http://www.acfnewsource.org/religion/atheist_church.html
2007-01-22 13:44:39 · 9 answers · asked by ivorytowerboy 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Three former Catholics and a former Methodist established a church for those who don't believe in God. They had all left religion after losing their faith, but they still wanted a "Sunday morning experience" where they could enjoy the fellowship and sense of belonging that comes with church attendance. Now, the North Texas Church of Freethought (NTCOF) in Carrollton, a suburb of Dallas, Texas, has a membership of over 200, and is believed to be the largest congregation of atheists in the world. They call themselves a "church for the unchurched," where nonbelievers can gather on Sunday mornings for the same social and community benefits that other churchgoers enjoy.
Tim Gorski, one of NTCOF's founders, was a dutiful Catholic altar boy until he began to question and investigate his faith at the age of 12. Despite hours of discussion with priests, he found that he was increasingly drawn to a type of rationalism that excluded faith in God, and he became a firm unbelieve
2007-01-22 13:52:44 · update #1
Wow, man. I guess old habits DO die hard.
No, I wouldn't join. Gimme a break
2007-01-22 13:52:37 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didnt even look at the link and I can tell you I wouldn't. Organized religion is a barrier to freedom.
2007-01-22 21:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
hahaha. No. I won't want to join this church. If I don't believe, I rather meet up friends.
2007-01-22 21:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by Luke Lim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no because i wouldn't be able to follow the rules and because its called atheist church , which obviously means otherwise , because atheist don't go to church
2007-01-22 21:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How sad and pathetic that is. They need to grow a backbone.
2007-01-22 21:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're happy doing it, then why is it wrong? I wouldn't join it but to each their own.
2007-01-22 22:02:09 · answer #6 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No thanks I will not be joining this so called church!
I believe in God and go to my own church.
2007-01-22 21:57:19 · answer #7 · answered by zoril 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that's scary.
2007-01-22 22:04:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate links, potential for viruses you know.
So please just ask the question already!
2007-01-22 21:50:44 · answer #9 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋