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Took 10 months for word of my atheism to spread to 3 people
10 years ago
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10 months ago a co-worker asked if I believe in Jesus as my Lord and Savior, and I answered "meh"(I'm too honest for my own good). Today, the 2 co-workers that knew, told a third co-worker.
This 3rd co-worker has been a friend of mine for over a decade and was respectful, but very curious. He can't see any point to life if there wasn't any God. I completely understand. When I lost my faith, I had to find a new meaning of life. No eternal life? No sky Grandpa? Eventually I decided that I just needed to enjoy my life as best I can, which doesn't mean hedonism, as sex and drugs can give long-term bad effects that go against that whole "enjoy life" thing. Understandably, he also thinks it gives life less meaning if we evolved from a primordial ooze. Years ago I read a webcomic that I can't even remember the name of where this question was brought up, and the 2nd character said that it's amazing that we even exist, and that's what makes life amazing to them. I was a bit more enthusiastic than I expected when I made this point. It didn't change his mind any, and that's fine. I really don't want to seem like I'm trying to convert anybody, since that could lead to fire-able complaints, and I really don't expect to convert anybody to atheism. It's damn near impossible to convert anybody away from their theological beliefs. Despite this fact, he offered to buy me a copy of C.S. Lewis' book "Mere Christianity", which apparently is a really highly-regarded Christian apologetic book. 227 pages, though. I told him that I really don't have time to read the book and that I have other books that have been gifted to me that I haven't finished, either, and this is 100% TRUE. I feel bad that I haven't finished those books, both gifted directly from the AUTHORS! Considering I have no desire to have somebody try to convert me(I've heard enough "evidence" that doesn't hold water), I really don't expect to get around to that book.
My supervisor still thinks I'm Christian, and I've been friends with him for the same length of time. This third person is also friends with my supervisor. I don't want him to know since I actually do work closely with him everyday, but I have a feeling it's inevitable that he'll find out.
So currently I have 3 co-workers concerned about my salvation... which immediately makes me think of this scene from Nacho Libre:
This 3rd co-worker has been a friend of mine for over a decade and was respectful, but very curious. He can't see any point to life if there wasn't any God. I completely understand. When I lost my faith, I had to find a new meaning of life. No eternal life? No sky Grandpa? Eventually I decided that I just needed to enjoy my life as best I can, which doesn't mean hedonism, as sex and drugs can give long-term bad effects that go against that whole "enjoy life" thing. Understandably, he also thinks it gives life less meaning if we evolved from a primordial ooze. Years ago I read a webcomic that I can't even remember the name of where this question was brought up, and the 2nd character said that it's amazing that we even exist, and that's what makes life amazing to them. I was a bit more enthusiastic than I expected when I made this point. It didn't change his mind any, and that's fine. I really don't want to seem like I'm trying to convert anybody, since that could lead to fire-able complaints, and I really don't expect to convert anybody to atheism. It's damn near impossible to convert anybody away from their theological beliefs. Despite this fact, he offered to buy me a copy of C.S. Lewis' book "Mere Christianity", which apparently is a really highly-regarded Christian apologetic book. 227 pages, though. I told him that I really don't have time to read the book and that I have other books that have been gifted to me that I haven't finished, either, and this is 100% TRUE. I feel bad that I haven't finished those books, both gifted directly from the AUTHORS! Considering I have no desire to have somebody try to convert me(I've heard enough "evidence" that doesn't hold water), I really don't expect to get around to that book.
My supervisor still thinks I'm Christian, and I've been friends with him for the same length of time. This third person is also friends with my supervisor. I don't want him to know since I actually do work closely with him everyday, but I have a feeling it's inevitable that he'll find out.
So currently I have 3 co-workers concerned about my salvation... which immediately makes me think of this scene from Nacho Libre:
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For those keeping score, a total of 5 people know I'm an atheist. 3 Christian co-workers, 1 very close friend who considers himself more of a deist(he has other atheist friends & doesn't mind that), and a random author that used to be in a similar situation as me(church volunteer, Christian family & friends) who wanted me to have his book. I think I'll read some more of his book tonight.
