10 Reasons People Are Leaving Christianity | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 10, 2020:

I see a lot leaving the churches and still claiming to be xtions with their own warped and worse opinions than the practicing ones.

Are humans the virus and corona is the planet earth exercising its immune system and fighting back?

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 10, 2020:

Not long before his death, George Carlin spoke briefly about climate change. He said he had no worries about the Earth, as she would, at some point, just shuck us off and keep on going. That is until the sun expands.

I live there .... [agnostic.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 10, 2020:

I have to drive through there tomorrow. On one such passing, I saw an evangelical pre-school - painted as a giant rainbow, which made me laugh. Pity the poor kids.

Happy Mothers day!

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 10, 2020:

They have. Along with memorial ones as well.

[dailykos.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 10, 2020:

When there was a more fluid border, "illegal" aliens were less likely to stay for more than a few months. Essentially, with republican pressure, Clinton locked down the borders forcing people to choose - leave and not get back for work, or overstay and be illegal.

A True Story...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 10, 2020:

That makes sense.

As I sit here watching Titus, another postmodern take on one of the Bards work, I have to ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 10, 2020:

I think Titus is a good film. It is a "fun" rendering by excellent actors.

The thoughtful neighbor.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

Could be hard to explain all that.

Is somebody naively trying to DISTRACT us from the main issue here?

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

All the real news gets covered up or dropped on Friday.

Chip Taylor - Queen of the World [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

New to me. 👍

Once again it’s bedtime for me, so I’m posting this last one here.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

She is not only a great singer, but very intelligent and willing to learn. Here is a clip from a TED talk in which she changed some of her lyrics from Nine Million Bicycles to reflect the science. I think you will enjoy. https://youtu.be/r8AgJ5Y8unU

Yeah, I didn't think so either. Heh.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

Thus rain is god's sperm.

My lightsaber that is not...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

May the force be in you.

reality, what a concept. [agnostic.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

A common ailment these days.

So true, so true!!!!

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

That is too much. We aren't worth that anymore.

Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

Written by Shel Silverstein.

I've been getting a few posts over the last week or so from young ladies, mid 30's only a few ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

Not recently, but have so in the past. Report and ignore.

Yup expected that

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 9, 2020:

Hey, well, the prez just said that "he thinks" the virus will go away with no need for a vaccine.

And these tiny damned souls somehow look like baby Trumps...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 8, 2020:

The muffins have eyes.

I couldn’t let the day pass without posting something to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 8, 2020:

I like the social distancing, especially the orchestra. Very little media play over here. The war doesn't mean as much as when I was younger. Many from that generation have died and sadly, their fight seems to have been forgotten by many. My father walked through France as a medic. He suffered undiagnosed PTSD. Very nice.

More than 12,000 Catholic churches in the U.S. applied for PPP loans – and 9,000 got them

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 8, 2020:

Not a cent. B.S. asses.

Poor Death...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 8, 2020:

Those 450 year old sharks must really gall him.

Old ad.... growing up we had this whole set.😊

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 7, 2020:

I just watched a video today on the most deadly colors. Different pigments and such, using lead and uranium and arsenic. Apparently, some of the ceramics going into around 1972 used radioactive material - I think it was orange and yellow. They are considered safe to own now, but not to eat off of.

My previous post was disabled!!! This is blunt censorship period! The Coronavirus has been ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 7, 2020:

If you put up B.S., it should come down. Oh, you must be someone that believes if it is on the internet it is true - this ain't true. If it were true, wouldn't now be like a great time to spring a cure? And why are other places, including giant pharma and universities looking for a vaccine? Those places would check patents first, even if for some ideas to steal.

Sounds familiar

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 7, 2020:

Or when he asks for their insurance cards and copays. And, refuses to take the Affordable care act or Medicaid.

The birds and the bees

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 7, 2020:

Millions of stories like that out there I bet.

Is it safe...? (Marathon Man)😱😂

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 7, 2020:

That's a cute kid you got there.

Doctor Duck on a date.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 7, 2020:

Doctor who? No, Doctor Daffy Duck.

Some people might as well put masking tape over their mouths if they wear masks this way 😅

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 7, 2020:

I was in for an xray this morning and the tech had his mask on perfect. Funny thing was, he had to trim his massive beard - he normally wouldn't have to wear one. I saw a video from a bearded guy telling and showing how to make your beard work. Basically, my trimmed goatee works.

They sure were good!

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 7, 2020:

Always choose the green brownies over the Lower Sugar Diet ones.

If you receive an email with the subject line "ding dong" don't open it - they're Jehovah's ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 7, 2020:

Talk about a group that will be first in-line for the vaccine. Along with the Mormons.

Here's a new one ....[agnostic.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 6, 2020:

Witch hunts announced. Meet at the church with ropes and raw meat. And, yes, Leroy, eating that impossible burger was a sin, but having a whopper with it saves your soul.

I know a few of these faces.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 6, 2020:

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos come to mind.

While riding my Harley, I swerved to avoid hitting a deer, lost control and landed in a ditch, ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 6, 2020:

And then, the police knocked at the door.

Who pays the price.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 6, 2020:

They only care about power and enriching their donors. They have captured a select group of voters and only say three words for all to bow down and kiss their feet: abortion; guns; others.

Good morning.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 6, 2020:

Jeff Lynn is a music genius and built a great band.

Groaner for the 5th

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 6, 2020:

Pretty sure that is a "flip" slip with some cute artistic change to the name.

I actually have several questions.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 6, 2020:

The birth of Josephine Myrtle Corbin took the world by surprise when she was born with four legs and two sets of genitals. No doubt, a lot of issues of concern would have been raised in the process. For instance, while some must have seen it as a sign of the end of time, others must have concluded that it was a myth that computer nerds fabricated. But whatever the shared doubts and opinions may be, Corbin came to the world and lived a healthy life. This article discusses four facts that will shock you about her. Read more: https://briefly.co.za/39117-josephine-myrtle-corbin-4-shocking-facts-4-legged-woman.html

Trump Disbanding Coronavirus Task Force While U.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 6, 2020:

it was damaging his disinformation campaign

Opening America now is ludicrous.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 5, 2020:

I am being lazy - I wanted to put of a video and say we are going at "ludicrous speed" from Spaceballs ad well.

Johnny Trouble - The Stranger [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 5, 2020:

Old cowboy music.

My religious wife watches Christian movies and I hate it.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 5, 2020:

Alternate - make her watch Life of Brian and so many others.

Happy 5th of May!!!

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 5, 2020:

Personally, I find it still a bit chilly. July 5th works better for me.

"All religions bear the traces of the fact that they arose during the intellectual immaturity of the...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 5, 2020:

If truth is a means test, humans will never pass, religion or not.

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Beowulfsfriend comments on May 5, 2020:

I saw them in Denver a few months before their plane crash.

I am really surprised that there is not more of a demand to stop developing biologic weapons before ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 5, 2020:

I think your post would be better elsewhere. There is a tendency to make it look like Covid was a manufactured weapon and it was not. While you have a very valid point, mixing it with Covid can do exactly what a group of people are trying to do now, implant the idea of a foreign attack. Covid has been a grand mess of ineptness from the beginning and hidden, etc. But not a weapon.

What is the difference between a well dressed man on a unicycle and a poorly dressed man on a ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 5, 2020:

And brakes.

Adult Happy Meal.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 5, 2020:

McDonald's is in the underage hooker business.

hornets [agnostic.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 4, 2020:

George Carlin said, not long before his death, when asked to make a comment on global warming that he wasn't worried about the Earth. It has been here 5 billion years. At some point it will just sough us off and keep on being the Earth. Time's up.

Why COVID-19 Patients should be going to hospitals sooner, from NYC Dr Richard Levitan.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 4, 2020:

That has been true from the beginning. The feds have restricted testing to "keep numbers down." Thus, only the worst cases are getting in. Nobody wants to mention that lots of dead haven't been and never will be tested, yet, if you look at all deaths in the US from April 2019 and April 2020, there is a marked rise. Yes, there is no verification and other factors could be to blame. But, that said, it may be a real harbinger of things to come.

NOT wearing a MASK in public during a pandemic makes you a RUSSIAN ROULETTE BIOTERRORIST.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 4, 2020:

Interesting to note - Native Americans protesting for clean water on their land, while unarmed, are attacked and beaten by cops. Assholes with AR15's bitching about wanting a haircut and invading state capitals are ignored, except by the press.

I can't say that I blame him

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 4, 2020:

I wonder, had Eisenhower gotten his civil rights bill worked on and passed ( it was more complex and looked better than what LBJ finally passed} how many more of us would have become republicans. The South would have stayed democrats and one wonders where would stand now. Then again, what ifs are, at best, just mental masturbation.

Lol she said it right

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 4, 2020:

That's because he never pays. It isn't his money. He never pays taxes, and is proud of that.

Making friends as an adult....

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 4, 2020:

Bonding while dead drunk in bed.

[youtu.be] Time to get up and dance?

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 3, 2020:

He and Barbara Striesand were in the chorus at high school. It was huge and they did not know each other. She is two years older, I think.

More DIY ideas

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 3, 2020:

Liked the 2nd

"the number of people who will ultimately get sick or die depends on how well the country is able to...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 3, 2020:

Over all, I blame the feds. Some governors have stood up, but that wall is cracking as others piss in the pool and as the orange blunder stands with the protesters, who are being manipulated by the rich and well connected.

A recent subtle cartoon about philosophers reminded me of this far less subtle joke.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 3, 2020:

I have a lawyer friend that I enjoy telling, "You are wrecking things for the other 99% by being honest."

What are the most effective ways adults are recruited to religion and how do we stop them?

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 3, 2020:

Sports teams and having gyms, free to use, is the new mega church come and enjoy motto.

[truthout.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 3, 2020:

And, sad to say, it appears Americans grow stupider every day.

New Trump Press Secretary Tells Reporters She’ll Never Lie to Them At her first briefing ever...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 3, 2020:

tRump 101 - how to lie.

Patty Griffin & Melissa Etheridge "When It Don't Come Easy" [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 3, 2020:

Both are quite talented. I've enjoyed Patty for many years.

Isn't it Amazing that the very people who fret about putting enough change in the parking meter ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 3, 2020:

I am reaching my saturation level for stupid, especially with the people protesting and demanding things open. Ok. Doctors and nurses and hospitals should just stop, immediately, treating Covid and reject all Covid cases. Tell people to go home and follow the president's suggestions. Then see how the idiots react.

Works for me

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 2, 2020:

Yes. That works.

Hi all.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 2, 2020:

New to me. I like it.

This Chart Shows How Quickly Americans Are Abandoning Organized Religion | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 2, 2020:

While the drop off in church is encouraging, there are still a lot of Americans who call themselves xtion while never reading the bibly, etc. Ones like donny tRump who still weaponize it and act like asses.

Covid-19 pushing people to the edge

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 2, 2020:

I would get behind them on that. Pushing that is.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 2, 2020:

It all started one night. It was a normal night, mostly, and the kids had asked to stay up late to play video games online with their school mates. I agreed. A failure to which, as a lapsed parent, I fully regret. I really wish I hadn't forgotten and left the remaining pizza out after midnight. The rest is history.

I've been off for about a week.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 2, 2020:

Many of us feel similarly. Best wishes.

Incoming....

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 2, 2020:

Great. 👍👍👍👍👍 I really liked riding the cow.

Be sure to say thank you to all the essential workers

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

You could switch essential workers and heroes.

Religion can heal and harm. We've seen both during the pandemic - CNN

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

A few good deeds does not mitigate claiming christ will protect, god bless Merica, and carrying guns into state capitols. Or, supposed religious fanatics, some of whom just tried to shut down abortion clinics, saying it is time for the economy to open at whatever the cost. Nor demanding all sorts of bullshit.

Some historical perspective to today's times, The Phoney War: [united-cats.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

The Maginot line. My literature students learned that when we read A Separate Peace, because without that knowledge, the last page of the novel does not have the same impact. Just like now, we have built Maginot lines in our world and expect to be safe behind them; we are not.

The real reason for cinco de mayo.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

Yes, I need a shot of tequila.

Fascinating ....

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

Scary shit, no doubt.

I posted this on Facebook:

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

That is excellent.

A redneck bursts into his local bar and puts a completed 30 piece jig-saw puzzle of Donald Duck on ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

A good oldie. I remember telling it as three blondes.

Always practice the golden rule ... [agnostic.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

I could really live with that, 50% of the time.

Long Misty Days · Robin Trower [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

I will bet you, @FearlessFly know, but many don't Trower was in the band that did Poison Ivy. The Parimounts, I think.

Happy May Day to all.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

Good one. My first thought, today, is Cornish Rabbit Rabbit. Apparently saying rabbit rabbit on the first of the month is an English good luck thingy I just heard this morning.

Oh oh trouble

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

She has a drink, so she could respond.

Good morning.

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

Nice.

Oops trouble

Beowulfsfriend comments on May 1, 2020:

LISTEN UP pervs - it was West Virginia and his older sister, so get over it.

Syntribate a form of hands free masturbation unique to the female sex.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 30, 2020:

I remember this sort of came up in Last Tango in Paris - I saw it at 17, so I remember very little. I remember my mother's reaction to finding out I went. I didn't lie.

I Take Tara Reade’s Allegations Against Biden Seriously, and I’m Still Voting for Him.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Of course we can take them seriously, but at this point, sorry folks, we already have a guy in power who talked about grabbing pussies, went into underage girls changing rooms and is accused of rape by 25 different women. Only tRump being President has allowed him to avoid court in some of those. If he wins again he can avoid past some statues of limitations as well. So, fuck the right wing hypocrites and join their hypocrisy by voting for the only hope of surviving a complete collapse.

Trump Says He Has Evidence Coronavirus Came From A Chinese Lab President Trump said Thursday ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 30, 2020:

He is playing to his stupid base. The first thing the government AND private labs check for are virus parameters that no one known can hide if manufactured. If they did make it, they would have to be ultra advanced to foil WHO and the CDC and apparently all other governments' and there agencies. This was thrown out months ago. His only sources are Fucker Carlson and Spawn Hannity.

Interesting perspective .

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 30, 2020:

I think tRump is hoping to get things going before a second wave crushes his non die hards. So, he could win and we could get smashed again and he won't care.

It’s bedtime again and so here is tonight’s last posting.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 30, 2020:

I saw that clip earlier today on line.

Old ad... my mother had some of these, have you used them?

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 30, 2020:

If you have some, they are / were, recently, popular with the young "everything" 60's crowd.

Fuck All The Perfect People - Chip Taylor & The New Ukrainians [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Played this a couple weeks ago or so.

Bryan Ferry - Jealous Guy [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 29, 2020:

A very good live performance.

Willie Nelson is 87 years old today...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Yep. My favorite thing he said in the last year was, I paraphrase, today's youth have to save the earth so Keith and I will have a place to live.

A LETTER FROM THE CONDO ASSOCIATION TO MR.

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 29, 2020:

I loved it. Time to put Mr. Lear in the old folks home to protect him from family as well.

menhttps://agnostic.com/images/posts/187456_8l2dihe2bid8jxr_full.jpeg?v=2

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 29, 2020:

A good point, as any relationship should never be about control

Scientists at Rolls Royce built a gun specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of ...

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 29, 2020:

Snopes' article on the topic. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/catapoultry/

Trump Blames Plummeting Poll Numbers on People Paying Attention When He Talks

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 29, 2020:

He only wants idiots to idolize him.

Memes.........

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 28, 2020:

Those were excellent. The last one nailed me, funny, I laughed and then thought it sounds like a Roger Corman movie.

Kentucky Derby 2020 [agnostic.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 28, 2020:

I just wanted to say that is funny. I got serious below. It is Kentucky. That is quite possible as they will want to run it. Now, maybe the horse breeders wouldn't want to go, but, horse racing is pretty cut throat, nasty, horses dying a lot at the lower levels, low attendance - Some states make casinos have a horse racing facility that is seldom profitable.

Top 10 Disastrously Named Consumer Goods [youtube.com]

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 28, 2020:

I believe FAG is the company that makes the meter they show. Way, way back, in high school, we had a German exchange student. One day some kid in history saw his pen with the letters FAG on it. We all know - confused German, dick kid - he shut up when a couple of us told him to. Anyway, his father worked for a German company that built things for machines. I was trying to explain to the kid after class and the history teacher had us stay while he went and gave the facts and the politics and such of the term at the time -1972.

Tha's one way to do it!

Beowulfsfriend comments on Apr 28, 2020:

That would work. Even into his 30's, the son could just give Dad a friendly reminder.