another atheist checking in here, from the deep south no less. just found this thread - i'm a creature of habit with forums and just don't branch out often...
Restarting a long journey back down to a healthier weight. Lost about 50 pounds 3 years ago, which very quickly packed back on with new jobs, relocations, marriage, etc.
astrild - hadn't thought about a gender gap. in my area you are hard pressed to find another like-minded person, male or female. but I don't socialize much outside of work, and discussing such things is a little awkward for some in that type of environment.
in general, religion is such a non-issue in my world. fun fact, i only found out about a year ago that my mom was atheist!
Hey all. I've been introducing myself and things in a few places around the forum, but I'd be happy to post a little something here, too. I'm glad I found this thread!
I am a straight-up atheist. And I've worked my butt off to...work some of my butt off. Eighty-five pounds to be exact. And I'm not gonna let myself down this time! I'm in it to win it!
@Astrild I think that there are many more female atheists out there, but not as many that are willing to be public about it (sadly, I am one in that number, due to several factors) as men are. However, when they are out and are an activist, they get stuff done!
Hey folks - just thought I'd join in. I'm also an atheist, although as some have mentioned above I don't bring it up usually. And you better believe if a stranger asks about my religion I'm going to say something like "Well, my family is blah blah blah" and just leave it at that.
Even my parents don't know - and they would flip, I am sure. Really only close friends would know, I suppose. I'm always wary of how it will affect my job and career since many of my coworkers are religious (my former boss, really nice guy, was also a super extreme right-wing Christian. Birther, etc. I was afraid for him to find out, because I wasn't sure 3 years of history between us would overcome his very real prejudices against the 'war on Christianity'.) (That said.. my current boss is also very Christian, but I think he knows and doesn't care, which means a lot to me and just makes me respect him more.)
Anyway enough chit chat - I don't know how much I'll post on here since I really don't care that much about atheism (I'm one, it is what it is, I'm not going to argue with anyone about it as I just don't care enough). But, we're around even if we're not vocal.
I am exactly the same way. A lot of people just don't understand atheism and it does kind of have a stigma attached to it. I think there is more of us out there, but probably not many want to put that out there. and yes, I avoid religious topics at family gatherings. People get too emotional about some stuff, and I don't need the drama...
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Hey folks - just thought I'd join in. I'm also an atheist, although as some have mentioned above I don't bring it up usually. And you better believe if a stranger asks about my religion I'm going to say something like "Well, my family is blah blah blah" and just leave it at that.
Even my parents don't know - and they would flip, I am sure. Really only close friends would know, I suppose. I'm always wary of how it will affect my job and career since many of my coworkers are religious (my former boss, really nice guy, was also a super extreme right-wing Christian. Birther, etc. I was afraid for him to find out, because I wasn't sure 3 years of history between us would overcome his very real prejudices against the 'war on Christianity'.) (That said.. my current boss is also very Christian, but I think he knows and doesn't care, which means a lot to me and just makes me respect him more.)
Anyway enough chit chat - I don't know how much I'll post on here since I really don't care that much about atheism (I'm one, it is what it is, I'm not going to argue with anyone about it as I just don't care enough). But, we're around even if we're not vocal.
I identify as agnostic as well. I find that people prefer you to identify as either religious or atheist. It really seems to bother people that I won't flatly state that there is no God or that there is. I was raised as a Baptist so maybe that has something to do with it.
Hi, another agnostic here I think of myself as agnostic because how on earth could I know if there is a god or not? I just don't think I'm that smart
I'm also new to the forum, at 212lbs looking to lose exactly 100 through intuitive eating & finding exercise I enjoy. I've been walking to my gym and back every day this week, and when I've got enough money and am in the habit of going there, I will go in!
Hey there! I'm an Atheist in the Bible Belt-anyone else feeling my pain? I used to be a very, very strong Christian, but once I started opening my mind up to the knowledge of the world, I found myself completely incapable of believing anymore.
As for my weight lost I've lost 20 lbs. so far, took a lot of time off, but I'm ready to get back in the game and lose the rest of the weight.
Hi everyone! I am SOOOO happy to have found this thread! I am a very upfront Atheist. I am currently getting my Ph.D in Molecular and Cellular Medicine and so I try to "push" my science on anyone who will listen, lol!
I am also trying to lose around 60 pounds. Since I started Grad school (3 years ago) I have gained 45 pounds at least. I am really happy to find this group! Let's keep it up people (weight loss and Atheism!)
I've been introducing myself and things in a few places around the forum, but I'd be happy to post a little something here, too. I'm glad I found this thread!
