just sayin' hello

[Brax]

I just thought I would come in and introduce myself. My name is Braxton but everyone calls me Brax. I am a high school sophomore and my classes are getting ridiculously difficult. I play football and basketball and I spend a lot of time reading and talking on the phone to my girlfriend which I really don't like. I love my girlfriend but I just don't like talking on the phone, but she likes it so whatever makes her happy.

I chose my name because right now I can hear an Abba song playing in the background and I think Abba sucks.

I was recently kicked out of my house and I am staying with my aunt until I can patch things up with my dad. My aunt is a member here and she suggested that I might join this forum. I am not a Christian though, I am an atheist. I like christian people though, I do not know any other atheists and all of the people I have in my life who I love are christians, I just dont have a reason to believe in God.
nice to meet you
Brax

 

[paulewog]

hello

 

[seebs]

Welcome! If you do find a reason to believe in God, please share - a lot of folks around here are still looking for one. I've got a few, but I'm always on the lookout for more.

Kicked out of your house?!?! Er. What for? Please, please, please don't say it's because you're an atheist. I would cry.

 

[oncewaslost]

hi there!

 

[Brax]

Thanks you guys. yes seebs I was kicked out for being an atheist and it has caused a fight with my aunt and my dad so I feel guilty for causing problems but I just do not believe in God basically because I dont have a reason to. I read that some forums are Christian only which ones can I go in? I like the christian people, my family, friends and girlfriend are all believers of God.

 

[oncewaslost]

the christian only forums are labeled. basically, the congregation and below forums are christian only. hope that helped.

 

[pinPoint]

welcome, look around... stay awhile! you might decide to be a christian.

 

[Brax]

If I came across a reason to believe then I am open to the possibility pin point
thank you once was lost

 

[pandora]

heya... glad ur here hope u get things squared .. yah... not too cool u were kicked out for that... glad ur auntie is a good lady to take u in. um... if u ever need a chat i'm willing... sometimes helps to talk....

oh.. about the forums... go anywhere u want... its all information

im kinda new here too..and have questions bout stuff so i check it all out too! 

 

[oncewaslost]

Today at 02:44 AM Abbasux said this in Post #8

If I came across a reason to believe then I am open to the possibility pin point
thank you once was lost

you're welcome! i probably should also say that you're allowed to read the christain only parts of the forum but not post. does that make sense? 

 

[Brax]

Thanks pandora

 

[pandora]

yah.... i'm expanding on my previous reply... lookin around at the forums is a way to learn about stuff u may have questions about

 

no problem... any time u wanna talk its cool.. 

erm... i think abba sucks too LOL

 

[seebs]

Today at 01:34 AM Abbasux said this in Post #5 (http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?postid=683172#post683172)

Thanks you guys. yes seebs I was kicked out for being an atheist and it has caused a fight with my aunt and my dad so I feel guilty for causing problems but I just do not believe in God basically because I dont have a reason to. I read that some forums are Christian only which ones can I go in? I like the christian people, my family, friends and girlfriend are all believers of God.

Oh, man! That's awful.

It's also, frankly, sorta dim; hope you don't mind me dissing your relatives, but do they really think that kicking a kid out of the house is a good way to demonstrate Christ-like love? *sigh*.

If you look at the front page, you'll see a list of forums that are "open" and some that are "Christians-only". If you get confused, you'll probably get polite reminders at first.

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

 

[Brax]

Hi pandora This place seems like a cool place, I saw another non believer here also are there many? I like your handle it is very pretty.

 

[pandora]

sophomore in HS... so maybe.... 15.. 16?

 

thanks i like it loads.. i am trinity on other boards.. but someone took it already here grrrr lol 

dunno bout other non believers..  so, whats your story.. what made u not believe when u are surrounded by peeps that do?

 

[Brax]

hey seebs
I am almost 16 and yeah it did suck, the worst was my dad yelling at his sister (my aunt) for taking my side oh and by the way I heard you and Anabel would be good "mentors"

 

[seebs]

Today at 02:01 AM Abbasux said this in Post #14 (http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?postid=683226#post683226)

Hi pandora This place seems like a cool place, I saw another non believer here also are there many? I like your handle it is very pretty.

We did a poll in GA (General Apologetics), roughly 47-48-5 split on believers/nonbelievers/undecided.

There's a fair number, and some of 'em are pretty good folks to know.

 

[seebs]

Today at 02:06 AM Abbasux said this in Post #16 (http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?postid=683234#post683234)

hey seebs
I am almost 16 and yeah it did suck, the worst was my dad yelling at his sister (my aunt) for taking my side oh and by the way I heard you and Anabel would be good "mentors"

Gosh! That's flattering.

FWIW, I'm a Christian, but when I was your age, I didn't believe in anything. Hmm. Thinking back, at 16 I was actively rejecting any kind of absolute system of morality, instead preferring personal ethics, which were a purely personal decision. Heh.

Anyway, I have to say, I'm pretty upset with your dad's behavior. Kicking you out for "not believing" is not very good parenting. If he wants you to believe, maybe instead of trying to threaten you or scare you, he should try to *persuade* you. And, if it turns out that apologetics isn't one of his gifts, maybe he should just *love* you. There's lots of apologists, but not many parents.

 

[Brax]

dunno bout other non believers.. so, whats your story.. what made u not believe when u are surrounded by peeps that do?

well I guess I really have never believed I just more or less went through the motions of religion in my life because of my family. Awhile back I went to my dad and I started asking him questions and he just seemed irritated so I quit that and I finally just told him I just don't believe in God. I cant see the things happening like they do and also thinking God is there but I just dont really have a reason to, I dont think my life is worse off for not believeing but I do plan to learn a thing or two here and maybe get to know some nice people.
my dad thinks I am a devil worshiper what is that all about? since when does not believing = devil worship?

 

[Brax]

FWIW, I'm a Christian, but when I was your age, I didn't believe in anything. Hmm. Thinking back, at 16 I was actively rejecting any kind of absolute system of morality, instead preferring personal ethics, which were a purely personal decision. Heh.

This is the first time I have ever talked with someone who has been in my shoes.

Anyway, I have to say, I'm pretty upset with your dad's behavior. Kicking you out for "not believing" is not very good parenting. If he wants you to believe, maybe instead of trying to threaten you or scare you, he should try to *persuade* you. And, if it turns out that apologetics isn't one of his gifts, maybe he should just *love* you. There's lots of apologists, but not many parents.

I feel depressed about it and really angry. This has changed my view of him and not only that but I have lost some respect for him as both a man and a father. I realize now though there is no such thing as unconditional love and that makes me feel not so good.