Question:
can we, you create a new message board
Today I put out the idea for an Atheist message board. There was an overwhelming response in the positive. Many of us realize that even though we respect others belief, many non atheist feel the need to convert or reinforce their beliefs one way or another. I and the people I have spoken to just want a place where non religious, but moral people can meet, converse, and not be judged. Ok, maybe we can improve the planet... That is a very good thing. — Jan S. (posted on July 29, 2005)
July 30, 2005
You know I do not care what religion any one is and i do not care about
their beliefs, I think it is so sad that everytime we turn around any more
some one is whining about religeion. What makes the difference, you have
your beliefs and I have mine, why does this subject even need to be
involved with the surgery if some one says some thing about GOD then learn
to ignore it.
I have no problem with you being and athesist, that is to your own
believe, I just do not think we need to have a religion debate in the
obesity help .com. there are several other websites out there for this.
this is about the surgery and weight loss.
SORRY if i stepped on toes but i do not get my self involved in the
conflicts of believe. that is to your own likeing I would rather see people
with real questions on here.
Wendy
— Wendy W.
July 30, 2005
I disagree with the previous poster. There are boards on here for
everything from knitting to sports and those subjects have little or
nothing to do with weight loss surgery. Why not a place for people who
share the same ideas or beliefs to post and interact? I personally would
not visit but I have no problem with anyone else doing it.
— Kelli S
July 30, 2005
Such a board sounds like a fine idea to me.
— Kay B.
July 30, 2005
— aprilbaree
July 30, 2005
Well posting again on this because it is my right, as someone pointed out.
This is a WEIGHT LOSS surgery support board but the hobbies and interests
of those who are having, had or considering surgery are also represented in
the Member Interests boards. Go back and check those boards and
Christianity is listed along with Islam. Instead of being snide and saying
to go find a group elsewhere because the idea of not believing in God
offends you respect their desire for a forum for their interests. Saying
that issues like atheism offend and divide well so do religious issues in
general and they are still represented here. To the person who posted this
originally, I would contact Obesity Help and ask them how a new group is
formed. I wish everyone luck and success on whatever path they choose!
— Kelli S
July 31, 2005
Actually, April, this isn't America. This is the Internet.
I agree with the idea that if there can be subforums for movies, literature
and sports, then why not this one?
— Jeanie
July 31, 2005
Sounds like a great idea...I think all you need to do is contact the site
moderator.
— [Deactivated Member]
July 31, 2005
AMOS MOD NOTE: I contacted the site owners directing them to this
discussion, hopefully you will hear something shortly, bob
— bob-haller
August 1, 2005
I cannot imagine a life without GOD! How sad for you that you walk in
darkness.
— padna60
August 1, 2005
And now that we have had the previous poster inject their narrow-minded
view of the world as an answer to a legitmate question, here's one right
back at you: I can't imagine wasting so much of my life believing in an
imaginary man in the sky-- how sad that you walk in delusion!
— lizinPA
August 1, 2005
Please, please let's get the atheist board up and running, anyone who
thinks that their life will be the one God saves and not the poor,
unfortunate person in the surgery suite next to them is really in
trouble.....Let's Get Real!
— Meryl F.
August 2, 2005
— aprilbaree
August 2, 2005
Saying that the only point you are attempting to make was to keep the site
"relevant to weight loss help & support" does not address the
fact that there are plenty of venues for discussion on this site that have
little or nothing to do with weight loss. If that is acceptable then it is
hypocritical to say the least that there cannot be a place for non
believers in God to meet. No one says you or anyone that does not agree
with that point of view has to go there. I am so glad the board moderator
posted and I hope they have a board for Atheists soon. This is not my
fight and I am not sure why it incenses me as a believer but maybe it is
the pre-surgery mania setting in.
We all should agree on one thing, this is a great website!
— Kelli S
August 2, 2005
Kelli, it is my sincere hope and dare I say prayer, that all goes well with
your surgery.
— aprilbaree
August 3, 2005
Thank you April, I need all the prayers and support I can get!
Kelli
— Kelli S
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