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Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« on: April 03, 2009, 06:37:08 PM »

GllVideo, I used to be a Christian. I never really had any problems until I had a thought. I can't remember how it came, or how fast it came, but after some time it unraveled into, "What if I am wrong?" I remembered a video I saw a long time ago that I couldn't rationalize (that I just closed and ignored) called "The greatest optical illusion ever!". I watched it again, and watched more of your (and FightingAtheist's) videos, and went to a few places on the internet. After some thinking and mental debating, after about a month, I considered myself an atheist.

I would just like to say thank you. You made things a bit easier for me.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2009, 06:39:41 PM »
the good news is finally out.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2009, 06:41:44 PM »
The thinking mind prevails!
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2009, 06:55:57 PM »
Welcome to rational thought.  It is wonderful to be free from the delusion.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2009, 08:38:52 PM »
It makes me feel all fuzzy inside when someone opens their mind to the world around them.

*Enjoys fuzzy feeling*
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2009, 09:15:52 PM »
Here are some other goodies, including an up-to-date list of YouTube channels;

* Ex-Christian - "This site is designed with the intention of encouraging ex-Christians, former Christians, de-converting Christians and other non-believers in the decision to live life based on rational thought rather than religious mythology."

  http://exchristian.net

* de-conversion - "This blog attempts to critically, but respectfully, address issues with ... religious ideologies, especially Christianity."

  http://de-conversion.com

* The WWGHA and GII web sites have other resources beyond the forums;

  Blog: http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/blog
  Book: http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/god-toc.htm
  50 (51, 52, ...) simple proofs: http://godisimaginary.com


* The WWGHA short list of excellent pages;

  http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/rationalizations.htm
  http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/god5.htm
  http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/important.htm


* YouTube Video channels;

  http://whywontgodhealamputees.com/forums/index.php?topic=2078


* Atheism blogs, videos, and places to socialize;

  http://planetatheism.com -- text blogs
  http://www.atheistnation.net
  http://atheistmedia.blogspot.com
  http://www.thinkatheist.com -- many groups (new; 87 groups)
  http://www.atheistnexus.org -- many more groups (established; 363 groups and many members)


* The Atheist Experience TV show;

  http://www.atheist-experience.com -- Out of Austin TX with many back episodes
  http://www.atheist-experience.com/fans -- The best short clips from the show


* Audio;

I've got a boatload of podcasts/RSS feeds if you listen to that stuff.  Let me know what you're interested in, and I'll be glad to offer recommendations.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2009, 10:05:02 AM »
Quote from: AndroidAR on April 03, 2009, 08:38:52 PM
It makes me feel all fuzzy inside when someone opens their mind to the world around them.

*Enjoys fuzzy feeling*

This must be how a Christian feels when they save a "soul."  I enjoy this feeling too AndroidAR.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2009, 10:44:35 AM »
You ought to drop by the forum.

At the very least, tell your friends about us!
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2009, 12:09:58 PM »
Welcome to the real world, Neo!
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2009, 06:19:18 PM »
Rationality... the natural cure and enemy of religion.

Welcome to sane thought OP.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2009, 09:52:22 PM »
That was my message in OP's post, I came to the forums when I got a youtube message back saying my story was posted here.
I feel really nice when I reread my message and the replies.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2009, 10:59:11 PM »
That's great to hear!  Were there any other questions in particular that were on your mind that helped you to overcome religious dogma?
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2009, 11:16:53 PM »
iliveanddie,

I read on another one of your posts that you are only in the 8th grade!  I must say, for your age I am very impressed at your language skills and your level of rational thought.  ;)

If you decide to hang around here for a while I'm sure you'll fit right in.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2009, 01:31:55 PM »

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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2009, 02:11:02 AM »
Quote from: GotMooo on April 04, 2009, 10:59:11 PM
That's great to hear!  Were there any other questions in particular that were on your mind that helped you to overcome religious dogma?
The main question that got me thinking was "Why is my god just as believable as other gods?  Why does my religion seem no better or provable than other religions, like Islam or archaic gods, like Zeus?"  What also got me thinking was that there was never any proof.  One day I said to myself, "Wait, I say to myself that I shouldn't accept something without proof.  What about religion?"

These questions went ignored for a long time.  Then I was watching an episode of Family Guy and remembered those questions when atheism was brought up.  Then I went and watched the "The Greatest Optical Illusion Ever!" video, and the message I sent to GIIVideos explains the rest.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2009, 03:15:40 AM »
Yes, those are very good questions for anyone who will allow themselves to think about it for more than one second.  Thanks for your response.  I'm just trying to figure out which arguments work best at convincing people to question their religious dogma.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #16 on: March 05, 2010, 09:13:26 PM »
Hey guys, rational thought made me a Christian.  Lack of thought propogated within me a negligence toward God.  When I thought, I was saved.  We both reasoned, but came to different conclusions.  Who are you to believe that your conclusion is right, and mine false?  Is it simply because it is your conclusion?  I'll be praying for you.  You'll be surprised what God can do.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2010, 09:16:16 PM »
Quote from: lighthouse777 on March 05, 2010, 09:13:26 PM
Hey guys, rational thought made me a Christian. 

Lighthouse, you claimed that in this thread. how about responding to what we have to say to you.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2010, 09:19:35 PM »
Quote from: lighthouse777 on March 05, 2010, 09:13:26 PM
Hey guys, rational thought made me a Christian.  Lack of thought propogated within me a negligence toward God.  When I thought, I was saved.  We both reasoned, but came to different conclusions.  Who are you to believe that your conclusion is right, and mine false?  Is it simply because it is your conclusion?  I'll be praying for you.  You'll be surprised what God can do.

Yet another lie, which was dismantled in a previous post.

Lighthouse, if you are not going to respond or reply to direct posts and direct questions, you will probably need to find another site to troll.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2010, 09:24:34 PM »
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You'll be surprised what God can do.

Seriously, I am still waiting for him to fix the world hunger thing and for cancer to disappear for everyone yesterday. Get back to me when that happens.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #20 on: March 05, 2010, 10:58:25 PM »
Quote from: lighthouse777 on March 05, 2010, 09:13:26 PM
Hey guys, rational thought made me a Christian.  Lack of thought propogated within me a negligence toward God.  When I thought, I was saved.  We both reasoned, but came to different conclusions.  Who are you to believe that your conclusion is right, and mine false?  Is it simply because it is your conclusion?  I'll be praying for you.  You'll be surprised what God can do.

No, rational thought made you a Deist because you considered a type of First Cause argument and came to the conclusion that there must be a Creator, which is at best a 50-50 probability.  We have no idea what made you a Christian because you haven't answered us yet.  Whatever it turns out to be, I'm betting it wasn't rational thought.
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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #21 on: March 05, 2010, 11:54:05 PM »
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Welcome to the real world, Neo!

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Re: Thanks. I am no longer an idiot. [#1222]
« Reply #22 on: March 06, 2010, 10:16:29 PM »
Welcome to the club :)

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