AtheistNexus.org blog post on transitional living member being harassaed in Atlanta, Georgia posted in various print formasts

Scared for my life right now.
Posted by Just Me on October 15, 2015 at 7:20pm
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I live in Atlanta, Georgia and I'm in a transitional living program. I have the feeling that the staff as well as other residents in this program might have the entire city of Atlanta either trying to force me to convert to Christianity or conspiring to kill or harm me because I'm an atheist. Everywhere I go, I see people wearing blue and driving blue cars that seem to be following me around. I've also had people drive by, screaming at me, flipping me off, and taking pictures of me. This weekend, I told a coworker about what was happening and she insisted that I was seeing demons and that they'll go away if I start praying and going to church. The staff where I stay keep insisting that I'm just paranoid and trying to make me take antipsychotics. Prior to these occurrences, everyone in the program has been bullying and harassing for being an atheist and trying to force Christianity on me. What should I do?

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 Comment by jay H yesterday
It's easy to over-worry and cause yourself unnecessary pain. Some of the people you know might be pressuring, but keep in mind that the majority of the population as a whole really does not care what choice you make.
It might help to get into a new living location though if that's possible.
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 Comment by Visvakarman Svetasvatara-Upanish yesterday
I haven't been in ATL for years, I mean I was a child at the time so memory is fuzzy. But I do remember some cheap motels my grandmother and I were forced to live in, they weren't that bad. I'd look around if I were you. Or if anything, I've had to pretend to be religious on several different occasions, to get food or shelter. I'm not going to starve or freeze to death over some religious bullshit. So maybe, at least until you find stable housing, just pretend to have "found" gawd. There may also be atheist support groups there, meetup.com usually has some good groups:  http://www.meetup.com/Atlanta-Atheists/
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 Comment by The Flying Atheist on Friday
What a troubling situation.  You obviously have access to a computer.  I would first suggest doing a search to see if there are any other transitional houses and programs available as an alternative.  When you are in a vulnerable time of need as you are now, it's important to not only feel safe but to have trust in the people who are helping you.  If at all possible, try to get hooked up with either a governmental or a secular organization, as they won't be preaching to you.  I know that most large cities have safe houses specifically for women and children.  I imagine they would be a good starting point in getting you referrals to fit your needs.
I hope things change for the better for you soon.
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Scared for my life right now.
Posted by Just Me on October 15, 2015 at 7:20pm
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I live in Atlanta, Georgia and I'm in a transitional living program. I have the feeling that the staff as well as other residents in this program might have the entire city of Atlanta either trying to force me to convert to Christianity or conspiring to kill or harm me because I'm an atheist. Everywhere I go, I see people wearing blue and driving blue cars that seem to be following me around. I've also had people drive by, screaming at me, flipping me off, and taking pictures of me. This weekend, I told a coworker about what was happening and she insisted that I was seeing demons and that they'll go away if I start praying and going to church. The staff where I stay keep insisting that I'm just paranoid and trying to make me take antipsychotics. Prior to these occurrences, everyone in the program has been bullying and harassing for being an atheist and trying to force Christianity on me. What should I do?

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 Comment by jay H yesterday
It's easy to over-worry and cause yourself unnecessary pain. Some of the people you know might be pressuring, but keep in mind that the majority of the population as a whole really does not care what choice you make.
It might help to get into a new living location though if that's possible.
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 Comment by Visvakarman Svetasvatara-Upanish yesterday
I haven't been in ATL for years, I mean I was a child at the time so memory is fuzzy. But I do remember some cheap motels my grandmother and I were forced to live in, they weren't that bad. I'd look around if I were you. Or if anything, I've had to pretend to be religious on several different occasions, to get food or shelter. I'm not going to starve or freeze to death over some religious bullshit. So maybe, at least until you find stable housing, just pretend to have "found" gawd. There may also be atheist support groups there, meetup.com usually has some good groups:  http://www.meetup.com/Atlanta-Atheists/
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 Comment by The Flying Atheist on Friday
What a troubling situation.  You obviously have access to a computer.  I would first suggest doing a search to see if there are any other transitional houses and programs available as an alternative.  When you are in a vulnerable time of need as you are now, it's important to not only feel safe but to have trust in the people who are helping you.  If at all possible, try to get hooked up with either a governmental or a secular organization, as they won't be preaching to you.  I know that most large cities have safe houses specifically for women and children.  I imagine they would be a good starting point in getting you referrals to fit your needs.
I hope things change for the better for you soon.
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Scared for my life right now.
Posted by Just Me on October 15, 2015 at 7:20pm
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I live in Atlanta, Georgia and I'm in a transitional living program. I have the feeling that the staff as well as other residents in this program might have the entire city of Atlanta either trying to force me to convert to Christianity or conspiring to kill or harm me because I'm an atheist. Everywhere I go, I see people wearing blue and driving blue cars that seem to be following me around. I've also had people drive by, screaming at me, flipping me off, and taking pictures of me. This weekend, I told a coworker about what was happening and she insisted that I was seeing demons and that they'll go away if I start praying and going to church. The staff where I stay keep insisting that I'm just paranoid and trying to make me take antipsychotics. Prior to these occurrences, everyone in the program has been bullying and harassing for being an atheist and trying to force Christianity on me. What should I do?

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 Comment by jay H yesterday
It's easy to over-worry and cause yourself unnecessary pain. Some of the people you know might be pressuring, but keep in mind that the majority of the population as a whole really does not care what choice you make.
It might help to get into a new living location though if that's possible.
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 Comment by Visvakarman Svetasvatara-Upanish yesterday
I haven't been in ATL for years, I mean I was a child at the time so memory is fuzzy. But I do remember some cheap motels my grandmother and I were forced to live in, they weren't that bad. I'd look around if I were you. Or if anything, I've had to pretend to be religious on several different occasions, to get food or shelter. I'm not going to starve or freeze to death over some religious bullshit. So maybe, at least until you find stable housing, just pretend to have "found" gawd. There may also be atheist support groups there, meetup.com usually has some good groups:  http://www.meetup.com/Atlanta-Atheists/
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 Comment by The Flying Atheist on Friday
What a troubling situation.  You obviously have access to a computer.  I would first suggest doing a search to see if there are any other transitional houses and programs available as an alternative.  When you are in a vulnerable time of need as you are now, it's important to not only feel safe but to have trust in the people who are helping you.  If at all possible, try to get hooked up with either a governmental or a secular organization, as they won't be preaching to you.  I know that most large cities have safe houses specifically for women and children.  I imagine they would be a good starting point in getting you referrals to fit your needs.
I hope things change for the better for you soon.
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Scared for my life right now.
Posted by Just Me on October 15, 2015 at 7:20pm
View Blog
.

I live in Atlanta, Georgia and I'm in a transitional living program. I have the feeling that the staff as well as other residents in this program might have the entire city of Atlanta either trying to force me to convert to Christianity or conspiring to kill or harm me because I'm an atheist. Everywhere I go, I see people wearing blue and driving blue cars that seem to be following me around. I've also had people drive by, screaming at me, flipping me off, and taking pictures of me. This weekend, I told a coworker about what was happening and she insisted that I was seeing demons and that they'll go away if I start praying and going to church. The staff where I stay keep insisting that I'm just paranoid and trying to make me take antipsychotics. Prior to these occurrences, everyone in the program has been bullying and harassing for being an atheist and trying to force Christianity on me. What should I do?

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 Comment by jay H yesterday
It's easy to over-worry and cause yourself unnecessary pain. Some of the people you know might be pressuring, but keep in mind that the majority of the population as a whole really does not care what choice you make.
It might help to get into a new living location though if that's possible.
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 Comment by Visvakarman Svetasvatara-Upanish yesterday
I haven't been in ATL for years, I mean I was a child at the time so memory is fuzzy. But I do remember some cheap motels my grandmother and I were forced to live in, they weren't that bad. I'd look around if I were you. Or if anything, I've had to pretend to be religious on several different occasions, to get food or shelter. I'm not going to starve or freeze to death over some religious bullshit. So maybe, at least until you find stable housing, just pretend to have "found" gawd. There may also be atheist support groups there, meetup.com usually has some good groups:  http://www.meetup.com/Atlanta-Atheists/
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 Comment by The Flying Atheist on Friday
What a troubling situation.  You obviously have access to a computer.  I would first suggest doing a search to see if there are any other transitional houses and programs available as an alternative.  When you are in a vulnerable time of need as you are now, it's important to not only feel safe but to have trust in the people who are helping you.  If at all possible, try to get hooked up with either a governmental or a secular organization, as they won't be preaching to you.  I know that most large cities have safe houses specifically for women and children.  I imagine they would be a good starting point in getting you referrals to fit your needs.
I hope things change for the better for you soon.
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