Ex-Church of Christ Support Board

So I guess, at this point, this is our only tiny little space on this whole message board? I'm not sure anyone wants New Paths filled up with a bunch of atheist topics... So um... yeah...

http://www.gallup.com/poll/7729/does-more-educated-really-less-religious.aspx http://tobingrant.religionnews.com/2015/02/17/education-age-divide-american-religion-44-religious-groups-one-graph/ skating a thin line posting - sorry GH - graph supporting (kinda) chrisso's post. I'm gone now. Judaism c...

It's not elitist to think believers are not as smart and educated as atheists and agnostics. Lots of research has shown strong correlations between IQ (brain power) and less religious belief as well as education and less religious belief. My father was one of those anti-education preachers, perhaps...

I appreciate what you guys are sharing.

I'd like to read it, if I may.

I definitely find Bart Ehrman's work useful. Richard Dawkins actually put me off of atheism for a while just because I couldn't stand how f**king smarmy he is, just arrogant and just as preachy as the fundies were. I honestly don't think I ever really learned how to pray. At least, I was never sure ...

Well, let's see if this works now. I was roundly mocked for following the very suggestions Teresa now mandates the last time I tried this, so who knows how long this will last. As the title says, post here if you are agnostic/atheist. Talk about your journey, share new ideas, resources you have foun...

Melanie wrote: How many people got dunked just because they thought they might die in a car wreck on the way home from "services?"

Sounds like a great reason to forsake the assembly. Then no worries about the car wreck!

Well, let's see if this one gets locked.

I've known more than one person who was completely monogamous and faithful to their spouse, when... surprise.. why is it burning when I pee?? Just because you're faithful doesn't mean the other person will be. Hell, I knew a preacher's wife who was quite taken aback to learn that her husband had emp...