Post by Snowman on Aug 8, 2004 12:39:21 GMT -5
Hi Everyone,
I found this site via Google (who hasn't?). I've been looking for a place to communicate with other like minded individuals. I live in a small, rural town, where everyone just assumes you are Christian. I am sure there are other atheists here, just haven't come across too many openly discussing it.
About me: I'm 33 years old. I've always been scientific
and skeptical; just my nature I guess. I decided I was raised Catholic, went agnostic at 15, then went started attending a Methodist church shortly after college when I began dating my now wife.
I've been doing a lot of reading and considering over the last year or so and decided that an atheist is who I truly am. As much as I wanted to believe in Christianity, I couldn't do it and remain intellectually honest with myself.
I haven't come out and told anyone yet. I think my wife gets the idea, as I don't attend church with her anymore. She is kind of sad being alone at church, as church was always a family time for her growing up. We are still going to have the kids attend church, but they will be free to make up their minds as they grow up, and I'll answer their questions honestly about what I think.
I'd like to keep this brief, so I'll finish up before I put anyone to sleep.
- Snowman
I found this site via Google (who hasn't?). I've been looking for a place to communicate with other like minded individuals. I live in a small, rural town, where everyone just assumes you are Christian. I am sure there are other atheists here, just haven't come across too many openly discussing it.
About me: I'm 33 years old. I've always been scientific
and skeptical; just my nature I guess. I decided I was raised Catholic, went agnostic at 15, then went started attending a Methodist church shortly after college when I began dating my now wife.
I've been doing a lot of reading and considering over the last year or so and decided that an atheist is who I truly am. As much as I wanted to believe in Christianity, I couldn't do it and remain intellectually honest with myself.
I haven't come out and told anyone yet. I think my wife gets the idea, as I don't attend church with her anymore. She is kind of sad being alone at church, as church was always a family time for her growing up. We are still going to have the kids attend church, but they will be free to make up their minds as they grow up, and I'll answer their questions honestly about what I think.
I'd like to keep this brief, so I'll finish up before I put anyone to sleep.
- Snowman
