Tag Archives: Church

I don’t believe in God, but I still hate him anyways

Posted on February 9, 2014 by M. Rodriguez

(I initially did not want to write this post, because it felt it too emotional and selfish on my behalf. But after thinking about it several days, I thought it was still too emotional and selfish, but at the same … Continue reading →

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Turning 30 and a Half

Posted on December 16, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

Okay I confess that this is a cheesy Blog title, but I needed something. I actually turned 30 about five months ago, back in July. I actually wanted to do an update post about my life back in July, but … Continue reading →

Posted in atheism, atheist, character, church, life | Tagged atheism, Atheist, BitterSweet, Christmas, Church, freethought, inspiration, life, logic of life, mindset, quotable quotes, Religion and Spirituality, unbelief, Unfaith | 5 Comments

A Unique Day at Work

Posted on September 30, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

This is a story about something that happened to me at work a few days ago. So that morning when getting ready for work, I woke up earlier than usual so I had a little time to burn. I checked … Continue reading →

Posted in atheism, atheist, emotions, life, Response, unbelief | Tagged atheism, Atheist, Church, community, faith, God, life, morality, religion, Unfaith | 23 Comments

The Christian-Atheist Perspective of People

Posted on September 4, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

Now I usually don’t like to put up sartirical videos, but this one has a level of truth to it. Comments by the Creator of the Video: This video contains some insane things I’ve heard. You can see how the … Continue reading →

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Life after Church

Posted on August 20, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

Last Month I turned thirty, The Big 3-0….WOW. And I completed two years of blogging. I have to admit that since I no longer believe in God and lost my religion. I find my life much more refreshing, but also … Continue reading →

Posted in atheism, atheist, atheist vs christian, church, message, Musings for Life, religion | Tagged BitterSweet, Christianity, Church, community, de-conversion, mindset, Musings, religion, Religion and Spirituality, Thought | 20 Comments

Religion vs. Science: Are Religion and Science Compatible?

Posted on July 26, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

Now some of my counterparts might disagree with this post but I must confess at the core of traditional fundamental biblical Christianity it contradicts with science. We would be disillusioned to think that religion and science are not at war … Continue reading →

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Church without God — by design

Posted on July 18, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

We all need community and fellowship, even the unbeliever.

Posted in atheism, atheist, church, conference, contradiction, debate, emotions, god, message, pastor, purpose, religion, unbelief | Tagged Church, CNN, God, Greg Epstein, humanism, Jerry Dewitt, Religion and Spirituality | 2 Comments

The Best of the BitterSweet Blog

Posted on June 29, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

It has been nearly two years blogging for me. I have over 2500 comments, nearly 50,000 Views, over 150 followers and a new wealth of knowledge that has transformed my life. Considering this mild accomplishment in my two years period … Continue reading →

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Faith Will Fail: My letter to a Church Elder

Posted on June 1, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

So a while back one of the elders delivered a message at the church. And this was just a few weeks after I deconverted. In his message he talked about faith, doubt, belief, and unbelief. And in his message he … Continue reading →

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Going to Church as an Atheist

Posted on April 1, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

Three weeks ago, the wife and I were running Very late to church, so she suggested we go visit another church that was closer and I knew the pastor who was over it, because I use to attend church with … Continue reading →

Posted in atheist, atheist vs christian, church, emotions, human nature, life, Philosophy for Life, purpose, religion | Tagged Atheist, Christianity, Church, community, Easter, Holiday, mindset, Religion and Spirituality, unbelief | 1 Comment

Its the little things

Posted on February 21, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

For those who know me I typically don’t blog too much on personal matters, and that’s really just my temperament. And thats also how I deal with people in the real world. However this is something I feel like venting about. … Continue reading →

Posted in christian faith, church, confusion, emotions, marriage, religion | Tagged Christian faith, Christianity, Church, faith, life, Marriage, Unfaith | 17 Comments

Can we all just get along.

Posted on February 4, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

So I saw a post on the blog, Is there a God titled, why does it have to be a war? And my initial reaction to this post was one of agreement that it doesn’t have to be a war … Continue reading →

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The Tiresomeness of Going to Church as an Atheist

Posted on January 25, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

I asked Limey from the Confessions of a Y.E.C. Blog to do a contribution post on the topic of dealing with emotional tiresomeness of going to church as an atheist. I asked him because I can already feel the emotional … Continue reading →

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Being in a Mixed marriage Christian-Atheist, the issues that come up, and overcoming the issues of dogma

Posted on January 17, 2013 by M. Rodriguez

One of the common struggles of a newly de-converted believer is his/her relationship with their believing spouse. So I asked Limey from the Confessions of a Y.E.C. Blog to give a little of his background, experiences, and advise for one … Continue reading →

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The Fallacy of Christ the Man

Posted on December 16, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

If Christ was in fact God, he knew all the future. Before Him like a panorama moved the history yet to be. He knew how his words would be interpreted. He knew what crimes, what horrors, what infamies, would be … Continue reading →

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The draw of an Evangelistic service.

Posted on November 18, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

So for those who don’t know, I still go to church, that’s actually part of my peace-treaty with my wife to keep some of the peace at home. It’s okay for now. However there are times when it has its moments. … Continue reading →

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Content and Deluded

Posted on November 9, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

For me personally and emotionally my-deconversion process would not have been so emotionally difficult had I not loved being a Christian. However the truth is I never hated my Christian experience or the Christian lifestyle. I actually thoroughly enjoyed it. I enjoyed being a … Continue reading →

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To Baby Dedicate or To Not

Posted on August 13, 2012 by M. Rodriguez

So our newborn baby girl is a few months old, and we never got around to doing a baby dedication. And I have already let my wife know I am not really for the idea of doing a baby dedication. … Continue reading →

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