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The Ongoing Enigma of the Crop Circles: Part One
One, just one, of numerous bits of suggestive ...
Amisja comments on Oct 23, 2018:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/ufo/10130031/Farmers-to-reap-profit-from-crop-circles.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10217151/Crop-circles-demystified-how-the-patterns-are-created.html
Amisja replies on Oct 24, 2018:
@johnprytz
Ok John, seriously, you seem like a sensible, scientific guy. What do you think, with everything you know, is the most likely explanation?
Most scientists believe climate change is real, the odd few don't. Most scientists believe that IQ is not racially bound, the odd few don't (James Watson being one of them!), Most scientists believe in evolution but the odd few don't. I know overall, this doesn't mean much but during my first BSc, we were told that the most straightforward answer is usually correct.
As for it being British phenomena...well I can imagine a time before TV when at the end of a hot summer, mischievous rural workers sitting at a pub drinking cider, thinking of alsorts of pranks to play. Don't forget, they made shapes of men out of waste straw to burn at the end of harvest, corn dollies and love knots. This was just another secretive rural tradition. (The burning men, is where the US festival of the same name originated from). This is an old country, we have strange traditions going back millenia. There are entire books written on it.
Crop circles, however intricate, are made by men.
Amisja comments on Oct 23, 2018:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/ufo/10130031/Farmers-to-reap-profit-from-crop-circles.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10217151/Crop-circles-demystified-how-the-patterns-are-created.html
Amisja replies on Oct 24, 2018:
@johnprytz
Ok John, seriously, you seem like a sensible, scientific guy. What do you think, with everything you know, is the most likely explanation?
Most scientists believe climate change is real, the odd few don't. Most scientists believe that IQ is not racially bound, the odd few don't (James Watson being one of them!), Most scientists believe in evolution but the odd few don't. I know overall, this doesn't mean much but during my first BSc, we were told that the most straightforward answer is usually correct.
As for it being British phenomena...well I can imagine a time before TV when at the end of a hot summer, mischievous rural workers sitting at a pub drinking cider, thinking of alsorts of pranks to play. Don't forget, they made shapes of men out of waste straw to burn at the end of harvest, corn dollies and love knots. This was just another secretive rural tradition. (The burning men, is where the US festival of the same name originated from). This is an old country, we have strange traditions going back millenia. There are entire books written on it.
Crop circles, however intricate, are made by men.
Why is the label African Americans used to describe black Americans
Amisja comments on Oct 23, 2018:
This really weirded me out when I lived in USA. People would describe themselves as Irish Americans who had never been to Ireland, or Italian American or whatever. I couldn't understand a nation that was at the same time massively patriotic (like I was once called 'unAmerican' for not liking ...
Amisja replies on Oct 24, 2018:
@PalacinkyPDX I was born a long time after India gained independance. I was a Brit living overseas for long enough so I understand the yearn of the motherland. However I was born in England. These people are second or third generation Americans, with absolutely no ties to the land of their great grandparents. It wasn't that they yearned for the 'old country' . It was they did not see the irony of claiming patriotism and then describe themself as belonging to another nation entirely. I remember hearing Whoopie Goldberg saying, 'I've been to Africa. I am an American!' Its a very odd thing.
Amisja comments on Oct 23, 2018:
This really weirded me out when I lived in USA. People would describe themselves as Irish Americans who had never been to Ireland, or Italian American or whatever. I couldn't understand a nation that was at the same time massively patriotic (like I was once called 'unAmerican' for not liking ...
Amisja replies on Oct 24, 2018:
@PalacinkyPDX I was born a long time after India gained independance. I was a Brit living overseas for long enough so I understand the yearn of the motherland. However I was born in England. These people are second or third generation Americans, with absolutely no ties to the land of their great grandparents. It wasn't that they yearned for the 'old country' . It was they did not see the irony of claiming patriotism and then describe themself as belonging to another nation entirely. I remember hearing Whoopie Goldberg saying, 'I've been to Africa. I am an American!' Its a very odd thing.
What Food or Drink Would You Want People to Leave at Your Grave?
Charlene comments on Oct 23, 2018:
I'm being cremated..so no grave....though naming a gravy after me would be cool..
Amisja replies on Oct 24, 2018:
Charlene cool gravy?
Charlene comments on Oct 23, 2018:
I'm being cremated..so no grave....though naming a gravy after me would be cool..
Amisja replies on Oct 24, 2018:
Charlene cool gravy?
Why is the label African Americans used to describe black Americans
Amisja comments on Oct 23, 2018:
This really weirded me out when I lived in USA. People would describe themselves as Irish Americans who had never been to Ireland, or Italian American or whatever. I couldn't understand a nation that was at the same time massively patriotic (like I was once called 'unAmerican' for not liking ...
Amisja replies on Oct 24, 2018:
@PalacinkyPDX If I was born there yes of course. If I had been British living in a foreign land (which I was for many years), I would consider myself to be British. But these ppl do not live in foreign lands, they live in the land of their birth, but still ellude to some ideas of the 'homeland' which defintely no longer exist.
Amisja comments on Oct 23, 2018:
This really weirded me out when I lived in USA. People would describe themselves as Irish Americans who had never been to Ireland, or Italian American or whatever. I couldn't understand a nation that was at the same time massively patriotic (like I was once called 'unAmerican' for not liking ...
Amisja replies on Oct 24, 2018:
@PalacinkyPDX If I was born there yes of course. If I had been British living in a foreign land (which I was for many years), I would consider myself to be British. But these ppl do not live in foreign lands, they live in the land of their birth, but still ellude to some ideas of the 'homeland' which defintely no longer exist.
Is Marriage Outdated?
ProudMary comments on Oct 23, 2018:
I suppose it did that in my younger, child-bearing years but ultimately, when the kids were grown and gone I found it was something I enjoyed. I loved being married.
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
I quite liked it but then I didn't.
ProudMary comments on Oct 23, 2018:
I suppose it did that in my younger, child-bearing years but ultimately, when the kids were grown and gone I found it was something I enjoyed. I loved being married.
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
I quite liked it but then I didn't.
It’s Done!
Amisja comments on Oct 23, 2018:
Are you a nurse?
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie oooh cool.
Amisja comments on Oct 23, 2018:
Are you a nurse?
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie oooh cool.
Who was I discussing the histocity of Jesus with?
JacarC comments on Oct 23, 2018:
Richard Carrier is the main authority of the historicity of the jesus.
All his vids are worth watching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Lmmy2jfeo
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
@Jacar It was a member on here.
JacarC comments on Oct 23, 2018:
Richard Carrier is the main authority of the historicity of the jesus.
All his vids are worth watching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Lmmy2jfeo
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
@Jacar It was a member on here.
Shipwreck found in Black Sea is 'world's oldest intact
A Greek merchant ship dating back more ...
Charlene comments on Oct 23, 2018:
I think Nova had a program about this ship being found last year..
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
@Charlene I'm in UK
Charlene comments on Oct 23, 2018:
I think Nova had a program about this ship being found last year..
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
@Charlene I'm in UK
Dear NATO Secretary-General Jen Stoltenberg
We, the citizens of the United States of America, ask ...
Amisja comments on Oct 23, 2018:
From the rest of the world,
Sorry mate but you voted for him. We cannot interfere in democratic elections. What I would suggest is you make sure everyone understands that as adult Americans you do have a say. Everyone needs to make their voice heard.
Love and kisses
The rest of the world
(Oh and...
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
@EMC2 I have to say I was surprised that the American pragmatism was not apparent. I expected better.
Amisja comments on Oct 23, 2018:
From the rest of the world,
Sorry mate but you voted for him. We cannot interfere in democratic elections. What I would suggest is you make sure everyone understands that as adult Americans you do have a say. Everyone needs to make their voice heard.
Love and kisses
The rest of the world
(Oh and...
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
@EMC2 I have to say I was surprised that the American pragmatism was not apparent. I expected better.
Who was I discussing the histocity of Jesus with?
JacarC comments on Oct 23, 2018:
Richard Carrier is the main authority of the historicity of the jesus.
All his vids are worth watching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Lmmy2jfeo
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
I am not keen I prefer Bart Erhaim
JacarC comments on Oct 23, 2018:
Richard Carrier is the main authority of the historicity of the jesus.
All his vids are worth watching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Lmmy2jfeo
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
I am not keen I prefer Bart Erhaim
Shipwreck found in Black Sea is 'world's oldest intact
A Greek merchant ship dating back more ...
Charlene comments on Oct 23, 2018:
I think Nova had a program about this ship being found last year..
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
Do you have a link?
Charlene comments on Oct 23, 2018:
I think Nova had a program about this ship being found last year..
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
Do you have a link?
The Ongoing Enigma of the Crop Circles: Part One
One, just one, of numerous bits of suggestive ...
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
John, crop circles were debunked years ago. They produced by humans with a plank
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
@johnprytz I live in NW England and in high summer it regularly stays light past 22:00hrs,there is residual light past this time. By the end of next month, it'll be dark by 15:00hrs...oh hum
When I was in clinical practice, working 12 hour shifts, you rarely saw sun in winter. I have never heard any farmers complain about crop circles. However I am I always open to being educated. On the odd proper text I have read, it appears that farmers are often complicit into the appearance
https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/hidden-truths-of-crop-circles
Come on John, they are man made, like god and fairies. Its a nice story.v
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
John, crop circles were debunked years ago. They produced by humans with a plank
Amisja replies on Oct 23, 2018:
@johnprytz I live in NW England and in high summer it regularly stays light past 22:00hrs,there is residual light past this time. By the end of next month, it'll be dark by 15:00hrs...oh hum
When I was in clinical practice, working 12 hour shifts, you rarely saw sun in winter. I have never heard any farmers complain about crop circles. However I am I always open to being educated. On the odd proper text I have read, it appears that farmers are often complicit into the appearance
https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/hidden-truths-of-crop-circles
Come on John, they are man made, like god and fairies. Its a nice story.v
The Ongoing Enigma of the Crop Circles: Part One
One, just one, of numerous bits of suggestive ...
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
John, crop circles were debunked years ago. They produced by humans with a plank
Amisja replies on Oct 22, 2018:
@johnprytz British summer nights can last until about 11pm in high summer. We have electric lights in UK these days. Its the height of modernity ;). I think you are missing the point. It is likely the farmers are aware and have given permission. It is also likely local police are complicit. Crop circles are big money for local community and the fruit loops who think little green men created them. What is the most likely explanation?
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
John, crop circles were debunked years ago. They produced by humans with a plank
Amisja replies on Oct 22, 2018:
@johnprytz British summer nights can last until about 11pm in high summer. We have electric lights in UK these days. Its the height of modernity ;). I think you are missing the point. It is likely the farmers are aware and have given permission. It is also likely local police are complicit. Crop circles are big money for local community and the fruit loops who think little green men created them. What is the most likely explanation?
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@Renickulous 50% of all pregnancies end in spontaneous abortion. Usually the woman is not aware she is pregnant. So in that instance an unwanted pregnancy would have ended anyway, however careful or irresponsible the people involved were. Now if we have developed technologies that allow, adult women that control, why should this not be utilised? Why do you insist on punishing a woman and the unwanted child when probably billions of other potential humans do not develop naturally? Whether you like it or not, terminations are a feature of modern life. It helps right a wrong and levels the playing field for women. I am 52 years old and decided years ago that 3 children was enough, but believe me, if I had gotten pregnant after that, I would have terminated without a moments thought.
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@Renickulous 50% of all pregnancies end in spontaneous abortion. Usually the woman is not aware she is pregnant. So in that instance an unwanted pregnancy would have ended anyway, however careful or irresponsible the people involved were. Now if we have developed technologies that allow, adult women that control, why should this not be utilised? Why do you insist on punishing a woman and the unwanted child when probably billions of other potential humans do not develop naturally? Whether you like it or not, terminations are a feature of modern life. It helps right a wrong and levels the playing field for women. I am 52 years old and decided years ago that 3 children was enough, but believe me, if I had gotten pregnant after that, I would have terminated without a moments thought.
Good day everyone.
Amisja comments on Oct 21, 2018:
My grandma read tea leaves too. It was always a load of nonsense. Now I know how to do it, if anyone wants to send me money, I'll read their tea leaves. ;)
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@Byrdsfan photos are fine ;)
Amisja comments on Oct 21, 2018:
My grandma read tea leaves too. It was always a load of nonsense. Now I know how to do it, if anyone wants to send me money, I'll read their tea leaves. ;)
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@Byrdsfan photos are fine ;)
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@Renickulous why? As an atheist, I do not believe in human supremacy. Consequently no life is sacred. It is what it is. If you fundamentally see human sexuality as sinful then you will see the results as 'their fault'. I don't. Sex happens, sometimes pregnancy results. It isn't anyone's fault. It is a problem that needs sorting. If you see humans as supreme, as do religious person then the loss of a potential human is a problem. Free and safe access to contraception, sex education and if required, medical termination is a responsible approach.
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@Renickulous why? As an atheist, I do not believe in human supremacy. Consequently no life is sacred. It is what it is. If you fundamentally see human sexuality as sinful then you will see the results as 'their fault'. I don't. Sex happens, sometimes pregnancy results. It isn't anyone's fault. It is a problem that needs sorting. If you see humans as supreme, as do religious person then the loss of a potential human is a problem. Free and safe access to contraception, sex education and if required, medical termination is a responsible approach.
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@Renickulous No...re read what I said. I know slavery is wrong academically. I do not have an experience of slavery. I cannot comment on how it feels to be a slave, I cannot comment on how it feels to experience racism. However, slavery affects real life living human beings. Medical terminations require the removal of an unwanted group of cells. It is beyond cruel to expect a woman to carry a foetus to term. Terminations are an appropriate medical response to an unwanted situation.
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@Renickulous No...re read what I said. I know slavery is wrong academically. I do not have an experience of slavery. I cannot comment on how it feels to be a slave, I cannot comment on how it feels to experience racism. However, slavery affects real life living human beings. Medical terminations require the removal of an unwanted group of cells. It is beyond cruel to expect a woman to carry a foetus to term. Terminations are an appropriate medical response to an unwanted situation.
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@Renickulous You are twisting my words. Slavery is inherrently wicked. Absolutely. However I could never deem to comment on how bad as I have never been a slave. I cannot comprehend how it feels to be owned and have no control over your own life. I am a woman though, I have been pregnant, I have given birth. I was fortunate even to be in a position to be supported during those pregnancies and my babies were wanted.
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@Renickulous You are twisting my words. Slavery is inherrently wicked. Absolutely. However I could never deem to comment on how bad as I have never been a slave. I cannot comprehend how it feels to be owned and have no control over your own life. I am a woman though, I have been pregnant, I have given birth. I was fortunate even to be in a position to be supported during those pregnancies and my babies were wanted.
The Ongoing Enigma of the Crop Circles: Part One
One, just one, of numerous bits of suggestive ...
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
John, crop circles were debunked years ago. They produced by humans with a plank
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@johnprytz England (my country) is a strange and ancient land. We have pictures of horses etched into the landscape, drawings in caves made by very ancient people, there are stones erected just because and even a picture of a rather jolly man with an erect penis!
The most likely explanation is that these are created by men. Always have been and always will.
For exactly the same reason you stated, the perpetrators like to continue the hoax so they can maintain the mystery, sell books, merchandise etc
Crop circles have been described as all falling "within the range of the sort of thing done in hoaxes" by Taner Edis, professor of physics at Truman State University. Although obscure natural causes or alien origins of crop circles are suggested by fringe theorists, there is no scientific evidence for such explanations, and all crop circles are consistent with human causation.
It is a nice idea that aliens are sending us secret messages but they just aren't.
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
John, crop circles were debunked years ago. They produced by humans with a plank
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@johnprytz England (my country) is a strange and ancient land. We have pictures of horses etched into the landscape, drawings in caves made by very ancient people, there are stones erected just because and even a picture of a rather jolly man with an erect penis!
The most likely explanation is that these are created by men. Always have been and always will.
For exactly the same reason you stated, the perpetrators like to continue the hoax so they can maintain the mystery, sell books, merchandise etc
Crop circles have been described as all falling "within the range of the sort of thing done in hoaxes" by Taner Edis, professor of physics at Truman State University. Although obscure natural causes or alien origins of crop circles are suggested by fringe theorists, there is no scientific evidence for such explanations, and all crop circles are consistent with human causation.
It is a nice idea that aliens are sending us secret messages but they just aren't.
What’s your “Woo”?
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
What is woo?
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@icolan Thank you for replying. I believe nothing without evidence and even then I would question the process. I suppose I do tend overstate my own abilities.
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
What is woo?
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
@icolan Thank you for replying. I believe nothing without evidence and even then I would question the process. I suppose I do tend overstate my own abilities.
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
webbew1 comments on Oct 20, 2018:
How about we stop wasting time talking about abortion rights and endeavor towards the more productive pursuit of developing and making readily available 100% safe and effective contraceptive measures so that having an abortion is a decision that no woman ever has to face again.
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
Correct!
webbew1 comments on Oct 20, 2018:
How about we stop wasting time talking about abortion rights and endeavor towards the more productive pursuit of developing and making readily available 100% safe and effective contraceptive measures so that having an abortion is a decision that no woman ever has to face again.
Amisja replies on Oct 21, 2018:
Correct!
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous I cannot talk about slavery correct. You do not have innate rights. They were given to you by the same people who can take them away. They are legal rights which are usually a collective agreement, but they can be stripped from you. You were born with no more rights than a seagull or a tortoise! Creating a human being is a biological action. We evolved to make it fun or no bugger would bother. But accidents happen. A civilised country accepts this and does not force its wonen to become baby making machines.
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous I cannot talk about slavery correct. You do not have innate rights. They were given to you by the same people who can take them away. They are legal rights which are usually a collective agreement, but they can be stripped from you. You were born with no more rights than a seagull or a tortoise! Creating a human being is a biological action. We evolved to make it fun or no bugger would bother. But accidents happen. A civilised country accepts this and does not force its wonen to become baby making machines.
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous You are not thinking about this. You cannot kill something that cannot live. If it can't live it can't be dead. It is a cheap and efficient want to remove a few unwanted cells.
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous You are not thinking about this. You cannot kill something that cannot live. If it can't live it can't be dead. It is a cheap and efficient want to remove a few unwanted cells.
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous So what? I question those figures anyway. How the pregnancy occured is irrelevant. The fact is that potential human is unwanted. The end
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous So what? I question those figures anyway. How the pregnancy occured is irrelevant. The fact is that potential human is unwanted. The end
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@ladyprof70 Exactly!
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@ladyprof70 Exactly!
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous No I don't! We are animals and have no more 'rights' than any other creature. Who 'gave ' you rights? Think about that? It is a stupid and nonsensical argument, in addition, in my opinion..you don't carry babies you don't get an opinion
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous No I don't! We are animals and have no more 'rights' than any other creature. Who 'gave ' you rights? Think about that? It is a stupid and nonsensical argument, in addition, in my opinion..you don't carry babies you don't get an opinion
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous Sex is part of human life and occurs for many many reasons. It is not 'sin' or evil. Pregnancy can be the result. For some this is an exciting wonderful happy accident, for many it is the result of cooersion and for others they are forced into it. Whatever, the burden of being unwanted, destroys lives, exacerbates poverty (Have you been to the Phillapines?) And increases the burdens on over stretched health and criminal justice services. Leave it out with these 'poor wittle baby' stories. Free and open access to medical terminations are a decent and sensible way for women to right a mistake and retain ownership over their own bodies
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous Sex is part of human life and occurs for many many reasons. It is not 'sin' or evil. Pregnancy can be the result. For some this is an exciting wonderful happy accident, for many it is the result of cooersion and for others they are forced into it. Whatever, the burden of being unwanted, destroys lives, exacerbates poverty (Have you been to the Phillapines?) And increases the burdens on over stretched health and criminal justice services. Leave it out with these 'poor wittle baby' stories. Free and open access to medical terminations are a decent and sensible way for women to right a mistake and retain ownership over their own bodies
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous So what if those lump of cells are human or not? If there is no viability to independent human life then it is perfectly reasonable to terminate an unwanted pregnancy.
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous So what if those lump of cells are human or not? If there is no viability to independent human life then it is perfectly reasonable to terminate an unwanted pregnancy.
Abortions: should there be a time limit?
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous "Noone accidentally gets pregnant, its a workout naked with a partner.".....SERIOUSLY??? Wtfh!!!! Have you ever been pregnant? Have you ever even had sex? The vast majority of people are the result of accidents. Ya great daft wally
Renickulous comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Viable is not a scientific definition for humans. You will not find in any scientific text stating that a human sperm and egg at cell division/ conception is not humam. There are very few times when killing an innocent human is acceptable, and deeming someone not "viable" sounds like what hitler ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@Renickulous "Noone accidentally gets pregnant, its a workout naked with a partner.".....SERIOUSLY??? Wtfh!!!! Have you ever been pregnant? Have you ever even had sex? The vast majority of people are the result of accidents. Ya great daft wally
I've seen some questions about an AA type of program that is non religious.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie Well you are welcome. Cold and wet
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie Well you are welcome. Cold and wet
I've seen some questions about an AA type of program that is non religious.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie I live in the grim North West of England
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie I live in the grim North West of England
I've seen some questions about an AA type of program that is non religious.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie Well thats 1000 miles from me....oh well
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie Well thats 1000 miles from me....oh well
I've seen some questions about an AA type of program that is non religious.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie Thats a fascinating story. The wine is an exciting adventure. You'll have to send me some ;)
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie Thats a fascinating story. The wine is an exciting adventure. You'll have to send me some ;)
I've seen some questions about an AA type of program that is non religious.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie oooh how nice
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie oooh how nice
What’s your “Woo”?
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
What is woo?
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
Seriously what is woo?
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
What is woo?
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
Seriously what is woo?
I'm thinking of adding a series of political questions to profiles and want to get your suggestions ...
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Its very US centric. How divided you all are.
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@evidentialist I realise that. I am totally sick to the backteeth of British and EU politics at the moment. Human beings are such incredibly stupid creatures...
Amisja comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Its very US centric. How divided you all are.
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@evidentialist I realise that. I am totally sick to the backteeth of British and EU politics at the moment. Human beings are such incredibly stupid creatures...
I've seen some questions about an AA type of program that is non religious.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie I like wine and gin but not to excess and only on non-working nights.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie I like wine and gin but not to excess and only on non-working nights.
I've seen some questions about an AA type of program that is non religious.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie I do recommend CBT though. We now provide CBT alongside px for antidepressants.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie I do recommend CBT though. We now provide CBT alongside px for antidepressants.
I've seen some questions about an AA type of program that is non religious.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie They don't, I assure you. "all spiritual concepts" does not necessarily refer to 'God'. They do have links to spurituality but it does not necessarily mean 'god'. The NHS is a completely inclusive organisation and its associate groups have to too. There is no mention of god in any healthcare in UK and referring to god can get you disciplined. There is no longer conscientious objector either. So you can not object to working in hospitals that provide termination.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie They don't, I assure you. "all spiritual concepts" does not necessarily refer to 'God'. They do have links to spurituality but it does not necessarily mean 'god'. The NHS is a completely inclusive organisation and its associate groups have to too. There is no mention of god in any healthcare in UK and referring to god can get you disciplined. There is no longer conscientious objector either. So you can not object to working in hospitals that provide termination.
The Ongoing Enigma of the Crop Circles: Part One
One, just one, of numerous bits of suggestive ...
blumandolin comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Consider crop circles could have been being made for centuries except never seen without the ability to fly above them.
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
Good point
blumandolin comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Consider crop circles could have been being made for centuries except never seen without the ability to fly above them.
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
Good point
Things I have never done.
WestcoastMan comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Do one thing that scares you.
Go one place that you wanted to as a child.
Go to the grave site of a famous person you admire.
Spend one week in a tropical paradise and at least one night, bundled up watching the aurora borealis lights.
Any or all could good for you...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@WestcoastMan I'm British and nowhere in UK is more than 50 miles from the sea. I need to feel close to it to feel safe. I know thats odd.
WestcoastMan comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Do one thing that scares you.
Go one place that you wanted to as a child.
Go to the grave site of a famous person you admire.
Spend one week in a tropical paradise and at least one night, bundled up watching the aurora borealis lights.
Any or all could good for you...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@WestcoastMan I'm British and nowhere in UK is more than 50 miles from the sea. I need to feel close to it to feel safe. I know thats odd.
Things I have never done.
ValJ comments on Oct 20, 2018:
I've always wanted to go into a restaurant and order the dessert course first (I have a really sweet tooth). The closest I got was a place that only sells desserts but that doesn't really count does it.
I've been to a gym but never had plastic surgery and never will. The thing I'd most like to ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@ValJ You can see the northern lights from a hill near me in summer sometimes (usually July). You should come up.
ValJ comments on Oct 20, 2018:
I've always wanted to go into a restaurant and order the dessert course first (I have a really sweet tooth). The closest I got was a place that only sells desserts but that doesn't really count does it.
I've been to a gym but never had plastic surgery and never will. The thing I'd most like to ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@ValJ You can see the northern lights from a hill near me in summer sometimes (usually July). You should come up.
Things I have never done.
WestcoastMan comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Do one thing that scares you.
Go one place that you wanted to as a child.
Go to the grave site of a famous person you admire.
Spend one week in a tropical paradise and at least one night, bundled up watching the aurora borealis lights.
Any or all could good for you...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
I am claustrophobic so getting into a lift terrifies me. I was even uncomfotable living in AZ as there was no coast. Its mad, I know.
WestcoastMan comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Do one thing that scares you.
Go one place that you wanted to as a child.
Go to the grave site of a famous person you admire.
Spend one week in a tropical paradise and at least one night, bundled up watching the aurora borealis lights.
Any or all could good for you...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
I am claustrophobic so getting into a lift terrifies me. I was even uncomfotable living in AZ as there was no coast. Its mad, I know.
Things I have never done.
ValJ comments on Oct 20, 2018:
I've always wanted to go into a restaurant and order the dessert course first (I have a really sweet tooth). The closest I got was a place that only sells desserts but that doesn't really count does it.
I've been to a gym but never had plastic surgery and never will. The thing I'd most like to ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
Its a prof doc so involves research into mental health in general. I am particularly interested in type 1 diabetes and emotionally unstable personality disorder.
ValJ comments on Oct 20, 2018:
I've always wanted to go into a restaurant and order the dessert course first (I have a really sweet tooth). The closest I got was a place that only sells desserts but that doesn't really count does it.
I've been to a gym but never had plastic surgery and never will. The thing I'd most like to ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
Its a prof doc so involves research into mental health in general. I am particularly interested in type 1 diabetes and emotionally unstable personality disorder.
I've seen some questions about an AA type of program that is non religious.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie Because Britain is multi-cultural and therefore the religious conponent has been removed. In its place is an expectation the person will devote themselves to self discovery. I sometimes refer patients to AA and NA. It would not work for Brits with the religious bit. There are so few people of faith here.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
OK AA in uk, has by law removed any ties to religious affilation. It can be done
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@NoMagicCookie Because Britain is multi-cultural and therefore the religious conponent has been removed. In its place is an expectation the person will devote themselves to self discovery. I sometimes refer patients to AA and NA. It would not work for Brits with the religious bit. There are so few people of faith here.
Things I have never done.
callmedubious comments on Oct 19, 2018:
The old proverb says 'too soon old too late wise.' that definitely applies to me.
had i known 20 yrs ago how crooked/manipulated the financial system is i would have multiples of my net worth. i never invested long term b/c i thought i could make way more than a paltry 8%/yr. and i did have a yr ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@callmedubious Money is not a motiver for me. I thrive on being frugal.
callmedubious comments on Oct 19, 2018:
The old proverb says 'too soon old too late wise.' that definitely applies to me.
had i known 20 yrs ago how crooked/manipulated the financial system is i would have multiples of my net worth. i never invested long term b/c i thought i could make way more than a paltry 8%/yr. and i did have a yr ...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
@callmedubious Money is not a motiver for me. I thrive on being frugal.
Things I have never done.
Lemonhead526 comments on Oct 19, 2018:
I've done lots , travelled , gambled , partied hard , taken drugs , womanized , all I want now is to feel loved , a women who likes to cuddle , kiss and show effection.
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
Awww
Lemonhead526 comments on Oct 19, 2018:
I've done lots , travelled , gambled , partied hard , taken drugs , womanized , all I want now is to feel loved , a women who likes to cuddle , kiss and show effection.
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
Awww
Things I have never done.
seattlepanda comments on Oct 19, 2018:
As a doctorate is a priority for you, we function on very different planes. For me, working and living in Asia was a truly life-changing experience.
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
I did that for 3 years too.
seattlepanda comments on Oct 19, 2018:
As a doctorate is a priority for you, we function on very different planes. For me, working and living in Asia was a truly life-changing experience.
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
I did that for 3 years too.
Things I have never done.
WestcoastMan comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Do one thing that scares you.
Go one place that you wanted to as a child.
Go to the grave site of a famous person you admire.
Spend one week in a tropical paradise and at least one night, bundled up watching the aurora borealis lights.
Any or all could good for you...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
I've done that..
WestcoastMan comments on Oct 20, 2018:
Do one thing that scares you.
Go one place that you wanted to as a child.
Go to the grave site of a famous person you admire.
Spend one week in a tropical paradise and at least one night, bundled up watching the aurora borealis lights.
Any or all could good for you...
Amisja replies on Oct 20, 2018:
I've done that..
Things I have never done.
callmedubious comments on Oct 19, 2018:
The old proverb says 'too soon old too late wise.' that definitely applies to me.
had i known 20 yrs ago how crooked/manipulated the financial system is i would have multiples of my net worth. i never invested long term b/c i thought i could make way more than a paltry 8%/yr. and i did have a yr ...
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
Whats next then?
callmedubious comments on Oct 19, 2018:
The old proverb says 'too soon old too late wise.' that definitely applies to me.
had i known 20 yrs ago how crooked/manipulated the financial system is i would have multiples of my net worth. i never invested long term b/c i thought i could make way more than a paltry 8%/yr. and i did have a yr ...
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
Whats next then?
Things I have never done.
MrBeelzeebubbles comments on Oct 19, 2018:
Get my voice retrained, and learn to play a musical instrument to a non-shameful public performance level.
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
Wow that is cool! Very impressed
MrBeelzeebubbles comments on Oct 19, 2018:
Get my voice retrained, and learn to play a musical instrument to a non-shameful public performance level.
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
Wow that is cool! Very impressed
Hello members in western Tennessee, eastern Arkansas and nothern Mississippi.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
What a wonderfully kind generous thing to do. This is why I love Americans. This is why I lived there for 6 years and had my children there. This is why you are good and kind hearted people. This is the best of your beautiful country. I wish you would all remember that. If I could afford the airfare...
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
@Charity That sounds amazing. I would love that. I'll add to the bucket list.
Amisja comments on Oct 19, 2018:
What a wonderfully kind generous thing to do. This is why I love Americans. This is why I lived there for 6 years and had my children there. This is why you are good and kind hearted people. This is the best of your beautiful country. I wish you would all remember that. If I could afford the airfare...
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
@Charity That sounds amazing. I would love that. I'll add to the bucket list.
What is the most embarrassing style you've ever worn/had?
Donotbelieve comments on Oct 19, 2018:
No pic, but I went through a goth phase.
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
Me too...no pics before I was about 40 and stopped caring what people thought of me
Donotbelieve comments on Oct 19, 2018:
No pic, but I went through a goth phase.
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
Me too...no pics before I was about 40 and stopped caring what people thought of me
Any comments on Jamal Khashoggi?
Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:
I think it is dreadful that someone going about their own business was tortured and murdered by their own countrymen. Just for wanting to get married.
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
@Marionville Radio 4 reported he was a US citizen. Possibly a dual national due to his employment. I agree with you, this man lost his life in an horrorfic way. Dreadful. His poor family.
Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:
I think it is dreadful that someone going about their own business was tortured and murdered by their own countrymen. Just for wanting to get married.
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
@Marionville Radio 4 reported he was a US citizen. Possibly a dual national due to his employment. I agree with you, this man lost his life in an horrorfic way. Dreadful. His poor family.
Any comments on Jamal Khashoggi?
Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:
I think it is dreadful that someone going about their own business was tortured and murdered by their own countrymen. Just for wanting to get married.
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
@Marionville Oh he worked for Washington Post
Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:
I think it is dreadful that someone going about their own business was tortured and murdered by their own countrymen. Just for wanting to get married.
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
@Marionville Oh he worked for Washington Post
Just sat across from a guy with 'senior lecturer' on his name tag.
Lemonhead526 comments on Oct 17, 2018:
Lol , with age comes wisdom. I'm happier as I get older.
I suffer with aches and pains but just don't get stressed anymore about anything , I used to be so anxious all the time when I was younger .
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
@Lemonhead526 Thats interesting.
Lemonhead526 comments on Oct 17, 2018:
Lol , with age comes wisdom. I'm happier as I get older.
I suffer with aches and pains but just don't get stressed anymore about anything , I used to be so anxious all the time when I was younger .
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
@Lemonhead526 Thats interesting.
Cause & Effect
Either causality operates all the time, in all cases, at all levels, or it ...
Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:
John...again with the super long posts. I did read this one. All I can say is free will is probably overstated. We, as beings, have far less than we think we have. Evidence suggests the brain is hard wired to behave in certain unconscious ways we have no control on. So neither you, nor I nor the ...
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
@johnprytz Don't worry John. I will read them. You have lots of interesting things to say. Unfortunately, if you wish to widen the discussion, other people might resist reading them. Oh and I agree. One weird concept I tell my students is that the action potential required to move a muscle has already occured before you recognise your hand has endured a pain.
Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:
John...again with the super long posts. I did read this one. All I can say is free will is probably overstated. We, as beings, have far less than we think we have. Evidence suggests the brain is hard wired to behave in certain unconscious ways we have no control on. So neither you, nor I nor the ...
Amisja replies on Oct 19, 2018:
@johnprytz Don't worry John. I will read them. You have lots of interesting things to say. Unfortunately, if you wish to widen the discussion, other people might resist reading them. Oh and I agree. One weird concept I tell my students is that the action potential required to move a muscle has already occured before you recognise your hand has endured a pain.
Any comments on Jamal Khashoggi?
Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:
I think it is dreadful that someone going about their own business was tortured and murdered by their own countrymen. Just for wanting to get married.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@Marionville They said so on Radio 4. His fiance is Turkish.
Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:
I think it is dreadful that someone going about their own business was tortured and murdered by their own countrymen. Just for wanting to get married.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@Marionville They said so on Radio 4. His fiance is Turkish.
I would love to know which side of the pond you're on. I'm in the U.S.A.....YOU ? ?
Marionville comments on Oct 17, 2018:
Northern Ireland.....just across that big pond called the Atlantic! We are on a line of latitude with Newfoundland going westward from here across the Atlantic, so that is quite a bit further north than your location.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@Marionville I think (just a guess) that it something to with resilence and expectation that people look after their own.
Marionville comments on Oct 17, 2018:
Northern Ireland.....just across that big pond called the Atlantic! We are on a line of latitude with Newfoundland going westward from here across the Atlantic, so that is quite a bit further north than your location.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@Marionville I think (just a guess) that it something to with resilence and expectation that people look after their own.
I feel like I'm at that point in the semester where I'm trying to maintain my grades, health, and ...
Green_eyes comments on Oct 17, 2018:
A lot of us have been there. I managed to fail A&P the first time around by getting hooked on Zelda. I was going to college full time, working full time, partying full time. Something had to give. Fortunately I made the right decisions to get rid of the partying... most of it! Refocus on your goal ...
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@Green_eyes I am a university lecturer now. I teach health care professionals.
Green_eyes comments on Oct 17, 2018:
A lot of us have been there. I managed to fail A&P the first time around by getting hooked on Zelda. I was going to college full time, working full time, partying full time. Something had to give. Fortunately I made the right decisions to get rid of the partying... most of it! Refocus on your goal ...
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@Green_eyes I am a university lecturer now. I teach health care professionals.
I feel like I'm at that point in the semester where I'm trying to maintain my grades, health, and ...
Green_eyes comments on Oct 17, 2018:
A lot of us have been there. I managed to fail A&P the first time around by getting hooked on Zelda. I was going to college full time, working full time, partying full time. Something had to give. Fortunately I made the right decisions to get rid of the partying... most of it! Refocus on your goal ...
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
Oh I teach A&P to student nurses, amongst other things. My favourite subject to teach because the human body never fails to amaze me. I teach numeracy too...that doesn't quite do it for me blurgh ;)
Green_eyes comments on Oct 17, 2018:
A lot of us have been there. I managed to fail A&P the first time around by getting hooked on Zelda. I was going to college full time, working full time, partying full time. Something had to give. Fortunately I made the right decisions to get rid of the partying... most of it! Refocus on your goal ...
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
Oh I teach A&P to student nurses, amongst other things. My favourite subject to teach because the human body never fails to amaze me. I teach numeracy too...that doesn't quite do it for me blurgh ;)
I would love to know which side of the pond you're on. I'm in the U.S.A.....YOU ? ?
Marionville comments on Oct 17, 2018:
Northern Ireland.....just across that big pond called the Atlantic! We are on a line of latitude with Newfoundland going westward from here across the Atlantic, so that is quite a bit further north than your location.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
I was talking to someone today about NI and detention under the Mental Health act. Seemingly, you detain less people than anywhere else in the UK. Now I have my own theories about this, why do you think it might be?
Marionville comments on Oct 17, 2018:
Northern Ireland.....just across that big pond called the Atlantic! We are on a line of latitude with Newfoundland going westward from here across the Atlantic, so that is quite a bit further north than your location.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
I was talking to someone today about NI and detention under the Mental Health act. Seemingly, you detain less people than anywhere else in the UK. Now I have my own theories about this, why do you think it might be?
I would love to know which side of the pond you're on. I'm in the U.S.A.....YOU ? ?
ipdg77 comments on Oct 17, 2018:
The UK, on a little Island off the south coast :-)
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@ipdg77 yeah been loads. I know quite a few. I am from Lancashire. We don't have Islands but we do have Blackpool.
ipdg77 comments on Oct 17, 2018:
The UK, on a little Island off the south coast :-)
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@ipdg77 yeah been loads. I know quite a few. I am from Lancashire. We don't have Islands but we do have Blackpool.
Any comments on Jamal Khashoggi?
Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:
I think it is dreadful that someone going about their own business was tortured and murdered by their own countrymen. Just for wanting to get married.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@Marionville I understand that. I also know he is a US citizen.
Amisja comments on Oct 17, 2018:
I think it is dreadful that someone going about their own business was tortured and murdered by their own countrymen. Just for wanting to get married.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@Marionville I understand that. I also know he is a US citizen.
What is it about Atheists and sexism?
GreatNani comments on Oct 17, 2018:
On Linkedin? How inappropriate. But atheists are no better than others when it come to this. :(
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@Anonbene No I am not. That was the description, no other connotations attached. Large breasts or otherwise is a feature of some women's bodies, like blue eyes or being tall. The fact was that the body type was being used to sell t-shirts (clearly the belief is that no women want an 'atheist republic' T-shirt) and the image was intended to titilate. All that on a professional forum where one's potential employer could be looking.
GreatNani comments on Oct 17, 2018:
On Linkedin? How inappropriate. But atheists are no better than others when it come to this. :(
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@Anonbene No I am not. That was the description, no other connotations attached. Large breasts or otherwise is a feature of some women's bodies, like blue eyes or being tall. The fact was that the body type was being used to sell t-shirts (clearly the belief is that no women want an 'atheist republic' T-shirt) and the image was intended to titilate. All that on a professional forum where one's potential employer could be looking.
What is it about Atheists and sexism?
MichaelSpinler comments on Oct 17, 2018:
sexism is not an atheist thing, its a sexist thing. not all atheist are humanist, liberal, or logical. the only thing we have in common is no god belief. having a sexy women in a T= shirt is not sexist. women and men alike enjoy the human form.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
My issue was that it was on 'LinkedIn' which is a platform for professionals. I didn't expect loads of 'phroars' of men looking at a very young woman, in that arena. Using the female form to sell things, is so terribly passe. As for my concerns re atheism and sexism, I have encountered it a lot in fact. From Prof Richard Dawkins down. I have my theories on this but it is definitely there and certainly not acceptable on a professional forum. It can be likened to a calendar of a naked model in an office.
MichaelSpinler comments on Oct 17, 2018:
sexism is not an atheist thing, its a sexist thing. not all atheist are humanist, liberal, or logical. the only thing we have in common is no god belief. having a sexy women in a T= shirt is not sexist. women and men alike enjoy the human form.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
My issue was that it was on 'LinkedIn' which is a platform for professionals. I didn't expect loads of 'phroars' of men looking at a very young woman, in that arena. Using the female form to sell things, is so terribly passe. As for my concerns re atheism and sexism, I have encountered it a lot in fact. From Prof Richard Dawkins down. I have my theories on this but it is definitely there and certainly not acceptable on a professional forum. It can be likened to a calendar of a naked model in an office.
What is it about Atheists and sexism?
GreatNani comments on Oct 17, 2018:
On Linkedin? How inappropriate. But atheists are no better than others when it come to this. :(
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
I agree. It was an uncouth ad for an atheist t-shirt (vest thing) too short pulled over a large breasted woman. What annoyed me was a reply I got that simply said, "atheist men like scantitly dressed women too...deal with it!"
GreatNani comments on Oct 17, 2018:
On Linkedin? How inappropriate. But atheists are no better than others when it come to this. :(
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
I agree. It was an uncouth ad for an atheist t-shirt (vest thing) too short pulled over a large breasted woman. What annoyed me was a reply I got that simply said, "atheist men like scantitly dressed women too...deal with it!"
I would love to know which side of the pond you're on. I'm in the U.S.A.....YOU ? ?
ipdg77 comments on Oct 17, 2018:
The UK, on a little Island off the south coast :-)
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
Which one?
ipdg77 comments on Oct 17, 2018:
The UK, on a little Island off the south coast :-)
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
Which one?
I would love to know which side of the pond you're on. I'm in the U.S.A.....YOU ? ?
ValJ comments on Oct 17, 2018:
UK - "The North"
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@ValJ There are a few of us here actually...from NW England that it is.
ValJ comments on Oct 17, 2018:
UK - "The North"
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@ValJ There are a few of us here actually...from NW England that it is.
I asked my 22 year old to read my post before submitting it.
GreatNani comments on Oct 17, 2018:
I missed it! But hey, if he thought it was ok it probably was.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
The post is still up...just not the 6 other copies.
GreatNani comments on Oct 17, 2018:
I missed it! But hey, if he thought it was ok it probably was.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
The post is still up...just not the 6 other copies.
I would love to know which side of the pond you're on. I'm in the U.S.A.....YOU ? ?
ValJ comments on Oct 17, 2018:
UK - "The North"
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
Me too!
ValJ comments on Oct 17, 2018:
UK - "The North"
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
Me too!
Just sat across from a guy with 'senior lecturer' on his name tag.
Lemonhead526 comments on Oct 17, 2018:
Lol , with age comes wisdom. I'm happier as I get older.
I suffer with aches and pains but just don't get stressed anymore about anything , I used to be so anxious all the time when I was younger .
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
I am more prepared to speak up for myself and what I believe in, whereas I was rather meek as a younger woman. I am still stressed all the piggin time but that is the nature of both my jobs!
Lemonhead526 comments on Oct 17, 2018:
Lol , with age comes wisdom. I'm happier as I get older.
I suffer with aches and pains but just don't get stressed anymore about anything , I used to be so anxious all the time when I was younger .
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
I am more prepared to speak up for myself and what I believe in, whereas I was rather meek as a younger woman. I am still stressed all the piggin time but that is the nature of both my jobs!
God In The Bible
One of the more ludicrous facets involving the God Hypothesis is that during the...
Amisja comments on Oct 16, 2018:
Hey we had our own perfectly good gods over here in northern EU.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@johnprytz Yeah we are over all that. I read a book that described powerful men who had converted to Christianity (as a political move, I have no doubt) had to give up their non-converted wives and children as they were no longer 'married in Christ'. This meant that lots of previously children of nobility were now considered illegitimate. This appears to be the source of a lot of the early EU wars. Christianity messed with a lot of people's lives and traditions.
Amisja comments on Oct 16, 2018:
Hey we had our own perfectly good gods over here in northern EU.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@johnprytz Yeah we are over all that. I read a book that described powerful men who had converted to Christianity (as a political move, I have no doubt) had to give up their non-converted wives and children as they were no longer 'married in Christ'. This meant that lots of previously children of nobility were now considered illegitimate. This appears to be the source of a lot of the early EU wars. Christianity messed with a lot of people's lives and traditions.
Our Origins and Our Ultimate Questions: Part Two
The Origin of Life on Earth (or Elsewhere): Did ...
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I am interested in what you have to say but your posts are too long. I would say though, time didn't exist until we invented it. Consequently the earth had infinity to evolve and to perfect beings that were fit for purpose. I see it as a work in progress but human beings are definitely not there ...
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@johnprytz well no...you can always give me a nudge if you see me online...come on Jayne get writing!
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I am interested in what you have to say but your posts are too long. I would say though, time didn't exist until we invented it. Consequently the earth had infinity to evolve and to perfect beings that were fit for purpose. I see it as a work in progress but human beings are definitely not there ...
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@johnprytz well no...you can always give me a nudge if you see me online...come on Jayne get writing!
Our Origins and Our Ultimate Questions: Part Two
The Origin of Life on Earth (or Elsewhere): Did ...
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I am interested in what you have to say but your posts are too long. I would say though, time didn't exist until we invented it. Consequently the earth had infinity to evolve and to perfect beings that were fit for purpose. I see it as a work in progress but human beings are definitely not there ...
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@johnprytz I like that, don't you? Somewhere there is a skinny, super organised Jayne who finished her doctorate years ago and doesn't have a ton of debt ;)
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I am interested in what you have to say but your posts are too long. I would say though, time didn't exist until we invented it. Consequently the earth had infinity to evolve and to perfect beings that were fit for purpose. I see it as a work in progress but human beings are definitely not there ...
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@johnprytz I like that, don't you? Somewhere there is a skinny, super organised Jayne who finished her doctorate years ago and doesn't have a ton of debt ;)
God In The Bible
One of the more ludicrous facets involving the God Hypothesis is that during the...
DarrelScott comments on Oct 16, 2018:
The bible is nothing but a collection of fairy tales.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@johnprytz We agree...a bit of tongue in cheek history, a bit of gossip and a bit of fantasy...
DarrelScott comments on Oct 16, 2018:
The bible is nothing but a collection of fairy tales.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@johnprytz We agree...a bit of tongue in cheek history, a bit of gossip and a bit of fantasy...
God In The Bible
One of the more ludicrous facets involving the God Hypothesis is that during the...
Amisja comments on Oct 16, 2018:
Hey we had our own perfectly good gods over here in northern EU.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@johnprytz From everything I have read on the subject, my understanding is that Christianity especially molded itself around the original old gods. So for example 25th dec was always a pagan celebration, same with Easter and other celebrations. I believe especially in Western EU, they watered down the message a bit as it was a very 'hard sell' to the tough living, heavy partying pagans and Celts (I know that term is wildly refuted these days). This is probably why this part of the world easily accepted atheism and the loss of the hard nosed fundmentalists is why North America didn't.
Amisja comments on Oct 16, 2018:
Hey we had our own perfectly good gods over here in northern EU.
Amisja replies on Oct 17, 2018:
@johnprytz From everything I have read on the subject, my understanding is that Christianity especially molded itself around the original old gods. So for example 25th dec was always a pagan celebration, same with Easter and other celebrations. I believe especially in Western EU, they watered down the message a bit as it was a very 'hard sell' to the tough living, heavy partying pagans and Celts (I know that term is wildly refuted these days). This is probably why this part of the world easily accepted atheism and the loss of the hard nosed fundmentalists is why North America didn't.
Lady Gaga on Dr. Ford
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Amisja comments on Oct 16, 2018:
I'd love to read it but I don't have FB. Does anyone have a direct link.
Amisja replies on Oct 16, 2018:
@coralisthree no def need to log onto FB. Is it on Youtube?
Amisja comments on Oct 16, 2018:
I'd love to read it but I don't have FB. Does anyone have a direct link.
Amisja replies on Oct 16, 2018:
@coralisthree no def need to log onto FB. Is it on Youtube?
Lady Gaga on Dr. Ford
[youtube.com]
Amisja comments on Oct 16, 2018:
I'd love to read it but I don't have FB. Does anyone have a direct link.
Amisja replies on Oct 16, 2018:
@coralisthree thanks
Amisja comments on Oct 16, 2018:
I'd love to read it but I don't have FB. Does anyone have a direct link.
Amisja replies on Oct 16, 2018:
@coralisthree thanks
Piers Morgan Disgusted With "Emasculated" Daniel Craig Carrying Baby Daughter
Simon1 comments on Oct 16, 2018:
Only thing wrong is the papoose they are dangerous one trip and you can fall on the baby . Best way to carry a baby is by the ankles ....
Amisja replies on Oct 16, 2018:
Haha
Simon1 comments on Oct 16, 2018:
Only thing wrong is the papoose they are dangerous one trip and you can fall on the baby . Best way to carry a baby is by the ankles ....
Amisja replies on Oct 16, 2018:
Haha
God In The Bible
One of the more ludicrous facets involving the God Hypothesis is that during the...
DarrelScott comments on Oct 16, 2018:
The bible is nothing but a collection of fairy tales.
Amisja replies on Oct 16, 2018:
I disagree. There are some magical stories in it but for me a lot of the bible seems nothing more than a gossip column. There whole entire books that do not even mention god (Ester..OT) and others that discuss some really dreadful human beings (Incest, rape, murder). There histories of kings, some of whom were not very nice at all and stories of wandering hippies. I am not sure what the first authors thought there were doing, but they were not talking about a loving magnaminous forgiving god.
DarrelScott comments on Oct 16, 2018:
The bible is nothing but a collection of fairy tales.
Amisja replies on Oct 16, 2018:
I disagree. There are some magical stories in it but for me a lot of the bible seems nothing more than a gossip column. There whole entire books that do not even mention god (Ester..OT) and others that discuss some really dreadful human beings (Incest, rape, murder). There histories of kings, some of whom were not very nice at all and stories of wandering hippies. I am not sure what the first authors thought there were doing, but they were not talking about a loving magnaminous forgiving god.
Our Origins and Our Ultimate Questions: Part Two
The Origin of Life on Earth (or Elsewhere): Did ...
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I am interested in what you have to say but your posts are too long. I would say though, time didn't exist until we invented it. Consequently the earth had infinity to evolve and to perfect beings that were fit for purpose. I see it as a work in progress but human beings are definitely not there ...
Amisja replies on Oct 16, 2018:
@johnprytz Ansolutely agree. I can see from an anthropological point of view how easy it would be to say 'god did it'. Case closed. It is much more difficult to think of that infinite regression. Also are we all that has ever been, was there an earth before? Are there more of us (as in exact replicas)...as a child this used to comfort me. Or is there an alternative being who is made from gold silver and uranium who conisers cardon based me the height of absurdity. I like the idea of another copy of me who has managed to get it together, who isn't always running late and facing a sea of blank student's faces when you tell them something really obvious.
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I am interested in what you have to say but your posts are too long. I would say though, time didn't exist until we invented it. Consequently the earth had infinity to evolve and to perfect beings that were fit for purpose. I see it as a work in progress but human beings are definitely not there ...
Amisja replies on Oct 16, 2018:
@johnprytz Ansolutely agree. I can see from an anthropological point of view how easy it would be to say 'god did it'. Case closed. It is much more difficult to think of that infinite regression. Also are we all that has ever been, was there an earth before? Are there more of us (as in exact replicas)...as a child this used to comfort me. Or is there an alternative being who is made from gold silver and uranium who conisers cardon based me the height of absurdity. I like the idea of another copy of me who has managed to get it together, who isn't always running late and facing a sea of blank student's faces when you tell them something really obvious.
What I have always wanted!!
Matias comments on Oct 15, 2018:
If a time machine really existed, would you travel to the future or to the past?
I would not enter such a machine for fear of not being able to get back to the time I belong to.
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
So? You can have a new time. I read a scientific article that suggested a time machine can only revisit the past of one's life time as the future hasn't happened and isn't just sitting on another plane of existence waiting for us. Prof Brian Cox said time could be sadle shaped and you could actually hope over onto the other side and maybe meet another version of yourself. What if you did that and the other copy was a horror? What if they had everything you'd ever wanted...like a super organised Jayne, who would be actually doing some writing rather than thinking of this stuff??!!
Matias comments on Oct 15, 2018:
If a time machine really existed, would you travel to the future or to the past?
I would not enter such a machine for fear of not being able to get back to the time I belong to.
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
So? You can have a new time. I read a scientific article that suggested a time machine can only revisit the past of one's life time as the future hasn't happened and isn't just sitting on another plane of existence waiting for us. Prof Brian Cox said time could be sadle shaped and you could actually hope over onto the other side and maybe meet another version of yourself. What if you did that and the other copy was a horror? What if they had everything you'd ever wanted...like a super organised Jayne, who would be actually doing some writing rather than thinking of this stuff??!!
Tell me something fun or positive about your weekend.
Spudnut comments on Oct 14, 2018:
Every weekend is a good weekend for me, no matter what's going on. I'm finally regaining my strength after a bout with cancer/chemo so just being able to stand up long enough to wash a sink full of dishes is exciting!
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
Hugs
Spudnut comments on Oct 14, 2018:
Every weekend is a good weekend for me, no matter what's going on. I'm finally regaining my strength after a bout with cancer/chemo so just being able to stand up long enough to wash a sink full of dishes is exciting!
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
Hugs
Line dry or mechanical?
Amisja comments on Oct 15, 2018:
You know years ago, I used to chat on a political website in USA. It started because I lived there at the time and as a working class British lass I could not understand why anyone would dry clothes in dryers. I mentioned that I had been instructed by the appt complex owners, that line drying was ...
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
@MsDemeanour Correct!
Amisja comments on Oct 15, 2018:
You know years ago, I used to chat on a political website in USA. It started because I lived there at the time and as a working class British lass I could not understand why anyone would dry clothes in dryers. I mentioned that I had been instructed by the appt complex owners, that line drying was ...
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
@MsDemeanour Correct!
Our Origins and Our Ultimate Questions: Part Two
The Origin of Life on Earth (or Elsewhere): Did ...
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I am interested in what you have to say but your posts are too long. I would say though, time didn't exist until we invented it. Consequently the earth had infinity to evolve and to perfect beings that were fit for purpose. I see it as a work in progress but human beings are definitely not there ...
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
@johnprytz I thought of another point. Once we had carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur then basically all the ingredients were there. That is kinda the heavy evolution out of the way. The next bit is mixing them all up in the right order. Its an exquisite process that has taken millenia and the fact that it continues would suggest that hasn't been long enough.
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I am interested in what you have to say but your posts are too long. I would say though, time didn't exist until we invented it. Consequently the earth had infinity to evolve and to perfect beings that were fit for purpose. I see it as a work in progress but human beings are definitely not there ...
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
@johnprytz I thought of another point. Once we had carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur then basically all the ingredients were there. That is kinda the heavy evolution out of the way. The next bit is mixing them all up in the right order. Its an exquisite process that has taken millenia and the fact that it continues would suggest that hasn't been long enough.
Our Origins and Our Ultimate Questions: Part Two
The Origin of Life on Earth (or Elsewhere): Did ...
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I am interested in what you have to say but your posts are too long. I would say though, time didn't exist until we invented it. Consequently the earth had infinity to evolve and to perfect beings that were fit for purpose. I see it as a work in progress but human beings are definitely not there ...
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
@johnprytz John evolution involves the development of the universe and everything in it..infinity is part of that evolution. We are now getting into the realm where my little brain can no longer cope with and I need a lie down ;)
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I am interested in what you have to say but your posts are too long. I would say though, time didn't exist until we invented it. Consequently the earth had infinity to evolve and to perfect beings that were fit for purpose. I see it as a work in progress but human beings are definitely not there ...
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
@johnprytz John evolution involves the development of the universe and everything in it..infinity is part of that evolution. We are now getting into the realm where my little brain can no longer cope with and I need a lie down ;)
Did Jesus actually exist?
yes for yes
no for no
TheGreatShadow comments on Oct 14, 2018:
Jeebus never did. The Romans kept track of every little thing! Not one note refering to him. Outside of the the bible. No one that wrote the bible ever met him! The earliest was Josephous, which was proven to be a forgery for 100's of years! The earliest of people that wrote the bible was about 40 ...
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
@LenHazell53 That is really rather rude. I suggest doing some background reading. I believe he did exist. The fact that he was not in any other sources, despite the tentative evidence there is, the fact that the other characters are mentioned but he wasn't gives a lot of real experts (not me I hasten to add) a sense of deliberate removal from the historical record. I am sorry you find me stupid.
TheGreatShadow comments on Oct 14, 2018:
Jeebus never did. The Romans kept track of every little thing! Not one note refering to him. Outside of the the bible. No one that wrote the bible ever met him! The earliest was Josephous, which was proven to be a forgery for 100's of years! The earliest of people that wrote the bible was about 40 ...
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
@LenHazell53 That is really rather rude. I suggest doing some background reading. I believe he did exist. The fact that he was not in any other sources, despite the tentative evidence there is, the fact that the other characters are mentioned but he wasn't gives a lot of real experts (not me I hasten to add) a sense of deliberate removal from the historical record. I am sorry you find me stupid.
Did Jesus actually exist?
yes for yes
no for no
TheGreatShadow comments on Oct 14, 2018:
Jeebus never did. The Romans kept track of every little thing! Not one note refering to him. Outside of the the bible. No one that wrote the bible ever met him! The earliest was Josephous, which was proven to be a forgery for 100's of years! The earliest of people that wrote the bible was about 40 ...
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
@LenHazell53 There are two mentions of Jesus one fake, one probably genuine. I linked a reference above. The story from the three wise man to the miracles to his ressurection was probably wrong but as we know now that everyone of his 'miracles' are naturally occuring events then I think he probably existed. Have you seen Denom Brown or any of the mediums on TV? They can get normally intelligent 2018 people to believe they have experienced alsorts. Now imagine someone just as clever (they are likely to have existed then) with very primative people and insert someone who makes them believe they saw him walk on water. I believe this guy existed and the lack of evidence is part of the reason. Almost like he was deliberately expunged from history. I really don't believe any of the stuff about him being the son of god but he was probably around. I see him as half che guevara and half ghandi. I think he was middle eastern, so dark skinned. Paul talks about cutting their hair short so to be distinct from the jews, so probably Jesus had long hair.
These people have always existed. People that humans pin their hope on in times of oppression, people prepared to speak out knowing it will likely mean their early demise. Everything I have read leads me to the conclusion that this wandering charismatic, communist, hippy definitely lived, was definitely killed and any legacy was silenced. (Or the attempt was there). As Bart Ephraim says 'any serious academic believes in the historical jesus'.
TheGreatShadow comments on Oct 14, 2018:
Jeebus never did. The Romans kept track of every little thing! Not one note refering to him. Outside of the the bible. No one that wrote the bible ever met him! The earliest was Josephous, which was proven to be a forgery for 100's of years! The earliest of people that wrote the bible was about 40 ...
Amisja replies on Oct 15, 2018:
@LenHazell53 There are two mentions of Jesus one fake, one probably genuine. I linked a reference above. The story from the three wise man to the miracles to his ressurection was probably wrong but as we know now that everyone of his 'miracles' are naturally occuring events then I think he probably existed. Have you seen Denom Brown or any of the mediums on TV? They can get normally intelligent 2018 people to believe they have experienced alsorts. Now imagine someone just as clever (they are likely to have existed then) with very primative people and insert someone who makes them believe they saw him walk on water. I believe this guy existed and the lack of evidence is part of the reason. Almost like he was deliberately expunged from history. I really don't believe any of the stuff about him being the son of god but he was probably around. I see him as half che guevara and half ghandi. I think he was middle eastern, so dark skinned. Paul talks about cutting their hair short so to be distinct from the jews, so probably Jesus had long hair.
These people have always existed. People that humans pin their hope on in times of oppression, people prepared to speak out knowing it will likely mean their early demise. Everything I have read leads me to the conclusion that this wandering charismatic, communist, hippy definitely lived, was definitely killed and any legacy was silenced. (Or the attempt was there). As Bart Ephraim says 'any serious academic believes in the historical jesus'.
Odd that I never noticed this before, but apparently in Abrahamic mythology God didn't create water.
Donotbelieve comments on Oct 14, 2018:
They did their best, they were just copying Sumerian myths.
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
I swear I didn't copy your post!
Donotbelieve comments on Oct 14, 2018:
They did their best, they were just copying Sumerian myths.
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
I swear I didn't copy your post!
Did Jesus actually exist?
yes for yes
no for no
TheGreatShadow comments on Oct 14, 2018:
Jeebus never did. The Romans kept track of every little thing! Not one note refering to him. Outside of the the bible. No one that wrote the bible ever met him! The earliest was Josephous, which was proven to be a forgery for 100's of years! The earliest of people that wrote the bible was about 40 ...
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
@TheGreatShadow https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucifixion
Sometimes they were, it makes no difference as the victim would have died from asphyxiation rather than from the wounds.
I have read quotes by John Lennon that were definitely fake and he died within my life time. There is likely to be lots of falsehoods around this character but he was written about reasonably soon after his death (first accounts about 50 years). In addition, he is completely NOT the usual type of Roman hero. In fact he is exactly not the sort of person the Romans honoured. They did not like fallible gods, they liked their gods to be larger than life superheroes.
TheGreatShadow comments on Oct 14, 2018:
Jeebus never did. The Romans kept track of every little thing! Not one note refering to him. Outside of the the bible. No one that wrote the bible ever met him! The earliest was Josephous, which was proven to be a forgery for 100's of years! The earliest of people that wrote the bible was about 40 ...
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
@TheGreatShadow https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucifixion
Sometimes they were, it makes no difference as the victim would have died from asphyxiation rather than from the wounds.
I have read quotes by John Lennon that were definitely fake and he died within my life time. There is likely to be lots of falsehoods around this character but he was written about reasonably soon after his death (first accounts about 50 years). In addition, he is completely NOT the usual type of Roman hero. In fact he is exactly not the sort of person the Romans honoured. They did not like fallible gods, they liked their gods to be larger than life superheroes.
Did Jesus actually exist?
yes for yes
no for no
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I believe the person of Jesus probably existed.
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
@TheGreatShadow Sorry I did read it and replied. I have Josephus' history of the jews and read both entries. One is definitely fake. Modern scholarship has largely acknowledged the authenticity of the reference in Book 20, Chapter 9, 1 of the Antiquities to "the brother of Jesus, who was called Christ, whose name was James. Why would he mention someone who did not exist. The other entry refers to Jesus being a good teacher...
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I believe the person of Jesus probably existed.
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
@TheGreatShadow Sorry I did read it and replied. I have Josephus' history of the jews and read both entries. One is definitely fake. Modern scholarship has largely acknowledged the authenticity of the reference in Book 20, Chapter 9, 1 of the Antiquities to "the brother of Jesus, who was called Christ, whose name was James. Why would he mention someone who did not exist. The other entry refers to Jesus being a good teacher...
Did Jesus actually exist?
yes for yes
no for no
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I believe the person of Jesus probably existed.
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
@TheGreatShadow which comment?
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I believe the person of Jesus probably existed.
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
@TheGreatShadow which comment?
Did Jesus actually exist?
yes for yes
no for no
Deb57 comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I think the character "Jesus" as described in the Bible may be a mash-up of several real and fictional people. Searching for the messiah was a popular pastime for worshipers of the Abrahamic faiths.
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
I think this could be possible
Deb57 comments on Oct 14, 2018:
I think the character "Jesus" as described in the Bible may be a mash-up of several real and fictional people. Searching for the messiah was a popular pastime for worshipers of the Abrahamic faiths.
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
I think this could be possible
Did Jesus actually exist?
yes for yes
no for no
TheGreatShadow comments on Oct 14, 2018:
Jeebus never did. The Romans kept track of every little thing! Not one note refering to him. Outside of the the bible. No one that wrote the bible ever met him! The earliest was Josephous, which was proven to be a forgery for 100's of years! The earliest of people that wrote the bible was about 40 ...
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
There was one entry by Josephus that was likely to be accurate, in addition to a stone carving referring to Pointus Pilate and the James Ossurary. The Romans were meticulous with record keeping but the Jews were so meaningless to them, they did not name each one they crucified and they certainly did that. I have read tons on this subject and I am convinced he existed. Bart Ephraim's the Historical Jesus is a very good source. In this matter, it is the lack of evidence that is relevant. He wasn't a miracle worker, not the son of god, or even a very naughty boy. I think he was a charismatic interesting guy who knew how to wow a crowd with some pretty words. It does not detract from my overall lack of belief to believe existed.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Ossuary A wiki page about the Ossuary.
TheGreatShadow comments on Oct 14, 2018:
Jeebus never did. The Romans kept track of every little thing! Not one note refering to him. Outside of the the bible. No one that wrote the bible ever met him! The earliest was Josephous, which was proven to be a forgery for 100's of years! The earliest of people that wrote the bible was about 40 ...
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
There was one entry by Josephus that was likely to be accurate, in addition to a stone carving referring to Pointus Pilate and the James Ossurary. The Romans were meticulous with record keeping but the Jews were so meaningless to them, they did not name each one they crucified and they certainly did that. I have read tons on this subject and I am convinced he existed. Bart Ephraim's the Historical Jesus is a very good source. In this matter, it is the lack of evidence that is relevant. He wasn't a miracle worker, not the son of god, or even a very naughty boy. I think he was a charismatic interesting guy who knew how to wow a crowd with some pretty words. It does not detract from my overall lack of belief to believe existed.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Ossuary A wiki page about the Ossuary.
(Radical) Feminists are rejoicing.
genessa comments on Oct 13, 2018:
oh, you seem to think radical feminists want to live without men. you are incorrect, of course. feminism is to humanism what black lives matter is to... well, humanism. black lives matter doesn't mean white lives don't matter. the thing is, we already "know" white lives matter. an awful lot of ...
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
Beautifully put!
genessa comments on Oct 13, 2018:
oh, you seem to think radical feminists want to live without men. you are incorrect, of course. feminism is to humanism what black lives matter is to... well, humanism. black lives matter doesn't mean white lives don't matter. the thing is, we already "know" white lives matter. an awful lot of ...
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
Beautifully put!
The dumbing down of the species is complete. Bring on the asteroid.
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
What does it mean?
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
@Duke oh I see .
Amisja comments on Oct 14, 2018:
What does it mean?
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
@Duke oh I see .
Freud says, penis envy.
I say, theist envy?
genessa comments on Oct 14, 2018:
i have never envied theism, and i have never particularly thought about an afterlife of any kind with any seriousness.
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Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
@genessa I do too. Sometimes when I wake up I forget my Mum particularly has gone. I really get how people can fall onto this belief. However, I am free of that cognitive dissonance. Free to be me as I am. They are here in me and with me. Energy is eternal.
genessa comments on Oct 14, 2018:
i have never envied theism, and i have never particularly thought about an afterlife of any kind with any seriousness.
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Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
@genessa I do too. Sometimes when I wake up I forget my Mum particularly has gone. I really get how people can fall onto this belief. However, I am free of that cognitive dissonance. Free to be me as I am. They are here in me and with me. Energy is eternal.
Freud says, penis envy.
I say, theist envy?
genessa comments on Oct 14, 2018:
i have never envied theism, and i have never particularly thought about an afterlife of any kind with any seriousness.
g
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
The only way I have would be if I got see all the people I lost again. I just miss them all so much. I know it isn't true. My Mum told me that when she was dying. "Jayne" she said, "this is all you have, go out and grab every bit of happiness you can". Still it would be nice. Life for me will end on the day I die as it did for those who were beloved to me. I know that, I like I know I won't win the lottery or become a supermodel. Still...
genessa comments on Oct 14, 2018:
i have never envied theism, and i have never particularly thought about an afterlife of any kind with any seriousness.
g
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
The only way I have would be if I got see all the people I lost again. I just miss them all so much. I know it isn't true. My Mum told me that when she was dying. "Jayne" she said, "this is all you have, go out and grab every bit of happiness you can". Still it would be nice. Life for me will end on the day I die as it did for those who were beloved to me. I know that, I like I know I won't win the lottery or become a supermodel. Still...
Have had my first encounter with a rather rude person on this site.
genessa comments on Oct 14, 2018:
you know, i had a weird experience as a greeter too. most people just say thanks, or make a short goal statement, but one person thanked me and then went on to ask me what i was up to that evening. well okay, not weird per se, so i said i was making dinner for my guy (hint hint right?) and some ...
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
I saw that. He was rude to me too. I think maybe it was an intentional plea to get more points or for attention. I have encountered a lot of hostility on here recently. It isn't good.
genessa comments on Oct 14, 2018:
you know, i had a weird experience as a greeter too. most people just say thanks, or make a short goal statement, but one person thanked me and then went on to ask me what i was up to that evening. well okay, not weird per se, so i said i was making dinner for my guy (hint hint right?) and some ...
Amisja replies on Oct 14, 2018:
I saw that. He was rude to me too. I think maybe it was an intentional plea to get more points or for attention. I have encountered a lot of hostility on here recently. It isn't good.
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