Ex-Church of Christ Support Board

Have some questions, but doubt the wisdom of posting them on New Paths. So I'll refrain. I would be happy to answer any question that is seeking an answer to that particular question and not a debate or a platform for your opinion on the subject, and one that does not use inflammatory or derogatory...

Supposedly evolution is responsible for such great diversity and because there is so much commonality it reaffirms evolution, as in a common ancestry or starting point. Then it seems that commonality in the great diversity of religion would also point to a common ancestry or starting point. Why is ...

I have found this video about why people believe in gods to be very informative.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1iMmvu9eMrg

Yeah, that's why there is now an "openly secular " movement. But just like any other kind of revolutionary movement, the people on the front lines bear the brunt of the push back. Not many are willing to lose their jobs and families, though some do and have over the last few years, especia...

The reticence has a lot to do with many atheists' wish to be known for other more positive things than non- belief, which again, isn't really a thing. It is much more pleasant and constructive to be known for what you are and do, like philanthropy, kindness, wisdom, talent, intelligence, contributio...

Yes, there are many different groups of atheists that do things together for lots of different reasons. The vast majority of atheists (myself included) have never been part of one. Most atheists don't advertise. Most atheists probably have t identified themselves as such to most people, if anyone. ...

If you think about it a church is just an assembly. I know christians like to talk about THE church, it's not the same concept at all. So, yeah some atheists gather together on Sundays. Calling it church is really tongue in cheek. There are lots of these groups in the US and Europe, and more are for...

GMan wrote:Just a reminder about this forum, go back and read Teresa's expectations of this forum.

Stay positive

Thank you. It was my understanding that this particular forum is for support and questions, not criticism and debate.

Isms and philosophies of all kinds provide structure and comfort in a world that can be admittedly confusing and chaotic. They help us deal with day to day life and teach us how to face death. When humans do not have a particular philosophy and find themselves floundering, they invent one or co- opt...

I think there is a confusion of terms that is partly the a-theists' fault, partly society's fault. A-theism is not really a thing. You don't practice it. Atheists have not protested the term atheism strongly enough. An atheist can practice humanism, Buddhism, utilitarianism, communism, etc. They are...