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If you're agnostic, you haven't quite given up hope. Croney Sep 2018 #1
Lol...how did you get ok with the idea that this life is all we get. Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #2
I had no choice. It was like getting OK with the idea Croney Sep 2018 #3
I admire and envy your attitude. Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author Eliot Rosewater Oct 2018 #50
Consider this; A HERETIC I AM Sep 2018 #19
Hmmm...I may reconsider where I want my ashes spread. Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #20
Heretic, this is where I am too. AllyCat Sep 2018 #21
"Star Stuff" Quote is from Carl Sagan...his mentor Thunderbeast Sep 2018 #37
However the network of matter and energy Voltaire2 Dec 2018 #59
Raised Catholic in the North with the same assumptions of always worshipping an imaginary being Farmer-Rick Sep 2018 #4
Why give up hope? Raven123 Sep 2018 #6
agree with you. I have felt several ghosts/spirits over the years. Whether or not there demigoddess Sep 2018 #36
Grew up Presbyterian and was once very active in the church... Freedomofspeech Sep 2018 #7
don't look at it handmade34 Sep 2018 #8
I have a buddy that changed that last line to read: Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #9
I am an agnostic who doesn't want to give up hope either marylandblue Sep 2018 #10
Congratulations for making the transition from a subjective based worldview ladjf Sep 2018 #11
You sound like the National Geographic Channel...lol. Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #12
Good for you. progressoid Sep 2018 #13
The worst part is reaction from family and close friends. Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #14
Yeah, I just keep it to my self mostly. progressoid Sep 2018 #15
They never ask you why because they're afraid you may give them a good answer. defacto7 Sep 2018 #16
You got that right. They'Re scared. lindysalsagal Oct 2018 #53
I am an Atheist, have been one since I was a child. Mr.Bill Sep 2018 #17
Great perspective. Well stated. Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #18
It's all about acceptance for me. PassingFair Sep 2018 #22
I've basically been ostracized by many former loved ones. Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #23
I raised two daughters without supernatural beliefs... PassingFair Sep 2018 #24
"forced tribal mentality" - Good one! keithbvadu2 Sep 2018 #28
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2018 #25
I tried to believe MaryMagdaline Sep 2018 #26
My current favorite quote TwistOneUp Sep 2018 #27
How big do you perceive the universe to be? Moostache Sep 2018 #29
I often wonder how many billions of people have lived throughout time. Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #30
It certainly is... Moostache Sep 2018 #31
I actually am willing to hold out the possibility that we are alone in the universe. StevieM Sep 2018 #47
I believe that there is no life after death. I'm completely comfortable with this concept. We all Cousin Dupree Sep 2018 #32
yup TallMike Dec 2018 #55
Here is how I see it The Genealogist Sep 2018 #33
Great attitude. Well stated. Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #34
Agreed. The end isn't a bad thing, entirely. I don't want eternity. lindysalsagal Oct 2018 #54
I was raised Catholic,, and attended church for years...no longer. I find religions to be c-rational Sep 2018 #35
Independent, Fundamental, bible-believing baptist OriginalGeek Sep 2018 #38
People who supposedly have had near death experiences fascinate me Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #39
It's a junction of the way the brain works and images are delivered: Mild stroke victims lindysalsagal Sep 2018 #44
Ah! TallMike Dec 2018 #56
Stepping out of the woodwork to comment Freelancer Sep 2018 #40
Very true. And we are just one of billions of other life forms. Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #41
Try watching this... NeoGreen Sep 2018 #42
Thankyou. lindysalsagal Sep 2018 #43
Cool video thanx Funtatlaguy Sep 2018 #45
kurzgesagt is such a great channel. This one has absolutely beautiful animation. Oneironaut Sep 2018 #46
When I finally understood that there really was no gods or the fantasy afterlife rurallib Sep 2018 #48
Consider your path God given? troyanos Oct 2018 #49
Uh no... uriel1972 Dec 2018 #57
me too! Not a dilemma - I am happy to find out whatever happens - something, or nothing. NRaleighLiberal Oct 2018 #51
Same here, it's been a difficult road... chia Oct 2018 #52
a great book... defacto7 Dec 2018 #58
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