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Jae Baeli
I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I'm going to have to go back in the closet with my atheism, at least on facebook and on my main blog. I'm trying to find dates and a partner, and everyone is so brainwashed, they prejudge you based on that, before they even get to know you. My odds are already dismally low by being gay, among other things. Non-belief is the new GAY.
Victoria Bard
no closets! You are who you are and you are fabulous as is! "What people think of you is none of your business" so I've heard from someone over 90 (who's name I now forget...). and hey, I didn't prejudge you, now did I? So you can't say 'everyone' LOL...keep on keepin' on, I'd say... Have a great day!
Brian Cunningham
I feel your pain Jae!! That's unbelievable in this era of 'tolerance!'
Tanya Gotcher
This is why I don't get into discussions about religion very often. (Sigh) I'm tired of hearing how wrong I am and I'm destined for Hell. The last thing I need is a bunch of Bible bangers trying to save me. I think I'm more agnostic though, cuz I just haven't made up my mind what's out there and who, if anything.. I'm gonna be like W.C. Fields, on my death bed I'll be "looking for loopholes" just in case.
Mickey Losey
I'd be interested in how they are so sure that theirs is the only correct measure.
Heard it all before. Bores me so I just don't go there.
Jae Baeli
I appreciate all of you chiming in--especially so fast! Thanks. But here's the deal...(And I'm sure it'll go in the book when i write more about this). I was proud to have come to the conclusion that I am a non-believer. Just like I was proud when i came to the conclusion that i was gay. It put things in perspective and gave me my power back. But sadly, there still are a MAJORITY of people in this nation, who have preconceived notions just like i did WHEN I WAS A CHRISTIAN about who atheists are. I would not have anything to do with one either. So i get it, from that viewpoint, though that viewpoint is based on lies. So i know that if i ever hope to find a partner, or even a date, they will have to get to know the other parts of me first, and then decide. Then if they have an idea of who i am on a personal level, and not just a word on a page, they will be less likely to eject me. Becuase some of their misconceptions will then be brought to light more naturally.
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Jae Baeli
I HATE that i have to do this--in this day and age--but I do. I do NOT want to be alone the rest of my life.
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Brian Cunningham
I hear you Jae, and I genuinely feel for you....
Brian Cunningham
I guess it's like conceding a battle to win a war.
Jae Baeli
Yes, Brian, that's exactly what it is!! Very succinctly put. (succinct is sometimes a challenge for me)...but That's what I'm saying.
Brian Cunningham
Anyway, want to wish you luck in your choice Jae (if you believe in luck! ). I wish people in 2009 wouldn't be so damn judgemental...
Tanya Gotcher
Humans are always going to need to validate themselves which includes their beliefs. Unfortunately, they way most do this is by judging others harshly in comparison to themselves, which, I guess, in some warped way, bolsters them. We have this strange need to point at and criticize everything that is different from us. I don't understand why so many view difference as threatening. If you know who you are and like who you are, then why bother with all that? Why does anyone have to be "right"? Maybe we all are and none of us are.
Tanya Gotcher
And, hey Brian, don't get me and Jae on the whole "luck" thing, right, Jae? LOL!
Tanya Gotcher
"there will be an answer, let it be."
Jae Baeli
Oh Please! The luck thing...Tan, you know that's in line as a book to be written. I will be consulting you. And quoting you.
Jae Baeli
Now, i will probably remove this post for the same reason I was complaining about IN THE POST ITSELF. But will repost on Supernatural Hypocrisy blog, which will now be the only place i will publicly discuss my non-belief.
