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Mar 12, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by Shelton

I have been sort of estranged from my family for a while. The main reason is that they are Christain fanatics and I like to identify myself as agnostic. Attached is a thread started by one of my nieces trying to put something together for my mothers...

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Family & Parenting

Jul 9, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Mariv357

I’ll be visiting my mother in less than a month. She lives in a different state and is overly Christian. What recommendations do you have for me to remain sane? She doesn’t know I’m an atheist, she probably just thinks I’ve pushed god to the ...

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Family & Parenting

Nov 24, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by AntiTheist

What do you agnostics think about "co-parenting", two people interested in parenthood but not necessarily a relationship. You can range from 50/50 custody to one having primary custody and the other being the one "with visitation". I have made ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 23, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Ianwalker1980

What to do about population?

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Family & Parenting

Feb 27, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by silvereyes

How strict were your parents?

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Family & Parenting

May 11, 2018May 2018

Posted by annedoneal

So for Mothers Day your Mom wants you to go to church with her.....aaaahgh. Whadda ya say.. do?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 24, 2017Dec 2017

Posted by saketagrawal

Why should we have children ?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 21, 2020Dec 2020

Posted by lulufaerie394

My father recently died and the pastor presiding over the service used that time to convert people to follow Jesus. Should I be incredibly offended?

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Family & Parenting

Apr 4, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Donotbelieve

Delicate Procedure; Un-Brainwash

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Family & Parenting

Jan 9, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by GeekLeen

Do you think abused people should expose their abusers on social media?

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Family & Parenting

Aug 25, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Crimson67

Grandchildren

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Family & Parenting

Jun 8, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by ARealLifeSheldon

My dad in the 67 GTO I bought him for Father's Day in 2014. 5/31/1949 - 6/8/2017

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Family & Parenting

Nov 22, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Lexros_Rayzr

What does your family think of your beliefs?

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Family & Parenting

Sep 2, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by kittieblue13

Raising children with/without religion

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Family & Parenting

Apr 18, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Lovewins

What are your thoughts on homeschooling

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Family & Parenting

Apr 16, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by BrightTyger979

Has anyone tried a home DNA kit?

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Family & Parenting

Jul 28, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by MoralesHuman

How your family responded when they learned about your atheism? How did you approach telling them?

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Family & Parenting

Apr 14, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Marcie1974

Anyone else feel guilty if they disturb their pet? My dog is laying on a blanket I’m trying to crochet. If it was one of my human children I totally would have moved them. But my dog???? No....

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Family & Parenting

Mar 3, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by HippieChick58

Question for the Cat Slaves here. Are your cats declawed? If not, do you trim their claws?

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Family & Parenting

Aug 4, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by AmyMay

God mother/father

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Family & Parenting

Mar 30, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by Pashun461

My ex has started taking my 7 year old son to a baptist church. I was raised mormon but I don't practice or beleive in any religion. I have sole custody, does anyone have any input or advice?

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Family & Parenting

May 14, 2018May 2018

Posted by Wildgreens

What's the most annoying habit that others would say you have ?

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Family & Parenting

Nov 16, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by Burner

Religion or Culture or Both

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Family & Parenting

Apr 7, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Breezy_Peonies

I'm curious how others feel when they see (or hear about) families with children visiting topless/nude beach... Natural and normal? Potentially problematic? Inherently irresponsible? Do you believe the range of acceptability is age based - as it ...

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Family & Parenting

Sep 19, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Antitheist30

Is it possible to keep your child away from the idea of religion? I want her to make her own choices about it as she grows up, not have others force feed her supernatural ideas. Is this realistic with her mother's side of the family being religious?

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Family & Parenting

Sep 2, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by bleurowz

My mother is going downhill - asking for kind thoughts or feedback

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Family & Parenting

Apr 11, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Catalaya22

I know I'm not the only person that has trouble with family members that don't accept me but sometimes it's really hard to listen as they talk bad about my religion(or lack thereof) and my sexuality, is there anyone that has any tricks or advice to ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 17, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by MyLiege

Do you have wonderful ex or current in-laws?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 7, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by Ashxoleyxo

Declining invitation to church,

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Family & Parenting

Mar 31, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by Ride_Captain

Did I screw up?

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Family & Parenting

Apr 10, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by Colibri

I was raised as a Christian and only recently became an atheist. It's been just a few months. I agonized over telling my husband. He was initially in denial but, ultimately, there was no major fallout. Now I am concerned about how to approach ...

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Family & Parenting

May 10, 2018May 2018

Posted by Tilia

Tricky situation so feedback accepted. My father in law is very elderly and will not be around for long. My husband is his only living relative and like me is a firm atheist. Pappy is a vague Protestant, C of E, and is expecting a church funeral. ...

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Family & Parenting

May 23, 2018May 2018

Posted by nezer

Are humans innately theists?

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Family & Parenting

Nov 27, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by GuitarDoctor

You're woken up in the middle of the night by burglars in your home. What weapon do you have in your bedroom right now to protect you?

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Family & Parenting

Nov 12, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by tsallinia

Went to a humanist funeral yesterday and I was blown away. The departed was a saintly woman who helped numerous cancer patients voluntarily;everyone was there... Even the local priest allowed the humanist ceremony to take place in his church because ...

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Family & Parenting

Aug 9, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Crimson67

First day of school and my heathen has to wear his atheist shirt. Lol

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Family & Parenting

Apr 29, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Woodron

I did not know where to post this, they don't have a category for something like this. I am thinking about my brother, he was murdered 30 years ago this December. I am thinking about how he never had the chance to meet his four nieces and how he ...

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Family & Parenting

May 11, 2018May 2018

Posted by Krish55

Is God a Replacement for our Dad?

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Family & Parenting

Nov 21, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by KatrinaC13

Am I alone in my opinion that we have enough children in the world? I dont wish to have children because they annoy me to no end-- Is that bad?

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Family & Parenting

Jan 5, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by josmi6699

POLLWhy are so many people still OK with the abhorrent practice of male genital mutilation (circumcision) especially in the US?

16 votes Parents should be free to decide this for their children
26 votes Everyone should be free to decide this for themselves when grown up
2 votes No opinion either way

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Family & Parenting

Jan 20, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Jewelee65

I just lost my brother yesterday and needless to say it’s been a long difficult week. What I dread the most are the stupid comments that people make, like, “ God just needed another angel.” I just have to be prepared for all the typical ...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 22, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by AMGT

Who in your family do you most admire?

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Family & Parenting

Feb 5, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Teslacoilsmith

What would you do in this situation?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 11, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Jjlh19u8

If your kid was gay. Yes or no and why?

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Family & Parenting

May 17, 2018May 2018

Posted by River-david

Why do intelligent people suddenly turn to a god in there darkest hours

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Family & Parenting

Jul 29, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by TwistyOwl

I'm 29, living in Texas where most, if not all of my peers have had children. Even when I was married, I actively prevented pregnancy. The majority of people in my life believe I never want to have children, as I speak quite hesitantly about the idea...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 13, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by AcuranVenal

POLLHow to 'come out?'

26 votes Wait until I am financially independent
11 votes Tell her now
4 votes Never tell her
3 votes Move away and then tell her

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Family & Parenting

Jul 29, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by JustKip

POLLDo you often use profanity?

2 votes Never even said "Heck"
2 votes I curse like a sailor at work, but nowhere else.
38 votes It don't matter. I'll throw "The F-bomb" anywhere.
1 vote My kids don't know I talk like that!
4 votes My mom would wash my mouth out with soap!
6 votes Only when mad, and throwing insults.

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Family & Parenting

Jan 13, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by tymtravler

What do you tell very young children when they ask if you believe in God?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 13, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by Crimson67

How do you convince someone with anxiety and depression to accept your help? How do I get through to my daughter? She suffers from anxiety, depression and PTSD related to an assualt in 2016. Friday, she left me a note saying it was time she got ...

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Family & Parenting

Jul 14, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by KGDarling

My sister died yesterday after being sick for 2-3 years. They asked me to do a reading at the mass. Told my niece I wasn’t a fan of God lately and that I would feel like a hypocrite. No thanks.

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Family & Parenting

Apr 13, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by jeffgrn

My parents send me good morning text every other day. “Praise the lord! Good morning son. Have a blessed day” I hate it and I feel so disrespected, but I kindly respond “Good morning Mom/Dad hope you all have great day as well. This started ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by confidentrealm

I'm going to see my brother tomorrow. I haven't seen him in ten years, at my father's funeral. He's Christian and a trumpster. I'm not looking forward to it. I don't know how I feel about him. He brought his wife and daughter to visit my Mom. He ...

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Family & Parenting

Feb 4, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by obis

What are your thoughts about women changing their last name after marriage? I am not fan of change of last name. If I will ever marry, I wouldn't want my wife to change her surname except it's what she wants. What about the kids? What last name ...

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Family & Parenting

Oct 30, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by LiterateHiker

Child's cruise ship death raises question: When should caregivers be charged?

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Family & Parenting

Nov 28, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by Eazyduzzit

I posted a couple of days ago about my Thanksgiving dinner guest list including my evangelical Christian mother, my pagan step daughter, my lesbian sister, my transgender niece and how we were hoping for a peaceful meal. I said I would report back, ...

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Family & Parenting

Jun 19, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by CreativelyMe

So, my great nephew will be staying with me for the next month or so, he is fifteen years old and lies a lot. Should I ignore it or call him out on it? It is nothing significant or life altering but by does he tell some whoppers like the squirrel ...

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Family & Parenting

Nov 23, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by Tomfoolery33

I just found out that my brother, who was in hospice care, died last night. When I say brother, let me explain--we met when I was 5, and have been best friends ever since. He had a hard life with an alcoholic father who was married 6 times, and the ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 2, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Amisja

Why I don't feel guilty about celebrating Christmas 1. Its not Christian. We all know this and we know why. Think of the cave dwellers millenia ago. After the darkest days of winter, the days again start getting longer and as a Northern European ...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 7, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by silvereyes

Do any of your family members have silly superstitions?

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Family & Parenting

Nov 27, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by LimeO

Children: Are you ok if they wanna be religious?

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Family & Parenting

Nov 23, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by Twisted185

POLLShould physician assisted suicide be made legal, for loved ones who're either terminally ill, or simply don't want to be here anymore?

41 votes Yes - asking someone to suffer, in any form, is selfishness.
1 vote No - Our bodies will decide when it's time for us to die.
3 votes Tough question - I don't know.

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Family & Parenting

Apr 22, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Cyclepath

Death and the massive expense involved with the funeral. Why is there such a huge expensive industry in death. When I die I want it to be a cheap as possible but how can this be achieved? I don't want to burden my kids with a huge debt !!!

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Family & Parenting

Mar 18, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by MrLizard

Do you feel that our society is getting far to used to the violence we see in today's media?

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Family & Parenting

Apr 14, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by ClintReed

I recently fell on hard times and needed to move back home. My mom is a jahovas witness and said I wasn't welcome in her home because I'm an atheist and have no morals. Anyone else have the same experience.

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Family & Parenting

Aug 17, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by vertrauen

Anti-Mormon Inoculation Request for community input: My elder son, 22yo, newly graduated, just moved to the Upper Midwest 2 months ago for a new job. His overbearing mother had always wanted him to become a Christian, but the skepticism he picked ...

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Family & Parenting

Aug 28, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by jlwebster9

Anyone have advice on how to come out ofthe atheist closet? I've been skeptical of the religion I was brought up in for a while and abandoned it a couple years ago. My mom has been Christian her whole life and is active in her church. She's open ...

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Family & Parenting

Jun 18, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by DaveBA5150

After over a decade of mostly ignoring, shutting down, or being more than a little combative in the conversation(s) about god from my very fanatical baptist father, I recently decided to actually start a back and forth email discussion with him. This...

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Family & Parenting

Sep 3, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Zoohome

How can I help my son dealing with religious questions from his friends?

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Family & Parenting

Jun 25, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by ProudMary

Why am I the bad guy? I have a cousin who is divorced and remarried and I’m still friends with his ex-wife. Two years ago, at a family reunion his new wife gave me some lip about it and essentially ruined the reunion for me (I drive 6-7 hours to ...

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Family & Parenting

Oct 4, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by JohnDoe206

Saying "grace" at someones house?

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Family & Parenting

May 20, 2018May 2018

Posted by Jables

Has anybody else lost family members over their beliefs?

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Family & Parenting

Dec 27, 2017Dec 2017

Posted by RiskyWriter

What do you say to your kids when a pet or family member dies?

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Family & Parenting

Apr 28, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by ABack

Parenthood

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Family & Parenting

Jun 14, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by 2askjoe

Dad fell just before I got back from appointments. He caught himself, but he dislocated/sprained his left thumb. Just when I got him settled, their Dr called to inform us Mom's kidneys are failing, and other organs are not far behind . . . ? I'm a ...

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Family & Parenting

Jun 10, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by swf44nc

Do you refuse to attend religious ceremonies of family and/or friends? Do you go (and therefore support) christenings, baptisms, communions, bat/bar mitzvahs, Quncieras, marriages, etc.?

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Family & Parenting

Apr 4, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Ludo

How to respond to a proselytizing sibling?

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Family & Parenting

Jun 8, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by EricHunt

When raising children is it OK to let them go with a friend to a Bible camp? My ex said it was more of an outdoor thing but I have my doubts. My daughter is 10 and strong willed I have no doubts about her skepticism of religion . It doesn't make ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 14, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by developer

i am a test post

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Family & Parenting

May 12, 2018May 2018

Posted by SCbeelady

What really makes you happy? I find the older I get it is less the material things and more of the simple things in life. Like right now it makes me happy to enjoy my yard, my kids and dog. They make me laugh. Not just chuckle but really belly laugh....

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Family & Parenting

Sep 29, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Kat

This is something that's been bothering me for a couple weeks. I got a call from a family member I haven't seen in over 20 years. He's my senior by 30+ years. We hung out for a few hours one afternoon. On the drive home, he suddenly became a little ...

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Family & Parenting

Feb 14, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by Donster

My daughter is 8 years and insists that she is a Christian. She must have picked that up from school. I argue with her about it - but I tell her that it's her choice ultimately and she has the right to believe anything she wants. Any thoughts?

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Family & Parenting

Feb 16, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by GalaxyJumper

So unlike my parents, whom I love, lol I am letting my son decide what to believe or not to believe. He is 11 now. He believes in a god. He doesn’t know what my beliefs are. Only because he hasn’t asked. I don't want him to base his beliefs on ...

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Family & Parenting

Jun 5, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by ProudMerry

Here's what makes me sick and angry today. If a man loses his wife and starts dating within a year, all you hear is "oh, the poor thing, he can't make it alone, he needs someone to take care of him." If a woman loses her husband and starts dating ...

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Family & Parenting

May 21, 2018May 2018

Posted by FirstAHuman

Any atheists that have “come out” to a very religious family?

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Family & Parenting

Mar 9, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by ForTheBirds

Toxic Masculinity, they don't learn it at home.

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Family & Parenting

Apr 28, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by soobydoody607

Religion was destroyed! By whom? The right! Why? For religious reasons! When Ronald Reagan was in the White House, he started the trickle down economic political machine! And since Reagan, every Republican in the White House has destroyed the ...

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Family & Parenting

Nov 30, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Vico

How do you folks put up with holidays and traditions?

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Family & Parenting

Feb 17, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by sunhatpat

Iceland to Ban Boys’ Circumcision, Introduces 6-year Jail Term for Offenders

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Family & Parenting

May 7, 2018May 2018

Posted by KainGray

I don't understand why a man can't be a cat guy when it comes to pets, and not be given shit about it. If he likes dogs, it's totally fine.. but prefer cats, let the idiotic emasculation comments roll. Ffs...

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Family & Parenting

Jun 1, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Gata

Empty nest

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Family & Parenting

Apr 7, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by evestrat

You give an inch ... Yesterday was my biological mother's birthday. I haven't spoken with her since the holidays (for those who remember -- she's abusive, manipulative, and toxic, so I only interact with her a couple of times a year). I felt guilty...

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Family & Parenting

Mar 25, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by Byrd

I am curious as to how all of you with children, or thinking about having kids, feel about teaching your beliefs or any to them. I have 2 boys, 15 and 2and a half, I'm all for helping them learn as much as they can about various religions, and ...

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Family & Parenting

Apr 25, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by ebdb

POLLHow were you punished as a child by your parents?

21 votes Hit with a belt, paddle, spoon, switch, or other object
1 vote Sent to your room
1 vote Timeout on a chair
0 votes Mouth washed out with soap
1 vote TV or privileges taken away
1 vote Grounded
11 votes Other please describe

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Family & Parenting

Dec 28, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Zzoha

Religious fanatic-lunatic poisoning my life. What do I do?

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Family & Parenting

Jun 5, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by FallenAngel63

My youngest daughter graduated Saturday. My ex and I threw a party together for her, and we had a really good time. What do you guys think of divorced couples that have joint birthday parties, holiday gatherings, etc, together, even if one or both is...

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Family & Parenting

Oct 10, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by paul1967

I have a neighbour who just moved in next door, and he asked me what denomination I was. I said none I'm an Atheist. We had a long polite talk about God, and I chose not to hit him with how irrational his beliefs are. He's a young earth creationist, ...

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Family & Parenting

Aug 15, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by SendouQ

So my mom and I told my 11 year old sister that I was an atheist. My sister didn't understand why I didn't believe in a god so I told her why. She did ask questions that I couldn't answer but I wasn't mad. I was more surprised about my mom ...

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