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Religion & Spirituality

Jul 29, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by Dreamrider

HOW DO CHRISTIANS EXPLAIN THEIR SUPREME GOD HAVING FLAWED CHARACTER TRAITS LIKE ANGER AND VIOLENCE? Looking for help understanding! I was raised a Christian (Roman Catholic). We were taught many things about the Bible both old and new testaments....

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Silly, Random & Fun

Nov 11, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by Jcadeo

When you are born atheist❣

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Health & Happiness

Mar 17, 2020Mar 2020

Posted by Novelty

I'm hoping that as people on this site become ill they'll post about it here. I hope no one gets sick but we have to be realistic and keep each other informed. Thanks 🥀

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Philosophy & Meaning

Dec 7, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by TheMiddleWay

Seems to me that in the opinion of many on this board, women have Bodily Autonomy when it comes to abortion but not when it comes to getting vaccinated. By this I mean that the same group of people that lambast people for not embracing autonomy when...

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Love & Relationships

Jan 31, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by adhriel

What is up with the dating site scammers? Seriously, had 3 in a couple of weeks! Good thing I never send money to anyone I am not close friends with!!

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General & Hellos

Aug 17, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by Mooolah

Now that we are approaching the possible demise of Agnostic.com I wanted to thank everyone here who helped me learn, amend my behavior, understand somewhat the human thought process, lose friends to the grim reaper. I enjoyed interacting with people ...

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Health & Happiness

Aug 8, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by josephr

Where are you on Narcissistic Spectrum? The truth is, each and every one of us has narcissistic traits, some more than others. The narcissistic spectrum, a scale of 0-10, governs whether we have a little sense of self-importance or if we have...

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Religion & Spirituality

May 22, 2019May 2019

Posted by OldRanger68

Why do people believe untrue things? This is a question I struggle with constantly. I found a TEDx talk ( ) that sheds a lot of light on the subject. Please watch and give your opinion.

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Love & Relationships

Jul 24, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by AdorkableMe

So something has been bothering me the past couple of days. I am polyamorous and date outside of my marriage...as such, my profile indicates that I am open to meeting men. But I don't like jumping into things. I prefer getting to know someone on a...

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Silly, Random & Fun

Oct 13, 2021Oct 2021

Posted by whiskywoman

3 Jokes That Make People Instantly Like You 5 Jokes That Make People Obsess Over You I love russel brant

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General & Hellos

Aug 24, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by BohoHeathen

Seems like a worthy biblical name

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Health & Happiness

Oct 30, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by SleeplessInTexas

Just want to let everyone know that I've missed you ALL!!! I've been busy. I met and fell in love and am engaged with a wonderful man I met on Agnostic. He's the best thing that's ever happened to me!!! THANK YOU, AGNOSTIC.COM! I am very happy! I...

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Religion & Spirituality

Dec 2, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Orbit

Is anyone else interested in Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism, or meditation?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Sep 18, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Redcupcoffee

There's a theory going around that "men are born rapists", may sound a harsh but the reasoning is because of their testosterone, it makes them naturally aggressive and sexually threatening. Your thoughts.

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Love & Relationships

Jun 28, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by Jama765

To make a long story short, the guy im dating is taking his ex wife on a weekend get away. Her son committed suicide a while back and she needs to get away. Of course i was not included in the trip, but how would you all feel about it? Btw, this is ...

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General & Hellos

May 25, 2019May 2019

Posted by Matias

Central to Jerome Bruner’s theory, set out in his book Actual Minds, Possible Worlds, is the difference between two types of mental construction: argument and narrative. You can put forward a case, or you can tell a story. They are different in ...

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General & Hellos

Sep 2, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by nogod4me

An omniscient god cannot have emotions. For example, if you came home to find that your spouse has been having an affair. You would become angry or sad because it is new information, something you've now learned. If you had all knowledge there would ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 17, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by JudyABQ

Feel like Dorothy from Wizard of Oz, today, with 45 mph winds! My Ma named me after Judy Garland (you already know how old I am!!!!) Stay safe, Albuquerque! (Workin’ on those “levels “ though I’m not yet sure if it matters!)

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Politics

Dec 17, 2017Dec 2017

Posted by Thoughtfuljenny

Seeing supposedly religious people support tRump has made me incredibly angry. I want to live in a world where being kind is more important than being right and where making sure everyone has a place to live and food to eat is more important than ...

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General & Hellos

Dec 28, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by Pralina1

Satan and I in Florida . We had great x , and back to work for both of us . He was given to me by the people who coordinate my schedule , I always sign my emails w a bat and since they know that I am an atheist , they figured , “ it had your name ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Jan 22, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by Fletch

Thoughts on extraterrestrial life? UFOs? I am a skeptic about most pseudoscience. However, when it comes to extraterrestrial life, I do keep an open mind on the subject. I had an experience when I was 18 years old. (Yes, I was sober). I was on...

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General & Hellos

May 23, 2018May 2018

Posted by NormCastle

One of the things that delight and intrigue me on this site, where religious influence is noticeable by it's absence is the freedom for people to share openly and free of fear....I have been on the Internet for some 30 years or so..whenever it and my...

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General & Hellos

Dec 2, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by daylily

Neil deGrasse Tyson's side of the story.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 3, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by matthew1954

The prevailing myth in our culture is that Race is real, but it doesn't matter. The REALITY is that Race is NOT real, but it DOES matter. I found this Ted Talk fascinating and informative, especially considering my very mult-ethnic family - two of ...

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Health & Happiness

Aug 8, 2020Aug 2020

Posted by PBuck0145

TDS is causing unnecessary deaths. I wonder what the final TDS death count will be.https:

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Silly, Random & Fun

Apr 28, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Captain_Feelgood

Yesterday I had an appointment to see the urologist for a prostate exam. Of course I was a bit on edge because all my friends have either 'gone under the knife' or had those pellets implanted. The waiting room was filled with patients. As I...

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Love & Relationships

Nov 26, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by alanalorie

Demisexual? Can someone explain why "Demi-sexual" is on the asexual spectrum. If you only have sex if you like the person and are sexually attracted, how could this be asexual in any manner? To me, having a sexuality where you need emotional and ...

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Love & Relationships

Jun 30, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by MsDemeanour

I went off to a 40's & 50's singles group yesterday afternoon. Just down the beach to watch the sun go down. It's the fourth time I've joined them but no more. I did the rounds chatting to men and women but you know what? They're so boring. I love ...

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Site & Customer Service

Feb 5, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by Admin

My friend and user-interface designer who helped with this site has emerged from his hibernation and has some time to "modernize" some pages/features. Where should we work first? That is, is there a specific page or feature that you think is too ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Jan 14, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Agnieszka

How do you define happiness?

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General & Hellos

Dec 23, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by SarahSiddons

This was 5 years ago but that cutie is my daughter. Playing Jesus in the nativity of her gay dads (plural) church. Where has the time gone?

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Religion & Spirituality

Sep 2, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by nogod4me

Have you known many believers who can't seem to grasp the omniscient god thing? An omniscient god cannot have emotions. For example, if you came home to find that your spouse has been having an affair. You would become angry or sad because it is new...

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Politics

Oct 15, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Infoguy211

Where the political parties stand on issues:

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Politics

Aug 5, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by A2Jennifer

In G-d we Trust I am a plaintiff in a case against the government printing “In God We Trust” on currency. A major argument we will pursue is the burden that this imposes on non-believers to carry and exchange money bearing a slogan that violates...

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Love & Relationships

May 19, 2018May 2018

Posted by Supercali

I feel the need to call bullshit on the "No Drama" tagline I've seen on dating sites, and here, in the last few years. It comes from men and women (but mostly men, cuz those are the profiles I look at.) What does "No Drama" mean to you? To me ...

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Religion & Spirituality

May 14, 2018May 2018

Posted by gypsyjane

I am part Indigenous, and I study my indigenous ancestry A LOT. I also have a degree in Native Studies, and I used to practice Native culture. Here's the thing. I find that too many Indigenous practices now contain religion that has been influenced ...

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News & Links

Jan 28, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by UrsiMajor

Satanist's Open Letter to Trump's Spiritual Advisor Regarding Abortion

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Politics

Oct 24, 2020Oct 2020

Posted by ArtemisDivine

The buffoon in the White House just brokered two Middle East Peace Accords, something that 71 years of political intervention and endless war failed to produce. He has now been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by 3 separate world leaders. ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Oct 21, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by RMNODDING

One of the posts I read indicated that being an atheist or an agnostic is a choice we make. Is this the way most feel? I am of the opinion that it is not so much a choice as an inevitability to those who truly question with an open mind.

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General & Hellos

Jul 11, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by ElusiveMoby

Detroit, my summer travel destination, has been a wonderful surprise. The city is undergoing tremendous transformation and the residents I've spoken to have seen that as a good thing for the city.

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Posts

Feb 2, 2021Feb 2021

Posted by Admin

POLL Why not equality right now? With the start of Black History month, famous antiracism author Ibram Kendi thinks big, saying, “Why can’t we be calling for immediate equality? Why can’t we be thinking that big?”. Well, why ...

Income equality right now...

32 votes seems reasonable, let's do it
17 votes seems unreasonable, let's try something else... comment below

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Love & Relationships

Feb 20, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by ShellyBean

I was doing some reading about men being afraid to flirt and approach women. It reminds me of a time when I was approached in a parking lot by a man. He was around my age at the time, 30 or so. I had just bought curtains for my new apartment and I ...

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Health & Happiness

Apr 6, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by JayJackson

I am absolutely hitting my stride as a person. I feel as complete as I have ever felt, without a doubt. Was there an age or time that you felt complete, without worry, without the "baggage" that life sometimes burdens you with? Would you share your ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Oct 5, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by Coda

From an atheist perspective (and I am an atheist), is there a difference between religion and a cult? I am curious what everyone thinks about this. I would think that cults are more severe in damage they cause but then I think is that really true? ...

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Religion & Spirituality

Sep 26, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Georgia323

Just found out my only "non-religious" friend believes in reincarnation, even to the extent that she thinks she has been reincarnated. I am still shocked. How do you respond to that? Think I would take Pentacostal better...?

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General & Hellos

Jan 25, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by froggiekali

I grew up in the Bible Belt in a non-religious home. My family doesn’t talk about religion much but I found myself always a bit uncomfortable when staying at friends houses where prayer before meal, going to church or Sunday school, etc was ...

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Religion & Spirituality

Aug 26, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Matias

WHO OR WHAT IS ‘GOD’? - - Because it would be fruitless to attempt proof of the existence of something which is undefined, ineffable, or too mysterious for finite minds to understand or describe, one has to make a decision about what is meant...

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Religion & Spirituality

Jan 12, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by johnprytz

Regarding Religion: Yet Still More Thoughts. There have been and are thousands of mutually exclusive religions throughout the world. As implied, not all of these religions can be correct. There have been and are therefore thousands of mutually ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 24, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by KWAPELL7

Saturday 4-23-21 I AM & U R - as ALL is - GOD - as Energy in Life – being EVERY thing - ALL of LIFE is composed & - comprised - of ENERGY – thus is GOD – Omnipotent - and - Omniscient - by being - Omnipresent - so it is that - We R – GOD ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 27, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by cmontes

"You can judge your age by the amount of pain you feel when you come in contact with a new idea." Pearl S Buck

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Politics

Oct 13, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Buxx

What is your opinion on this story: I have a particularly troubling remark, and I apologize if it sounds controversial. (My only intention is to express myself and reduce hostility.) This is in light of the recent Kavanaugh confirmation. ...

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General & Hellos

Sep 8, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by bobwjr

A pretty good list to live by

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Health & Happiness

Sep 7, 2020Sep 2020

Posted by FearlessFly

Facebook stops French man streaming his dying days

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General & Hellos

Jan 22, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Redheadedgammy

https.//youtu.be/nOEmeyBie6g I'm not sure how to post things but this is something I watch every day to bring up my spirits. Thought I'd try to share it.

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Religion & Spirituality

Sep 18, 2020Sep 2020

Posted by Lalolala69

What make one decide whether there is s God or not? What experience made you say.....nope ,there is no God?

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Love & Relationships

Oct 25, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by graceylou

Would you consider yourself difficult to get along with, deal with, or live with? Have others told you or referred to you as “difficult”? I’m a self-professed difficult person. Other people would call me “difficult” too, including my ...

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Love & Relationships

May 10, 2018May 2018

Posted by mistymoon77

Looking back at some of my past relationships, I can honestly say without hesitation, I am glad things worked out the way they did. It just wasn't meant to be.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 14, 2018May 2018

Posted by Lilie

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Religion & Spirituality

Feb 2, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by johnprytz

Regarding Religion: More Random Thoughts. Religious Truth in Advertising: There are laws that require that advertising doesn't proclaim falsehoods and gives out misleading information and promises that can't be kept. The exception is of course ...

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Politics

May 18, 2018May 2018

Posted by HippieChick58

POTUS bone spurs

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Love & Relationships

May 23, 2018May 2018

Posted by gypsyjane

I received a friendship request on Facebook. He was attractive and seemed to be an adventurer. He had a sense of humour, and we had a good conversation via chat/pm. I was getting interested. Then I looked at his Facebook page. Ugh, it was covered ...

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Religion & Spirituality

Nov 12, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by Allamanda

Really interesting - on how the scriptures are mis-read in modern times:

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Posts

May 23, 2020May 2020

Posted by shadowkotaro

Konnichiwa! As they say in Japan. I'm a new member and I currently live and work in Japan. My name is Jay and regardless of where in the world you're from, I'm open to chatting you up. I originally grew up in the bible belt but left religion only...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 22, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by FrayedBear

The Australian research body CSIRO has just released a telephone app to help them research the country's power usage. The invitation on Playstorestates the following: "The CSIRO Energise app lets you contribute to our national research program ...

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Silly, Random & Fun

Jun 23, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by 5082gregory

What is your favorite BEER? Mine is Bud Light Platinum

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General & Hellos

Jul 21, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by Ms_McSteven

Inspired by a brief exchange on another post: 1. Without using a dictionary, define "friend". 2. At what point, (after which event, or length of time) do people in your life transition from acquaintances to friends? Some people will consider ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 1, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Sgt_Spanky

MAYBE WE'RE WRONG -- Recently I've found myself wrestling with the question of God. I know I've been proclaiming my atheism loudly and consistently for months but the fact is, I'm not as certain about it as I pretend to be. I ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 8, 2020Mar 2020

Posted by WilliamFleming

Here’s an interesting article about the enigma of conscious awareness. Is consciousness generated by the brain or is it something that permeates reality? Especially intriguing to me is a thought experiment wherein two brains are somehow connected....

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News & Links

May 13, 2018May 2018

Posted by sassygirl3869

THE JEWISH PLOT TO KILL HITLER IN 1933- BY NEW YORK MOBSTERS

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Politics

Aug 9, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by TommyNIK

This is important. Here in the US, it's obvious that a resurgent religious right is causing problems. It's even worse now that we have in incompetent buffoon in the White House who panders shamelessly to it as it's a large part of his base. Take ...

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Progressives, Socialists, and Black Lives Matter

Nov 11, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by DevilMayCare

Give Peace A Chance (1969) John & Yoko's Honeymoon Anti-War Protest.

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General & Hellos

Jun 18, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by Geoffrey51

Do you suspect there is an evangelical arm of atheism that wants to convert religious practitioners to non-belief or at least is intolerant of religious thinking?

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Religion & Spirituality

Nov 25, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by Happy_Killbot

What if the Devil invented Jesus? This ridiculous claim is one of my favorite exercises in epistemology. Basically, I will just lead someone on in a conversation about their religion and what they believe, and then at some point I ...

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Music, Movies & Books

Nov 4, 2021Nov 2021

Posted by Organist1

I guarantee you've never heard Malaguena like this! -Pure bliss and wonderful musicianship.

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General & Hellos

Jan 17, 2021Jan 2021

Posted by Wisterious

Just wondering what are other online sites or groups you've found that you also enjoy for sharing and/or community. Does not need to be religion/anti-religion orientated, but can be. Podcasts you like? (For onstance, someone here told me about ...

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Politics

Jun 29, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by Ohub

Found this on twitter and it made me laugh. One for the COVIDIOTS out there.

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General & Hellos

Jan 8, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by KKGator

Something else we all need to be aware of. This could go in multiple categories, so I'm just putting it right here. I can tell you one thing for certain. There are going to be an awful lot of innocent people harmed by this. There are far fewer ...

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Silly, Random & Fun

Apr 16, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by sassygirl3869

Simpson's Place of Worship?

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Posts

May 2, 2023May 2023

Posted by William_Mary

The Enemy From Within The war industry, a state within a state, disembowels the nation, stumbles from one military fiasco to the next, strips us of civil liberties and pushes us towards suicidal wars with Russia and China. America is a ...

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Health & Happiness

May 7, 2018May 2018

Posted by GilbertFreon

I'm in such a damn mess. I'm sick of where I live, and want so badly to just go somewhere new and make a fresh start. Wipe the slate clean. Thing is to do that I need to find a job somewhere, and with my employment history that's like trying to ...

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Politics

Oct 27, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by KKGator

Just finished watching "The Post". I remember that period pretty well, given that I was still a few weeks out from my tenth birthday. I've always been fascinated with politics, how the government worked, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the...

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Family & Parenting

Jan 28, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by jjbelle

Any parents here whose children have come out as transgender? I fully support my recently-out trans-daughter, but a discussion about the unique experiences we parents have in this situation would be helpful to me. Maybe others would benefit as well. ...

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Politics

Nov 6, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by DarwinGal

I voted wearing my “Life Support” tee shirt today. Let’s see if Lady Liberty can be revived.

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Politics

Feb 11, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by ATDayHiker

Why are people so hostile towards President Donald Trump? This question was asked on Quora, and here is probably the best response so far (thank you to Chris O'Leary). Please take the time to read the whole thing (a little long I know, but ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Aug 28, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by Matias

There is a general confusion in America about the meaning of terms like "conservative" and "liberal-progressive." Understanding the essential differences between the two sides is not difficult: conservatives and liberals have a very different view ...

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General & Hellos

Jun 8, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by Soarfeet

This is how women SUPPORT other women: . . . To all the lovely ladies from 40 years and up... most of us are going through the next phase of our lives. We're at that age where we see wrinkles, gray hair and extra pounds. Menopause may have ...

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General & Hellos

Jun 14, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by NR92

Though Atheism is not a religion, which one of them are more generous? :)

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Politics

Jun 9, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Petter

As they say, "The Plot Sickens".

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Family & Parenting

Feb 28, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by GreenAtheist

The gibberish sound gawd gott gods allah ARE NOT WORDS because delusional people claim otherwise.....when believers capitalize those sounds AND won't capitalize us Atheists who do exist:that habit is the great crime of literature and theocracy ....I ...

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General & Hellos

Jun 25, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by EyesThatSmile

It was suggested I ask everyone...I am going to China next Spring (I should have my itinerary soon). Has anyone been? Any good stories or suggestions? You can pm me if you think best...

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General & Hellos

Jun 14, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by GoldenDoll

Where's beansontoast gone?

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Silly, Random & Fun

Sep 6, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Shelton

Two Jehovah's Witness women just stopped by. They were attractive. I was tempted to let them in. LOL . Some people fake orgasms. I could probably fake interest!

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Health & Happiness

Dec 6, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by HippieChick58

Warning: Possible Triggers. This is mostly aimed at the women, but men can chime in. How old were you the first time you felt sexualized/objectified by a man or other adult, or had something happen that was "not quite right" or has something ...

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AUTHORS, EDITORS, PUBLISHERS, AND READERS

Mar 28, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by AustinSkepticus

I'm writing a novel primarily about my childhood (still fiction though). One of the occurrences in the novel is going to be when I renounced my religion and admitted that I was an atheist. I feel like I should have this part in the book but I get a ...

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