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Hi everyone. I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. On Myspace, I'm known as Mrs.EdwardNorton, but here I am EdwardNortonFan. My real name is Lisa. I've been an atheist almost all of my life, although I've gone through a phase where I tried my hardest to believe in god and follow Christianity about ten years ago. It only lasted a couple of months, then I came back to my logical self. Christianity in particular is so absurd to me. I can't stand 99.9% of all the Christians I meet or know. Growing up, my father was (still is) an atheist. My mom never talked about religion or god, but now she is a Christian. I am lucky, though, because she doesn't go to church or read the bible or preach about it. I'm raising my children as atheists, and sometimes it is difficult, but I know they are better people for it. They are logical and skeptical, of which I'm so proud. My husband is also an atheist; I couldn't ever be with someone who wasn't. I am here looking for fellow atheists and skeptics for friendship, as I live in Texas, and there aren't many atheists around my area. Thanks for your ear and I look forward to discussing topics with you.
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Welcome to the site!
Thanks much! Hey, how do I add my photo to my profile?
Click on "My account" at the top, click the "edit tab" and then their be a space to browse your computer for the photo you want.
Will you vote for Chuck Norris for President of Jesusland if Texas secedes from the Union?
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That all depends on who the other candidates are.
Enjoy your stay
Thanks so much!
If that is you in your avatar, I might say that you are easy on the eyes.
Welcome to the forums.
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"If that is you in your avatar, I might say that you are easy on the eyes. "
LOL
Yes, it's me. Thanks for the flattery.
*Blushing*
Welcome to the forums Lisa!
Glad to hear you came to your senses regarding Christianity
You look familiar to me ~ like someone I have met or known ~ Ever been to Iowa or Illinois? Anyway, have fun and jump right into the discussions!
Slowly building a blog at ~
http://obsidianwords.wordpress.com/
"You look familiar to me ~ like someone I have met or known ~ Ever been to Iowa or Illinois? Anyway, have fun and jump right into the discussions!"
I get that a lot. No, I've never been to Iowa or Illinois.
I've jumped in with both feet! Thanks for the warm welcome!
Welcome on board, it is nice to see yet another surviver from the bible belt.
Check out The Atheist-experience podcast. They do live shows from Austen every Sunday 4:30 to 6:00 PM. And local gatherings and other social get togethers. How close to Austen are you?
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
I'm about four hours. I live in Houston. Well, actually Spring, about five minutes north.
Um..is your husband aware of this?
Nobody I know was brainwashed into being an atheist.
Why Believe?
Watch the podcasts, maybe you'll make a family day of Austen in the future. btw I am in Mississauga (near Toronto) Ontario Canada, so it is unlikely we'll ever meat but they are good people. Good luck!
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
sorry for the dubble post.
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down our clothes."
VEGETARIAN: Ancient Hindu word for "lousy hunter"
If man was formed from dirt, why is there still dirt?
He doesn't mind sharing.
Welcome to the forum! Have fun.
Our revels now are ended. These our actors, | As I foretold you, were all spirits, and | Are melted into air, into thin air; | And, like the baseless fabric of this vision, | The cloud-capped towers, the gorgeous palaces, | The solemn temples, the great globe itself, - Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve, | And, like this insubstantial pageant faded, | Leave not a rack behind. We are such stuff | As dreams are made on, and our little life | Is rounded with a sleep. - Shakespeare
Welcome.
You have a wonderfully open-minded husband. My spouse threatened to keep me from waking up if i used the name Mr. Natalie Portman.
I have 4 children and found that it was best to just let them observe my interactions with others to teach critical thinking (or my best simulation of it).
I find it very curious when people say "I'm raising my kids as atheists." since I know of no guidebook for the process. lol.
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Welcome ENF. It's always nice to have new people drop in.
( I like Edward Norton as well, especially American History X, The Twenty fifth Hour and the most recent Hulk movie. )
What, no Fight Club? American History X is my second favorite Norton movie. But to have him and Brad Pitt together? Heaven!
"I find it very curious when people say 'I'm raising my kids as atheists'"
Why?
No handbook needed. Whenever their friends or new people inquire about church or mention prayer or god, my children are aware of what they talk about, but know they don't believe such drivel. They also know Santa is imaginary. I taught them we are what people call "atheists" so that they know how to respond appropriately when people ask them about faith (which is more often with my high school daughter than my other two children). It is part of our identity as a family. It is something I try to instill in them to be proud of for the most part.
I like Fight Club too.... in fact I've got it on dvd.
welcome, just signed up aswell, always good to talk to anyone whos been thru the bibles teachings and come out the other side true to themselves a non believer!!! Good work!!!
Then tell him you're gonna go stay with Brian Sapient for a weekend in Philly.
It's nice to have you on board. There is a small delegation of folks who frequent this site from the Austin and Houston areas. A friend of mine who is constantly organizing something is the state director for American Atheists Texas and is based out of Austin: http://www.atheist-experience.com/people/joe_zamecki/
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Greetings Lisa
How come the Atheists have all the hot chicks?
Welcome to the site, Lisa. I hope you're able to meet some supportive Atheists in TX.
Failing that I would offer you a place to stay in sunny Southern California, although my wife doesn't share, so you'd have to hide in my sock drawer.
Enjoy the RR fun!
How can not believing in something that is backed up with no empirical evidence be less scientific than believing in something that not only has no empirical evidence but actually goes against the laws of the universe and in many cases actually contradicts itself? - Ricky Gervais
Fight Club is my favorite movie period, of Norton's movie's, primal fear is up there, American History X, the score and Pride and glory rank up there as his better movies. Oh and hi and welcome
Bleh fight club was so full of holes. It needed to be longer to close up the holes if they had then it would of been a good movie, this is why I think movies are the worst medium for telling a story.
On a side note who is edward nortan or whatever it is?
Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.
No animal shall wear clothes.
No animal shall sleep in a bed.
No animal shall drink alcohol.
No animal shall kill any other animal.
All animals are equal.
Can't say I'm as passionate about Ed dearest as you seem to be, ENF, but I've got nothing against him. Good actor, good looks and from what I've seen, good movies as well. I don't wish to marry him, though.
Welcome to the forums!
"Nobody will ever win the battle of the sexes. There's too much fraternizing with the enemy."
Welcome to the forums ENF.
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"I guess it's time to ask if you live under high voltage power transmission lines which have been shown to cause stimulation of the fantasy centers of the brain due to electromagnetic waves?" - Me
"God is omnipotent, omniscient, omnibenevolent, - it says so right here on the label. If you have a mind capable of believing all three of these divine attributes simultaneously, I have a wonderful bargain for you. No checks please. Cash and in small bills." - Robert A Heinlein.