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Childhood Indoctrination

May 2nd, 2008 · 32 Comments

Oh the things we (collectively) do to our children… I remember a particular evening, sitting in the back seat of the car, in tears. I was of single digit age. I’m not sure when exactly, and I’m not sure where, but I suspect it may have been during our first year(s) in The Netherlands. I [...]

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Protected: Dear Freethinking Maties

October 25th, 2007 · Enter your password to view comments.

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In Too Deep

September 15th, 2007 · 9 Comments

Why do ex-Christians so often become militant and angry atheists? As I stand here, outside, looking in, I am amazed at effectively how deep I really was, despite my beliefs to the contrary. It reminds me of the smoker that says “I’m not addicted, I only smoke every now and then, I could quit any [...]

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Imagine No Religion

May 22nd, 2007 · 45 Comments

This is a rant. Enjoy / be warned. I am tired. Religion is killing me. Despite having successfully lobotomised myself, eradicated the evil brain-washings that found their way into my head when I was young and impressionable, these same brain-washings were apparently still ruling my life. It still kept me awake at night, still got [...]

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RLP on Indoctrination

May 21st, 2007 · 3 Comments

Go read Real Live Preacher‘s essay on religious indoctrination of children, titled Soft True Strong & You. Stunning.

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