Why do so many people believe in Noah's Ark?

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Because its a fun story, whatever faith you come from.

I'll give you something to cry about...

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Oh don't...I'll cry

I’m looking for a movie.

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Erm...

Am I being a brat?

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Erm its an Agnostic site and some members feel the need to talk of the damage they felt religion inflicted on them...ditto for Trump. As a non-American member who never had a negative religious experience, I am happy to allow my fellow members to vent if they feel they need to. To answer your question...yeah.

Anyone near Cecil County, Maryland?

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

No Oswaldtwistle but we can be friends ;). Lots of nurses on this site Rick, lovely to meet you. I read your bio and send you lots and lots of love for your bravery and your struggle.

Working from home today, as usual I start mega early (just in case someone checks) and I finish ...

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Well so far each of my personal students have their very own file with everything in there, I have done all my washing, prepped 4 PPts for sessions I am delivering (keynote lectures...scare me to death), looked at my research file (to check its still there...it is) and bought my boys new trainers!

I'm looking forward to meeting nature lovers

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Blessed be

Folks, let's keep pounding away on this until it is fixed.

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

I am really shocked that people block me. I think I'm a lovely person...oh well not everyone is into know-it-all aging chubby gingers ;)

What do you believe in?

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

I know I am here

I am curious since i was six i have hated all organized religion seeing it as bullshit anyone else ...

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Yep...no one in family was religious. I was about that age and asked my Mum why god had to be a boy. She said it was just that way. I said I thought it was rubbish and she agreed.

It seems that being atheist or agnostic is now looked at as a type of religion

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Not at all. Its a nothing were for other people there is a something.

Have to start making huge changes in my life from today.

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Are you ok Phil?

The article below reminds us all that the matter of faith in the powers ascribed to divinities is ...

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Here in the UK, I remember a couple of cases in the 1970s where children of JWs were denied blood transfusion due to their parent's faith. The courts stepped in and made them wards of the court. I don't think we heard of these things again until more recently with children being beaten to death because their carers believed they were witches, however these acts are definitely not protected in law.

Working from home today, as usual I start mega early (just in case someone checks) and I finish ...

Amisja comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Btw, no one checks. Literally no one is interested.

A Growing Number of Scholars Are Questioning the Historical Existence of Jesus [bigthink.com]

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

I have spent a number of years considering this, looking at the diminishingly small amount of evidence and here is what I believe. Jesus existed. 1. He was a nobody, and most humans throughout the history of the world had no special mention, why should he be different. 2. There are two historical contemporary sources that speak of this character. 3. Why go to the effort of making him up? 4. Until Paul, Jesus was never ascribed divinity, he was just a guy with a message. 5. Romans crucified people on an industrial scale and virtually never commented on it. 6. He is exactly opposite what Romans understood to be god. They would never have invented such a well...loser to be their god. 7. People of this nature have always existed, they still do. 8. The messiah thing came later, after his death. 9. He wasn't all that nice. Again neither ancient Jews no the Romans would have invented such an essentially flawed character to be a god. 10. Anthropologists, examining oral histories have been struck by how profoundly accurate they are, so we cannot discount documentation written 40-50 years ago. He was not called Jesus, was not blond or blue eyed, Jesus was probably married and may have had children, he was a brave charismatic character who dared speak up to his oppressors. He was disliked by the Jewish authorities and the Romans. His one miracle was he gave people a voice for a short time. He was not god, he was not divine, he did not create miracles but I guaranntee he existed.

After the Flood

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

I need to sleep...I read that as 'after food'...makes about as much sense tbh

Impeach or no?

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

I'm British but voted anyway! Giggles

My anthem!

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

I don't have an anthem either ;)

Samsung unveils massive 219 inch TV called ‘The Wall’ | WGN-TV

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

What for?

Hi all, How is everyone?

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

What a moaning minnie

Facebook is the hamburger, this place is the steak.

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Agreed

Did he miss a car payment?

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Awwww

My sweet little 18 year old kitty climbed on my lap and put her head on my chest then past away.

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Oh I am so very sorry. Much love hugs xxx

@MrLizard and I are looking for a good home for Sonja.

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Awww we are so far away or we'd snap her up

And I'm not talking TV! LOL!!

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

I wonder if she ever had any notion how important she was to all her billions and billions of cousins who followed? It makes me feel humble to think that very early individual will contribute way more to this earth than probably anyone alive today.

Why a Medieval Woman Had Lapis Lazuli Hidden in Her Teeth An analysis of dental plaque illuminates ...

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Fabulous

And I'm not talking TV! LOL!!

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Love it

I'm getting cabin fever.

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Come to UK. No sun but I can make cheesecake

Forty percent of the American public are brainless twits.

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Get it delivered.

How many of you, (us) have been arrested?

Amisja comments on Jan 10, 2019:

Twice

A little rant, just to make me feel better.

Amisja comments on Jan 9, 2019:

Wow so young. So dreadfully sorry for your loss. He isn't in heaven but he is in your heart. Keep him there xxx Oh and rant away, we are here for you xx

Has anyone here seen Bandersnatch on Netflix?

Amisja comments on Jan 9, 2019:

It wasn't really interactive you know

Build a wall and my generation will tear it down!

Amisja comments on Jan 9, 2019:

Well done brave girl (she has the face that says she means it!)

Any one feeling like all hope is lost with the new generation?

Amisja comments on Jan 9, 2019:

Absolutely NOT. This generation are the least racist, sexist or homophobic of every previous generation. My parent's generation left a lot of crap to sort out and are still living off the fat of the 1960s. We haven't done much better but this next generation are. They are standing up and being counted. I remember watching that that young girl from the Parkland shooting get up in front of the world and state categorically they were not accepting this any more and she did so in front of the glare and sometimes open hostility of the world. They daily face open criticism from people online, they are scrutinised constantly. They will not have huge fat retirement plans like my Dad's generations and in UK at least the boat has sailed on generous benefits. They are likely to face an aging generation and it is these young people who will be wiping our asses (sorry English, a bit basic). Every single day I stand in front of my student nurses and feel proud of them for what they have decided to do. Our young people are the great hope for the world's future and we should blooming well treasure them #deadproudmum

I really need to say something, and I figure here is perhaps the only safe place I can say it ...

Amisja comments on Jan 9, 2019:

I think this is an entirely US thing (happy to be corrected as I have heard people from Australia say something similar). Here in UK, politically religious people tend to be more left wing and indeed several leaders of the Labour Party where children of the clergy. The right follow a Neo-liberal/ laise fais approach to business and tend to be harder nosed market types.

[agnostic.com] Phew - yup that bio is a problem. Reporting now.

Amisja comments on Jan 9, 2019:

That is possibly criminal and potentially evidence of white supepremacy and Incel behaviour

The random, meaningless announcements thread. For your random, meaningless announcement.

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

I need a new strap for my Garmin, however I have hit 10K every day for a week. #bringbackskinnyme

Should people who have a gene for a terrible disease (MS,LGD,etc) be allowed to have children?

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

As has been mentioned, genetics don't always work out like that and testing is not available for all diseases. Should we rule out anyone with diabetes having children? Or the mentally ill? Or gypsies? Or Jews? What know from modern Germany is that despite the mass execution of millions of people including the mentally ill, people with genetic disorders and learning disabilities is that these still occur in just about the same number as before. Why don't we instead concentrate in developing effective genetic counselling, improved testing and cures.

55F this morning.... Damn, thanks Global Warming !!!!!! Nice !!!

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Whats that?

These were very accurate, for me. [huffingtonpost.com]

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Absolutely and NO willies mentioned!

Confession time: I just started season 3 of Game of Thrones. Better late than never.

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

We did that.

Likely scammer here, looking for "a good woman who can help" him escape Uganda for Canada.

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Hi Mordant, Can you add him to scammers group for the team to do their magic. I don't think he's a scammer, I think is out and out looking for a mug to pay his way overseas. Can you imagine how desperate someone must be to do something like that?

Do you have a problem saying swear words or phrases like, what the fuck, son-of-a-bitch or ...

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

I swear in Cantonese that does the trick because there is virtually no one who understands me, except that one time when I had the Chinese student....doh!

Elvis would be 85 years old today. [youtu.be]

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

I thought he would have been older, but then I was such a little girl when he died.

So I have to post and do stuff like that to gain levels?

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

Yes and you gain superpowers with each level! Of course you need to get to level 8 before you get some of the really high powered skills. Us level 8's have been known to regularly do the modern equivilent of water into wine...plastic into wine, as in these small plastic cards you take to the shops!

I realized something the other day.

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

I believe in Jesus. As in I believe it is likely, on the balance of probability of the direct evidence and some of the gaps where you would expect evidence, that some itinerant Jewish hippy type wandered around the middle east getting on the nerves of the Jewish establishment and Roman rulers. In fact I believe in some of the so called teachings, the stuff about being jolly nice to people and sharing and stuff. I don't believe in a magic god baby or miracles or being some highly exalted individual. Its like people saying, 'I don't believe in religion'. Religion exists, if it didn't, it is likely we wouldn't on this site.

This has probably been discussed before but here goes.

Amisja comments on Jan 8, 2019:

I think you need to reconsider this question. As for free will, we like all other creatures in nature, have very little free will and respond only to internal chemistry and external environment.

Evaneggz Poll was a bit odd, believer and has two completely different ppl on his pic.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

As always more than happy to be proved wrong.

What do you think of child beauty pageants?

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Part of paedophilia is sexualising of young children. This is vile.

Who should inherit the throne?

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

As below

Who should inherit the throne?

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

I am British and royals are ridiculous and pointless.

Evaneggz Poll was a bit odd, believer and has two completely different ppl on his pic.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Can anyone see what university its from?

K.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

What did you do?

Ten Signs You May Be Taking Your Atheism Too Seriously 1.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Erm number 9...Palestinian (probably) builder. Carpenter was a misunderstanding of the Ancient Greek...and its NOT funny ;)

[agnostic.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Yeah we've seen her before #repeatoffender

BBC NEWS | UK | Atheists call for 'debaptism'.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Thats bloody daft

Does this person seem legit? melly17683 after reading her bio I think it's a scammer

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

What is the arrow pointing to in the pic with her dog in the supermarket? Do they allow dogs in supermarkets in USA?

Aksan started following me.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

He's gone

Hello, I am new to this site.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Quite a few nursey types now. Maybe we need our own group

Hello, I am new to this site.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Whoop hello fellow nurse!

Aksan started following me.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Seen him before...actor maybe?

Sandrarocks83 asked if I want to be her sugar daddy.

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

Whoooo lucky boy...but if you are looking to be a sugar daddy for anyone, can I submit my name first ;)

Here's a pretty awesome scientific study which demonstrated that eating vegan helps your genes ...

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

I would need to look at this study. I would not mind eating vegan but as creatures we evolved for for an omnivorous diet, hence the big flat back teeth, the need for protein and the high energy brain power and adaptability.

Is there any way to write 7: PM without it turning into 7:PM, without leaving a space in between?

Amisja comments on Jan 7, 2019:

19:00hrs

Chilling.....

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Stop that now!

Has Evangelical Christianity Become Sociopathic?

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

I just literally cannot understand anyone who would turn their back on their child.

IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY NAMED HERE .

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Has anyone complained about this?

IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY NAMED HERE .

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Absolutely perfect

Are we nine meals from anarchy?

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Why nine meals?

Am I the only one who has noticed a marked decrease in civility in comments on posts recently?

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

I don't know, I think that civility remains in certain arenas but overall society has become so much more relaxed in the manner in which they speak. Obviously, thst is mirrored here. I always try to model the conduct I expect in others and try to ignore the rest. If someone is out and out racist or sexist, then I feel duty bound to comment. I am unlikely to be crass about that. I found when I lived in USA, swearing was really quite matter of fact. I think it is perfectly acceptable to remind people to speak to you respectfully.

Looking for support. Everyone I know is a believer.

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Where are you? It sounds like you need us to build you an escape tunnel? You are safe now, welcome and have fun xx

I love these shirts.

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Why?

Hi all, Looking for ideas.

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

We found a recipe for mushed up bananas ice-cream. Yummy

Hi all, Looking for ideas.

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Crikey, I have caused a bit of a a kerfuffle here. I don't want to go into lecturer mode but type 1 is not in any way based on lifestyle. T1D's are usually diagnosed as kids and tend to be underweight. They have no natural insulin and cannot cope with any carbs without injecting insulin. Someone with poor control will go into something called diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be fatal. Type 1 diabetes is much rarer than type 2 but is far more serious. My son had DKA and is still recovering slowly.

I resemble this statement

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

hahahahaha...me too!

Made it to level 7, I doubt 8 is in the future, t shirt or not!

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

The future is in the future, level 8 will happen along the way xx

HELP!! I need to find this childrens book ! OK.

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

yikes no idea. I tried to get hold of the glassblower's children which I loved years ago. Strange how certain books stick with you isn't it?

Hi all, Looking for ideas.

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Sorry, I maybe wasn't clear. He has type 1 diabetes and we were looking for snack ideas. My research is examining type 1 diabetes and eupd. I pretty much have a handle on that. My issue is, he lives in York, miles away frome me. I wanted to get him some ideas for snacks he can when he's there. He nearly died...I can't risk it again.

Well I am at 513 off level 8.

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Whoop did it!

Happy New year!

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Awww what a lovely bunch...Happy New Year to you too

New health regime for the new year.....

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Stout? Well we were advised to drink stout when we were preggers years ago...so yeah

Whats it like having not settled down with a family by the time you are 30?

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

I had a child, a mortgage and was a registered nurse by the time I was 22. Everything was perfect except the man I was married to was a brute. Second time round a better man but the situation wasn't good for us. Third time, I am here for me. The kids are all adults and I have no one to please except me and my partner. I will never marry again and I never really settled down. Life has been a whirlwind and continues to be so.

Whats it like having not settled down with a family by the time you are 30?

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

I have read the entire bible, the Q'ran and the teachings of the Buddha. I tried to read the Book of Mormin but it was beyond dire.

Agnostics need an "exclamation word", just as some Christians can cry out "God! That was great" ...

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

I say 'Oh knickers'

Where do we all stand on fortune cookies?

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

They are fun but why all the extra wrapping? Did your chop suey come in a little bag?

Those Never-Ending End Times! Part Three As per previous installments, the following headlines ...

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

What is it about gays n floods?

I enjoy collecting Jack Chick comics.

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Wow, I am surprised that you have to endure this. JWs here have been advised against door to door preaching and I have never heard of the other publication. I do remember the Sally Army doing their bit for Temperance Movement when I was a child in pubs. (Yeah I was a child in pubs, usually with my grandpa and yeah, I am that old). Strange

Is anyone else mildly excited about the CRISPR/Cas9, Gene Editing Tool?

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Going to save if for a good read Mr. Mortal Thanks

Give an example of something about you that makes or has made a date laugh.

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

I went to hug my partner and wiped make-up all over his brand new 'date shirt'!

Is there such a thing as an Atheist that doesn't believe the world would be a better place without ...

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

I loved churchy stuff as a child. For much of the reasons RichieO gave. For a start I am English, the CofE was so low key, nothing was banned and they accepted women and gay clergy years ago. I attended a grand 18th century building and sung pretty songs with like minded people. Most of whom went in the pub afterwards (including the vicar). We were encouraged without it being groomed and certainly allowed our own voice. I had already decided I didn't believe any of it and was vocal about that. (I was friends with the vicar's daughter, hence me being there). It was fun and I totally see the attraction of a community, of friendship and feeling safe. Maybe if we could replicate that without the fairy stories, we'd be ok.

Hey Dominos TV commercial just had the teacher run out of her math lecture for a Dominos pizza ...

Amisja comments on Jan 6, 2019:

Seriously? Oh I would complain. Isn't there an advertising standdards organisation.

Positive Psychology Foundations on Coursera I've started this course to learn about the ...

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

I'd love to. I have done several Coursera courses but at the mo I am just too busy with the doctorate

Who or what do you dress for?

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

I wear whatever is clean and fits! (Not very girlie)

I just got a check from mexico.

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

Do you mean cheque?

Any volunteers?

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

Giggles

Two new and hugely hyped releases on Netflix: Bird Box and Bandersnatch.

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

I keep giggling that people think Bandersnatch really offered choice.

Hey, I'm half way to level 8! I'm at 24,666.... I need help!! Or Cheesecake!!

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

I'll make you cheesecake

Just enjoying my 1st shot of Glenlivet scotch (single malt) in, probably, 10 yrs.

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

Oh dear...no don't say that. Single malt can be yummy

We've had quite a bit of political sniping going on with our great community in the past two or more...

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

Do you see that point left...no the further left...no no the furtherest left...well thats me!

I'm one year cigarette free! I tried a few times to smoke one and it was so disgusting.

Amisja comments on Jan 5, 2019:

Well done there