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Archaeopteryx
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Oct 10, 2016. 27 Replies 2 Likes
We have received news of a very sad nature. Our long time member and friend Archaeopteryx has died. There is not much information available, nor is it necessary to delve into details, but he was…Continue
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How is killing young girls considered "honour"?
Started Nov 1, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
A mother and father in Pakistani-administered Kashmir have been arrested for murdering their 15-year-old daughter by dousing her with acid "in the name of an honour", police say.The article on the…Continue
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Strega replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'I'm not an atheist anymore...'"The community is an atheist one, Pope. We tolerate religious people when they keep to the narrow framework of answering or debating their religion. However, there are many atheists under threat within their community or country who come here to…"
Strega replied to Chris Russell's discussion 'Agnosticism'"Every now and then, you come across a post you just feel like printing and framing. Go Mr Fronkey!"
Strega replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'I'm not an atheist anymore...'"Why not multiple gods? Why just one?"
Strega replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'I'm not an atheist anymore...'"From the evidence you feel you are experiencing, you are convinced that there is an external influence over your life. It's a massive leap to reach a conclusion of what or who that influence can be credited to. The Wiccan belief is that there…"
Strega replied to Ro3bert's discussion 'There is no "God"'"Thanks Belle. I can understand how some circumstances may seem to be orchestrated by extraneous being(s). I have a problem with the 'therefore God' approach. I rather like the idea of fairies, but something that feels orchestrated (as I…"
Strega replied to Reg The Fronkey Farmer's discussion 'Sunday School May 28th 2017' in the group Sunday School"Thank you, Reg!"
Strega replied to Ro3bert's discussion 'There is no "God"'"Belle, how do you know it isn't fairies responsible for your experiences? What makes it more likely that it's a god?"
Strega replied to David Boots's discussion 'Own It'"You don't have a reply to my question? It's fine to rail at abstract 'groups' but it doesn't get us anywhere."
Strega replied to David Boots's discussion 'Own It'""the Muslim community". Can you explain who this is, and where they can be contacted?"
Strega replied to Gregg RThomas's discussion 'Do Opossum Go To Heaven?'"It's in the name. They used to be Possums but the continuous praying chanting (Oh Possom!) has been reflected in the moniker update, to where we are today :)"
Strega replied to David Boots's discussion 'Own It'"Sort of like the American christians take ownership of the Westboro Baptists?"
Strega replied to Reg The Fronkey Farmer's discussion 'Sunday School May 21st 2017' in the group Sunday School"Religion is simply mans attempt to control the god(s) he invented."
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- A Brit living in Vermont with my Vermont-born wife, a dog and a bunch of cats. [Update...thanks to SCOTUS I now have my Green Card!]
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The Psychology of Prayer
Posted on November 15, 2015 at 11:56am 14 Comments 2 Likes
Before I start, let me emphasize this is opinion without source evidence other than general personal experience and you can dismiss it at will, although it would be nice to hear why you choose to do so.
We are faced with people of faith who claim their prayers work and they receive guidance from their deity. Further, it doesn't seem to matter how profound or minuscule the subject matter of the prayer - the claim remains that these prayers work.
Now we can easily refute… Continue
We are faced with people of faith who claim their prayers work and they receive guidance from their deity. Further, it doesn't seem to matter how profound or minuscule the subject matter of the prayer - the claim remains that these prayers work.
Now we can easily refute… Continue
The best way to stop your child becoming an atheist
Posted on September 29, 2012 at 10:54pm 12 Comments 7 Likes
Fate
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 7:36pm 83 Comments 3 Likes
A while back, I had a long chat with my niece, trying to explain what I believe is the inevitability of events and the consequent contradiction of the concept of free will. She puttered off and posted on her page/site/whatever, what was probably a two hour conversation condensed into a short explanation. I post that here to give the benefit of brevity to anyone who is interested.
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- At 3:59pm on March 9, 2017,
Zombie Athiest said… Why hello there :)
I find it so fascinating, to meet someone who was raised atheist. I mean like *how does that even happen!!!* I have the same expression when I come across rainbows, chocolate cookies and David Gandy...kinda too good to be true.
- At 10:48am on January 13, 2017,
Hamada Gadallah Abdelaziz said… i am Egyptian teacher in cairo. no one knows that i am non religious.i was accused of insulting quran and Islam at school so i was punished severely by depriving me of teaching and reducing my salary . i have no money to pay for the rent of my flat . so couldany one help me in the name of humanity? myemailis teacherenglish195@yahoo.com
thank you for time and consideration
- At 10:01am on January 13, 2017, Hamada Gadallah Abdelaziz said…
i was muslim. just now i have become a human being.
- At 11:42am on January 10, 2017,
Mrs. Sander said… Thanks for the welcome, Strega!
- At 7:36pm on October 17, 2016,
Daniel W. said… Thank you. Have a great day.
- At 8:36pm on May 21, 2016,
Gunay Kayahan said… yes - I was uncertain - have changed it now to name
- At 8:22pm on May 21, 2016, Gunay Kayahan said…
Thank you.
Just finding my feet in here right now.
- At 3:08am on May 17, 2016,
Muhammad Naeem said… Thanks strega for your friendship
- At 1:25pm on March 8, 2016,
Michelle Sandall said… Hi Strega, a fellow Brit I think :)
- At 8:25am on January 19, 2016, Lizzy Mertens said…
Thanks!
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Belief
Started by Chris Russell in Small Talk Jun 20. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Moving to atheistzone.com soon
Started by Rebel in Announcements. Last reply by Rebel Jun 2. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Agnosticism
Started by Chris Russell in Small Talk. Last reply by Chris Russell Jun 6. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I'm not an atheist anymore...
Started by Belle Rose in Small Talk. Last reply by Pope Beanie Jun 12. 19 Replies 2 Likes
Alex J O'Connor
Started by JadeBlackOlive in Small Talk. Last reply by Davis Goodman Jun 1. 3 Replies 1 Like
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Equuleus - the little horse
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