"I lived in Portland, Oregon for decades, and only returned to Ohio for family reasons. While Portland isn't tropical, its winters tend to be relatively mild, ditto for the summers. I'd be back in Portland tomorrow if I could make it…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Linda Turnipseed Jan 20, 2010. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert, popularized on the three-part NOVA series, This Emotional Life, said, "Churchgoers are happier than non-churchgoers, but not for the reasons people expect. Our…Continue
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Linda Turnipseed replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"I have friends who live in Miami (they are in the military) and they HATE Miami! They complain about the traffic and high crime rate. Truth be told, I will stay right here in central Alabama and put up with the religious conservatives. Too many…"
Jason replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"I think what you are looking for is called.... Miami. "
MikeLong replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists""Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, is an atheist."
Didn't know that.
Australia is pretty well-known for racism, though. No overly-tan folks allowed."
James Cox replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"Forcing 'Jesus' to drag a wooden cross around seems rather barbaric. I think he should join the local OCCUPY group to do penence, surely there are a few banking operations that could be picketed...LOL
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MikeLong replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"I live in New Zealand and I HIGHLY recommend it (if you can get in). It's got nice weather (for me). I describe it as having 4 seasons but no winter. I've lived in Christchurch for 35 years. During that entire time it's snowed maybe…"
dataguy replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"Maybe I'm naive, but I've visited California almost every year for the past 8 years, mostly the Silicon Valley area, but sometimes Southern California.
What strikes me as most appealing about California is that when they have a problem,…"
RobertPiano replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"Forget Florida. Every December they shut down traffic in my town and jesus literally drags a big wooden cross all over town. I'm usually the only one rooting for the Romans!"
Linda Turnipseed replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"LOL, Doug!"
James Cox replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"I have to disagree. This year we did not receive our first freeze till about mid December, about two months latter than normal.
We have only had one snow event, that hardly left a memory, a few weeks ago. The rains have hardly let up…"
Doug Reardon replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"Loachapoka, Alabama is a hotbed of free thinkers."
dragotron replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"Yeah, I can vouch for Vancouver. It's my home and i've lived in other cities (Miami and Toronto ) but have always made sure to find my way back. It is consistently found in the top 5 places to live in the world.
Here it is this year at #5:…"
Heather Spoonheim replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"About the best Canada has to offer, climate-wise, is Vancouver, BC. It rarely drops below freezing in the winter although the summer temps aren't that high either. At least it's one part of Canada where you would never…"
Linda Turnipseed replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"I am a southerner by birth and I imagine I would be unhappy in a climate that was as cold as Oregon. My desire is for a tropical paradise that is non-religious and liberal. Does such a place exist?"
James Cox replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"Does the whole thing have to unreligious?
Would you be happy to have a liberal town with lots of churchs, but a thriving intellectual community(OSU), with arts, music, theators, activism, microbrews, odd-fellows, a good library, used book…"
Linda Turnipseed replied to Linda Turnipseed's discussion 'Atheist Paradise' in the group Bible Belt Atheists"Alabama has a LONG way to go before it could be called progressive! There are a few liberals here but we are far outnumbered by the recessives."
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- I am a retired elementary school teacher who has had to keep her atheism hidden because of my job (would you want YOUR first grader taught by an atheist?). Also, I live in the heart of the bible belt and my husband is in politics. Now that I am retired, I am making up for lost time by being as involved as I can in atheist issues.
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I have a ticket to ride the bus leaving from Chattanooga but I am worried that there will not be enough people and the bus will cancel the trip. How many of you are leaving from Tuscaloosa? That is c…
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 4:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have a ticket to ride the bus leaving from Chattanooga but I am worried that there will not be enough people and the bus will cancel the trip. How many of you are leaving from Tuscaloosa? That is close enough for me to go there if necessary. My e-mail is lindatseed@gmail.com.
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- At 6:34pm on January 13, 2010,
Gaytor said… - Hi Linda. Your first discussion is going to have my brain wondering for weeks if not longer. Thanks! In reading a few of your posts, I like how your brain works.
- At 2:48am on December 3, 2009,
Dave G said… - Hi Linda! And I'd love to have my kid (if I had one) taught by an atheist. :D
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