As you have probably noticed already, I'm the newest member of the A room, so I would like to introduce myself.
I'm 15 years old, live in Central Illinois, and I am an atheist (gasp.) I am hoping that my limited education doesn't handicap me on these forums, but I surprise myself with how much I know that hasn't been taught to me and how well I grasp concepts. In addition, I can't introduce myself worth crap and I will be posting regularly around here, so see you all around.
Edit: Feel free to ask any questions about me if you wish.
Hello! I would say something clever,
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Re: Hello! I would say something clever,
Post #2Welcome strangelove. I was 15 years old thirty years or so ago. Oh how I wish I knew now as much as I thought I knew then.Dr Strangelove wrote:As you have probably noticed already, I'm the newest member of the A room, so I would like to introduce myself.
I'm 15 years old, live in Central Illinois, and I am an atheist (gasp.) I am hoping that my limited education doesn't handicap me on these forums, but I surprise myself with how much I know that hasn't been taught to me and how well I grasp concepts. In addition, I can't introduce myself worth crap and I will be posting regularly around here, so see you all around.
Edit: Feel free to ask any questions about me if you wish.
Two small pieces of advice for you from this old guy:
- Don't be too absolutely sure of yourself. Wisdom can come from the most unexpected quarter.
- There is a guy here, Al Alyeti, who seems to equate atheism with stalinism. Your choice of avatar may act as a red flag.
Re: Hello! I would say something clever,
Post #3I wouldn't worry too much about what Al thinks of your avatar.McCulloch wrote:[*]There is a guy here, Al Alyeti, who seems to equate atheism with stalinism. Your choice of avatar may act as a red flag. [/list]
Al Alyeti also thought that the avatar of one guy on the forum was a terrorist suicide bomber, when it was really a picture of the guy in Egypt using a scarf to protect himself from the sun
AlAlyeti said:
Bernee,
That little picture you display is not designed to cause fear? Looks a suicide bomber to me. I wish it didn't carry that connotation but it does.
bernee51 replied:
EDIT: Here's the link to the thread in question:Not at all...the picture was taken in Egypt..it was a bright, windy day. The scarf and sunglasses were for the protection of my delicate skin.
http://www.debatex.com/forum/viewtopic. ... c&start=60
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I have a question-
Post #4You're about the same age as me.. when religion comes up at school (hopefully outside of the classroom) are you still openly atheist? I've noticed when debating in person I tend to lean towards agnosticism.
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Iman Al Alyeti is of the Pat Robertson Ilk, for him to attack you is almost a certain sign that you said something right.
Welcome Dr Strangelove.
Welcome Dr Strangelove.
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