In the middle of a week as a bible camp leader. I'm an atheist.

Sorry, but please explain why you would even consider being a bible camp leader if youre an atheist?

As for me I would have to say my entire 4 years of high school.
 
My parents are Christian.They have made me do the confirmation process for the last few years, and one of the parts of that is community service. I dragged my heels on everything, but there were less opportunities for service than all the other requirements, so by the end of my third year (this year) I didn't have the requisite number of hours. That's where the camp comes in. 15 hours. 1 week. Enough to push me over the bar. They forced me to do it, and so here I am; trying to fake enthusiasm for 7 year olds while trying to restrain myself from screaming "YOU SIT UPON A MOUNTAIN OF LIES" to the camp leaders.
 
How about teaching your kids independent thinking, instead of doing what your leaders want you to do, which is brainwash the next generation?

 
my mom is cathlolic and tried to get me to do one of those things. I never made it through the classes though. She is also a science teacher so when I told her I have no reason to belive in god she accepted it. I sometimes go to church on christmas just as a tradition and when all the catholics go up to eat the crackers I have to cross my arms and don't get to eat one.

sucks your parents are forcing you to do this. Have you straight up told them you don't beleive it? I look at some of my childhood friends who got super involved with religion and it scares me to think that if my parents forced me to go to church that could have happened to me.
 
>college roomate

>diabetic

>has electronic device (size of cell phone) literally coming out of his body that administers insulin

>goes to super christian high school in northern seattle

>teacher sees him slip it under his shirt (this is where it usually sits)

>thinks it's ipod

>teacher walks over to him tell him to 'give me the ipod'

>he says 'not an ipod'

>she grabs the apparatus through his shirt and rips it out

>device rips out a part of his pancreas that

>starts screaming, bleeding all over floor

>ambulance comes

>teacher still works there

>mfw
 
As an open-minded believer who has a hard time with christianity, i can understand where you're coming from. I go to a Christian college, biggest mistake of my life. I can't even explain how much i fucking hate it. anyways, i would encourage you guys to have an open mind. i am in no way trying to shove christianity down your throats, i deal with assholes like that every day. Just be tolerant of others.

As for teaching something you don't believe, think of it as growing kids' morals. like stories where Jesus heals the sick, just think of it as you're showing the kids that being selfless is good.

Im not trying to 'deface' christianity if you will, i know its not for everyone and im ok with that. I believe in God and enjoy talking with others about their beliefs. I've been brought up in the christian church my whole life, and hated every second of it. I have a very hard time believing things in the bible. I think its figurative and not literal, like a book of moral examples to live by. I've found my own connection with God, and I'm happy with it. I can't fucking stand people who are 'high on God' and have to tell everyone around them that they are so much better than everyone else

TL;DR

I believe in God, some christians are assholes. You can make this a good opportunity to teach kids good principles
 
That teacher is a moron and should probably be in jail but I don't know that the fact that it's a christian school is relevant.

Also my good skiing buddy has one of those insulin pumps.
 
Boo hoo, I'm faking my way through bible camp beacuse I'm scared to stand up to mommy and daddy... MY 2 cents
 
hahaha what, your parents never made you do something no matter what you said? you lucky bastard.
 
I taught at a religious summer camp for kids last summer, as an atheist. It sucked. Whenever we had "prayer time" I would just let the kid working with me do it, and I would never include faith in our little group discussions we were supposed to have.
 
i guess they did, just not to the extreme were I'd be forced to spend a week at bible camp. oh well, just don't drop the soap while the leader is around, shit could take a turn.
 
are there ladies at this thing? show them the forbidden fruit. worst case scenario you get a life ban from the church. best case; crazy jesus fueled orgy, then a life ban. either way you're winning
 
Well your parents really screwed up (assuming they know you're an atheist or at least not a serious Christian) by having you go be a leader for a Bible camp haha
 
You seem like a typical arrogant atheist. If you really feel strongly that the christian religon is evil, then why don't you man up and tell you're parents?

Don't hate on other people's beliefs just because you don't agree.
 
i'm atheist and one time i spent a week circumsizing little kids at a jewish camp.

it was actually really fun.

i still have all the foreskin in a box by my bed.

pm me for pics.
 
This means "my face when..", indicating what your reaction is to the situation. When you post this, it is often followed by a picture of someone else's face representing the emotions on your face. You failed to post a picture following your statement, therefore, making me question what your feelings are on the story.

That shit's still crazy though.
 
Insulin pumps, or those "devices", are only connected to a diabetic's' body via a needle and aren't directly connected in any way to the pancreas. So if it were to be ripped out only the needle would be ripped out. The needles are normally on the stomach or butt, sounds like it was on his stomach.

That'd still hurt like hell and blood would be present I'm sure though. My brother's a diabetic and has a pump, that's why I know that. Sorry to reduce the wow factor of your story, I just thought I'd pick out that bullshit and clarify.
 
Had to bullshit my way through alot of suppers with some Ukrainian and Christian families. Through not being religious I've learned that you don't fuck with supper traditions. One time I started plating up food before the prayer, didn't even realize the family was a bunch of hardcore bible bangers. Needless to say, I felt like a HUGE fucking dick; even though I'm against religion, I'm not one to fuck with tradition and stomp on other peoples shit, I really felt like I peed in their cornflakes....

 
A really close friend of mine is entirely Mormon, she's one of those people that chose religion based upon her own moral values and standards instead of going with it because that's what her parents want.

One of her hugest pet peeves is people who say they're religious, but only appear that way on Sundays. I'm not a huge fan of structured religion, but she's really taught me a lot about tolerance and being able to accept the major concepts behind religion (respect, commitment, kindness.. that kind of thing) which they all have in common. I truly can't imagine myself being religious but I like that we can talk with each other on a certain level of understanding and respect for our differences.
 
everytime I eat somewhere knew, I dont touch anything until someone else has and then I dont start eating until someone else has.

Semirelated

Inner city Jewish kids are assholes with zero respect for anyone.
 
Don't get confirmed if you don't believe in god. Plain and simple. Your parents can't make you, and if they insist, talk to your minister/pastor/priest whatever, if you say you aren't sure about your beliefs and aren't ready yet, he will tell that to your parents.
 
lol, did I say that? I just don't like the simplistic shit that is fed to kids before they have an opportunity to choose. and I am sorry if I come across as hating on Christians, don't mean to like that guy said piss on peoples cornflakes.
 
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