What is with the hatred of police officers?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 15, 2018:

Well....The police don't call out the racist cops, or if they do they are ostracized. It's that "thin blue line" mentality. Then I see obvious examples of police killing unarmed civilians and other obvious examples of unjustified murder, and the police end up exonerated of all charges. This happens time and time again. I can't say I hate most police but I hate the system and it is corrupt.

Who lost money on the Saints?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 15, 2018:

It was a hell of a game!

Do you feel that your society has a bias towards extroverts?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 14, 2018:

Most definitely yes

Well it happened.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 14, 2018:

I was going to think of some witty reply, but after reading the comments, I can't compete. You all are on a comedic roll.

What do you tell very young children when they ask if you believe in God?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 14, 2018:

No

If this was your one day to live, how would you spend it ?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 14, 2018:

Probably a nervous wreck

Scott Dworkin on Twitter: "The word “shithole” is being projected onto Trump’s DC hotel.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 14, 2018:

Nice

Hot Damn!! I made it to level six! Ha! Ha! to all those losers in high school who said I'd never ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

I was hoping for a horse head in my bed. I always wanted to be a gangsta.

When someone asks me why I choose to not believe in a god or gods my reply is that it is not a ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Yah it gets annoying. "You poor soul, what terrible thing happened to you?" said with an attitude of moral superiority.

Ah the Golden Years.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

You're going to destroy my delusions of my retirement years.

I live in Spokane WA and do attend the UU Church. The reason?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

I used to go to a UU Church before I moved. It was a positive experience. No UU churches up here in the sticks though.

I don't know why, but I thought that I wouldn't find as much discrimination and bigotry on this ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Amazing how people can view the same thing in such different ways. I've found the members here to be the most civil and open minded of any online group I have been a part of.

Apparently in 2013 Oprah made the comment that Athists cannot feel awe and wonder.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

As has been pointed out here, she gave Dr. Phil his fame. As a therapist I find him shallow and offensive. Hell as a human being I find him shallow and offensive. Funny, that is the same view I have of religion. I believe it is harmful when a therapist takes on a God complex. Therapists should never assume because of their training and experience they know someone better than the person knows themselves, or some standard advice is going to apply to everyone. I hate to quote Cat Stevens again but it fits. "If they were right I'd agree, but it's them they know not me." What happened to Cat Stevens? I don't get it.

Apparently in 2013 Oprah made the comment that Athists cannot feel awe and wonder.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

I don't dislike Oprah. However, she is a prime example of how we confuse someone with charm as also being a deep, sound and a consistent thinker. Someone whose views we should cherish. Cat Stevens turned out to be a disappointment, but to quote a line from him. "I've known a lot of fancy dancers. People who could move you on the floor. But when you ask them, why you come here for, they say I don't know....". Time to start appreciating the socially awkward introverts.

Joel Olsteen.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

If you had to choose between spending a day with Joel Olsteen or spending the day banging your head against the wall, what type of wall would you choose?

What If Jesus was gay?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Funny post and funny responses.

HEy

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Sometimes less is more

I think TRUMP and the rest of his admid.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

You had me at Bernie

The downside of Der Donald cancelling his London trip:

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Funny. And perhaps the shoe industry.

President Trump, made headlines as usual, he called African Nations what they are indeed.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 13, 2018:

It seems the problems you listed with the African Union are the same problems with Trump and his G.O.P. sheep in the house and senate:. Nepotism, Tribalism, income disparity, corruption and taking away people's Healthcare. Look at statistics on how the USA lines up with the rest of the industrialized world when it comes to life expectancy, infant mortality, etc... . It's not good. The orange douchebag said "why do we keep taking people" from what he called shitholes. It sure sounds like he was talking about the people of those countries, not the governments. Oh, and then he adds we should be getting more "people" from Norway. Perhaps the whitest country in the world. Hell if they came here they would lose their Universal Healthcare. I know conservative Christians from here have gone to Uganda to push their anti LGBT agenda, because they knew they could push it further there. No. Trump is not your friend. His comments were not made out of concern for human rights violations in any country that was lumped into his statement of the entire region.

My significant other passed away.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 12, 2018:

The story makes me feel sad yet also touched by the selfless and unconditional love shown....I know there are people out there everyday giving their all to their loved one in need....But it's not seen or heard about as much as the negative side of human nature. Thanks for sharing.

It’s crazy how crazy religions think the other crazy religions are crazy and that their crazy is ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 12, 2018:

My imaginary sky dad can beat up your imaginary sky dad.

What's Going On.... Bernie Sanders

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 12, 2018:

It's below zero here right now but damn, I'm Berning up. I love that guy.

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Rudy1962 comments on Jan 12, 2018:

How far do you want to take it? If a man ejaculates anywhere outside of a vagina, is he not denying one of those little semen a chance at this wonderful opportunity of life? Anyway, there were abortions before it was legal. The difference was that only those with money could have safe abortions.

Jesus! I am level 6, how did that happen?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

You sir, are now a role model for many of us.

A friend of mine has two tickets for the 2018 Super Bowl, both box seats.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

Ok I'll take his place. The Packers won't be in the Superbowl so what's the purpose in going?

Would you rather: Sit through an entire church service, or get shots at the doctor's office

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

I need to go home. It's been a long day. Not once, but twice, I read this post as saying, "Would you rather sit through an entire church service, or get shot at the doctor's office."

What song would you want played for your funeral?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

"Hit the Road, Jack"

Is it just me who thinks 99% of sexually oriented jokes are authored by men (boys)?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

I am in a private Facebook group where the idea is outrageous jokes, many of them sexual in nature. The women in the group get into it as much as the men. It seems it's liberating for everyone.

There's just too much misery and suffering in the World--which was actually the reason--I left ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

I read your bio. Respect, and I'm sure you have seen more than your fair share of suffering and pain

There's just too much misery and suffering in the World--which was actually the reason--I left ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

True. However there will also never be a world void of happiness and moments of peace and contentment

Well, I'm new here :) so, hello. Would anyone care to share how they came across Agnostic.com?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

Jesus recommend it for me!

I'm really liking this site.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

Welcome. I like that saying, "an old hippie stuck in a redneck world". I can relate.

If God was a real being, how would you see him as being?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

I think he'd be a stranger on a bus.

A New York rabbi boards a plane bound for Jerusalem, where he's due to attend a large multifaith ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

I don't know. Bacon sandwiches are pretty good.

There are many problems that the Human Race are facing today.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

I tried to think of an answer but it felt like my head was going to explode.

If the world we live in is habitable, and hell is fire, then heaven should be freezing cold right?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

If that's true there is no way I'm going to heaven. I'm so Goddamm tired of cold weather.

Pffftttt.... there aren't enough sarcastic people here.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 11, 2018:

Sarcasm is the devil's humor

Just a thought...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 10, 2018:

To burn all the people who don't agree with them. Murder and rape your whole life, but accept Jesus as your personal saviour on your death bed, go to heaven. Live a kind and good life, but don't believe what can not be proven, face torture for eternity.

Why do so many people in the US seek out therapy?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 10, 2018:

Part of it is an increased isolation in this country. Connected to that is an ever increasing competitiveness that I believe has been pushed on us by out of control capitalism. Marketing usually plays on people's insecurities, and this is going to damage one's feelings of self worth.. When everybody is seen as competition it is obvious that would lead to one feeling isolated.

Something that has been becoming more and more clear to me lately is that our society,the way we ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 10, 2018:

Well stated.

I think that agnosticism in the true sense I.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 9, 2018:

It might just be me but the statement/question seems filled with subtle passive aggressiveness.

The Wall - Why it's a dumb idea

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 9, 2018:

Maybe it's to keep us all in when things really start getting bad here. In all seriousness, the whole stupid damn wall concept is just a con man throwing red meat to his racist base. There is no logic or reason behind it, only raw visceral emotional responses. Hell, his base isn't even willing to acknowledge his pivot away from his promise that Mexico would pay for it. Of course they were never going to pay for it. Of course the wall serves no rational purpose. "Ok illegal entry into our country is declining, so let's spend billions to build a wall and cut the benefits of struggling Americans". Trump, and the GOP spineless sheep following him, really suck.

THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS: A Randy Rainbow Song Parody [youtube.com]

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 9, 2018:

Thanks for sharing. I haven't seen that one yet. I always get a much needed laugh from his videos. I really like when he "interviews" some sleezebag. His facial expressions and timing are great.

If you were God, what would be the moral thing to do?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 9, 2018:

I'd be filled with intense remorse for the things I had done in the past. I would also be overwhelmed with the responsibility put upon me.

I'm reading Michael Wolff's "The Fire and Fury," the expose of the workings of the Trump White ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 9, 2018:

I don't have to rely on other people's description of their interactions with the man, all I have to do is listen to him speak and know what he as already done, to realize he is toxic for this country and humanity in general.

Discrimination of conservative white men ?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 8, 2018:

No and nobody. Common mistake of us to confuse equality with being discriminated against. I think we are in the last gasp of angry white men.

Is your idea of love over romanticized?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 8, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KCE1Iq3iZA8 ???? Fish Love - YouTube

Have you divorced because you don't believe?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 8, 2018:

No. But me being an atheist and her being quite religious played a large factor. The biggest factor was me not thinking and ignoring obvious differences between us, and getting married anyway.

Elizabeth Warren & Oprah Winfrey 2020 ticket?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 8, 2018:

I've seen some legitimate polls putting Bernie Sanders as the most popular politician. I'm sticking with him. If he doesn't run, take Warren in a heartbeat.

My nightmares, night tremors, anxiety and insomnia are all gone since I've been Agnostic. Seriously.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 8, 2018:

If only more people could understand that. It is true for the hell and damnation of traditional religion, but also for some of the followers of the supernatural ghost buster types. The mother of my children falls into both categories. I try to combat that with my children the best I can. "No. I'm not afraid of ghosts and never been bothered by them. It's easy, I just don't believe in them."

Things taken as racist vs.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 8, 2018:

Sometimes it is hard to know intent. It is strange how much conflict and tension different skin tones cause in humans. I guess it is as simple as some innate tribalism, possibly reinforced over time in various ways. It is proof we are often not rational animals, and products of our evolutionary past...we cannot seem to get past.

Things taken as racist vs.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 8, 2018:

Sometimes it is hard to know intent. It is strange how much conflict and tension different skin tones cause in humans. I guess it is as simple as some innate tribalism, possibly reinforced over time in various ways. It is proof we are often not rational animals, and products of our evolutionary past...we cannot seem to get past.

"Tell people there's an invisible man in the sky who created the universe, and the vast majority ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 8, 2018:

Got to love George

How do you motivate yourself?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 8, 2018:

Not very well

Do you trust easily or do you trust no one?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I've found it is easier to get by if I trust myself. I trust my intuition, I trust I can stand up for myself if I need to, I trust I will not take others behavior as an assault on my self esteem (we treat people the way we do because of who we are. Others treat us the way they do because of who they are - their behavior is a reflection of them not us). With the exception of children, at least hopefully. The only one we are guaranteed to be with our entire life is ourselves. We need to trust ourselves. Let others do what they may. Hopefully we will have some real and meaningful connections along the way, maybe those connections will last a long time, but there is no guarantee they will. If someone betrays me it will hurt but it is out of my control and not a reflection on me. Also, have any of us not betrayed somebody in our life?

Michael Wolff Did What Every Other White House Reporter Is Too Cowardly to Do

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 7, 2018:

In an interview I heard him say he had audio. Has he let anyone hear it? Has he said he is willing to? Story telling is one thing, audio recordings are another.

What are your thoughts on Hypnosis?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 7, 2018:

It's possible I've been under a trance my entire life

Anybody ever watch Moral Orel?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 7, 2018:

You got to love the twisted humor

I just ran across a holy tradition of which I was previously unaware.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 7, 2018:

Can't be true because if it was people would not be so full of shit when they are in church.

M&M on snl: portion of lyrics "I walked on water.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 7, 2018:

SNL goes live next week

Trump's "fake news" is total bullshit.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 7, 2018:

Being that he settled a law suit for a fraudulent university, a few months before being elected POTUS, should have been a clue that he is a con man. That along with many other past incidents. Give him credit where credit is due. He has moved on to his biggest con of all, the entire country.

One advantage of getting older is I get less self conscious of sounding stupid.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 7, 2018:

Thanks for the answers. For some reason I cannot "like" some of the comments that were helpful. Particularly, Astrochuck's. Based on your name and bio, this is your cup of tea.

What is the happiest moment or event in your life?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

I use a high school memory when I meditate. I went swimming in the pond below our cabin. The temperature was perfect and there was not a cloud in the sky. After swimming I laid down in the grass and let the sun dry my skin. For some reason the sun felt so damn good that day.

Should those 2 imbeciles just Meet to Settle it with a 6 inch Ruler?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

Two men with the maturity level of a toddler, who have access to nuclear arms, what could go wrong?

It's been pointed out here before I'm sure, technology is advancing faster than our politics because...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

Reminds me of the old book "Future Shock"

How can atheists profit from spreading the good word

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

I don't know but if you find out let me know. I could really use the cash

What mistakes have you seen people make that they turn around and blame on God?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

God seems to get credit win sports teams win but not the blame when they lose. I'd love to see a losing coach, during an interview, say, "and screw you God for having the other team win". Can we use the "f-bomb" in here. It would have been funnier, or less lame.

What is your darkest, most difficult experience?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

It wasn't my darkest time, but in many ways it was my strangest dark time. Through a phone call I learned that my wife had been cheating on me. I learned this about a half an hour before I was scheduled to do couples counseling. The couple had come in to deal with an affair the wife previously had. It was a very strange day.

I have known two people who have told me, in different ways, that they need religion to be moral.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

Thanks for the feedback

Is there anyone else who can control their emotions most of the time?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

I have been a therapist for some time now and that experiences has led me to believe that men do not control their emotions any better than women. Had I not become a therapist, and just had my own life to go on, I would probably tend to agree more with you. Also, as a whole, men are definitely worse at dealing with break ups and divorce.

Dorothy, you're not on Facebook anymore.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

Well said and I feel the same way. I still enjoy FB. However, when I visit here it is such an elevation in IQ points and decency, it reminds me of when I was young and we would jump into an icy river and then get back into this natural hot spring.

What do you think spiritualism really is?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

I might be off here, but I see the word as describing that which science has not yet discovered or understands (quantum physics is an interesting field often beyond my understanding). Once science can make sense of it then it moves from the shaky and vague realm of spiritual to the more secure realm of science.

Food for thought - ‘every story ever told happened’; somewhere, in mind or in history, all we ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

(secular) amen to that

No religion has a monopoly on moral or ethical posturing. Why do they think they do?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

Well, each religion claims that they possess the "absolute truth", so it would stand to reason that they would believe they have the monopoly on moral and ethical posturing

Have you ever noticed that if you call a Christian "Christian" or a Muslim "Muslim", it's not ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 6, 2018:

I think it is only offensive when Borat says it

Do you have to believe in God to be a fan of Satan?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 5, 2018:

The devil and God.... The devil and God....This I know my brother...You can't have one without the other..

I want to change my name.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 5, 2018:

Lucas Antetokounmpo. Last name of my favorite basketball player.

What should one do when asked to tell the truth so help you god?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 5, 2018:

I will do that if you want, your honor. However, in full disclosure, this procedure really has no significance to me since I'm an atheist

TOTAL ATHIEST WORLD?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 5, 2018:

It might be like someone on meth who by nature is a real asshole. Without the meth they would still be an asshole but less so. Either that or religion is a symptom of some deeper problem with humanity. Either way I say it's worth trying.

I see multiple folks posting about how they've been abused, sometimes more than once in a day, for ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 5, 2018:

I'm in a conservative area in the United States. I have not been " abused" for my lack of faith. I have been met with surprise, and the old "you poor man what terrible things happened to you?" comments, but never abuse. I think people in this area would feel freer to attack me if I was not a therapist, if I was younger, and if I was female.

Would you be willing to die for your beliefs?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 5, 2018:

To save my life?! Oh hell yah, praise be to the little baby Jesus. There is often a thin line between courage and stupidity.

What was your worst church experiance?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 5, 2018:

I was raised Catholic. Although I never believed in that crap, the services were usually ok. I once went to an apostolic church. That really sucked. The preacher was aggressive, stating he could "prove" to anyone that God is real, and how helping the poor is bad for them and keeps them dependent. Somewhere within all this a few people started speaking in"tongues".....I couldn't get out of there fast enough!

How do you feel about people saying "I'm proud of my heritage", "I'm proud of being British", etc.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 5, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iOmQP9guIl0 ???? George Carlin on national pride - YouTube

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has just decided to crack down on cancer, MS and, seizure patients ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 4, 2018:

These bastards in the Trump administration do not have an ounce of compassion.

Anyone ever get the feeling you're going to be forever alone?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 4, 2018:

I've seen some very good long term relationships. I have seen more dysfunctional ones. Maybe you will end up in a good one, maybe not. I saw a post once though that I felt had a lot of truth in it. There is nothing more powerful than being okay alone with yourself. Also, I believe that in general we have an internal level of happiness. We believe that changes in our life will dramatically change this internal level of happiness. At first it does, but we eventually go back to our regular state of mind. I probably could have explained that better.

It might take more muscles to frown than to smile but, it takes even fewer to avoid eye contact in ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 4, 2018:

So maybe I'm an introvert just because I'm lazy

SEX!!! SEX!!! SEX!!! How many of you clicked this post just because of that?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 4, 2018:

Sex sells. People have been buying useless crap since the beginning of advertising, because of sexually subliminal and not so subliminal messages.

Three things I’m thankful for this time of year?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 4, 2018:

Nice one!

The admistration has twice denied a reply I made on the website.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 2, 2018:

But you are open to censor from conservative idiots?

The admistration has twice denied a reply I made on the website.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 2, 2018:

Can't make everyone happy all the time.

What would you do in the event of a zombie apocalypse?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 2, 2018:

I'd take photos and post on Facebook!

Check out the latest fashion of satanic sports wear.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 1, 2018:

I suppose a joke about santa and satan having the same letters would be cheesy and juvenile.

What makes you break out your soapbox?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 1, 2018:

Corrupt politicians

You might find this hard going.

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 1, 2018:

We are not going to be tested on the names of all these God's are we?

Are atheist/agnostic people more susceptible to depression?

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 1, 2018:

I think that question is a tricky one. All I can say is if one's happiness is based on denial or making up one's own reality, that happiness is fragile and may eventually come crashing down. Also, there is often a quiet voice of reason in the background of the mind, messing with this attempt to create an artificial happiness.

I was at a bar tonight for a New Year's Eve celebration, though I rarely drink, and I started ...

Rudy1962 comments on Jan 1, 2018:

So was her mom still up?

Any other ignostics here?

Rudy1962 comments on Dec 31, 2017:

I learned that term in here and I believe it fits me. I'm a cat person also. Maybe there is a correlation.

If atheists had a holiday, what would that holiday look like?

Rudy1962 comments on Dec 31, 2017:

Lots of baby eating, blood drinking and crazy orgies. You know how we are? Lol

Atheism rubbing off on boyfriend?

Rudy1962 comments on Dec 31, 2017:

Good to see it working the opposite way of what I have seen in my life. I can think of two very reasonable mates who became all religious once they got married. It goes to show us men can be like little puppy dogs. "She pretty. I like her, so I just give her my brain" I'm talking of my friends, not your situation. You have reason on your side.