What's your opinion of assisted suicide?

Amisja comments on Apr 29, 2018:

This can be very difficult as there are so many variables. Could I watch a loved one suffer? Probably not but then would I be like Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights and prefer a suffering Catherine to no Catherine? Analgesia and new technologies mean that even people in agony can find some relief. Technologies are meaning locked in people are on the verge of being able to communicate and I think within the next decade will be able to return to being actively involved in their life. The other issue is that despite every safeguard we can never be sure that granny isn't being ever so slightly influenced because the grandchild is financially over burdened and care of granny just adds to that. It is a slippery slope so I say I am against assisting someone to end their life. As a mental health nurse in practice, I encountered suicidal people all the time. I have no thoughts on people ending their own life, that is their choice.

New Activity Stats Report If you look near the "What's on your mind?

Amisja comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Well done. Already spreading the word ;)

Alfie Evans thoughts?

Amisja comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Sadly the little man died last night. His parents ought to be proud of their brave fight.

Which news site you trust most?

Amisja comments on Apr 28, 2018:

BBC

Hey ya.

Amisja comments on Apr 27, 2018:

Welcome xxx

What's the biggest benefit to dating you?

Amisja comments on Apr 27, 2018:

My ex hubby said I am the perfect wife...just not for him.

It's after midnight here, and so it is officially my birthday.

Amisja comments on Apr 27, 2018:

Oh happy birthday sweetie...here have a guilt free day of lounging about, eating crap and drinking wine on me. You have strict instructions from me to do nothing for anyone else except you!

It's after midnight here, and so it is officially my birthday.

Amisja comments on Apr 27, 2018:

You Americans need some worker's rights!

Seriously! Seriously, if Honey Boo Boo’s mom can find boyfriends, why can’t I find one?

Amisja comments on Apr 27, 2018:

What is Honey Boo Boo?

INCEL subculture

Amisja comments on Apr 26, 2018:

I have seen quite a lot of mysogyny in the atheist community. The paltalk atheist rooms were full of it. Hey even Prof Dawkins was accused and sadly I have seen it here. Is it a thing?

Issues with incest in the Bible

Amisja comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Prof Christina Hayes talks about this at length. Basically what she says is the OT is a set of books with a group of stories about flawed, damaged and basically normal for the time. Incest was not unknown (still isn't). Depends how close but certainly first cousins marry in UK. This isn't a particular problem until you get inter-generational first cousin partnerships over several generations. The point of the OT is that it is veiwed as a morality lesson which it isn't. If you see it as what it is, a group of stories about a group of rather tawdry people, it makes a lot more sense. As for Lot's daughters. If you review the story, the daughters believed they were never going to see anyone again ever. They believed they were locked in with their father as the only possible sperm donor. Its very yuck, lets be honest but so is a lot of historical literature.

Alfie Evans thoughts?

Amisja comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Hi Ian, I feel utterly distraught for his parents. They have fought so desperately hard for their little man, their love for him is palpable but they need to let go. I look at my three and feel so lucky they are all grown up. I know though, I have no idea how I would have reacted. They both should be massively proud of themselves.

Would AI be helpful to find real truth about nature?

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Nobody steal my idea ok? So I have this idea of making a virtual world, you use AI to inform its creation. Artificial reproduced circumstances identical to those of the big bang (or our nearest guess). Then sit back and literally watch the fireworks. Maybe speed up the proceding 13.4 billion years. I think we could learn a lot.

25 Years ago today the first major software release of an Internetz web browser happened.

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Wow

Not a question, just a comment ...

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

You too xx

Thank you so much everyone for the great reading and conversation and making me feel welcome even ...

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Good luck xx

What wisdom would you pass on?

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Be young, foolish and wreckless but always be brave. Life won't get up and invite you in, go out n grab it oh and don't fear the reaper!

Describe Your Temperament During Extreme Stress Situations.

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

This isn't what happens. Everyone has a tiping point. I have cut down people who have hung themselves without missing a beat but then fallen apart watching something on TV. None of us know until we are in that situation.

There's a referendum coming up in Ireland soon to repeal the 8th amendment which outlawed abortion ...

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

We need to be sensible and pragmatic about this personal issue. The decision to terminate a pregnancy belongs to one person and one person only ever...the woman or girl involved

If you can retire early, what you will do in your Life?

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

I will never retire and its likely neither will any of us!

The new rules for a formal dinnerware setting...

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

That is NOT a soup spoon...shudder

Writing a novel and would like some opinions

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Asylum? As a mh professional that is a very outdated term

I m just trying to define myself.......whether be an ATHEISTIC THEIST or a THEISTIC ATHEIST?

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Just be yerself. Labels are for tins of soup

Is anybody curious about how members came up with their online names?

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Amisja is the first two letters of my children's names. I spoke to someone about this after my marriage broke down, they advised changing it as I had lived entirely as them and through them for so long. So hi all...I'm Jayne xx

How can I overcome my introvert?

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Its so hard, I stood in front of 600 students and I nearly wet myself! I had a serious derealisation experience and I am mental health nurse! Then I remembered Shakespeare. He said stick your courage to the sticking place. (Or words to that affect). As in you are going to have all those nasty anxious feelings, just do it anyway. Or in the words that have carried me through every single major decision in my life...one...two...three..f**k it!

A very emotional day today in Australia.

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Best wishes to you all

To all you anti-Trumpers.

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

I am British but I still hold a US greencard, my boys are American as is my ex. I will never live in USA again. On the whole, most Americans I met were the hardest working most generous people I have met anywhere. I say this even of the religious types. The vast majority were sensible and pragmatic. I don't know what happened, but bloody hell you deserve much much better than this. Seriously this man is a privileged entitled creep, but for his money, he would likely be in prison. The way he treats people, women particularly, is utterly shameful. I don't believe he even believes half the stuff he says himself, he says it fot his own engrandisement. I simply do not understand how that utterly despicable creature got into power. I do understand that he won on the belief that he would take away power from who people believed were a priviledged class. What he actually did was take power away from a group of highly experienced knowledgeable people and gave it to a supremely priviledged class. He has people believing that all the organisations providing checks and balances against any corrupt power (erm him) are corrupt themselves. He claims all of Obama's successes as his own all the while trying to destroy his legacy. Please please please vote him out, impeach him, imprison him. You are worth so much better than that.

It's been 9 months since we first separated.

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

He's a beautiful boy. So sorry you'll miss his special day

You’re locked in the mall overnight. What do you do first?

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Break into the jewellers and rob it blind! I have no morals and I could hide a few £100,000s worth of jewels down my bra!

WE ARE FAMILY!!! We have become somewhat like a family here wouldn't you agree?

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Very few photos but here they are. My sisters don't speak sadly and my brother has an ABI after years of alcohol misuse. My middle sister has a different Dad. My sister one down from me is a biological scientist. Not a god botherer in sight. Very very proud of them all.

Hello all, I'm quite new here, but am going through some really awful experiences with my family ...

Amisja comments on Apr 25, 2018:

I am so sorry you are having this experience. Families should offer unconditional love and support. You don't need to be anything or anyone for anybody else. I would remind them that you still love them and respect their views and ask that they respect yours.

Catholic Class

Amisja comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Catherine, finish up yer education, get to uni and start a new life. You'll make new friends and a new life. Be brave x

Possibly the lamest question ever.

Amisja comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I always back in but I got a cheater camera on the back of my Qashqai ;)

If time travel were possible, when would you go?

Amisja comments on Apr 24, 2018:

According to clever types is time travel is possible then you can only travel within your own experience....so your own sentinent life. I would go and tell my friend to stop working so hard, stop smoking and eat food. I would tell my Mum to check herself for CA. I think there is a chance we could if we make super clever PC models oh the past and recreate him.

Do you have a secret life?

Amisja comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Yes its a secret ;)

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

Amisja comments on Apr 24, 2018:

What is this thing? It isn't a thing. Its not even about evidence or making sense. It doesn't even get that much of a response. To me its like saying what would you do if you met a fairy godmother, it ain't happening, there isn't one so there is absolutely no point. As for all the shite its all just random chance. A baby dies a horrible death or a complete gobshite wins the lottery. There is no rhyme or reason, just enjoy that we have each other and we have today.

Has anyone spent time in a relationship with someone incapable of emotional expression, only to find...

Amisja comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I completely utterly totally feel your pain. I have no advice, just cry, let yourself feel and be kind to yourself.

To all the English contributors out there, how will you be celebrating St. George's day?

Amisja comments on Apr 23, 2018:

My spelling...Emperor

Why do we fall in love?

Amisja comments on Apr 23, 2018:

We fall in love because we need each other. People are so frail alone and will (and do) literally die of loneliness. Finding someone who completely enhances your life, who thinks like you, you shares your life goals and who you fancy is wonderful. Staying in love...well I am clearly the wrong person to ask about that.

Afterlive

Amisja comments on Apr 23, 2018:

There is no afterlife, there is no soul. Everything you have, everything you will ever be is wrapped up in the flesh parcel of you. Life is for here and now. Enjoy it.

different gender = different sexual preference?

Amisja comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I am so boringly traditional. Men and manliness do it for me. Hardworking decency, kindness and strength. Money is a turn off but someone willing to work with me to build something is an ideal. Physically I like men but of course appreciate how lovely some women look. As someone who looks rather alien to the female ideal I always slightly awkward with very beautiful women. Just a Lancashire lass, built for hardwork the ability to feed a family of 5 on a quid and a loving man by my side.

Hmmmm.

Amisja comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Only here for discussion

I was born fourth generation Mormon.

Amisja comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Be brave Bligh, be inquisitive and adventurous. You have an entire universe to explore, but always question what you see and hear.

Are you out?

Amisja comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Of course. I would be hard pushed to find a religious person in university. I think its almost the opposite, religious people are closeted

Apart from being here what are you doing or thinking of doing right now and, what time is it for you...

Amisja comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Its 22:54, just jumped in bed after bringing my lad home from hospital with DKA. Very scary stuff. 6 hours in A&E but I bloody love the NHS

Any bilingual agnostic here?

Amisja comments on Apr 22, 2018:

A little French and a tiny bit of Cantonese

When I was much younger, I took a girl on a date to the movies.

Amisja comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Yes it was an appropriate response. I am 51 years old and had someone said that to me after meeting them only once, I'd run for the hills.

Some people don't think about sex much.

Amisja comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Eeeee I'd rather have a cup of tea

11 December 2015 Dear Mr.

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Not to be rude but it's Professor Dawkins

Some people don't think about sex much.

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Who gave you the gift?

Anyone know what this is, they were everywhere on the beach today. Do they make good eating?

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Look like a type of razor clams

Have u ever convinced a religious person that what they believe is all myth and does not make sense?

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Yes and I felt a bit guilty afterwards. It was an African guy from Nigeria I think. He told me his father had type 2 diabetes so I piped up oh in that case you must have had white ancestory. Well this got us on to talking about Neanderthals and how it was they who carried the T2D gene and as there were none in Africa, its likely he had a European ancestor, so we talked about genes, hereditory and evolution. I remember him looking at me and saying, 'this means there isn't a god'. He looked so crestfallen I felt dreadful...hope he moved on.

There are atheist in foxholes.

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

You know here in UK people really don't care and if they do, they'd consider it a bit rude to say anything. The one and only time someone said something was my old clinical lead, I love her to bits by the way, but Irish and very Catholic. She said, "Oh Jayne yer an Atheist...but yer so lovelee" ( I tried to type that in a Southern Irish accent). I kinda feel sorry for you guys, it seems that Americans can be very judgey sometimes

Hi friends.

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

My sincere condolences. People lose a lot when they have dementia but they never lose emotions. Love remains

Just found out my second grandchild will be arriving this weekend!!

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Congratulations

Am I the only atheist that doesn’t smoke pot?

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

I don't have any vices. I see a lot of young lads (it almost always seems to be males) who developed psychosis as a result of smoking skunk (The GM version of cannabis). I know the arguements in regards to pre-morbidity and self medication but the risks are too high. Although I totally support decriminalisation, I think use should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco.

Wow.

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Hi

In China and India, men outnumber women on a massive scale.

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

I never ever worry about any population crises like these. They have popped up throughout my life. Populations will naturally even out, especially when women have education, decent healthcare and access to birth control. Skews in population have happened from time to time but ultimately if a woman choses to have only a couple of children then things will settle down. When I lived in China, there were tons of places where the one child one family was more or less ignored and there were plenty of girl babies. I'd say education and healthcare are the key. In fact in future, I predict we might see massive drops in global population when health care is more widespread and fertility decreases. Look at places like NZ and Italy for example.

Whole app lliberals?

Amisja comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Not a thing...a life long socialist!

Do you ever get embarassed by your paycheck when you hand it to the bank teller? :(

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

This is like so not a thing here....so incredibly alien to me. My two salaries go into my account, no one nor cares

A picture I took on a walk this evening, the colours of the sunset are so beautiful! I love having ...

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Wow beautiful...Ireland?

My profile foto

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Very handsome

Typical Friday night - what are you doing?

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Drinking gin

Happy Holidays

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

You too

Is someone truly openminded if they block those with differing perspectives, without even having a ...

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Some people, I just cannot abide to listen to. Racists, sexists, hate mongers

The next time someone asks you why you are wearing your sunglasses at night just tell them, " ...

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Lurve it!

What if we could award others points from our own?

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Have one of mine

Shouting to everyone for no reason at all.... How cool is that ?

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

I'm working in my other job sat night

Not really a 4/20 post, but, close! What Do Blind People 'See' When They Take LSD?

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

We have blind service users who hallucinate.

Royals: They are born; they urinate; they defecate; they copulate; they flatulate.

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Me neither...its a daft idea when you think about it. Their ancestors just had bigger sticks than thee n me. The only thing is in countries I have lived in or visited that don't have Royals, they do seem to recreate these highers eschalons anyway. Just look at Hong Kong Tatler...its horrid. But yeah for me...viva la revolution

Hi everyone.

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Hi there

Just joined! Thought I'd say hello : )

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Hi there, welcome hugs

Was Buddha a dead beat dad?

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Yeah he was a bit of a dick to his missus and kids

Night shifts done, gym or bed?

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Tell you sunday morning after mine, there is always shopping ;)

Why did USA become so incredibly entrenced in religion and EU escaped?

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

I read an academic paper meant to inform policy about deradicalising fundamentalist beliefs. Of course it was focussed on Islam but included concerns regarding people from West Africa entrenched in beliefs about witch craft etc, in addition to focussing on potential risks from so called, pro-life groups etc. Basically the UK and Western EU are focussed on 'defundamentalising' (is that even a word) all religious groups. It struck me that this wouldn't even be constitutional (if I understand correctly). We have happily made laws restricting religious freedom throughout history (especially if they were going to ban mince pies!)Just recently a town in UK has banned pro-life protests...well done I say. Maybe people need to be given the excuse to not think religiously?

Three more points to level 7

Amisja comments on Apr 20, 2018:

How do you even get points?

What has happened to hitchhiking?

Amisja comments on Apr 19, 2018:

Its quite common in France and considered a bit of a social fais pau not to pick up a hitcher. When I was younger I'd regularly hitch to Hull (from East Lancs) and get a walk on Ferry to Amsters..party all weekend and hitch back to nurse training school for monday. (I hope mi old Dad never reads that.. or my kids for that matter ;) ) I pick up hitchers if I have room.

Arrgghhh!!! Does anyone else get really annoyed when people who have statuses like "it's wine ...

Amisja comments on Apr 19, 2018:

As a mental health nurse, my colleagues would often let off steam (tough job) by drinking. When I went into academia, I expected it to be different. Its not. Brits drink. Every celebration is greeted with tons of booze, we 'wet babies'heads' with a drink and drink to send our dearly departed on their way. I really don't know anyone who would be unkind about someone with substance issues, but there again a lot of people with MH problems have comorbid substance issues. I always challenge hypocrisy when I see it...either that n block em ;)

Are introductions a thing?

Amisja comments on Apr 19, 2018:

Hiya lad. How are ya? I am contemplating getting up for work. What are you up to?

What about your culture do you like the least?

Amisja comments on Apr 19, 2018:

You know if you are a thing you are that thing. You are American/Canadian. You guys made it and you own it now. You are not Irish/Italian/Polish or whatever. North America is such a weird place on the one hand (especially in USA) you fly flags everywhere, but then on the next deny that culture as being your own. Its like me saying I'm a viking. Yeah probably a 1000 years ago my ancestors where. Now I am English. I talk like an English woman, I do English stuff. Be proud of your culture and if you aren't...change it

Name THREE things about yourself and one not true. Let me guess which one's not true.

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I am 172cm tall, I like romance novels and I love coffee

Anyone else in an unhappy relationship and don't see a way forward? Any advice?

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Sorry to hear this

T-shirts........................

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Eeeuuuww come on now

I like to confront my own bias, I know I have blind spots and I know I'm ignorant of many cultures ...

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Where I live I am sandwiched between traveller camps and to be honest, they are ok. Their tradition tells them that if a thing is not being used, it should be free to use by them. Kinda makes sense except we generally consider it theft! I once took a young lass home from the launderette, my washer had broken and she'd helped me with those huge machines. She had her families' washing and 4 little uns running about. She couldn't have been older than 25yrs old. She couldn't read or write and told me she'd been married at 14 but she was bright as a button. Trust goes both ways of course and her fella gave her a right ear bashing for getting in my car. Mental illnesses is endemic in the gypsy community and poorly understood, its rare they read or write, leave school about 12 and marry very young. It is something I have considered further research for my doctorate. Closed communities often have lots of problems and it appears that restricting access to education is the way they maintain the structure. They aren't the only ones of course, the Brethern and the Frumm Jewish communities have similar issues but Travellers do live more closely to use 'settled' types...interesting

What about your culture do you like the least?

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Of UK? The pomp and nonsense of the royals

Green energy

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Windmills and solar are every where here but we still overuse fossil fuel. My university has a biomass boiler...rather amazing but does smell of poo

What is your favorite paradox?

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Who knocks the knocker up up

What is your M.O. with receiving "butt dials" from those you're potentially interested in?

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

I understand absolutely none of thus!

How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk.

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Rt reet there then la? Gis it go..I doubt it mind.

I am watching " Civilization" on PBS, about the The Second Moment of creation, which is about the ...

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Is the the BBC one? We watched it several weeks ago..love Simon Schma and Mary Beard

Are you all ready for April 23rd??? And you thought TAX DAY was stressful. :P [patheos.com]

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

April 23rd is St. George's Day in England. Mostly overlooked. He is the patron saint of this country and widely ignored. Consequently for me its likely to be a normal work day. Is there something else going on?

What do you think are the 5 most beautiful things in the world and why?

Amisja comments on Apr 18, 2018:

Amelia Isaac Jacob Nathaniel Theo Alice Lucy and Taylor. Because they exist (I know thats 8 but I can't miss any out)

Name something women should stop doing.

Amisja comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Attacking other sisters and listening to men

We end tonight with the sad tale of an agnostic suffering from dyslexia and insomnia, who finally ...

Amisja comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Oh thats awful!

Dating while separated

Amisja comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Nah...stay safe, have fun

Now dear readers, I may need advice.

Amisja comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Get a bigger sheet

Do you like being intelligent?

Amisja comments on Apr 17, 2018:

I would never consider any other person beneath me. Neither would I post an arbituary figure based on whether or not you are good at working out sequences. Intelligence for me is far more complex. Some people on the ASD score highly on formal IQ tests but are unable to match their socks. Intelligence is about subtle awareness of the environment, of other people, of other creatures. It considers the past and the future and see each living thing as vital to our existence. Intelligence understands the complexities of human endeavour and conflict and respects all. There are vastly intelligent people who have never picked up a book. Respect all and always look for the best in everyone...you'll find it

I'm very confused and somewhat bewildered, but this is something that's been on my mind this ...

Amisja comments on Apr 16, 2018:

No...I totally get you. I completely agree ;)

69 Visitors and no one says 'hello'

Amisja comments on Apr 15, 2018:

I did mean this tongue in cheek really...maybe British humour doesn't translate :(

Guess who made it to level eight.

Amisja comments on Apr 15, 2018:

Well done on your acheivement