hi,
i was raised in twi
did splinter groups.
an atheist for a lot of years -- no faith left
i'm neurodivergent
i found this site helpful early on definitely but didn't post.
year later now.
looking forward to getting to know folks.
"Hi."
[WordWolf: Good evening.]
"I was raised in twi."
[Ouch! During lcm's reign of terror, yet! After the 1988-1989 exodus, he only got crazier! And we were done with him BEFORE that!]
"Did splinter groups."
[A lot of us did. I think of the splinter groups as "airlocks." Although more than a few people stayed with them- or are with them now- more people went from them to the rest of society, whether other churches or out of churches.]
"An atheist for a lot of years- no faith left."
[Well, I think that's understandable. twi can chase people away from Christianity, especially during the lcm years. I'm not an atheist, so I don't think that was the way to go. Then again, what does my opinion matter? If that's where you are in your life, that's where you are. We're both welcome to post here, independently of that, and I appreciate it.]
"I'm neurodivergent."
[I sometimes question how many of us are undiagnosed, but would show up as neurodivergent if tested. But most people don't have any kind of testing for that sort of thing. I could make an argument that I should be tested. Then again, it wouldn't really change my life even if I had another label. I'm odd for one reason or another, and which reasons don't really matter. But I don't consider neurodivergency to necessarily be a bad thing. Depending on the context, I think it can be a strength. Then again, what does my opinion matter?]
"i found this site helpful early on definitely but didn't post."
[Sometimes we hear that most of the people who read here never post. We're glad to be helpful either way.]
"year later now.
looking forward to getting to know folks."
[Well, if you're ready to post now, then welcome! Nice to have you aboard.
Please mind your manners and avail yourself of the amenities. (Enjoy what we have to offer.)]
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Rocky
To me, it's no wonder you consider yourself atheist after the childhood description you left on another thread.
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waysider
Hello, Edgar. Welcome aboard.
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Nathan_Jr
Glad you're here, Edgar. Welcome.
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WordWolf
"Hi."
[WordWolf: Good evening.]
"I was raised in twi."
[Ouch! During lcm's reign of terror, yet! After the 1988-1989 exodus, he only got crazier! And we were done with him BEFORE that!]
"Did splinter groups."
[A lot of us did. I think of the splinter groups as "airlocks." Although more than a few people stayed with them- or are with them now- more people went from them to the rest of society, whether other churches or out of churches.]
"An atheist for a lot of years- no faith left."
[Well, I think that's understandable. twi can chase people away from Christianity, especially during the lcm years. I'm not an atheist, so I don't think that was the way to go. Then again, what does my opinion matter? If that's where you are in your life, that's where you are. We're both welcome to post here, independently of that, and I appreciate it.]
"I'm neurodivergent."
[I sometimes question how many of us are undiagnosed, but would show up as neurodivergent if tested. But most people don't have any kind of testing for that sort of thing. I could make an argument that I should be tested. Then again, it wouldn't really change my life even if I had another label. I'm odd for one reason or another, and which reasons don't really matter. But I don't consider neurodivergency to necessarily be a bad thing. Depending on the context, I think it can be a strength. Then again, what does my opinion matter?]
"i found this site helpful early on definitely but didn't post."
[Sometimes we hear that most of the people who read here never post. We're glad to be helpful either way.]
"year later now.
looking forward to getting to know folks."
[Well, if you're ready to post now, then welcome! Nice to have you aboard.
Please mind your manners and avail yourself of the amenities. (Enjoy what we have to offer.)]
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Twinky
Welcome, Edgar. Nice you've decided to join us instead of just peeking round the door!
You are very welcome here, and you may find some genuine "release from your prisons" that were built by the iron strictures of TWI.
Neurodivergent? Good, you bring a different viewpoint. We're all ready to hear, discuss, consider.
Have a cup of coffee while you're pondering what to think.
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