looking for some good atheist support !!

leilaphoenix
leilaphoenix Posts: 839 Member
in Motivation and Support
Looking for friends who are losing weight without a God's help.

Psalm 4.97 - You only have yourself to blame for getting overweight. You only have yourself to credit for your success.
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  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I typically make sacrifices to the Devil to shed the pounds. :drinker:
  • xchinad0ll
    xchinad0ll Posts: 101 Member
    what does it matter anyway?
  • wandaxpcw
    wandaxpcw Posts: 9
    Sorry no atheist here. But my view is God gave me this perfectly good body and gave me the responsibility, opportunity and choice to take care of it.
    So no God's help in losing weight.
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    LOL, hiding behind the privacy wall...
  • leilaphoenix
    leilaphoenix Posts: 839 Member
    LOL, hiding behind the privacy wall...

    ? Are you talking about me ?
  • khartley535
    khartley535 Posts: 151 Member
    what does it matter anyway?




    Maybe she doesn't appreciate being preached to/at. So in a way, it does matter.
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    No, why?
  • leilaphoenix
    leilaphoenix Posts: 839 Member
    Basically fed up with all the God chat on here - it is really inappropriate imo. Don't see why I can't try and seek out some rational thinkers for friends, in the same way people look for God worshipers for friends.
  • xchinad0ll
    xchinad0ll Posts: 101 Member
    what does it matter anyway?




    Maybe she doesn't appreciate being preached to/at. So in a way, it does matter.

    Yeah, but some people dont preach about it its about weight loss here so again what does it matter...
  • Fatchickslim
    Fatchickslim Posts: 396 Member
    The main thing is that you get support, you are doing an amazing job! Congrats on your journey so far and keep up the awesome work!
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    Don't read the God chat then.
  • xchinad0ll
    xchinad0ll Posts: 101 Member
    Basically fed up with all the God chat on here - it is really inappropriate imo. Don't see why I can't try and seek out some rational thinkers for friends, in the same way people look for God worshipers for friends.

    Well if it bothers you so much why don't you just tell them up front your not interested (if they decide to "preach") and carry on with the friendship? I'm not saying this in a rude way just so you know.
  • whatwentwrong
    whatwentwrong Posts: 228
    i'm agnostic, no one accepts me *sobs*
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    I do think the "God chat" is inappropriate on here. It shouldn't matter . But then I suppose everybody is entitled to their opinion , and if that is what is giving a person inspiration....live and let live. Atheism discussions equally inappropriate!
  • asyouseefit
    asyouseefit Posts: 1,265 Member
    Basically fed up with all the God chat on here - it is really inappropriate imo. Don't see why I can't try and seek out some rational thinkers for friends, in the same way people look for God worshipers for friends.

    I haven't seen much "God chat" on here, compared to other forums.
  • Naomi_84
    Naomi_84 Posts: 197 Member
    I agree with you. Not meaning to disrespect anybody but I do not not believe in god and while I totally respect everyone elses views I don't feel comfortable having them thrust upon me at all and there's a lot of that goes on here but hey! Each to their own, I wouldn't have been daring enough to post this.

    Feel free to add me for practical advice and support x
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    I do think the "God chat" is inappropriate on here. It shouldn't matter . But then I suppose everybody is entitled to their opinion , and if that is what is giving a person inspiration....live and let live. Atheism discussions equally inappropriate!
    I agree wholeheartedly. I just don't understand the "haters".
    edit: on either side. I hope everyone has success with losing weight.
  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    proud out atheist here!
  • awdamm
    awdamm Posts: 375 Member
    maybe everyone should think of GOD as representing GOOD OLE DIET! and keep it movin!
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    I do think the "God chat" is inappropriate on here. It shouldn't matter . But then I suppose everybody is entitled to their opinion , and if that is what is giving a person inspiration....live and let live. Atheism discussions equally inappropriate!
    I agree wholeheartedly. I just don't understand the "haters".
    edit: on either side. I hope everyone has success with losing weight.

    I hardly think the OP was being a 'hater'.
    In my opinion, that term is bandied about way to often, and seems to be a shorthand for 'someone who expresses a view I don't like'.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
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  • missalicia78
    missalicia78 Posts: 40
    i'm agnostic, no one accepts me *sobs*

    I accept you! :)

    I think I understand where the author of this thread was going and I don't understand why people are questioning her. Similar to what someone else said, if you don't like her point of view, then just ignore it. Don't go to a thread marked "looking for some good atheist support" if you take issue with atheists! ;)

    The "God talk" doesn't bother me much to tell you the truth but, if someone were constantly aiming religiosity toward me, it may start to become grating. I just ignore any religious inspiration on here. Hey, if that's what helps you then more power to you! To each their own!
  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    ya...its just like these forums..its ok to post things about christian support, or married people support etc etc...but soon as you post gay or lesbian or now atheist support, is when all heck breaks loose and people get all defensive. saying 'what does this have to do with weight loss' blah blah, same old rhetoric. and we can say the same to those god lovers..if you dont like gay or atheist talk dont read it..dont be hypocrites
  • Naomi_84
    Naomi_84 Posts: 197 Member
    I do think the "God chat" is inappropriate on here. It shouldn't matter . But then I suppose everybody is entitled to their opinion , and if that is what is giving a person inspiration....live and let live. Atheism discussions equally inappropriate!
    I agree wholeheartedly. I just don't understand the "haters".
    edit: on either side. I hope everyone has success with losing weight.

    It isn't hate, just people with different views and everybody is entitled to try to find like minded people on here to support and motivate. Religion makes some uncomfortable, to others it is a major positive part in their lives and they talk about God a lot of course they do and good for them but some people don't like to hear it.
  • leilaphoenix
    leilaphoenix Posts: 839 Member
    In that case. Maybe us atheists can carry on our conversation in peace. THANK YOU.

    So, question #1. Is being godless better or worse for weight loss? Kneeling does burn more calories than thinking folks....
  • Fatchickslim
    Fatchickslim Posts: 396 Member
    i'm agnostic, no one accepts me *sobs*

    I accept you! :)

    I think I understand where the author of this thread was going and I don't understand why people are questioning her. Similar to what someone else said, if you don't like her point of view, then just ignore it. Don't go to a thread marked "looking for some good atheist support" if you take issue with atheists! ;)

    The "God talk" doesn't bother me much to tell you the truth but, if someone were constantly aiming religiosity toward me, it may start to become grating. I just ignore any religious inspiration on here. Hey, if that's what helps you then more power to you! To each their own!

    Totally agree
  • city_of_frogs
    city_of_frogs Posts: 101 Member
    i'm agnostic, no one accepts me *sobs*

    Start our own club?

    I'm happy to be your friend.
    No god to thank for my progress :-)
  • leilaphoenix
    leilaphoenix Posts: 839 Member
    Also, if I thought I was losing weight to keep myself out of hell (gluttony is a supposed sin after all) I might be less likely to have a naughty chocolate bar.
  • Fatchickslim
    Fatchickslim Posts: 396 Member
    ya...its just like these forums..its ok to post things about christian support, or married people support etc etc...but soon as you post gay or lesbian or now atheist support, is when all heck breaks loose and people get all defensive. saying 'what does this have to do with weight loss' blah blah, same old rhetoric. and we can say the same to those god lovers..if you dont like gay or atheist talk dont read it..dont be hypocrites

    Seriously does that happen? That's pretty sad, I would have thought that if some was asking for support it has everything to with weightloss regardless of what their religion, race, sex or sexual preference! Everyone faces challenges on the road and if you can find people who understand it's going to be helpful in the long run.
  • Naomi_84
    Naomi_84 Posts: 197 Member
    [/quote]
    I think I understand where the author of this thread was going and I don't understand why people are questioning her. Similar to what someone else said, if you don't like her point of view, then just ignore it. Don't go to a thread marked "looking for some good atheist support" if you take issue with atheists! ;)

    The "God talk" doesn't bother me much to tell you the truth but, if someone were constantly aiming religiosity toward me, it may start to become grating. I just ignore any religious inspiration on here. Hey, if that's what helps you then more power to you! To each their own!
    [/quote]

    Exactly!! Here is one woman, looking for a certain kind of person. I've seen some posts on here "looking for 5 ft tall women", "Looking for people from the UK", "looking for people with 40lbs to lose", these posts don't apply to me I wouldn't go and challenge the posters' reasons, I would just accept that that is a person looking for something I am not. I would not become offended, that's one reason I am uncomfortable with religion, everyone's veins seem so set, no room for others opinions. Get off your high horses and leave the conversation if you don't like it.
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