This thread is for new atheist users, if you want to debate your beliefs, best to take it to the debate forum, and preaching or proselytising is not allowed on here.
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Hello again my friend!
Hello, Iām new here and a bit confused on where to post. I am a former Christian/Lutheran who is mostly looking for support from religious abuse that has caused me suicidal thoughts and actions. I came here from a suicide forum because Iām sick of all the theists on there and their continued spiel of delusions, unwarranted accusations of guilt, or general non-caring attitude for those abused by religion(because theyāre Christians). Most of my questions and thoughts will have to do with this subject, so I was wondering where to post these without scrutiny from theists? thank you for any info
Hello, @Emptysavior. Because you chose agnostic in your profile, there are only a couple of main rooms in which you can post: the debate forum and random fun. The atheist hub is only for those who identify as atheist in their profile (non-atheist cannot post there).
Be advised that if you choose to post in the debate forum, theists can reply. We donāt have a slew of them that come here regularly, however.
Additionally, although I sure understand why you left the other site, only a certain amount of support is available here, this is primarily a debate forum and is not set up to be a sole support network for folks with suicidal ideation. I encourage you to seek out the help of a professional. Itās okay for you to āshopā for one via interviewing them about whether they would use theism in their support of you. And, btw, if a therapist tells you they do not want you to interview them for the job, RUN!
You are certainly welcome here. Be advised though, that many regular atheist posters will challenge you if you assert that which cannot be supported with evidence. 
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Ok thanks, I appreciate the advice
hello im new here. please tell me how to partsipate in ths forum.
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By doing just what you did here in any string to which you have access.
Welcome to Atheist Republic. http://www.AtheistRepublic.org So whatever happened to our place of origin on facebook? Seems weāve been banned yet again. This time maybe permanently. In the past media articles have embarassed the staff at facebook into restoring the page but this time Zuckerberg seems to have found god and declared a holy war on atheism.
Hi! Iām not exactly new here but I add a comment or two in order to contribute.
Atheist Republic is referring to an Australian facebook page. Not this organisation.
Lets not be confused.
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Hi! Iām glad its avaiable to us old timers too.
Since a brace of newcomers have arrived here since I last took a peek at this thread, a little introduction to your new home is in order.
Item one: you will quickly discover that several of the veteran members here have a, shall we say, individual sense of humour. This may be an acquired taste for some of you. Persevere, and acquaint yourselves with the local cultural peculiarities, as it were, and ultimately, the diligent and astute will find this place and its brand of discourse immensely rewarding. We have some very talented individuals on this front here, whose ability to master concepts and dissect canards is worthy of relevant admiration. You will discover who these are early on.
Item two: having introduced the matter of discourse here, itās time to cover this in more detail. Several individuals here set a high bar with respect to rigour and honesty. They will accept genuine mistakes and limited abilities of others gracefully, but will take an extremely dark view of wilful mendacity. Bear this strongly in mind as you proceed.
Item three: the discourse here is rich and varied, and covers an immense list of topics. We wonāt expect you to master even a fraction thereof overnight, but will reward perseverance and a willingness to learn. Indeed, several here have an educational mission, pursued with suitable vigour. Some of the threads can be rather hot-house in nature, but thatās because we have people here who can bring relevant expertise to the table.
Item four: with respect to discoursive conduct, the following should again, be borne strongly in mind as you proceed. People are to be treated with respect (participation in the sometimes ribald in-house humour is best left until you acquire some experience 
), and the usual protections of vulnerable groups apply. You, and you alone, are responsible for how you tread, especially on sensitive topics.
On the other hand, ideas are a free-fire zone for whatever invective the critic thereof chooses, in order to bring into sharp relief the absurdities and iniquities that may arise from said ideas. NO assertion is sacred, regardless of its source, and may be dissected as you choose, with either the finesse of the surgeonās scalpel, or the blunt force of an Iowa Class battleship firing a broadside of Katies. Skill in said dissection, if you wield it, is appreciated by the regulars.
If the above seems terse, itās because Iām keeping this post as brief and succinct as I can. Those perusing my column inches on various topics will learn quickly, that my natural literary habitat is that of the epic essay, though I can sail into the waters of brevity when required. On the other hand, if dismantling a duplicitous Gish Gallop takes my fancy, I will do so point by point, and if that requires the nuclear discoursive ordnance of a 50,000 word dissertation, I shall deliver. Those tempted to venture down this avenue are forewarned. Educational examples on this forum exist for the reading pleasure of the masochists among you.
With that, I shall bid you all happy voyaging, and return to my usual routine.
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Would FAFO be a sample of brevity? Lol, just having a lend my much admired friend.
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Quis irrumat, inveniebit. As several of the usual suspects have discovered the hard way here. 
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Irruptio non est scelus, credulitas est. (My best schoolboy Latin, learnt at the cost of many a punishment)
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