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sarisataka

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21. Thanks to all for good,
Tue May 2, 2017, 01:55 PM
May 2017

if simple common sense advice. Sometimes you can be so focused on the people you forget to notice the elephant and need some helpful people to point it out.

I have to admit I was a bit apprehensive coming to this group. IRL I have had Atheist friends and we have had very good discussions about our beliefs. Unfortunately time and distance has separated us.(tip: sometime, with a trusted person, have a debate but swap positions. Take the other person's position and argue that they are right. It can be enlightening)
Unfortunate online anonymity usually result in acrimonious exchanges between Atheists and believers. You all have been welcoming, respectful and helpful. I wish to acknowledge that and say it is very much appreciated.

Thank you all for the advice

How does one console [View all] sarisataka Apr 2017 OP
Saying you are sorry for their loss will do the trick. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2017 #1
right on the money rurallib Apr 2017 #3
I would expect any person to feel loss sarisataka Apr 2017 #9
Thank you sarisataka Apr 2017 #5
Honestly, a simple statement that you're sorry for their PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2017 #10
I am sorry for your loss sarisataka Apr 2017 #12
Thank you. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2017 #14
I don't know about all Faux pas Apr 2017 #2
Thank you sarisataka Apr 2017 #6
For me it is the question erinlough Apr 2017 #4
Thank you sarisataka Apr 2017 #7
Yes, the best. elleng Apr 2017 #13
In addition to the above suggestions, progressoid Apr 2017 #8
Thank you sarisataka Apr 2017 #11
A reminder that with time the grief will lessen. PassingFair Apr 2017 #15
Thank you sarisataka May 2017 #18
Use science to prove the transidential. Say that the loved ones atoms are now a part applegrove Apr 2017 #16
Thank you sarisataka May 2017 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Apr 2017 #17
My own moral compass sarisataka May 2017 #20
Thanks to all for good, sarisataka May 2017 #21
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