Mark Palmer
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Assistant Organizer
Introduction
58, retired with 31 years underground at Monterey Coal Mine. BA philosophy. Pilot . Skydived '75 to 80. . Married 2005.
How long have you been conscious that you no longer believe in gods? Has the realization altered things in your life?
definition of "gods" has bothered me since 1971.
What led you to abandon your faith in the prevailing mythologies of the culture? Was it a sudden realization? Triggered by an event? Or did you just gradually evolve to this position without realizing it until it was done?
An "experiment" caused me to develop appreciation for the experiences at the core of the religious and the insane. That should cover 'bout everybody.
What belief system were you raised in?
Raised Presbyterian. Presently a member of ECKANKAR, but probably not a good one.
What Mark Palmer is saying about this Meetup Group
Well, just about the time you get to thinking there ain't no more to learn, up comes the meetup date and live and in person you find out from the group that there be another months worth of stuff to figure out.
Sign in to post a Greeting.
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No worries. I enjoyed the interesting and thoughtful group of people
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Don't get me started on the big fish stories; you'll never hear the end of em! That trip was a once in a lifetime fishing expedition. Everything was just right to catch a bunch of big fish.
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