'm so interested in your story of "coming out". I am at that same impasse currently and have been formulating my own letter. I think I am most apprehensive of my immediate family ... wife especially. Thank you for…"
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does god squash our curiosity?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirk Holden Dec 29, 2009. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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Kirk Holden replied to Kat Sullivan's discussion 'does god squash our curiosity?'"Science is all about uncertainty -- faith is all about certainty.
I was always a light to moderate believer. I accepted evolution but believed that it could still be inspired or guided by a prime mover. Then, while in a totally unrelated adult…"
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Kat Sullivan replied to jen o's discussion 'Any homeschool/unschool parents here?' in the group Parenting Hellions"hey, i'm an unschooling mom to my little henry, 3 and a half. good to know you guys are here! i really like the "read and let's find out" science book series...you can get them on tons of topics...i really like the one on turtles…"
Skycomet the Fallen Angel replied to Kat Sullivan's discussion 'does god squash our curiosity?'"Yes... if "god did it" satisfies you... then... why ask any more questions... you wouldn't have to."
Philip Laureano replied to Kat Sullivan's discussion 'does god squash our curiosity?'"Who needs science when you can have a "god of the gaps" to fill in the gaps of information? The more curious you get, the more likely you are to question the belief in a god. In my case, curiousity didn't kill this cat--it made the…"
Kat Sullivan replied to Kat Sullivan's discussion 'does god squash our curiosity?'"Thanks guys for your replies. Let me add my own two cents on the question I asked. I think that a belief in God squashes our curiosity for the world around us because there is much less to wonder about when you think you already know how…"
April replied to Kat Sullivan's discussion 'does god squash our curiosity?'"I think so. When you have faith, you are scared of finding anything to counter it or make you doubt your faith. I de-converted pretty young, but I can remember hating science class in 8th grade, because it made it hard to keep my faith in God. I was…"
Kat Sullivan replied to Morgan Matthew's discussion 'Easy Remote Control Battery Hack' in the group Life Hacks"This is great stuff, man! Can't believe I went my whole life without this knowledge!"
Kat Sullivan replied to Morgan Matthew's discussion 'The bible is popular' in the group Quick Arguments Against Religion"Hey yall, check this out...
Whether or not the bible has had a good influence on humanity or not is a real question that needs to be contemplated by the world. I say we would have all been better off without it sticking around as long as it…"
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- Am in my twenties. Love the outdoors and my son and hubby.
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- Newly de-convert from Christianity. Texan, conservative Christian style. Am so glad to be seeing the world with out delusion. Better late than never. Now that I know, I can't get enough of learning new things about the earth, humanity, the universe, biology, science, history, psychology etc.
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- Became educated about evolution, the universe, history of humanity, history of Christianity, history of the bible, and my faith crumbled as a result. Also started to see the injustice of god giving infinite punishment for finite sins.
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"Coming Out Letter" - want feedback
Posted on March 28, 2009 at 4:35am 9 Comments 0 Likes
Hey yall,
Take a look at this letter I'm gonna send to my folks and bro (texan, christian, fundies) and let me know your suggestions, if it's any good and how you think it will be received. Thanks a lot for your help! Sorry for the length. I just needed to pre-empt all their arguments ahead of time.
thanks and cheers,
kat
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I need to talk to you about something important. I wanted to tell you in writing because I felt it… Continue
Take a look at this letter I'm gonna send to my folks and bro (texan, christian, fundies) and let me know your suggestions, if it's any good and how you think it will be received. Thanks a lot for your help! Sorry for the length. I just needed to pre-empt all their arguments ahead of time.
thanks and cheers,
kat
Dear ----,
I need to talk to you about something important. I wanted to tell you in writing because I felt it… Continue
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- At 4:27am on March 28, 2009,
Nelson said… - thanks! lol. yeah, who knew Chuck liked purple wrap-arounds right?? :)
i'd be happy to read it for you and tell you what i think but your best bet is to put it in a blog post or in the forum and ask for comments. the members will be more than happy to share their thoughts and some of their own experiences perhaps writing similar letters.
- At 4:23am on March 28, 2009, Nelson said…
- thanks for the add! hope you're well.
- At 3:26am on March 26, 2009, Nelson said…
- hey Kat! welcome to TA. congrats on your recent decon! welcome to reality! :) hope to see you around. i look forward to hearing more about your decon process if you're willing to talk about it.
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