Nathan ******...

[Real Realism]

Best wishes to you, Nathan. Back in the day you knew me under another screen name.

Hope you're having a Merry Christmas wherever you are.

[Abiding Now]

Originally Posted by nj-

Last night a friend told me about this thread.

Though I'm sure many of the people I 'knew' from the old forums are no longer posting here, I wanted to briefly respond for those who are still around, and for any of the old crew who may stumble upon this in the future.

I am alive, quite well, and happy. I applied my abilities toward the pursuit of business and have enjoyed great success. I am continuing on that path and remain confident about my future.

With time, introspection, and experience, I have come to hold radically different views of God, the church, and self, than in the past.

To explain "why" I did what I did, the totality of my mindset and the immediate circumstances, would involve writing at length. Much of what I would have to say, the majority of people either would not relate to, or would refuse to believe.

I made my own choices, I am responsible for my actions just as much then as I am today. I do not believe I was damaged by those who undermined my faith - on the contrary, they helped set me free. I am unplugged now, in tune with myself and the realities of this world, in a way that I never was before. For that reason, I think those who were criticized in this thread, are undeserving of such. Was my response to freedom appropriate? No. Yet that blame cannot be laid at anyone's feet but my own.


Thank you sincerely, for those who sent me letters, asked to visit, etc. Especially those who supported my family.

To me, that could be a scary place.

[Steve Epley]

Nathan I no longer post here but I do lurk from time to time. I have indeed prayed for you and am glad things are going better in your life. Your old friend though adversary at times.

[Questioner]

Thanks for the update Nathan, glad to hear you are doing well!

[Abiding Now]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Nathan I no longer post here but I do lurk from time to time. I have indeed prayed for you and am glad things are going better in your life. Your old friend though adversary at times.

Good to see you posting.

[Sasha]

Nathan, I have also thought about you from time to time. Glad you seem to be doing well.

We all have sinned...the best part is when we get back up after falling.

[CC1]

Originally Posted by nj-

Last night a friend told me about this thread.

Though I'm sure many of the people I 'knew' from the old forums are no longer posting here, I wanted to briefly respond for those who are still around, and for any of the old crew who may stumble upon this in the future.

I am alive, quite well, and happy. I applied my abilities toward the pursuit of business and have enjoyed great success. I am continuing on that path and remain confident about my future.

With time, introspection, and experience, I have come to hold radically different views of God, the church, and self, than in the past.

To explain "why" I did what I did, the totality of my mindset and the immediate circumstances, would involve writing at length. Much of what I would have to say, the majority of people either would not relate to, or would refuse to believe.

I made my own choices, I am responsible for my actions just as much then as I am today. I do not believe I was damaged by those who undermined my faith - on the contrary, they helped set me free. I am unplugged now, in tune with myself and the realities of this world, in a way that I never was before. For that reason, I think those who were criticized in this thread, are undeserving of such. Was my response to freedom appropriate? No. Yet that blame cannot be laid at anyone's feet but my own.


Thank you sincerely, for those who sent me letters, asked to visit, etc. Especially those who supported my family.

Nathan,

I am glad you are ok.I will continue to pray that you are led to make Christ the center of your life even if at this time you don't think you believe in him or his work on Calvary for you.

[Dichotomy Girl]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

In my opinion, he got on a road of challenging and questioning every kind of authority, and considering himself above it all.

I do believe there is and was a connection.

Not everyone who starts down that road ends up going as far as he did, but the fact is, it is a dangerous, deadly path to travel.

Originally Posted by Michlow

So are you saying I shouldn't go to the bank alone??

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

I think you are an altogether much more stable person with stronger moral character than the young man in question.

Furthermore, you lack the acidic, arrogant spirit that he often manifested.

So, to answer your question, I think you are ok with going to the bank.

But if you're having a bad day, use the drive-through.

Wow, CS said something nice about me! Ok, so it was 7 years ago, but it still made me go....awwwww.....

I miss the old posters! It made me so sad reading through this thread, and just about every single person on it, are no longer posters here.

Where did everyone go???