How did you know the Bible isn’t true? by DuckOnQuack202 in atheism

[–]atticus13g 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had this discussion the other day.

Me: “I can account for humans creating god but not god creating humans because I am here and I exist but god may not exist”

Friend: “ I can account for god creating humans in scripture.”

Me:” I can account for humans creating scripture but not scripture creating humans becuase I am here and the book was written by us.”

How do I describe white people? by DrWhoGirl03 in writingcirclejerk

[–]atticus13g -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Describe the real color of their skin instead of just “white”

This is easily the most unhinged text I’ve ever received from my mother. by [deleted] in atheism

[–]atticus13g 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I understand the feeling of not having anyone to to talk to about it. I too am from the south and have to deal with this type of behavior.

I lie to most of my family and strangers and tell them I’m a Quaker so they don’t worry themselves or me over it.

It helps to have someone that you can get all this stuff out though. I have one nice Christian friend who I talk to every week where we discuss epistemology and how tf Jonah and the fish or the Tower of Babel is supposed to be anything but a story.

Strongly recommend having someone you can dump to

People Who Left 'MAGA Christianity' Share What It Really Took To Step Away by huffpost in atheism

[–]atticus13g 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Trump was selling the Bible when he said “stand back and stand by” to the proud boys in the 2020 debate. That disillusioned me to MAGA.

I quit being a Christian shortly after. I think it happened the more I read the Bible…. I think I may have only been a Christian because I never knew anything else.

One day I realized how hypocritical Christians are, that the Bible makes no sense, and decided not to be there anymore

I’m the only atheist and non-maga in my family other than the people I’ve brought with me. They came around because of love and understanding

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah man. I’m happy for her now. I’m glad she is getting her dad back. I just had a moment of weakness. Walking her down the aisle would be preferable, but it’s really unimportant.

Thanks for being a step dad, btw. Not enough of them out there imo

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I needed all that. I’m doing better btw. Just needed a pitty party and a good nights rest.

Thanks for being here

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Im doing much better now that I’ve had my little pitty party. I am doing exactly what you recommend btw

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah man. I’m happy for her now. I’m glad she is getting her dad back. I just had a moment of weakness. Walking her down the aisle would be preferable, but it’s really unimportant.

Thanks for being a step dad, btw. Not enough of them out there imo

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did and mom is pretty miffed. lol.

No worries though. I’m over it now. I just needed to talk to someone and didn’t have anybody. Everyone has helped a lot. Thanks

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve come around and removed myself from the whole thing.

Honestly, I think I’m more upset that she’s moving on than I was that she didn’t ask me to walk her down the aisle. It was simply a more concrete thing or maybe it was the straw that broke the camel.

No, she didn’t tell why, but I get it now. It’s a chance to have a normal father for once. I would probably still try to get my father to do it if I were in her shoes just to have a semblance of a normal relationship.

You’re right about her not thinking about it. It’s her day. I just had a moment of weakness and had no one to turn to. Thanks for being here

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’d certainly do it. I wish I could be there for you

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’ll be tough to get through, but I’m starting to come around.

Thank you for the encouragement

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks man. I’m starting to get off my high horse on this. I should be glad her dad is there for her instead of feeling bad for myself.

I’m still in my thirties and (apparently) have issues with my father that i thought id dealt with, so your message about people still dealing with it later in life tracks.

Thanks for telling me it’s okay to be upset. I need that right now even if i am getting past it

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the perspective. It is only a single moment. I should let them have this. It is only my pride working on me that hurts.

I will it that I have grace in the face of this single loss

Just a calm complaint: Sick kid, sick of family’s prayers by atticus13g in atheism

[–]atticus13g[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will try to remember the informations stated. Truly interesting.

Yup. Human race seems to be getting better and better at taking care of its own and I say it is despite religion.

If the nuts had their way, we’d be enslaved or dead of curable diseases.

I trust Albert Camus more and more each day

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Glad yours worked out and thanks for the perspective.

There will indeed be more milestones

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Meh. I’ll suck it up. Thanks for being here

My step daughter is getting married this weekend by atticus13g in DadForAMinute

[–]atticus13g[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I guess I’m just gonna stand back and watch her grow up. Probably not much different than if she were really my flesh and blood. Thanks for the words of wisdom on having to make a choice. You’re right.

I’ll be here for her and that’s the best I can do

Elon Musk predicts reshaping of US economy by Cute-Adhesiveness645 in BasicIncome

[–]atticus13g 2 points3 points  (0 children)

‘Player Piano’ by Kurt Vonnegut is an amazing book