I think most here feel, think, believe just as you do and you are now a member of a friendly and accepting community here. Welcome.
You (and others) might find this Tedx talk interesting and informative.

Of course..after all, this is an agnostic website.

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And another one here! Never had any religion, but have never felt as if I've missed out on something either. When I see the fear in the eyes of my very, very religious relatives, I'm heartily glad that I never went down that rabbit hole.

Welcome to the community and yes, there are many like you here. Browse and enjoy.

Yes. Welcome ?

Yes. I have religious friends and atheist or non-theist friends.

Welcome to the club! i grew up in a nonreligious household. Once I became an adult, it was somehow surprising that I adhered to no organized religion. Their issue, not mine.

Yes,many of us are here,at this website,come,tell us your hurt,the woes of not "Fitting in",or "Different".

I was raised by non practicing Jews. Religion never attracted me.

Well said and I feel you pain, or unease. Welcome

Be thankful that your scars are not as embedded as ours are. Religion like Political Affiliations are Brain Washed, Bigoted beliefs that want to control you mind, wallet and your every wakening fear. I was raised Roman Catholic having an Irish Ancestry to boot. Not a pleasant upbringing but more funny than others. I got the fluke opportunity to spend my last two years at a Catholic University that had a Philosophy and Theology requirement and they were the most thoughtful 40 credits I ever had to pay for. Religion is responsible for Star Wars, Harry Potter, Sesame Street and Don Imus. I would recommend "Gods Other Son" by Don Imus which is the best introduction to the Southern Christian Coalition you will ever read. I just got back from Israel where I spent 6 weeks with the Arabian, Palestinian and Hebrew cultures. You would really enjoy it if you only remember to tell them that you are either English or Canadian. In my case I told them I was from Ireland. Welcome to the Site where we bare it all and then some.

I just made a similar post before I saw this one. I actually think maybe it's common for people in general to feel isolated. I grew up in a religion that prided itself on being "a peculiar people" and promoted being isolated, although I had plenty of friends who were "peculiar" with me. After leaving that religion, I've felt isolated almost constantly and feeling like no one really believes the same way I do. I'm beginning to ask, do people have to believe the same way I do in order for me to connect with them? The answer is no, but if they believe they do then I'm still out of luck.

There are always others like you out there ?

I have been through agnosticism a few times and looked to evolution as a possible theory for life. I have read the atheist philosophers and looked at a number of debates with atheists. What happened is that I have been introduced to the world view and for me it does not answer the questions I am asking. Evolution does not answer the origins question, Hitchens did not answer the meaning question, Dawkins does not answer the morality question and no one so far has anything of value regarding destiny from this world view. All that I am searching for is information that lines up with reality that answers these four questions in a coherent and not contradictory way.

Absolutely! I was forced to attend church when a child...always considered it a game! Couldnt(Still cant) understand how people believe and pattern their life around god and religious beliefs

I wish I was, but sorry, no. Grew up in the south, and religion is like...well...a religion down here. Trust me, you didn't miss out on anything, other than self-loathing, guilt, and years of depression.

Consider yourself lucky you managed to avoid the proselytizing and brainwashing that accompany exposure to most religion. I was raised in the catholic faith, but I turned my back on that crap some 45 years ago with only minor residual damage. Welcome to the atheist monkey house, jump in and hang on.

You will find plenty of company here! Glad you are here and I will look for more posts and comments! Welcome!

I Totally Understand! I moved from South Florida to SC a few years ago! I have been A Unitarian for many years. At the fellowship I can express myself without any problems. Most of the Unitarians are atheist! It might be worth your while to attend a fellowship and see if it suits you. Good luck! Anne

never bought into the god thing and religions are all part of them. the myths seemed like just fairy tales. The ark was impossible. The world could never be totally covered in water. Too many civilizations were going strong during the time they claimed it happened. Could not put 2 of every animal on a ship that size and could not store enough supplies to survive the time claimed. Adam and EVE another fairy tale holes all through the story. I beleive it was a masters story to keep slaves in their place. Sodom and Gomora more crap.