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- Featured Member
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Name & Location
My name is Jami, and I currently live in Kirkland. I was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio.
How long have you considered yourself an Atheist?
About nine years. Since my freshman year of high school.
How do you prefer to describe your non-belief?
I'd say "atheist" pretty much covers it, although I am a humanist four times a year and *shh* a bright once a month :P
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Can you describe a personal event or discovery that had a major influence on your non-beliefs?
I started doubting Christianity during the time that I was made to attend church on a regular basis in order to become a confirmed Methodist. I suppose everyone's indoctrination attempts backfired, since it forced me to actually start thinking about religious belief systems, death, values, rationality, skepticism, the meaning of life, and all that jazz. I took a great biology class during ninth grade which really introduced me to the world of science and rational thought, and I officially began calling myself an atheist after reading the 1985 National Geographic series of articles about human evolution. Science just made sense to me, and I realized that I had no need of religion.
Why did you join Seattle Atheists?
I first joined simply because I wanted to socialize with fellow non-believers. We don't exactly have many groups like this back in Ohio, so it was quite refreshing to discover people who share the same lack of belief in god(s). Furthermore, I wanted to become more active in the group and help educate people about atheism and free thought.
What do you consider to be a common misconception about atheists?
That a lack of godliness equals a lack of morality. Many people still view atheism in a negative light, or they just can't seem to wrap their minds around the idea. So, you guys worship Satan, right? . . .
What is the meaning of life?
There is no meaning.
What are 1 or 2 of your favorite atheist-related websites?
James Randi Educational Foundation: http://www.randi.org A great place to read about the JREF's efforts to debunk pseudoscience and bring rationality into the world.
The Secular Web: http://www.infidels.org A really good resource for all things secular.
Share a favorite quote.
"Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem." (Entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity.) ~William of Ockham
If you could have a serious discussion or debate with one living person in the world, who would it be?
Hmm… I think Teller would be an interesting discussion partner.
Thanks Jami for being a Featured Member!
Check out our previous members:
Taneka Aristidou
Gary B
Jami Blackann
Patrick Carr
Tiffany Greenleaf
Patrick Inniss
Bart Meltzer
Mark Richardson
Randy Rumley
Bob Seidensticker
If you know of someone else who should be featured,
let us know!
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This page was updated on: Thursday, 18-Sep-2008 22:36:18 MST
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