Category Archives: Coming Out

It Took a While, but She’s Finally Coming Out

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

This is a guest post by Lisa Buchs. Lisa writes and reads in Boston and works in non-profit development. Her thoughts on writing and life can be found at Marigold. … I have been very, very slowly coming out of … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: A Young Atheist Doctor Responding to Religious Patients

Posted on February 6, 2012 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I am an atheist secular humanist. I am also a physician in my last year of residency in a “Bible Belt” area and, while I have gotten a … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Do I Really Need To Be An Atheist?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I have a complicated issue and I was hoping that you could offer some insight so I can make an informed decision. I am an “on-the-fence” atheist, but … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Atheist’s Boyfriend Doesn’t Take Her Views Seriously

Posted on January 23, 2012 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I have been a fence sitter for a long time. It’s only been this last year that I came to terms with my disbelief. Saying I’m an atheist … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Teen Suicide’s Atheism Concealed by His Parents

Posted on January 16, 2012 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, My high school has recently been shocked by the suicide of one of my fellow students. Though I did not know him extremely well, I knew that he … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Former Minister Grieves the Loss of Her Faith

Posted on January 2, 2012 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, Thank you for being there (in “The Friendly Atheist”) when I finally realized I was grieving the loss of my faith. After a lifetime of service to the … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Atheist Being Included in Religious Discussions at Work

Posted on December 26, 2011 by richard wade

Note: Letter writers’ names are changed to protect their privacy. Dear Richard, I live in the heart of the Bible belt and have recently come out about my lack of beliefs. It has been quite the shock for my Christian … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Atheist Professor Challenges Students to Examine Religious Prejudice

Posted on December 12, 2011 by richard wade

Hi Richard, I teach Introductory Psychology at a local junior college. I would like to expand the classroom discussion on religious prejudice during my lesson on cultural influences, but I am unsure of exactly how to go about it. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Coming Out, Education, General, Richard Wade | 19 Comments

Ask Richard: Atheist From Quiverfull Family Considers Coming Out to Parents

Posted on November 28, 2011 by richard wade

I grew up in a family heavily influenced by the Quiverfull movement, which holds that parents should have large numbers of children in order to raise up an army for Christ. I have twelve younger siblings and was homeschooled for … Continue reading →

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Ask Richard: Atheist Conflicted About Family’s Prayer at Holiday Meals

Posted on November 21, 2011 by richard wade

Dear Richard, I’m not sure how to start my letter but I suppose a little background might help. My parents are Pentecostals and they tried to raise me as such. I’m one of three siblings and all three of us … Continue reading →

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