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Comment on About Atheist Mom by Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:41:36 +0000

beautifully said Mary! I especially like “in that our good acts that can’t be undone even after we go, in that we all come from and return to an energy so brilliant it powers a planet…”

Comment on About Atheist Mom by Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:39:28 +0000

Hi Atheist Mom, I am an atheist mom too. It’s funny to see what people have written in your comments. I am always amazed at how worked up some believers get when they find out you don’t believe. I look forward to reading more of your blog. You’ve got my support!

Comment on Happy New Year! by Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:28:09 +0000

I had almost the same year as you ! Had a baby boy, through c-section, move 4000 miles away from old-home, didn’t catch that much sleep, running like crazy to keep those pounds off. Now, half-marathon in May, and be a hip mama ! Also, write more and invest time in my blog… We’ll see how much we’ll get done at the end of the year I guess.

Comment on Happy New Year! by Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:00:25 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that I do read your posts even though I don’t often comment. Keep writing :)

Comment on Christopher Hitchens: 1949 – 2011 by Happy New Year! « Atheist Mom

Happy New Year! « Atheist Mom — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:34:04 +0000

[...] no. I was pretty sad about Hitch but I obviously didn’t know him [...]

Comment on Atheist Mom Gets A New House by Happy New Year! « Atheist Mom

Happy New Year! « Atheist Mom — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:34:03 +0000

[...] now – I’m busy” as little as possible. I made a bunch of new recipes.We made a huge change in order to improve our quality of life and I feel pretty good about [...]

Comment on Christopher Hitchens: 1949 – 2011 by anon

anon — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:46:01 +0000

The name Walker with a post about zombies – love it!

Comment on Christopher Hitchens: 1949 – 2011 by Walker

Walker — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:49:06 +0000

It looks like you have found your Jesus. Soon Hitchens will be thought of as having lived a perfect life. Eventually, he will resurrect and return to earth to save more unenlighened creatures. We all need our gods– even atheists.

Comment on Parenting Beyond Belief by Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:41:42 +0000

Thank you Ruthie! This was very inspiring. My 16 year old has I think accepted my beliefs, however it is not something that gets discussed alot. When the topic has come up, my youngest (who is 9) seemed sad. There seems not to be any issues with my husband but again, it isn’t really discussed. It is almost like I am afraid to come right out and talk about it, but that is something that I am working on. It isn’t something that I feel that I need to harp on day in and day out but there have been a lot of instances lately (primarily Christmas) that have left me feeling the oddball out because we do what is considered ‘normal’ at all of the family functions. I know that there is a strong chance that I will lose friends. I have been reading a lot and looking for new friends who share my beliefs so that I have some support and will feel more comfortable being more verbal about the subject. I don’t know if this is normal (or was normal) for others, but right now I find myself still very defensive and almost angry when others are enjoying and relishing in thier beliefs (saying grace at dinner, etc) and feeling connected. I love reading the different atheist perspectives and I really want to be able to get to a point where I can be objective and also be happy. I’m sure it will happen. Thanks again for your kind reply. Happy New Year!

Comment on Parenting Beyond Belief by Ruthie

Ruthie — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:57:09 +0000

Wendy-

I know exactly how you feel! I was raised fundamentally christian all my life. It was all I knew. I was also a very skeptical person ever since I was a child, but never allowed to fully develop this. I’m 33 yrs. old and about a year and a half ago I decided to read the bible for myself. Long story short……..I saw so much that did not agree with modern christianity and so much that was just plain horrendous! I then researched a lot! For example……the beginnings of christianity (the first 300 yrs and after the nicean council) , other religions, science, psychology, scholarly works on the new testament, ancient hebrew practices……etc….and just plain ol’experience. It was a slow gradual realization that I had been believing a lie ALL my life. I went through intense emotions from fear to sadness to relief. I lost some friends. When I thought I could confide in some friends (christian ones) they could not handle it. Some cried for me. They couldn’t understand how I could change my perspective or world view. It was lonely! Thank goodness for my husband who loves me the same b/c he’s the only one who has stuck around long enough to see that I haven’t changed my moral convictions or all of a sudden become this wicked person. I just decided to be intellectually honest with the information I have learned. I have two boys aged 10 and 5. The 10 yr. old is very smart and grasped this new perspective quickly and easily. In fact, he told me that he is so relieved and no longer afraid of hell. That made me so happy! It hasn’t changed him either. Except he is much more free to question and to think critically about our world. He’s an amazingly good and kind boy! I’m very proud of my son! You are not alone. I decided it was time to make new friends. If my old ones cannot accept me…..I’ve learned to accept that and move on. There is nothing wrong with me and I deserve better. In fact, I have never been happier and more appreciative of life than I am today. I’m going to Costa Rica in March and looking foward to family time and just enjoying the beauty and freedom of life! Hang in there Wendy. I’m sure you are a great person and you will find your way. It takes time. Be confident in your convictions and don’t ever apologize for them. Lead you children with moral convictions and happiness.