Comments on: Life Schmooshing http://adammclane.com/2009/12/01/life-schmooshing/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:52:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: A Drive-By Toga http://adammclane.com/2009/12/01/life-schmooshing/comment-page-1/#comment-7150 A Drive-By Toga Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:04:53 +0000 http://adammclane.com/?p=5288#comment-7150 Coincidentally, this is an area I struggle in. While I like the concept in principle—in practice it is far more difficult. When I deconverted from Christianity to atheism, I lost every friend I had. (All Christian.) I can understand this; I was a handful as a Christian—as an atheist it was too much strain for the relationships. Consequently my facebook friends consist of family (they’re stuck with me! *grin*), distant acquaintances and old school chums. Those who know I am an atheist (family) don’t want to read my input, hear about it, or see anything to do with it. Those who don’t are Christians who would likewise abandon the relationship. Equally, I am sure they are not interested regarding my thoughts on certain topics. So to maintain my sanity, I write a blog allowing me to vent my brain regarding topics decidedly taboo elsewhere, and keep silent on facebook and e-mails to prevent offense. Admittedly, I’ve been tempted to “out” myself on occasion, but past experience has always, always led to trouble. I am ecstatic to have avenues where I can be…me; to exist in the <i>private persona</i> thus quelling the temptation to pour over in other areas it would not be so healthy. Coincidentally, this is an area I struggle in. While I like the concept in principle—in practice it is far more difficult. When I deconverted from Christianity to atheism, I lost every friend I had. (All Christian.) I can understand this; I was a handful as a Christian—as an atheist it was too much strain for the relationships.

Consequently my facebook friends consist of family (they’re stuck with me! *grin*), distant acquaintances and old school chums. Those who know I am an atheist (family) don’t want to read my input, hear about it, or see anything to do with it. Those who don’t are Christians who would likewise abandon the relationship. Equally, I am sure they are not interested regarding my thoughts on certain topics.

So to maintain my sanity, I write a blog allowing me to vent my brain regarding topics decidedly taboo elsewhere, and keep silent on facebook and e-mails to prevent offense.

Admittedly, I’ve been tempted to “out” myself on occasion, but past experience has always, always led to trouble. I am ecstatic to have avenues where I can be…me; to exist in the private persona thus quelling the temptation to pour over in other areas it would not be so healthy.

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