I think you'll find this a great place to vent with like-minded people and read posts written by some very, very smart individuals.

we know you're out there and somehow surviving in the Bible belt.

You'll find a safe haven here.

I look forward to reading your words.

Nice to meet you! Welcome!

There are actually some sane discussions in this space. It's my favorite of all of the DU spaces.

I am just on the other side of you...

New here myself, just joined a couple days ago. Always glad to see another secularist in the South

Pleased to meet you.

I know, having been an atheist in NC. I was a kid, so as soon as I had saved enough money, I fled and landed in Boston, where atheists are plentiful.

So welcome, we're only contentious when somebody tries to tell us how we think. You can pick up your rubber chicken and colander hat in the lobby.

I know what it is like living in a state with a church on practically every few blocks. I just do not advertise my religious non-belief.

well met. I respect that, I know it is scary in this sea of religion. I am quite outspoken myself, because I am not intimidated and just don't give a damn. Got some nice bumper stickers on my car. Guess it is the small bit of Irish and Cherokee in me.

[font style="font-family:'Georgia','Baskerville Old Face','Helvetica',fantasy;" size=4 color=teal]There are some really good people and discussions going on here. Hope you enjoy it here.

I am the one with the annoying teal text [/font]

Teal is not that annoying, unless'ns color-blind, which I aint.

Hey, like your anime pic.

Damn, there are more Southern atheists than I thought on DU! And I'm really happy to see them!

I just moved back here to Jesusland after many years in the other SC - Southern California. Mostly in Los Angeles. So I'm having to make some MAJOR adjustments. "Thanks, and a BLESSED fucking day to you too..."

Here's my Standard Greeting for all newcomers:

that must be difficult. This is a good place to find that you are not alone, and you can always vent when needed. We understand. You can also laugh here.

Welcome.

...for your warm welcomes. I feel at home already. Looking forward to interacting with each one of you.

This little corner of the site is the absolute best, you obviously have impeccable taste.

Being an atheist in the South is interesting, isn't it? I particularly enjoy the church marquees that tell me I'm going to hell.

and I understand how that compounds your difficulties. Glad to be of any help I can.

I live in Pennsyltucky, close but north of the Mason Dixon...

a fundamentalist atheists? A militant atheist? An anti-theist atheist? A bigoted atheist?

Or are you one of the "good" atheists who think all beliefs are valid cause...

I'm kidding Will, you'll get the joke if you stick around, which I hope you do.

Lots of interesting and often entertaining discussion here! Enjoy!

Julie