What is your reaction when people say something doesnt matter, its in gods hands?

Amisja comments on May 9, 2018:

I say I am glad I can rely on science and the resourcefulness of the amazing human race

Greetings all, I am totally new to this site! I've been openly atheist for many years now, but had ...

Amisja comments on May 9, 2018:

Hello lovey xx

Hi, everyone ?

Amisja comments on May 9, 2018:

You are not being punished love, you have had a tough time. You got through it because you have resilience. Be strong and move forward. This is your life, it belongs to no one else. Be grateful for modern science that brought you through these testing times and live now.

So I've pretty much given up on dating, specifically dating websites and apps.

Amisja comments on May 9, 2018:

Awww come here and have a hug ;)

Welcome Keith_J! What is your role in the mental health community, if you don't mind sharing?

Amisja comments on May 9, 2018:

Hello and thank you for adding me to this group. My name is Jayne and I am a registered Mental health nurse and currently a university lecturer for pre-reg student nurses, particularly those in mental health. I have spent the majority of my working life working in female acute care. So women in extreme states of crisis, deterioration of a psychotic illness or severe clinical depression. I am especially interested in self harm, wound care and diabetes and how this affects people with MH problems.

Why the goverment of india cannot give a solution of rampant rape case in their country?

Amisja comments on May 9, 2018:

Women and girls are chattel in much of the world. Property to be traded, used and abused as any man desires. Rape, in ancient times was recognised as any offence against the girl's father or older male relative. These notions continue to this day. The effects on the girl were and are inconsequential. Women were and are stoned to death for allowing themselves to be raped. Women in the west fought long and hard for the freedom to be people, to be treated equally, to live and work without the fear of sexual assault or rape. The amazing sisters in India are starting to wake up to the injustices there. Saying that we must never see this as an 'Indian' problem. Every 20 minutes a woman in USA, UK or EU is sexually assaulted and despite all our hard work, are still treated unfairly by courts and other authorities. Just last year a police poster in UK suggested that rape was basically caused by drunken females! We MUST never let it slide. We must remain vigilant. Every university student in USA who gets away with rape because he is a good sportsperson, every judge who suggests wearing short skirts causes rape, every university suggesting women who are 'half naked' (Story yesterday from Zambia) are distracting males...every single offence against women and girls needs to be condemned. Even the guy on here complaining about young women swearing. We have an absolute right to live free of fear. The metoo campaign recognised how widespread the problem is. It is not only the problem of young pretty women either, I am 51 years old and got sent the most vile message on FB messenger from this guy about what he would do to me, following a very gentle rejection on my part. Until a woman can say that the only thing she fears walking home in the dark is tripping up on her Ruby Shoes then we continue to have work to do. Much love xx

Is anyone else here watching the meltdown of free speech in the UK?

Amisja comments on May 9, 2018:

The freedom thing...Tommy Robinson malarky? Oh they are dumb racists.

How many members are here in Agnostic.com?

Amisja comments on May 9, 2018:

Females??

Hello, I'm new here. be patient with me while I figure this site out

Amisja comments on May 9, 2018:

Hello and welcome

What do you think Jesus's networth would have been? he looked pretty fucking broke on that cross.

Amisja comments on May 9, 2018:

Jesus and his mates lived off the largess of a group of women. It is stated clearly. Mary Magdelene was one of them. It is likely she was wealthy as were the family of Lazurus. His sisters, Martha and Mary we also Jesus' benefactors. He basically lived off women.

Pretty happy we had a sold out here: [pintofscience.

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Ooooh

FEARLESS LEADER ALERT Our beloved Fearless Fuhrer today pulled us out of the Iran Agreement.

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

I can't even....I mean seriously you guys really HAVE to do something. This man is gonna drag us all down. We won't even have EU to lean on...

When you reach L10 do you still reap points? Or is it truly Nirvana?..thoughts?

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

When I get there I'll let you know

Life Under The Tories!

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Disgusting. I was an NHS nurse (still do it part time) we didn't have a rise in 8 years. Many of my friends were really struggling.

I've been working on a new sculpture the last couple of weeks and apart from plants in the top of ...

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Can I have one? ;)

Are you lonely?.

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Not now

What’s the most frustrating thing about getting older?

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Getting older, achey knees, people looking weirdly at me playing thrash metal in my car, not sure how to dress and not really caring. Constantly needing the loo and hot flushes!

Court tomorrow and MRI wednesday.

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Well day 1. Of super stress week over and my ex has dramatically underestimated me. Well no more. Judge was clearly very sympathetic. Anyway he has to pay me £500 a month maintenance, drop the £400 I send him...plus 12months back pay. I will be £900 a month better off!!!!!!! Thank you all so much for your thoughts. It really helped. I read them all as I sat and waited in the waiting room. Yeah you got this Jayne (my real name). Thank you thank you thank you....onwards. (£900=$1300...not sure about Austrailian $)

Telling children Santa Claus is real? Are you against it or for it?

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

I never told them either way. Its father christmas for us and he existed until then kinda worked it out for themselves, which was very young. My Mum said I never believed it and my kids were all rather cynical too. I was a bit cross when my oldest son told my youngest son's mate when they were about 10. His answer was 'ffs mum he's 10 he can go to war in a few years' (Isaac was 12 at the time). My children are unusually bright and cynical. I do not think it creates a trust issue if you are all in on the fantasy.

Why do you think some people have such an aversion to homosexualtiy, trans etc.

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

I am clearly missing the gene, seeing people happy and in love seems to me far more preferable than other possible outcome. As adults we learn to accept that everyone is different...everyone. There are billion ways to be normal. So be happy when you see adults in love in whatever form it comes in.

You have screwed up...somehow you find yourself on death row...

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Starter would be garlic mushrooms in bread crumbs but not too hot to scald yer tongue. Main would be cheese potatoes and beans...properly with melted cheese and tomato slice on top. Dessert would be anything lemony and creamy. Drink would be nordes gin and elderflower tonic. Thing is I am English and we don't have death row and I am also a pacifist so probably not gonna happen.

Intelligent life out there..or are we alone?

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

I think chances are there is more life somewhere, its seems inconceiveable that we are alone. Saying that who knows whether its intelligent or not. We define intelligence by a set of rules (a stick of broccili has 10 IQ points apparently) they may have a completely different set of rules.

Would you live in a 400 sq ft home, if it meant you could live in an absolutely beautiful place?

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

I can't do feet as I was brought up metric and I can't see that in my weird mind. My house is fairly small but two storeys so its ok. I don't think size matters as long as you have room for your stuff

Amusing thing happened today.

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Wow that must have been very traumatic for your parents. Hope you are all ok? My great grandma got a death medal for my grandpa during WW2. He of course wasn't, when he returned home she fainted on the spot. His name was even added to the town memorial.

Hello. I'm newbie. I don't know what should I say.?

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Hello there

I've been thinking about this since last night.

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

They already have it. The technology is clunky because of the batteries

If preparing to testify in court, is it logical to be concerned that asking to affirm your ...

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Here you just swear to be honest...no bible required.

What about your apppearance defines you?

Amisja comments on May 8, 2018:

Chubby ginger with goggily eyes. I am also 5ft 8 so an imposing beast for a girl.

Did Jesus exist?

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

Jesus probably existed. He was not the son of god, he was not magic and never claimed to be. He saw what was happening around him, oppression and widescale corruption by the Jewish authorities and spoke up. People have been doing it forever. There is some bits of evidence..Joesphus Flavius for example mentions Jesus a couple of times. The thing iswhy would there be any more evidence than that? The Romans kept meticulous records of things that were important to them and he wasn't. The story of Pilot sounds so likely. Romans crucified dessenters on an industrial scale, why would they care about him? The thing that Jesus did that was different is he spoke out against the Jewish collaboration and corruption. This is what ended it for him. There were loads of rabble rousers at the time, just most toted the party line of Romans are wicked, Jews are oppressed. Jesus saw through that. I get that. I get how he would piss off the authorities. If you read the gospels in the original firm (via the amazing Mr. Ephraim) they actually aren't that complimentary. In fact Jesus comes across as a bit of a git. It surprises me that anyone would doubt his existence because we know there are people have always spoken out against what they see as wrong. Now if that person is especially charismatic (think Che Guevara), or present as a way that makes us question how we live (think of Ghandi and his vows of chastity and poverty) or have really really strong views about a subject (think the young student who spoke out against gun violence...sorry forgot her name) then you have a recipe for a person others will listen to and hang on his every word.Jesus had all of this. He was young, and lived separately and differently than others and had some really radical things to say. Imagine how attractive that would be to oppressed people? He probably seemed really exotic and fascinating to the people in that time. The big thing for me is why would he be made up? I mean its not a very godly story anyway. (He fares better in Islam). Bloke turns up, rocks the boat, lives like some weird hippy with his mates and then dies. No finery, no golden throne or anything people expected of a god. He said some lovely words and some people thought that he cured their ills.(Probably not). Not god or a son, not magic, a little bit supercilious and up himself but human and real.

Court tomorrow and MRI wednesday.

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

I am seriously claustrophobic... I used to panic living in AZ because it is landlocked. I NEVER get in lifts. The idea of the MRI is utterly terrifying.

Hello all, I just joined up.

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

Hiya from UK xx

If you were god, what would you have designed differently in human body?

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

I think the sensible thing would have been not to allow humans sentinent thought.

The Bible does have a use......

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

When I worked in secure services, bibles were hot property as cig papers.

I know, I'm not very good at sharing post or coming up with some deep philosophical crap.

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

Hi Manda, You have me now. A community, however distant is still that. Hold your head up, you are doing an important job and you are not alone now.

I know that I have told everyone on here that I'm bi.

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

Be happy. Well done in finding you xxx

Just watched TV show "The Good Place" (first season).

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

Its funny as 'fork' ;)

Did Jesus exist?

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

I don't like the wording of your poll, however having looked at the academic evidence, it is clear to me that there was once a political agitator, charismatic orator and all-round reasonable guy called Jesus. Not a magic baby, son or god or super hippy but he definitely existed.

Are there agnostic.com members who support tRump?

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

I am not American, but from over here in the UK, he just seems dangerously incompetent and narcistic.

I told a customer today of how my father, my two older brothers, and my little sister are all in ...

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

You have to be true to you, what other choice do you have? In the end there is nothing you can do about others opinions of you, thats their deal.

Someone is sick or just passed away....

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

'I am so sorry for your loss', 'I am here for you' (and mean it) or 'You are in my constant thoughts'. Its the living who need the supports and prayers are going to do exactly zero to help. Throwing a load of washing in for them, making them a cup of tea or hoovering the carpet helps more.

I don't know how accurate the Meyers-Briggs personality test is, but it seems to peg me pretty well.

Amisja comments on May 7, 2018:

Well none of us are speaking to real people are we;) I actually think I am an affected extrovert, as I have learned to get up and act confident. I still get wobbles in large lecture theatres but its better.

John McCain is requesting trump not attend his funeral Always respected that man.

Amisja comments on May 6, 2018:

Has he passed away?

This is new to me. I will answer any inquiries or questions. Feel free.

Amisja comments on May 6, 2018:

What colour are your socks?

Oy

Amisja comments on May 6, 2018:

Thats a practice that needs to bloody end. When my lads were born in the states I got no end of hassle for not having them circumscised. Sending em to hell and condemning their future wives to poor sex. Its barbaric and no baby of mine was having bits chopped off!

How would Christians feel if when they get to heaven. almighty God is a Muslim?

Amisja comments on May 6, 2018:

That is so beyond ridiculous where to even start...oh go on then.. 1. There is no god 2. Islam and Christianity are manmade 3. Allah and the Christian god are the same entity..they follow one of the Abrahamic religions. 4. How would a bunch of agnostics even hazard a guy as to what Christians would do in a purely hypothetical, nonsensical situation 5. There is no god

My phone is useless .

Amisja comments on May 6, 2018:

Awww n I thought you liked me ;)

05.

Amisja comments on May 6, 2018:

Hi Ron, I am so desperately sorry for your loss. There are no adequate words and your pain is tangible. You have to hold onto life every single day. Here if you want a chat

I'm new to the site and I'm looking to meet someone in the Phoenix area

Amisja comments on May 5, 2018:

I lived in AZ for 6 1/2 years.

Hello everyone. I am new here...

Amisja comments on May 4, 2018:

Everyone is always new somewhere..blesses n welcome xx

Wishing I had a different life. Hello everyone!

Amisja comments on May 4, 2018:

You can have mine

Is eating fats good for you?

Amisja comments on May 4, 2018:

Evidence appears to suggest it is where the body stores fat that is the key. Generally speaking someone with a larger tummy should avoid carbs, larger buttocks and thighs avoid fat. However you cannot go wrong if you eat a balanced diet, exercise for 150 mins a week and drink plenty of water.

Looking for a hiking buddy

Amisja comments on May 4, 2018:

Ok

Are people starting to lose their sense of humour?

Amisja comments on May 4, 2018:

From a British point of view, there is the idea that those of us on the left are puritanical by nature and not amused. In fact, surprisingly religiousity here is traditionally more aligned to the political left. Where the right are more likely to be hardnosed money grabbers. I do find myself tut tutting at casual racism, sexism or homophobia like that is even acceptable. I can laugh though

Age of member

Amisja comments on May 3, 2018:

*pout* (feeling old)

A new study shows that 25% of women take mood stabilizers.

Amisja comments on May 3, 2018:

Seriously?? :(

So far, I've kept my resolution this year to not date any supermodels.

Amisja comments on May 3, 2018:

I have avoided stewed cabbage...yay high five!

Very interesting. Bart Ehrman speaking about how he lost his faith. [itunes.apple.com]

Amisja comments on May 3, 2018:

Love him

Uggghhh.

Amisja comments on May 3, 2018:

This makes me proud to be British and I am not sure I enjoy that

Proof as fact!

Amisja comments on May 3, 2018:

50mgs??? That is a real problem (usual dose is 5mg)

Amazing picture .

Amisja comments on May 3, 2018:

Seen this tons...still gives me shivers. A real angel

Las Vegas - Before and After the Real Estate companies turned up..

Amisja comments on May 3, 2018:

Wow

I thought it wise to share this important information with you.

Amisja comments on May 3, 2018:

Whats mathing?

Oooh.

Amisja comments on May 3, 2018:

I'm not lad. I'm about 23 miles away. Get the kettle on.

What do you like to drink?

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

Gin

Women in Afghanistan, Africa, Pakistan, and other countries have been victims of female genital ...

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

FGM is not as much of a problem in those countries as in sub-Saharan Africa and it is definitely a cultural issue rather than a religious one. More recently it has been seen in Syria as a affectation by D'eash. This has been widely condemned by most Islamic leaders. http://gh.bmj.com/content/2/4/e000467 Forced marriage is more common in majority muslim countries but also in other closed sects like the Frumm Jewish communities, Jo Wits and Brethern communities. Forced marriages also affects males and I have personally cared for many male victims of this practice. Rape is ubiquitous and needs to end as do acid attacks, they are cruel attempts to assert power. Women are not as safe as men, anywhere. This is a challenge that we need to address. We simply cannot sit on our laurels because we live in the west.

Alone.

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

Oh love your post was very poignant and brave. For much of your life you have had this internal support mechanism who you held in esteem as your creator and safety mechanism. I can imagine losing that must be very painful. We all have an inner voice, it is us. That voice will not go. For me, I talk to myself. I am arrogant enough to think I probably have all the right answers. You are already proving you are courageous, believe in your inner voice. Best wishes xxx

Mysterious Paper Lemon! So I'm sitting in my class room.

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

I am so going to do this to my students giggles

Do you perceive yourself as a good catch?

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

Oh yes!

I'm 52. Is that old?

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

They say 50 is the new 30 which is nonsense, in fact 50 is the new 50. 50+years experience but still young and fit enough to enjoy life. Stay relevant and interested...putting on yer comfy pants and isolating yourself is what ages you...now where are my dancing shoes ;)

The universe doesn't have feelings and doesn't give a @$%.

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

If I am def gonna die tomorrow...I am totally overdoing it today ;) Thing is we have a CPD event I have attend, teaching friday...saturday afternoon is looking good

Boy Scouts Plan Name Change as Girls Join Its Ranks - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

Sorry interesting post but I became ridiculously distracted by your profile pic!

There are people who think human are apes, they have no idea what the word "evolved" mean.

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

I know some pretty grotty humans

Trump touts plan for military space force.

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

I'm sorry, I am not American but that guy is trully unhinged. Who is he gonna fight in space? Little green aliens?

So why are women disgusted by men with...uuuhh, platinum (silver?

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

Bollox...men with grey hair can be dead sexy...stop digging for compliments!

How did you celebrate your 21st birthday?

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

Happy birthday xxx

How did you celebrate your 21st birthday?

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

I was a student nurse and I was in lessons that week. I had cake, cards and pressies off my fellow students, went out that night in a brown swedette mini dress (sounds gross but was very trendy late 80's chic) went to a club, got pissed and went head over tit down the stairwell! (Ruined my lovely sparkly gold tights). Fab night ;)

Is it wrong for Dinosaur fossils to be sold on the open market for profit?

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

Yes its absolutely wrong...hey but all property is theft

Questions: Do you take offense at turns of phrase, such as.

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

You know (I know you are all going to complain) misspelling is a serious trigger for me and because the majority of the members here are from North America, I am constantly triggered. It's 'offence'! ;) ;)

Does anyone have advice for a person that's been an atheist less than 3 months?

Amisja comments on May 2, 2018:

Be yourself sweetheart, you have one go round on this planet hold on for dear life and enjoy the ride. No one is ever going to judge you...you are free xxx

I’m going across the BIG pond to Paris this summer for the first time in my life! I am a little ...

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

Come to UK on the way and see us. Paris is nice (expensive), I prefer the more rural parts of France. Have a wonderful time

How do you date?

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

Hey, hows things? Why not try finding someone you enjoy the company of first? Dating and love and ither squishy stuff comes later xx

So, in MY universe, there does seem to be a god.

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

Who is Peter Quill?

I just changed my photo to show a different side of myself

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

Cute

Ok, my wife and I are separated but not divorced yet.

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

This is a bereavement, it hurts like hell. Worse in some ways because they are still alive. My ex remarried and I was trully devastated. You simply have no choice, hold on tight it won't be fun but you can find fun in your memories and in a new single life. You will eventually come to terms with this loss and you will move on. Be super super gentle with yourself, cry when you need, stay around friends, do nice things for yourself and keep your heart open. You will get through this and you will smile again. My love goes out to you...I genuinely mean that xxx

Anyone else hate what they do for a living?

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

I actually love both my jobs. So much so that really can't choose. I am a senior clinical practitioner in acute mental health and a university lecturer for student healthcare professionals. Its massively tough to choose.

What’s your source for morality?

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

Yep, you are correct

What is it with men and spitting in public?

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

I see women spit in UK. Its beyond gross

Hope everyone is doing well

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

Yes thank you, how are you?

Buster my cat.

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

Cute

It Only Logical.

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

Except...well 1000's holes in that arguement. I don't think the two naturally follow. I don't think there was a 'son of god' type creature but I think Jesus knocked about.

Very humorous when put into these terms ?

Amisja comments on May 1, 2018:

How did jesus get raglan sleeves?

Cleopatra: Who Was She? Biographics [youtube.com]

Amisja comments on Apr 30, 2018:

What an annoying voice!

I believe it's time to have a cream soda

Amisja comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Well why not? I am having diet coke. I thought about gin but well its a school night ;)

How Would Humanity React If We Really Found Aliens? [space.com]

Amisja comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Kill em, shag em n eat em.We have form...where are all the neanderthals?

What's for supper?

Amisja comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I made a marinated chicken, thai rice and pak choi

One of the worlds forgotten Inventors .

Amisja comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Interesting

37,000 likes and I get to level 8.

Amisja comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Well done xx

The Better God Question

Amisja comments on Apr 29, 2018:

We needed a god when we didn't understand the complexities and randomness of nature. Then, when societies developed to the point were they could release a few people from constant toil, we allowed them to study the nature of this entity. These individuals created this capricious god in order to fit their needs. Things changed in the NT and again in the Q'oran but god would still come and smite you if you didn't do what the priest chaps told you. (Which meant usually feed them and let them wear gold and give them a tithe of your money...yeah sounds legit). This god was never benevolent and kind. It was never about love or goodness it was about POWER and CONTROL. In fact there is tons of evidence that Neanderthals and Denisovans were perfectly kind to each other without any evidence of supernatural intervention. One cannot say god must exist because there has always been one. Humans like their biological cousins are hardwired to care for each other. Thats how we manage to rear such demanding, squishy infants. God is irrelevant

Absolutely Amazing!!

Amisja comments on Apr 29, 2018:

One cure for palpitations in anxiety is to have someone with a normal heartrate to hug you tight. The two heartrates tend to stabilise together. (Not something we are allowed to do as MH nurses but it does work)

Hi every one

Amisja comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Hello, good afternoon