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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 11, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Orbit

What is your deconversion story? I used to be a Christian; I'm also a sociologist who just finished a paper on deconversion stories (eg how people ended up leaving the faith) and am curious what other members' stories are.

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Dharma Café

Dec 17, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by AtheistReader

Ego is all I am. Why should I let go of it? Suffering isn't what I want to reduce or correct. It is the unnecessary suffering that I would like to see reduced. Buddhism, it seems to me, has no solution. Rather, it offers individual means of ...

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General & Hellos

May 18, 2018May 2018

Posted by David1955

Six months on the site. Looking Back How the site has evolved since last year! So I ask myself why I joined and what it is doing for me. So, this is how I see it: My atheism -- not agnosticism because I don't call myself an agnostic -- is very ...

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Singles/Mingle/Chat

Jul 4, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by GwenBFree

Good morning Happy 4th, I’ve been busy working and traveling but going to enjoy the day! Here’s a couple travel pics from the week.

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Love & Relationships

Apr 2, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by lbusche

Is it a truism that women enjoy intimacy more in sex and men enjoy the physical more? Or there is no general pattern?

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Trump Pinata

Feb 6, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by RobertNappi2

The verdict is in: The senate did not uphold their Solemn oath to act as an impartial jury.So, as citizens of this once Great and Proud Nation, I suggest we start a Grassroots Movement and Call it: "WE THE PEOPLE" How many of my Sisters and Brothers ...

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Health & Happiness

Apr 25, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by BookDeath

LINKEating Dark Chocolate Will Make You Smarter, Says Best Study Ever

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Dharma Café

Jan 13, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by SleeplessInTexas

My friend Andrew introduced me to Buddhism. I've always been intrigued with a lot of what he says and the Buddhist beliefs. I've never stopped being spiritual just because I'm no longer into religion. I believe in reincarnation. I get too much ...

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Food Glorious Food

Oct 8, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by FrayedBear

Hi Everyone A big announcencement today! I have just welcomed our 500th. member to the group. "This post is to greet new members to "Food Glorious Food Group"." So will you please go over and welcome him. Whilst there please switch the star button on so that you will be notified of all newchums so that...

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Metal, Punk, and other Avenues of Aggression

Jun 25, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by d_day

This song has one of the greatest lines ever written. "For all the kids who'd rather fight than fuck, I refuse to sing."

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General & Hellos

Aug 17, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by lemonsaresweete

Hi! Im new here. Im in a Conservative Christian town so happy to have a safe space. If anyone else is in that situation, how do you deal with it? Especially at work.

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Religion & Spirituality

Feb 8, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by DavidLaDeau

What if the money that is spent on religion throughout the world was instead spent on science? This article shows that over a trillion dollars a year is spent on religion in the United States alone. What if this money worldwide was spent on ...

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Singles/Mingle/Chat

Nov 14, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by DoDapper

Trying to reach Level 8. I am into 7.8. All the comments, reactions, and pointworthies are appreciated. If you help enough, you are invited to the dark side. We have cookies. [EDIT: Things I'm told help. Comment on my posts. Like my post(s). Like my...

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General & Hellos

Jul 20, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by TheMiddleWay

LINKScience, God, and the cosmos: Science both erodes (via logic) and promotes (via awe) belief in God - ScienceDirect

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Community Senate

Oct 19, 2020Oct 2020

Posted by DavidLaDeau

So WORD has indeed inspired me. He is obviously a Troll who is bent on being disuptive and spreading disinformation. Why don't we make a strike system where once someone gets so many complaints by level 7s or above they simply get booted from the ...

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General & Hellos

Jul 29, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by bigpawbullets

Totally agree with this. And I'll further state <probably to my regret> that a young boy does best with a father figure in the home to balance out mom's protective nature. My opinion only here folks, based on life experiences.

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Love & Relationships

Feb 2, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by ElusiveMoby

Is there anything sexier than deep conversation?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 12, 2019May 2019

Posted by MsAl

Religion and tradition repressed people and kept them stupid. Science and freedom of movement are giving us the abilities to actually destroy the ability to live on earth. Is religion really morally worse?Thoughts?

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Health & Happiness

Dec 23, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by VictoriaNotes

What are you unashamed of?

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Autism and/or Asperger's Syndrome

Apr 27, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by StewartIrvin

Hello everyone, I am new here and I am so glad this group is here. I have spent most of my life as an actor. Not a paid actor, but an actor so I could fit in with society. It was only a few years ago that I found out why I had to be such an actor....

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Photography

Nov 8, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by Mickpics

The earth is art, the photographer is only a witness.

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LGBT+

Apr 24, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by miffy

I’m finding this whole “dating” thing as mostly straight trans woman to be confusing: - straight men: sorry, I only like women. (What do you think I am?) - gay men: sorry, I only like men. (That’s cool. You be you ❤️) - bi men: I like ...

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Singles/Mingle/Chat

Sep 4, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Sheannutt

Also girl, woman and her.?

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Love & Relationships

Feb 20, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by silvereyes

Can you fall in love with someone who you've never met in person?

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Religion & Spirituality

Jan 6, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by Aristippus

Let’s not use words like “whacky” and “bizarre” in describing the religious beliefs of Christians and others. But it’s hard not to. Maybe “screwy” would fit. As I understand the Bible, God got lonely so he created a companion “in...

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Community Senate

Jan 9, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by MissKathleen

@Admin @SiteSupport and everyone here. Once again, I have an alert of a post in the Senate, that when I go to view, says it is not available. I suppose this is due to some people having me blocked. Given the mission of this group, I think that all ...

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Politics

Aug 30, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by nogod4me

Sigmund Freud's nephew Edward Bernays (1891-1995), also known as the "Father of Spin", has designed PR campaigns for politicians and companies such as General Motors, Procter & Gamble and American Tobacco. He was a member of the Creel Committee, and ...

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Sexual Deviants

Oct 23, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by Steamer53

I enjoy massages as it's interesting to meet women who actually like what they do. I think. If I get bad vibes, I either leave or never return. As I age I find that I won't tolerate people who carry all their baggage out there for everyone to see.

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Religion & Spirituality

Aug 7, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Workudumbthing

Anybody previously religious? Which book or idea broke the camels back for you?

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Out Of The Illusion

May 24, 2020May 2020

Posted by silverotter11

I do not know who the writer is or anything about this publication but his words do seem to have a lot of truth to them. It is a long read.

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General & Hellos

Jul 31, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by NoPlanetB

Human-Animal Embryo's being grown to term in Japan... I am without words.

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General & Hellos

Sep 2, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by GipsyOfNewSpain

When a Hurricane hit our Island Puerto Rico... My Family do not sent "Thoughts and Prayers" after "Maria". We rolled our sleeves and filled a container with assistance not only for our family but also for a Hospital plus those in need and My Nephew ...

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Real Intimacy

Oct 19, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by Justjoni

I originally posted this in Wordsmith group, but I thought y’all might enjoy too. Fixings We all dream of love we long for someone to hold and be held by, and yearn for love songs come true Yet must I allow another to change my mind my ways my...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Dec 4, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by Donne

Agnostic vs Atheist

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FreeThinkers

Jul 17, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by TKoBD

Hi all. I'm new here and would like your feedback on a matter. It's been on my mind for a long time now. I have recently come to the understanding that the God of the Bible is at best a distorted misrepresentation of some advanced alien, or at worst ...

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News & Links

Sep 3, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by Freespirit64

Interesting and provacative read. I see the evidence of this author's claims displayed daily in social media. Thoughts?

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Mental Health Support

Jul 10, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Jlangston70

Solitude is a necessity

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 2, 2023Apr 2023

Posted by Thibaud70

Viewed through the scientific lens, human beings do not exist as persons, but only as bodies. It takes communities or societies to turn a body into a person. The error of liberals is to assume that personhood and personal freedom is something ...

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Trolls, Scammers & Nigerian Russian Wives:Report Them Here

Oct 22, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Sydland

Well, I’ve been catfished by a member of Agnostic. It’s hard to admit. But his English is great, and he messaged me and we had these great conversations. Finally he asked to talk offline by email or phone. I gave my email ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 6, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Captain_Feelgood

Welllll,,, there you have it folks... ?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Oct 2, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by Biblebeltskeptic

I just got into a debate with someone about Jesus' crucifixion being God's Will, hypothetically. If we were the ones to go about doing this task, crucifying Jesus, would we oppose it? Or would we joyously crucify him for the good of mankind?

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Silly, Random & Fun

Feb 15, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by CallMeDave

A Petition To Sell Montana To Canada For 1 Trillion Dollars Is Gaining Attention

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General & Hellos

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by rathswohl

I am the eldest son of a Austrian father and German mother and I have two younger sisters. Both my parents have died recently. My father worked hard most of his life and paid off a 200 year old house at Concord in Sydney. When my mom died my youngest...

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Trump Pinata

Jul 19, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Lincoln55

This was sent to me by a FB friend. Written by Sparrow R. Jones I am unconcerned that we have different politics. I do not think less of you because you voted one way and I voted another. We need people to vote and the candidate we select is not ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Jan 9, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by NooYawkGurrl

In making the case for a benevolent God how would you explain such suffering in the world? For instance, what kind of God allows murder and rape of children or cancer or tsunamis and earthquakes? Or does it make for the argument to disprove the ...

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Politics

May 22, 2018May 2018

Posted by sassygirl3869

The Parking Ticket Story

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Memes R Us

Jun 26, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by Cutiebeauty

What's your favorite meme of all time? Please post one... Or more...👯‍♂️👯‍♂️👯‍♂️

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Health & Happiness

May 23, 2020May 2020

Posted by HippieChick58

WHAT IT IS REALLY LIKE TO BE INTUBATED AND PLACED ON A VENTILATOR Written by a nurse who works with ventilators: "Here you go folks... for those people who don't understand what it means to be on a ventilator but want to take the chance of going ...

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Community Senate

Jun 12, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Admin

We added a new feature that you can try out and give me feedback. The site can now show you similar posts when you are typing a new post. I'm not entirely sure that it's accurate but it it looks at keywords of your new post and compares them with ...

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Online Dating: The Reality

Jun 24, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by JasonTomerlin2

I feel like no matter how I word this, I will come out looking bad, but here it goes. I, and I feel everyone has this, have a set of minimum qualifications before I date someone, before I even consider dating them. stable job, car, house/apt, ...

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General & Hellos

Nov 15, 2020Nov 2020

Posted by barjoe

I have a dear friend I've known for years. In a recent she mentioned prayer. I disclosed for the first time, that being the first opportunity come up, my atheism. Yesterday, we had a long discussion back and forth. Short texts, nothing lengthy. She...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Aug 9, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by girlwithsmiles

I was watching a report on racism at the UK football/ soccer matches and they also said that homophobia was on the rise again. I started wondering about the way people seem to be becoming less tolerant with people that they perceive as different; and...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Dec 5, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by girlwithsmiles

I’m just wondering how others judge success? Because I’m definitely not normal in this respect. To me it’s being authentic, to myself, and (as much as I can in a diplomatic way), others. I like the, ’first do no harm’ idea and if I can ...

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General & Hellos

Sep 6, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by pattisabby

How do you help people???? I’ll start. I always strive to be as helpful as possible to anyone I come across. I like to compliment and encourage people on the things I observe that are strengths. I’d love to know what you all do that makes your ...

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Quotes

Feb 14, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Marionville

Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile.....Mark Twain. What a wise, wise man he was!

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LGBT+

Jun 4, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by MettaCompassion

I have been out as bisexual for years. All sorts of thoughts went through my head, from "how can I tell my family?", "what will their reaction be?" to more deeper questions, especially the thought of how I would accept myself. Much to my surprise, my...

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Health & Happiness

Apr 11, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by ladyinred1967

Is touch important?

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36 Questions

Jan 13, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by germangirl90439

Good morning! I slept in this morning, which is very unusual for me. So I'm finally posing today's question now, forgive me for my tardiness :D What was the best book or series that you’ve ever read?

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Food Glorious Food

Feb 17, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by FrayedBearSticky

This post is to greet new members to "Food Glorious Food Group". A welcome to one and all. I hope that you find the group of benefit to you. "Food Glorious Food Group" will only be as good as we members make it. So please start by commenting below and telling us all about your food delights, ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 19, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by GwenBFree

At the award dinner at American Atheist 2019 Convention. Currently hearing from a constitutional lawyer presenting some very sobering facts about our current Supreme Court and the threats to women, LGBTQ, atheists and other minorities. The day has ...

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Religion & Spirituality

Aug 12, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by nogod4me

Imagine for a moment that the concept of god never existed, that no one had ever heard of such an idea. The thought of a god had never entered anyone's mind. Inadvertently, everyone would be an atheist, they could not even be agnostic. The question ...

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Music, Movies & Books

Jan 14, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by AnnaMD

I am just starting a history class and in the forward of the book the author says the following about eras, "This text will occasionally also have special sections on selected subjects or appropriate summaries of certain eras. Terminology with ...

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Singles/Mingle/Chat

Sep 23, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by Stephanie99

At what point are things assumed to be exclusive? I like getting to know someone as friends before getting into sexual contact. At that stage I find it perfectly reasonable to assume that we might both be seeing other people too, especially if we are...

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Politics

Nov 20, 2020Nov 2020

Posted by mcgeo52

Donald Trump has signaled that he knows he has lost the election. His latest moves to pull troops out of Afghanistan, which will make foreign policy there almost impossible, clearly demonstrate that he has no intention of being around for another ...

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Silly, Random & Fun

May 19, 2020May 2020

Posted by SeaGreenEyez

I live on a world, and try to live in a world, with a bunch of fucking idiots. I'm finally comfortable with this truth. It isn't about religion. Some of the dumbest MFers I know are non-believers. smfh God Bless America.

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News & Links

Jul 21, 2021Jul 2021

Posted by FrayedBear

Are you aware of depersonalisation disorder? A disorder seemingly afflicting 2% of the population at any given time.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 14, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by hankster

I've been ruminating around on Consciousness this morning. I know, who hadn't been right? it occurs to me that it is the activity of awareness in it's context. as such, it is some form of matter and/or energy engaging with the universe. It, ...

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News & Links

Apr 26, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by SpikeTalon

Hi all, I started a group called Cyber Security & Information Technology for those who are interested in the field of cyber security and would like to contribute material, or perhaps drop in just to learn something new or ask a question. Computer and...

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Sexual Deviants

Aug 1, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by HardBlues69

So out of boredom . Do you like to sleep in the nude or pajamas or underwear? Me? I've always always slept nude the best feeling in the world. Especially if it's with someone

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General & Hellos

May 15, 2019May 2019

Posted by NoPlanetB

The uterus slave owners in Alabama. Notice something they all have in common?

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Sexual Deviants

Feb 10, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by FilthyMONKEYgirl

Voyeurism. Do you like to watch people having sex? (Not just porn. In the flesh.) Or would you prefer to be watched? I'm originally from a very liberal area of the country. As such, there was a local BDSM club in one of the major cities. .... ...

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Political debate

Sep 9, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by sassygirl3869

Judiciary panel to set rules for impeachment investigation. About time? Agree/Disagree?

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Health & Happiness

Mar 24, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by AMGT

50 & Up

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Sexual Deviants

Jan 29, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by MerlinZap

Some Gals just know where it comes from.

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News & Links

Nov 22, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by snytiger6

LINKAtheists Call on Minnesota School District to Stop Letting Preacher Recruit Kids | Sarahbeth Caplin | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

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Family & Parenting

Dec 3, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Chooseluv

POLLAre you pro "choice" or pro "life"?

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Sexual Deviants

Oct 19, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by FlippantLlama

There's nothing better than that exquisite moment that you are astride him, your sex soaking wet with need, and he grabs your hips to thrust himself up inside you. It's electric pleasure. Primal and possessive, it makes you feel Alive. I can't ...

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Religion & Spirituality

May 22, 2018May 2018

Posted by Barba01

Hello! I'm brand new here...? A little background to my query: I was raised in a Pentecostal (Assemblies of God) church, which teaches that all good things come from the Lord. I just graduated with my second bachelor's degree, which I earned while ...

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Silly, Random & Fun

Dec 31, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by JonnaBononna

Like a glove...

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Secular Songs of Peace and Protest

May 6, 2018May 2018

Posted by fishline79

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Philosophy & Meaning

Jan 4, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Suzanna

Do you agree/

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All Things Astronomy

Jul 13, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by Hathacat

Did you know Scorpio used to be even bigger? His claws used to be what is now Libra the scales. The Scorpion in the sky and in mythology. Scorpius the Scorpion – the southernmost constellation of the Zodiac – is a major showpiece of the starry ...

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Progressives, Socialists, and Black Lives Matter

Sep 25, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by MikeInBatonRouge

Can't help watching the Kavanaugh hearings/allegations. This article will be disputed, like every other report that appears to take a side, but it is nevertheless interesting. I hope any cover-up efforts by Republican senators gets exposed as the ...

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Singles/Mingle/Chat

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Hathacat

TBT I am probably 30 in these pics. Show me yours! and say your age in them!

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Religion & Spirituality

Sep 30, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by nogod4me

"We should always be prepared so as never to err to believe that what I see as white is black, if the hierarchical Church defines it thus." - Ignatius of Loyola (the founder of the Jesuits) “Those who control what young people are taught, ...

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Sexual Deviants

Aug 10, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Fryan

Question for the women. Please answer only if you've had this experience. When you have a threesome with two guys, and one if them is bisexual, does it turn you on to see him suck the other guys cock? Especially after he just fucked you with it, and ...

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Community Senate

Jan 11, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by kenriley

To be fair, If you have @GuyKeith blocked you will not be able to see His post in the Senate. He is asking. Should the Senate be a block free zone. IMO Yes But only if it can be done for the Senate only and will not in any way affect blocking ...

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Politics

May 10, 2018May 2018

Posted by AmelieMatisse

LINKHouse Democrats release over 3,500 Russian Facebook ads

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Sexual Deviants

Aug 1, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Marcie1974

Cautionary tale for men

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Silly, Random & Fun

Mar 3, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by Robotbuilder

I build robots. This isn't just a hobby for me. I run a Roku channel, Science Fiction and Beer. I wanted to make videos for the channel, but I could never find anyone to act in them. And then a friend made a suggestion: "Why not MAKE your ...

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Flame! The War Room

Feb 28, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by GuyKeith

In case no one cares or has been keeping up with current events, Big Bird has been decimated in The Senate. It is not only close, it is not merely a consensus, it is a SHUTOUT. Let us glory in our victory of Free Speech and freedom from the ...

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Community Senate

Aug 15, 2020Aug 2020

Posted by Allamanda

Having read the Admin's posts, and the purpose of the group, I'm not sure this is the place - but as a try: Two members have left due to boredom with the site. Several more, I believe, as they feel their information and identities are endangered or ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Jul 3, 2022Jul 2022

Posted by Sofabeast

Roe v Wade overturned. I open a debate on the controversial subject of human abortion. Please keep it civil and argue objectively on the subject avoiding social clashes based purely on subjective opinions. The question is not reason why an abortion ...

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General & Hellos

Jun 9, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by Geoffrey51

Just curious. Who would not have joined this forum if it was called atheist.com?

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Religion & Spirituality

Apr 24, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by DiablitaRoja

What would you say to God if when you died you were faced with him?

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Mental Health Support

Aug 8, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by QuadLutz

I'm sure the majority of people with mental health issues have this similar problem. Lack of motivation. Anyone have ideas about how to get motivated. I seem to be mostly motivated by fear, anxiety and fear of negative judgement. I'd rather it be ...

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Religion & Spirituality

Aug 17, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Matias

"As he has made very clear, Richard Dawkins would far rather have dealings with an honest-to-God Fundamentalist than with anyone who would make an argument for the accommodation of religion by science lovers. There is a particular place in his hell ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 7, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by MrControversy

I am repulsed by the view that since this is the only life we apparently have that we’re supposed to feel urgent about what we do with our time. Fuck you! This place is always going to suck no matter what you try to. You’re born, you suffer and ...

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General & Hellos

Dec 11, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by SnowyOwl

Here's a chestnut that often comes up when a religious person finds out that I am an Atheist. Religion has done a thorough job of convincing their gullible and naive followers that they have a monopoly on morality.

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Trolls, Scammers & Nigerian Russian Wives:Report Them Here

Feb 9, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by HippieChick58

Antoine74 Not much to go on, but the pictures look scammerish, too perfect. He claims Humanist and 100% believes in an unspecified god. He is Separated, Lives in France, first posting was in French, and says I am new. Pictures ...

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