Welcoming myself to the forum

[msmcmickey]

Hi, to whoever reads this. I'm Alana. Some things about me that might interest you (or not).


* I'm new to the forum but not to religious debate.
* I am a very out LGBT activist.
* My career was media including radio news and talk, now more of a hobby than anything else.
* I am formerly Catholic, then Baptist, then Pentecostal Holiness before I said f all of it.
* "Born again" when I was 15. And I meant it [for all you who like to say I was "never saved."]
* Tried to live a "Godly Christian life" for many years while struggling with my sexuality.
* Have children from those years of trying to live a "Godly Christian life."
* Presently an eclectic pagan, though I don't take any of it too seriously.
* Had a close encounter with death seven years ago, which made me ultimately leave Christianity behind because I was sick of being constantly worried about hell due to my struggles with sexuality.
* I tolerate religious people as much as they tolerate me.
* Known for my frequent and unabashed mocking of religious zealots who think it's their right to judge me, slander me and legislate their morality on me.
* Known to stealthily frequent intolerant churches so I get an inside scoop on what they're up to.
* Have a burning desire to shove bullhorns up the arses of religious zealots who show up to preach their hate at gay pride parades.
* Yes I am capable of civil debate despite my fiery celtic nature.
* Have come to realize that many people just don't get me and the way I approach a topic because they just aren't mentally capable.
* I'm not as stuck up as you probably now think, but yes I do believe stupid people exist. In great numbers in fact. Some of them even frequent message boards.
* My strong compassionate side often stops my celtic fiery side from making stupid people feel bad about being stupid.
* I will often say something seemingly absurd or contradictory in order to make a point. Many people don't understand this. See above.
* I'm not afraid to admit when I am wrong.

[Goat]

Welcome to the forum. You will find this is a very varied group of people here, and I think you will have fun talking about things.

[otseng]

Welcome to the forum!

[msmcmickey]

Thank you both for the welcome. So far I've found this forum to be fairly engaging.

[justifyothers]

Hi, to whoever reads this. I'm Alana. Some things about me that might interest you (or not).


* I'm new to the forum but not to religious debate.
* I am a very out LGBT activist.
* My career was media including radio news and talk, now more of a hobby than anything else.
* I am formerly Catholic, then Baptist, then Pentecostal Holiness before I said f all of it.
* "Born again" when I was 15. And I meant it [for all you who like to say I was "never saved."]
* Tried to live a "Godly Christian life" for many years while struggling with my sexuality.
* Have children from those years of trying to live a "Godly Christian life."
* Presently an eclectic pagan, though I don't take any of it too seriously.
* Had a close encounter with death seven years ago, which made me ultimately leave Christianity behind because I was sick of being constantly worried about hell due to my struggles with sexuality.
* I tolerate religious people as much as they tolerate me.
* Known for my frequent and unabashed mocking of religious zealots who think it's their right to judge me, slander me and legislate their morality on me.
* Known to stealthily frequent intolerant churches so I get an inside scoop on what they're up to.
* Have a burning desire to shove bullhorns up the arses of religious zealots who show up to preach their hate at gay pride parades.
* Yes I am capable of civil debate despite my fiery celtic nature.
* Have come to realize that many people just don't get me and the way I approach a topic because they just aren't mentally capable.
* I'm not as stuck up as you probably now think, but yes I do believe stupid people exist. In great numbers in fact. Some of them even frequent message boards.
* My strong compassionate side often stops my celtic fiery side from making stupid people feel bad about being stupid.
* I will often say something seemingly absurd or contradictory in order to make a point. Many people don't understand this. See above.
* I'm not afraid to admit when I am wrong.

Girl....that is some intro!
Look forward to seeing|participating in discussions with you
Welcome!