New to DU and to A&A--Introducing myself

[William King]

Hello everyone. I am William King and I live in the state of Georgia, born and raised. I just recently joined DU and have posted some threads already and participated in a few discussions. I have been an atheist since my early 20s; label myself a Secular Humanist and anti-dominionist. Looking forward to reading, participating in, and starting a few discussions. Cheers everyone.

[mr blur]

1. Welcome to you.

[deucemagnet]

2. Welcome to A&A.

I think you'll find this a great place to vent with like-minded people and read posts written by some very, very smart individuals.

[mountain grammy]

3. Welcome to our fellow atheist living the the South,

we know you're out there and somehow surviving in the Bible belt.

You'll find a safe haven here.

[NeoGreen]

4. Welcome to the party...

...please don't mind the vermin (inside joke).

[nil desperandum]

5. Nice to meet you William

I look forward to reading your words.

[Arugula Latte]

6. Hi there!

Nice to meet you! Welcome!

[RussBLib]

7. welcome from Texas

There are actually some sane discussions in this space. It's my favorite of all of the DU spaces.

[Warren Stupidity]

8. Welcome!

[dixiegrrrrl]

9. Hey, cuz......

I am just on the other side of you...

[William King]

24. Hey back at ya cuz...

[tk2kewl]

10. hi

[trotsky]

11. Welcome and glad to have you here! n/t

[cdogzilla]

12. Hi William, greetings from a fellow atheist/secular humanist in North Carolina.

New here myself, just joined a couple days ago. Always glad to see another secularist in the South

[Curmudgeoness]

21. Well, welcome to you as well.

Just remember, as long as you visit here at A&A, you will know that you are in good company.

[frogmarch]

13. Hi and welcome, William.

Pleased to meet you.

[Warpy]

14. Welcome, you must be tough to be an atheist in GA

I know, having been an atheist in NC. I was a kid, so as soon as I had saved enough money, I fled and landed in Boston, where atheists are plentiful.

So welcome, we're only contentious when somebody tries to tell us how we think. You can pick up your rubber chicken and colander hat in the lobby.

[Bryce Butler]

15. Welcome William

[amuse bouche]

16. Welcome

I'm from Boston,now living in Central Fl

Over my life, I've gone from brainwashed child (Catholic) to Atheist and now just a flat out anti-theist and there is no going back

When the world of moronic religies get on my nerves, I stop by here for a little sanity

[RebelOne]

17. Welcome neighbor. I also live in Georgia in Canton.

I know what it is like living in a state with a church on practically every few blocks. I just do not advertise my religious non-belief.

[William King]

25. Thanks neighbor...

well met. I respect that, I know it is scary in this sea of religion. I am quite outspoken myself, because I am not intimidated and just don't give a damn. Got some nice bumper stickers on my car. Guess it is the small bit of Irish and Cherokee in me.

[LostOne4Ever]

18. Welcome

[font style="font-family:'Georgia','Baskerville Old Face','Helvetica',fantasy;" size=4 color=teal]There are some really good people and discussions going on here. Hope you enjoy it here.

I am the one with the annoying teal text [/font]

[William King]

26. Thanks LostOne4Ever...

Teal is not that annoying, unless'ns color-blind, which I aint.

Hey, like your anime pic.

[onager]

19. Howdy and welcome from South Carolina!

Damn, there are more Southern atheists than I thought on DU! And I'm really happy to see them!

I just moved back here to Jesusland after many years in the other SC - Southern California. Mostly in Los Angeles. So I'm having to make some MAJOR adjustments. "Thanks, and a BLESSED fucking day to you too..."

Here's my Standard Greeting for all newcomers:

“But I don’t want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.

"Oh, you can’t help that," said the Cat. "We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad."

"How do you know I’m mad?" said Alice.

"You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn’t have come here.”

[Curmudgeoness]

20. First, I am sorry that you are an atheist from GA,

that must be difficult. This is a good place to find that you are not alone, and you can always vent when needed. We understand. You can also laugh here.

Welcome.

[bvf]

22. Welcome, William! n/t.

[William King]

23. Thanks everyone...

...for your warm welcomes. I feel at home already. Looking forward to interacting with each one of you.

[PeaceNikki]

27. Welcome to the jungle.

This little corner of the site is the absolute best, you obviously have impeccable taste.

[SusanCalvin]

28. Hi there.

Being an atheist in the South is interesting, isn't it? I particularly enjoy the church marquees that tell me I'm going to hell.

[Brainstormy]

29. Fellow atheist, also from Georgia

and I understand how that compounds your difficulties. Glad to be of any help I can.

[haikugal]

30. Hello and welcome!

I live in Pennsyltucky, close but north of the Mason Dixon...

[edhopper]

31. But are you

a fundamentalist atheists? A militant atheist? An anti-theist atheist? A bigoted atheist?

Or are you one of the "good" atheists who think all beliefs are valid cause...

I'm kidding Will, you'll get the joke if you stick around, which I hope you do.

[JNelson6563]

32. Hello and welcome!

Lots of interesting and often entertaining discussion here! Enjoy!

Julie