hello cyber friends

one reason i decided to join ATS is because i'm completely fed up with being labelled a conspiracy theorist on christian forums for nearly a decade. how ironic the folks who say they believe there's a plan greater than the sum total of all men refuse to accept anything other than the accidental view of history! *sigh*

though certainly open to discussion of my faith when, and if, appropriate, i'm not here to proselytize.

no, just looking forward to reading the threads, and maybe participating wherever hegel and alinsky are the ones marginalized for a change (< pun not intended but cool! ha.)

christie.

reply to post by Christie


Welcome.

You surely chose the best place to express your opinions.

Be careful though, even on here, there are a huge difference of opinions, but, you will also find many like minded individuals.

Wish you the best!

vvv

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i guess i'll add a few things.
i'm not bashing my christian friends. if you're a christian reading this, and you're here at ATS you probably know exactly what i'm talking about.

i've found some of the forums for the christian community have questionable admin/mod teams - astonishingly, subjects which should be not only open for discussion but well known are shut out and shut down. this was very perplexing at first, but of course its to be expected.

and over time it became clear, interestingly, that the course of any debate on so-called controversial subjects is thoroughly predictable....from the very start. just goes to show how easy social engineering has been.

christie

Originally posted by VreemdeVlieendeVoorwep
reply to post by Christie

 

Welcome.

You surely chose the best place to express your opinions.

Be careful though, even on here, there are a huge difference of opinions, but, you will also find many like minded individuals.

Wish you the best!

vvv

hi! thank you!
the differences of opinions is what i'm interested in!
its group-think and censorship of historical data i'm weary of.

thanks again.
christie.

Welcome to ATS...you'll fit in nicely....

Des

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Welcome to ATS.

We are nuts.

You will be assimilated.

Tinfoilhats are futile.

LOL!!!!
love it.

question:
why does it say FLAGS: 1
?
what does that mean? am in trouble already? lol.

Originally posted by Christie
LOL!!!!
love it.

Then, you'll really love having this. Your very own *official* 2012 ATS Tin Foil Hardhat. Guaranteed to protect you from all falling celestial objects, including those who don't quite make it for the Rapture.....

Wear it in good health......



Des

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I flagged you....it means you made a good impression with me. Flags are a good thing. You'll find out....

Des

LOL!
ah yes...the 'rapture'.

arg.
edit: flags...cool!
thanks Des....haha

reply to post by Christie


Christie, very shortly a moderator will come by to welcome you and give you all the T&C's for the site.

We are a very diverse group here, but you will find brilliant minds, and varying opinions from all walks of life. Sometimes conversations get a bit heated, and sometimes, a person oversteps the bounds, but we are all held to the same standard, and respecting others opinions is definitely where it is at.

Welcome to ATS. BT

Welcome Christie! You have found home girl! Come on in, put your feet up and sit a spell.

thank you BT.
and Iamschist

Welcome aboard, and enjoy the ride!

If you need help with anything, feel free to ask. Ask questions, and you'll get answers.

Btw, I'm one of the pagan members here, and am curious to hear you views. Get in twenty posts, and you can start your own thread!

You'll find many open minds and much diversity here. Enjoy!

Flags are good by the way (to answer your question)
Congratulations, you've joined the world's largest and civil alternative topics discussion community! We understand that with rules, policies and just the shear size of the website, it can be quite overwhelming. So we've created a presentation tour with just you in mind.

Welcome Christie

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hi druid.
thanks for the welcome.
okay....i'm happy to discuss my beliefs: any particular questions?
what sort of 'pagan' are you?
Christie

thank you johnny anonymous.
yes, i looked into ATS a little before signing up (b.o.d, history, controversies etc), so i was familiar with the creed.
i'll do my best to follow the rules.

C.

Hi Christie, nice to meet you and welcome to the forum. I think I like you already!