If you were a museum curator, what would the theme be?

Jmiles comments on Jan 3, 2018:

Idk, maybe real evidence collected hunting for the real truth! The truth that has been lost, found and lost again?! Our history books are being rewritten almost every day and they are filled with theories and ideas not truth and actual facts!!

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 3, 2018:

I have been kicked out many museums and themes parks for presenting the deeper and truer facts. Like topics about native American and Christopher Cumubus was a real pirate. Cumubus started North America's Christianity, gold rush, native slavery and genocide and so on. Must build my own museum closer to the truth.

Anyone else here a Naturalist?

sassygirl3869 comments on Jan 2, 2018:

http://dudeism.com/ordination/ Check out dudeism.com

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 3, 2018:

The Goverment decides if a group is a religion or not. The US registered Atheism as a religion. Dudeism seem like a mock Religion a Holly fool (modeled loosely off of Taoism) Taoism is based on nature. Wikipedia - states it as a religion. The Church of the Latter-Day Dude, along with other ministers from smaller religions (and also non-religious folks), are running into a very interesting legal problem: they can’t officiate a marriage ceremony in certain states. So, lawsuits, like the one that recently popped up.

America’s 100 Largest Churches Are All Anti-Gay and Mostly Led By White Men – Friendly Atheist

Castlepaloma comments on Jan 2, 2018:

Pope Francis has called for transsexuals and homosexuals to be accepted and embraced by the Catholic Church. Research of different churches are all over the map. Yet more acceptance of LGBT and same sex marriage has been happening the last two decade's. Worldwide it is becoming more legal to be ...

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 2, 2018:

@sassy That did not coincide with your statement of.. The only churches that embrace the LGBTQ community are the Unitarian Universalist Churches.

America’s 100 Largest Churches Are All Anti-Gay and Mostly Led By White Men – Friendly Atheist

Castlepaloma comments on Jan 2, 2018:

Pope Francis has called for transsexuals and homosexuals to be accepted and embraced by the Catholic Church. Research of different churches are all over the map. Yet more acceptance of LGBT and same sex marriage has been happening the last two decade's. Worldwide it is becoming more legal to be ...

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 2, 2018:

Have you seen any fact check evidence presented on this thread here, saying most Christians do not accept homosexually. From when I was a young man homosexually was illegal. People are still in prison for it today. I thought marijuana would be legal before gay marriage in the US. I traveled a hundred countries and many time over to see the writing on the wall. Be careful where you get your facts, I trust greater my intuitive experiences. I am not gay, just support all kinds of love.

Do you trust that what you believe to be true, is true?

skado comments on Jan 2, 2018:

I investigate (within reason) and try not to get too attached to any of them.

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 2, 2018:

I' m pretty well the same. Not to get too unattached to any one thing, it frees up more my love for everything. Although my honesty needs a better filter system.

America’s 100 Largest Churches Are All Anti-Gay and Mostly Led By White Men – Friendly Atheist

sassygirl3869 comments on Jan 2, 2018:

The only churches that embrace the LGBTQ community are the Unitarian Universalist Churches. Most 12 step programs are held in these churches as well as Transgender groups. This is all in NH and ME. These are the only states that I have experience as a former owner of a LGBTQ Intro Service. These...

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 2, 2018:

Accounting to your data, most Christians accept homosexually. I accept Christians, yet think they are more harmful than good. Won't throw the baby out with the dirty bath water. There is no proof, gays are more harmful. There is always a homosexual member in every family tree. Once most people accept homosexually , the laws in 76 countries will change making homosexually totally legal. Muslims will be the most difficult.

What makes you break out your soapbox?

VictoriaNotes comments on Jan 1, 2018:

Religious indoctrination of children. Example: https://youtu.be/cJrqLV4yeiw

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 2, 2018:

Door 1. God sends you to hell, because he loves you. Door 2 . God sends you to heaven. A place of extreme happiness, like the funny farm. Door 3. Nothingness, finally home at last.

Would you marry for money or more freedom?

VictoriaNotes comments on Dec 31, 2017:

Freedom from what?

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 1, 2018:

@jack Yes, my ultimate love would be my partner first. If any family or friend member gets in the way, we both must decide to put them into their place. Good point.

Aren't we all agnostic?

Skyfacer comments on Jan 1, 2018:

Gnostic. (believe in everything) Agnostic (believe in nothing)

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 1, 2018:

An atheist defines as a lack of belief in God. So what on the sliding scale makes an atheist turn into an Agnostic or vise versa? If you were to put your belief on a scale from 0-10 with 0 being 100% sure god doesn't exist and 10 being 100% sure god does exist agnostics would be about a 5 and agnostic atheists would be about a 7. If I have any doubts, my mind will over focus on the doubt, ending closer results. To confuse things more R Dawkins says he is an Agnostic at 99 percent sure that God dose not exist. For earthlings like us only having access of 1 percent knowledge about our planet. Making it an extreme claim for anyone to call themselves a atheist of a 100percent, unless they are God and knows everything.

Would you marry for money or more freedom?

resserts comments on Jan 1, 2018:

I'm not keen on marriage but, if there's a wealthy woman on here who wants to be my sugar mama, I might reconsider.

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 1, 2018:

Start advertising for a sugar mama, just be careful what you wish for. Slavery is still at large in the world and with a pussysabertooth it could get ugly.

Would you marry for money or more freedom?

KKGator comments on Dec 31, 2017:

I see no reason to marry anyone. It's nothing more than an antiquated social/legal construct that benefits only the government and divorce lawyers. No relationship needs the government's "blessing" to make it valid.

Castlepaloma replies on Jan 1, 2018:

When you look at a woman you are thinking about marrying. You ask? is this the woman I have to give half my stuff to.? In each case I always had more money and stuff. When divorce is going to be the most painful experince in your life, second to death. It is wise to look at other alternatives to bond you together, rather than break you.

“The banana is the atheists nightmare "

GrantSmith comments on Dec 31, 2017:

Ray Comfort doesn't understand bananas which is a damn shame because he is bananas

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 31, 2017:

Would think that bananas would lead us more to Darwin theory of the evolution of monkeys.

Would you marry for money or more freedom?

VictoriaNotes comments on Dec 31, 2017:

Freedom from what?

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 31, 2017:

Hmm confession. I have a girlfriend in Bolivia, that is like being married. She is open minded and well off. It would make things much easier to legally marry her for immigration and partnership reason. I deeply like her and she is into me romantically. It would help my top dream and freedom to finally build my eco village there. The problem is, it takes time for love to grow, like a rose. Normally, I don't approve how marriage generally works in North America with cold relationship and too many advances the Government takes on against you. Down here in Bolivia, you don't just marry the woman you marry whole the family too. Can imagine this is a better situation than what is going on here in Canada for me.

Would you marry for money or more freedom?

VictoriaNotes comments on Dec 31, 2017:

Freedom from what?

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 31, 2017:

Good question, freedom from what?. That would depend on the individual situation and both perspective. When in love for 10 year with my partner, it created the most freedom I have ever experienced. If I accept just deep like, it may not be enough to create such energy and freedom.

Would you marry for money or more freedom?

MikeInBatonRouge comments on Dec 31, 2017:

Re. "Let's say you deeply like this person. But, do not know if it is true love." Define "true love." There are a variety of different definitions. If I enjoy someone's company, enjoy talking to them, and am comfortable with physical affection and more, That's close enough for me. I believe ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 31, 2017:

I define love as when two people or thing is stronger together than apart. With many little acts of kindness and attention.

Would you marry for money or more freedom?

roberbro comments on Dec 31, 2017:

I would marry for money or more freedom if I indeed liked the person and thought that the arrangement would make me happier than I am now. I know way too many people in miserable marriages because of money. In my opinion, no amount of money is worth being miserable and unhappy.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 31, 2017:

Yes, more people divorce over a lack of money than anything. Other problems could be one partner has a lot of money and his/her partner feels kept with a lack of freedom. Love sounds like the best glue to keep a couple together.

Should we be making plans for "when the shit hits the fan?

kiramea comments on Dec 31, 2017:

My youngest son fully believes in the Zombie Apocalypse (he has Aspergers and is prone to weird thinking) and has had a plan for years.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 31, 2017:

All these violent movies and media is preparing us for much worst to come. US will be ground zero, yet I won't be the end of the world. South of the equator has 10per percent of the world's population and even less weapons. Then only 5percent of the world's pollution. No sense in building up North, where there are too many psychopaths bullies who will steal all my food supply and shelter.

If aliens landed on Earth, would that spell the end of Earth's religions?

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 4, 2017:

The Pope believes that aliens are our savors. I hope he is right, something has to save us from the greedy.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 29, 2017:

Makes me wonder, if God is a frog. Because aliens often look like amphibian when spotted One little step on land and giant leap into space.

Hello, Atheists and Agnostics.

bmtruett comments on Dec 28, 2017:

Capitalism is the fairest and most logical form of market. the very definition of capitalism displays it. Capitalism is according to every dictionary. The mutual exchange of goods or services between two willing parties. This means both parties or individuals must agree to the terms. nobody is ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 29, 2017:

Capitalism with a social system has worked best so far. Closest thing to transforming happiness in a national gross product. Still the better Goverments are small Government with the larger landmass per capita- per person. Hierarchy and democracy can never work well for the majority. Going into this topic deeply on this site, is not worth it. For too many here are afraid of it and lack knowledge and history to challenge it.

Hello, Atheists and Agnostics.

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 28, 2017:

I remember Ron Paul correcting Michael Moore on this Movie title: Capitalism, A love: Ron said the problem is Corperationism, not Capitalism.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 29, 2017:

If we don't understand the huge difference between capitalism vs. corporatism. We will never recognize the source of good intentions with free markets vs the unlimited money supply of the NWO, Centro banks and Military complex fascist. Capitalism is an economic system that recognizes individual rights while corporatism is a political and economic system that seeks social justice and equality among individuals. The key player in a capitalist society is the individual who must work for his own well being while the central figure in a corporatist society is the political community that must work for the individual’s self-fulfillment and happiness. Capitalism is an individualist society while corporatism is collectivist. Labor issues in capitalism are resolved through collective bargaining while corporatism tackles such issues through negotiation.

Hello, Atheists and Agnostics.

ShawnBruceMoore comments on Dec 28, 2017:

labels ruin everything...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 28, 2017:

Yes, labels and wrong interpretation is a bitch. When knowing I can agree with an adverage person said by 95,percent and disagree with them by 5 percent. Capitalism is a simply free market of exchange, not to harm. Corperationism facist is what we are really taking about,. People fear being hit by these greedy elitists bastards who are the worst criminals in this world. I can't live within a lie and in fear, my daughter is the same.

To My Christian Friends: Be honest, how would you feel if: Lawmakers wanted to use your tax ...

BucketlistBob comments on Dec 27, 2017:

Gee... I say no to all religion. I dont care where it came from or who says it... sorry if i offended.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 28, 2017:

On this site we know mainly Religion is based on BS and fear. My integrity of ethics is secure, wail Religious morals, wrong interpretation and historical evidence is heaviest in question or answers. What's more important for a diversity love and friendier world is to engage them in to slow dialogue listening with respect and acceptance them as they are people too, don't attack. Then with a better trust with us, teach slowly reasonable solutions as we know secretally Religious seed is to divided. In the long run, Religion will have no chance then to pass over to life, based on good sense. A great opportunity challenge to give to a false superior group with their heads up their ass. Or choose us against them (the 80percent) let me know how those results keep working out.

To My Christian Friends: Be honest, how would you feel if: Lawmakers wanted to use your tax ...

BucketlistBob comments on Dec 27, 2017:

Gee... I say no to all religion. I dont care where it came from or who says it... sorry if i offended.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 27, 2017:

I don't care about Religion as much as you. When the world's population is 80percent Religious. I can not turn my back on these people that we deal with daily. Any hierarchy systems that is this large, is a hazard to our health and well being. To shrink these groups down to a moderate size is more reasonable than getting rid of the them, in our lifetime.

To My Christian Friends: Be honest, how would you feel if: Lawmakers wanted to use your tax ...

BucketlistBob comments on Dec 27, 2017:

Gee... I say no to all religion. I dont care where it came from or who says it... sorry if i offended.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 27, 2017:

I support freedom of Religion, not all Religions are delusional and more harmful. Although when we are not afraid to have a reasonable discussion with them, then they refuse or get angry. Then they end up looking like the asshole , not you.

Do we have a purpose in life?

Shobmar comments on Dec 26, 2017:

You have asked the question. It has been asked since humans have had the ability to think. below are some ideas from a few recent great thinkers. I would say purpose is perception. "It is not what we expect from life, but rather what life is expecting from us." -Frankl "Mans unique opportunity...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 27, 2017:

True, the one's that make a career out of Government welfare, live 20 years less. The main purpose is to Survive first and then your closer to singing your song in life too.

Do we have a purpose in life?

Kojaksmom comments on Dec 27, 2017:

Taking it one step further, why does any life exist? What's the importance of life? Why does life long for itself? What's the purpose? Are we all here to accomplish something? Learn something? It's all magnificent, but baffling E O Wilson remarkef if all humans were to Die Tomorrow the Earth would ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 27, 2017:

It is a dog eat dog world now. If our collective purpose is not the earth first, what then? Because we are each bio -organism first. I can only regret what I don't do for it in the future. We are not truly free, just thinking about self. This natural environmental is very vital to human"s survival and health. For health is everything, a purpose we must all agree on or suffer or die.

Do we have a purpose in life?

Kojaksmom comments on Dec 27, 2017:

Taking it one step further, why does any life exist? What's the importance of life? Why does life long for itself? What's the purpose? Are we all here to accomplish something? Learn something? It's all magnificent, but baffling E O Wilson remarkef if all humans were to Die Tomorrow the Earth would ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 27, 2017:

I'm an optimist too. If human's vanished , went extinct tomorrow. The sky and water would be more blue. The plants would be greener. More specie's of animals would come back.

Have you ever had a re-occurring dream?

BeeHappy comments on Dec 21, 2017:

Yes, in my twenties, I dreamed I was jogging, actually more like floating, up and down several of my neighboring streets. I don't know where I was going or where I had been. Went on for about a year. ??? Anyone a dream interpreter?

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 22, 2017:

Just a guess. Flooting sounds like my flying , a feeling of well being in our awake life.

Have you ever had a re-occurring dream?

BeeHappy comments on Dec 21, 2017:

Yes, in my twenties, I dreamed I was jogging, actually more like floating, up and down several of my neighboring streets. I don't know where I was going or where I had been. Went on for about a year. ??? Anyone a dream interpreter?

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 22, 2017:

My guess Matters in Running Dreams. If, in your dream you are running away from something or someone that usually means that you are avoiding or putting distance between something you fear or makes you uncomfortable. It could mean that you are skirting your responsibilities or you feel guilty about something.

Have you ever had a re-occurring dream?

Kojaksmom comments on Dec 21, 2017:

Stress dreams I think. I had reoccurring dreams of getting lost or not being able to find my car in the parking lot. I also have the school dream where I have a huge exam coming up and iI have no idea where my class is , where I am, what classes that I'm taking or if I've even been to this ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 22, 2017:

Yes, lots of those kinds dreams, trying get to a test or event and getting lost along the way.

What is the worst X-mas song ever? I'll go first.

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 4, 2017:

Santa Claus is coming to Town Scared the hell out of me, as a child.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 21, 2017:

With Bruce you forget about the words for voice sex. I thought with Santa Claus super powers he might turn me into a peace of coal.

Does happiness really come from within?

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 19, 2017:

Most of Happiness comes within, according to a study done at the University of Toronto, in which I sense in agreement. About 60percent of Happiness is personal choices About 30percent in inherited from your parents and family. About 10percent is situation

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 20, 2017:

Watched the study on some TV program. All I remember were percentages like that. If you google and sort through UofT happiness studies, you will find it somewhere. Time=Money=less happiness.

Which one of THESE fetishes would you be most willing to deal with?

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 19, 2017:

I do a stand-up comedy part time. This bit about fetishism would be a blast.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 19, 2017:

Done

This is the correct way to pronounce "Bible". "Buy Bull".

claudius1066 comments on Dec 17, 2017:

People are always trying to hand these things out when I go to the subway. Well, if it's free, why would I want it?

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 19, 2017:

Free hell or extreme happiness on a funny farm in the sky.

This is the correct way to pronounce "Bible". "Buy Bull".

Acinom16 comments on Dec 17, 2017:

My motto...polititicians and religious people= hypocrites, phonies and liars.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 19, 2017:

Why vote, they are all meat puppets. They only keep getting worst and change very little. At least I can walk away from a church or glazed eyes Religious person delusional thinking. Where Government is illegitimate and forces us on a everyday basic. Then the debtor slavery continues onto our children's future.

Atheists declare war... XD

DustInTheWindAZ comments on Dec 17, 2017:

It doesn't necessarily take a religious belief to start a war (although many wars have been waged in the name of someone's deity), unless you consider capitalism a religious belief.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 18, 2017:

Big difference between capitalism and corperationism. I'm for capitalism, harmless profit for the people. Nationaism is worst, it tools civilization, and Religions to fight wail Corperationism are stealing everybodys money daily.

Do you support the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Ravenwolfcasey comments on Dec 17, 2017:

In reality the only way to fix the Health care crisis..is to take the greed and profit out of the equation...stop drug companies from direct to consumer advertising...have a pay cap on Hospital staff..implement preventive...nutritional...and natural non narcotic or chemical meds...stop looking at ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 17, 2017:

When the legal drugs, kill you more than the illegally drugs. Then the system fill their prisons mostly up with illegal drug offenders. Then their is something horrible wrong with illustration by the Government . For the Greedy, it is not profitable it they sell your products that our healthy. Organic food, water and work out are most related to prevent the op 10 ways to die. Everything is backwards.

What's the funniest YouTube video you've seen this year?

evestrat comments on Dec 17, 2017:

James Veitch's talk on screwing with an email spammer ... I still cry when I watch it https://www.ted.com/talks/james_veitch_this_is_what_happens_when_you_reply_to_spam_email

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 17, 2017:

Funny

Freaky Friday: If you had to body swap with someone else, who would it be?

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 15, 2017:

Jesus, somebody has to truly witness him. Is he black or white.? Dose he have blond or black or white hair?. Blue eyes or brown.?Did he pull a thorn out a dinosaur foot and so on.? Mi

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 16, 2017:

I will know when they will nail me to the cross, at age 33 and on Easter. If the date arises, I would double cross my Sky Daddy, then tell him my own plans, that will make him laugh. Since each generation gets smarter, not dumber since Adam. Tell him a better idea, Let the people think for themselves. Forget sin over a healthy apple, let people make their own adjustment in life. Fire Satan or save him. I promise it will work out far better, I'll bet my life on it.

What's the oil to your water: who would you hope not to be your cubicle roomie?

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 16, 2017:

Built a sandcastle within a roller coaster for Trump world Casinos in NJ. Trump was the most difficult person I have ever worked with in my life. An dirty oil king vs pure water. Trump tried to Unitized my sculptors, that's like herding cats. Had to train carpenters, masons and Elctricans to be ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 16, 2017:

Wish I had that guy foresight at the time. Did this one for a friend of 35 years. He actually paid me back with 10 great jobs after that. Always a silver lining.

Freaky Friday: If you had to body swap with someone else, who would it be?

webbew1 comments on Dec 15, 2017:

Donald Trump. I could reverse all of the damage he's done, and he can finally learn what it's like to survive on $5.00 to your name for two weeks.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 16, 2017:

Trump would not survive 3 days. As soon as he tries to boss the homeless and blacks around back alley's, it"s curtains.

Can A.I. really become conscious?

ChrisMiniHaswell comments on Dec 15, 2017:

considering we dont know whete consciousness comes from yet I doubt we can create it right now we understand how the brain works but not consciousness

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 15, 2017:

From the definition of consciousness Is the fact of awareness by the mind of itself and the world. "consciousness emerges from the operations of the brain" Many may say consciousness comes from the heart. That could be hopeless romantics.

Should U.S. candidates be required to release tax returns as public knowledge?

SharonK comments on Dec 15, 2017:

If someone is choosing to leave the private sector for public office, yes your taxes should be made available.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 15, 2017:

That is the way to go, be a private person. Being a public person with properties you become a large liability and they go after all kinds of things.

Should U.S. candidates be required to release tax returns as public knowledge?

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 15, 2017:

I have paid my taxes, yet I think Federal income tax is burglary. What you earn is nobodies unless you want to share. In case of Trump he should show his taxes as a public figure along with his IQ test to lay his BS cards down.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 15, 2017:

US is the only country in the world, they come after you for taxes no matter where you move to in the world. One man tried to burn his US passport and 3 times they still would not let him go.

Would you move into a clothing optional community?

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 13, 2017:

You can bungee jump for free, if you go naked, in a place in Canada. The catch is, people pay to watch you naked bungee jump.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 15, 2017:

I mean BC Canada.

Would you move into a clothing optional community?

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 13, 2017:

You can bungee jump for free, if you go naked, in a place in Canada. The catch is, people pay to watch you naked bungee jump.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 15, 2017:

About 150 jumpers , bungee jump for free. It is for Alzheimer's Charity , people pay $5 to watch. It is an annual event in NC.

10 fallacies about atheists - have I missed any?

watergirl64 comments on Dec 9, 2017:

Quick fact related to #5-Atheists make up less than 1% of the prison population in spite of the fact that they actually make up between 20 and 25% of the regular population.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 14, 2017:

Yes, atheist do less crimes and marriage rate are better and last longer. Christians claim they live longer and have better paying job and lead the country. That could be called stacking the deck in their favor.

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

JayJackson comments on Dec 11, 2017:

Deepok Chopra. Fundamentally just the best. Humanist and straight forward. Carlos Castaneda, another one of my favorites.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 14, 2017:

I am finding how the majority here are negative, bigoted , onesided, and very against Religion. How come I don't have those deep problems the 85percent of the world's population. Having cold war with them solved nothing. If nonbelievers overcame the majority like Religion and still acted like this. Then when another group comes along it will be all over again Us against Them as you pretend to be superior . I am not popular here, other circle very much so, yet not alone here. We are Human beings and can work with more kindness and compassion toward the vast majority of our fellow mankind. If we really want educate them, be open , not afraid, connect your backbone with your brain. I don't like Religion too, yet I know this not helping to get everyone closer.

You get to create a national holiday for non-believers, what would it be?

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 13, 2017:

1.Thanks Darwin Day 2. Earthmass 3. Star dusts days. 4. Science days The majority would not be ready for this. The parade would be boring with a few Religious protestors. You could fight back with the US registered church of Atheism.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 13, 2017:

Thought of them dragging their books, no, not exciting enough. Then thought of a floating Zoo, yes!!!. Why not. Not really,  some of the wild animals may get too up set, then escape and eat the audieance and insurance would be too high. Any other idea?

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

LIB75002 comments on Dec 12, 2017:

Tony Robbins is a fraud: http://skepdic.com/firewalk.html

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 13, 2017:

I'm here because I enjoy science and critical thinking. Don't want to be cynical. For what you can forget in life and your health has most to do with your happiness. My credibility is sound and gone through life with clean hands Very few great atheist in history. Yet did find so many great men that were balance of science and spiritual. If your jealous because Deepak , T Robbins, W Dyer and even Dawkins. Dawkins said he is deeply Religious like Albert Einstein was. They are all  famous and made a great deal of money and helped millions. Buying a few books was not costly and very useful, and best money investment for personal and business. Don't believe in Supernatural yet plenty of natural Phenomena among the spirual unknowns, no pseudoscience required. There is far more opportunities combining Science and spiritual. Don't know much about rabbit holes, yet reaching for the stars, and see what you can come back to earth with, counts. There is a reason for everything, if not it's likely evil.

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

LIB75002 comments on Dec 12, 2017:

Tony Robbins is a fraud: http://skepdic.com/firewalk.html

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 13, 2017:

Lol, sandcastle and snow playgrounds is just a metaphor. No, it's where I have spent most of my waking hours of my life. Look me up , I have won 5 sandsculpture world championship and 185 international awards. Been busier the last 10 years working on my 4th eco self substainable village in Bolivia. Because the owners of NorrhAmerica say it's illegal to live green , We must live in the corperationism grid. There is alot truth about what you says about spiritual scammer. Perhaps 90percent scammer are, yet about 10percent are the real deal with a low degree of lying . Because everyone lies in degrees, a liar would be high degree of lying.

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

JayJackson comments on Dec 11, 2017:

Deepok Chopra. Fundamentally just the best. Humanist and straight forward. Carlos Castaneda, another one of my favorites.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 12, 2017:

People will see what they want to see. If you want to see spiritual is attacking you, you are delusional as Science is attacking them. Spiritual is just the unknowns, you fear the unknowns. I can find more places that say Richard Dawkins is a fraud or a conman more than Deepak. Dose it make it so, simple answer NO. I seen Dawkins make many adjustments and that's what I look for in a good man. I learn from anywhere as long as it makes sound and good sense to me. If people want to be onesided, or bigoted, sexes, or racist, or violent, or greedy and over negative. How much are they really learning in life?

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

JayJackson comments on Dec 11, 2017:

Deepok Chopra. Fundamentally just the best. Humanist and straight forward. Carlos Castaneda, another one of my favorites.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 12, 2017:

Your calling me BS? Not fitting for this guy who confronts every problem. My profile walks my talk. Only 2 rules, Do not harm and be honest.  You show me anywhere where I break these rules? Be careful of what your one finger is pointing at. A fearless person like me will not be terrified of you. You grew as fundamentalist Seventh- Day-Adventist. That is a heavy world of, BS, so I understand your over zealous of suspicious charactors. I support all kind of love including gays.  So I am not your enemy,  would ignore enemies for most part anyways. Hope to be your friend, for they are your best therapy.

If you were to write a book, what would it be about?

jwm03h comments on Dec 11, 2017:

I think we should make a comic book jesus with spiderman and mickey mouse and all that together so people can start seeing jesus more like zeus or other fictional characters.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 12, 2017:

Only south park could almost get away with that, when shortly afterwards it was cancelled The Supernatural Heros.

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

VinceRichardson comments on Dec 12, 2017:

Can't say one or another,each one I read adds to my knowledge in some way, some affect me more than others but no one book defines how I think..Nor would I say it is healthy to do that. We read the books we are open too,so we are actually making the choice to change our thinking to a large ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 12, 2017:

Yes, you are the most important person in the world to yourself. Your your own best doctor, life coach and so on. Just someone outside gave you that extra lift to a higher level of well being. Maybe a lover.

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

LeighShelton comments on Dec 12, 2017:

george carlin

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 12, 2017:

Carlin change my mind clearly that Religion was mostly BS. Greatest comedian too.

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

LIB75002 comments on Dec 12, 2017:

Tony Robbins is a fraud: http://skepdic.com/firewalk.html

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 12, 2017:

One of Tony"s firewalk had 5 people hospitalized with 2nd and 3rd burn, so it's not all physical BS. As a life coach who has trained more famous people than Tony. For 30 years I am living proof that Tony's motivation tools work. Being world class in 1.Sculpture- world champions and international 2. Sports national teams and international 3. Traveling of over 100 countries, lost count Tony has flaw like anyone esle, as a life coach he is my best.

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

LIB75002 comments on Dec 12, 2017:

Deepak Chopra is BS. http://skepdic.com/chopra.html A small part of the above: "Chopra spends much of his time writing and lecturing from his base in California. He charges $25,000 per lecture performance, where he spouts out a few platitudes and give spiritual advice while warning against ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 12, 2017:

I made $millions from building Sandcastles and Snow playgrounds. A lawyer came up to me and said. You should not get paid to build sandcastle, this should be free on the beach for the public. I said, how am I going to pay my bills from what I love doing. Then he walked away angry and jealous.. All that schooling for dissatisfion. There nothing wrong in making lots of money. Deepok speaking about Corperationism web, not capitalism of no harm. The fascist corperatism make money a horrible Religion. By trapping most others into materialism that is unhealthy. Almost turned into a Dark Vader myself, then came back to a happy balance.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

Glyphtr comments on Dec 11, 2017:

I'm not subscribed to any mass religion, but I believe in a life after death for sure. Every religion out there has a story of reincarnation and those rising from the dead. Kind of odd it would be the general consensus on a global scale. There are those who have seen the other side and came back ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 12, 2017:

Not sure what they came back from. Was it a spiritual world? How was the process the same? My Jewish girlfriend was a wiccan, she said wiccan was more based on Nature. She was a wise lady.

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

evidentialist comments on Dec 11, 2017:

One of my mentors in my early years, Isaac Asimov, inspired me to be skeptical of all things and use critical thought in making any assessment or drawing any conclusion.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 11, 2017:

Even though I lead with my heart shortly following by the mind. Still, overall there is a greater lack of critical thinkers. Most people would think of it as a negative, like large Religions. Our owners don't like critical thinking.

What author had the greatest influence on your motivation or your to higher energy.

SilverDollarJedi comments on Dec 11, 2017:

Umm... Psychologist Philip Zimbardo has been very influential to me through his books. as well as V.S. Ramachandran (neuroscientist). But honestly the biggest influence for me was not an author. He is actually an activist, film maker, Musician, and founder of the Zeitgeist movement. Peter ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 11, 2017:

That is very important, to love and be yourself. Then you have some worth to give others.

How do you tell religious people that you're an atheist?

BornAJew1025 comments on Oct 8, 2017:

I live in the Bible belt....so I go for the shock value. I tell them I'm Jathiest. Jewish by blood, athiest by logic.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 11, 2017:

Boy that is a express ticket to Hell. Jathiest Just kidding

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

watergirl64 comments on Dec 9, 2017:

I'm new also but since this site was designed for folks who are fed up with religion being shoved down their throats in general and fundamentalists for sure, I'd say that you likely won't run into too many religious people. Its not that we are not strong in our way of thinking, its that we'd all ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 11, 2017:

Being a historical, the pass tell how Religion has been use like a tool for the hierarchy greedy. Today it transformed into a corporation Nationaism fascist controled by fear. Having strength is very important for the survival of your group. You are a fan of love. Love is when two people, group or thing are stronger together than apart.

This memory just popped into my head after reading a post here: "Religion is for people who want ...

Diarmaede comments on Dec 10, 2017:

Hulk Hogan and Jesse "The Body" Ventura are not the same person.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 11, 2017:

Hulk is a joke. Jesse Ventura is the real deal. Started out in the phony business ,yet turn out to be one of my real heroes. Jesse move to Russia more or less the reason I moved to Bolivia. US has become full blown CorperationsNationaism fascist and going in the wrong direction.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

Quietmike comments on Dec 11, 2017:

I truly belive in "live and let live"with the proviso that what you do, say or think offers no harm to any other in any way. Surely as just plain human beings we can be tolerant, friendly and respectful of others beliefs and they in turn reciprocate! My own atheist viewpoint, arrived at after many...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 11, 2017:

If you don't like me, I don't need your approval, you don't need Religion approval to do what you do. You all exist and you all are important to me. I Got 10s of millions of people who like my work. I might show my art here, don't know yet. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Rejecting the essential along with the inessential. This Agnostic site might throw out the Religious baby and keep the bathwater. When the act in the same way as the Religion. Hell! US already registered atheism as a Religion. I am only Religious about nature as there are Religions base on nature, not requiring God. Taoism is beautiful. I thought agnostic would be more open minded and tolerant than this. Sure Religion lacks open minds and Tolerant, yet two wrongs do not make a right. If I"m not learning much here, I will leave. I Got 10s of millions of people who like my work. Don't need the like button because I don't belong to a group and don't like labels. Don't like most Religion as much as all of you. I can always learn and enjoy something from every herdlike group. I Don't have to be a member of a herd to learn how to cherry pick. All of you don't have to be a Religious member to learn from them Just be part the family of the majority of the human race as we are as weak as our weakest link.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

VictoriaNotes comments on Dec 9, 2017:

We don't want to have to deal with proselytizing. Debate forums between believers and nonbelievers are a dime a dozen. Many of us are bombarded with invasive proselytizing day in and day out in our everyday lives. If believers want to join, they are free to do so. However, here's what it states in ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 10, 2017:

I've been world class in the arts, sports and travel. Strength has been diversity by incorporating the best from evey group into my world. I'm no better or worst than anyone else and suck at writing. Don't want to suck at being a loving and balance human being. Have an aim for a friendlier and kinder world rather than an over ego one. If your against the 85 percent of the world and anti against so many groups. Are you any worst than the Religious who think their God is more Superior than anyone, so they must be superior to you. Being anti anything just adds to the problem. I can live and let by being not for a few things and plan not to loose most of my immediate Religious family plus the world is my family..we are stuck on the same boat. About 99 percent of the planet is unknown to humans, collectively. Life is about learning, what are we learning from living in a small box, shutting off from most of the world's fellow human beings. You are an intelligent woman, can you not see?

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

Stevil comments on Dec 9, 2017:

i would think that any religious people would feel much more welcome here than any of us would on one of their sites. When I first found this site. My first instinct was to troll the site as an evangilical christian just to raise the butthurt level as high as possible, but as I started reading. I ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 10, 2017:

You can clearly see the majority here disrespect and non acceptance on this site for Religious people . Combined believer and Religious people make up about 2 percent on this site. A rule a thumb, if it climbs to 20 percent of collectible consciousness this can cause an effect on the majority. This can threatened or influential the status quo. This 2percent is nothing to be concerned about.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

VictoriaNotes comments on Dec 9, 2017:

We don't want to have to deal with proselytizing. Debate forums between believers and nonbelievers are a dime a dozen. Many of us are bombarded with invasive proselytizing day in and day out in our everyday lives. If believers want to join, they are free to do so. However, here's what it states in ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 10, 2017:

It's sad when I cannot talk to my brother who is lurtheran pastor about his Religion openly. A forum like this could help to find a closer understanding. He tell me we will agree to disagree and not talk about Religion. It seem many here have been deeply hurt by a family member or in the political and businesses circles too. I don't want to abandon the 85 percent of the world population who are Religious or what am I learning in life. I must keep trying to keep up the dialogue and bit by bit express my opinion on why Monolithic does more harm than good. Some Religion are good for personal growth. Just not when they turn to Nationaism Religion and stomp all over people's Constitution rights.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

benhmiller comments on Dec 10, 2017:

why do man have the need to worship anything? Are we so insecure we can not believe we control our own lives! All things point to no gods! Why do w worship royals they are just the offspring of the bloodiest, greediest people of their time. Why worship actors? They are paid to follow directions. ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 10, 2017:

Yes, question everything. Some People tell me I am honest to a fault. I'd rather know something than being mouse trapped. Then having to tell them, keep the cheese, I just want out of the trap. Yes, greed and over focus on money is the ugliest thing out there. Yes, it is best to be the king of own domain. The hierarchy system from politics to Religion has turned most of us into over worked slaves, not liking what we do. It's all getting worst. I have moved down to Bolivia to restart a few of my business. The cost of living is very cheap and happy people make a big difference.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

Paul628 comments on Dec 9, 2017:

As far as I know, theists are welcome here, so let's get this ball rolling. "My God is Love...Nature is my Religion. Love conquers all, let's love monolithic Religion to death." What does that mean exactly? It seems every believer has a different idea of what their particular god is, love is ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 10, 2017:

Paul I don't use as large a brush to paint what Religion is. US registered Atheism as a Religion. I don't agree, atheists lacks enough Religious trait's. Yet Nationaism would have many Religious trait's to confirm with in the definition. Taoism is a Religion base on nature. It 's 500 years older than the Bible and it's almost flawless. There no God in the book Taoism and many other kinds of Religion base on nature. The best written I've seen for polical purposes is the US Constitution also no God in it. Love is much more than an emotions. Love is the glues that keeps the earth together. Where fear runs and control things in much of the world today. Who need to sort out millions of Religions. All I want is love and work for a meaningful life of joy.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

atheist comments on Dec 9, 2017:

Here's the deal - if you're here to learn about agnosticism or participate with non- believers in the forum & have some valid questions to ask, great, come on down. But if you think you're on some kind of mission from god then stay home!

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

Which God are you referring to. My mission is to share love and kindness. The earth is my home and the world is my family. Where else would I go? Hell maybe a hot nightclub, just no place to retire. Hell and heaven are just concepts I don't subscribe to.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

tsjames comments on Dec 9, 2017:

As far as I'm aware, anyone is allowed on this site. But I am not sure *why* someone who is religious would want to visit this site on a regular basis. My personal hope is that people who are wavering in their religious faith, or perhaps having serious doubts but not necessarily having done the ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

To get respect, we must give it. Like everything. You want love, you give love and so on. I have been to atheist sites and there is a high disrespect for theist's. Then theist's go away hating them and nothing solve. It's an over ego world. If each of us do not grow first as individual. How can we give positive growth to others. A lone wolf can not survive without the pack. Like us, wolves are very social creatures. Except humans can be balance individual first than share with all others.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

Megaman comments on Dec 9, 2017:

I'd bet if someone religious came on this site and started debating with us there'd be some on here who hound them and argue and be very unwelcoming. I see a lot of ridicule directed at the religious and it's definitely worth realising we will absolutely not get through to anyone with that kind of ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

Hey, if the Pope (infallible) 1.3 billion followers has been converted to 1. Believing in evolution 2. Believes the big bang started the Universe. 3. Dogs go to heaven. 4. Aliens are our Savior. 5. Hell dose not exist. 6. Baptist Aliens and animals ( that one is totally nuts) Then Why? can't agnostic handle the rest of them?.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

benhmiller comments on Dec 9, 2017:

who is your god? Have you really studied nature? Do you know mother nature is a very cruel mother? Have you ever watched an animal being killed by another animal? Have you read about black vultures eating the ass out an animal giving birth killing the new born and the mother. How is that any type of...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

All animals love and it the most important word in the world. Yes it seem unjust that the cougar eats the coyote and the coyote eats the rabbit and so on. Have you ever heard the crys from the screaming lettuce. We are all living and dying at the same time and I can accept and understand that. Religion concerns are more about our sex and war, very little for our natural environment. I don't understand these. What good is Yahweh love , when he hate all that don't love him first above everyone and thing. Unless you call Hell love. I am all for you guys, just want to make sure these warmonger destoyers get out strategies.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

nancy-talcott comments on Dec 9, 2017:

Why would you knowingly join an atheist/agnostic site & then complain the site does not seem to allow religious people? I joined so I don't have to listen to someone try to "convert" me to christianity.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

Agnostic has the power, only allow 20percent theist's. I'm a strong individual, and fearless.. You show them your fear, they will smell blood and attack like a pack of dogs.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

skado comments on Dec 9, 2017:

I'm relatively new here, and so far I haven't encountered any traditionally religious people, but I hope they are welcome. How can we dialogue if one side isn't allowed in the conversation?

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

Argument get angry and debates worst. If you don't enjoy these, just turn it off like the TV. if you ask them to switch it to a dialogue or discussion and they don't , ignore them.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

kiramea comments on Dec 9, 2017:

I have come across a couple of religious people here, however they aren't stupid enough to try to convert us. You probably see us talking bad because........ this is an agnostic/atheist site. We've been blasted pretty much as long as we've been atheist/agnostic. This is a safe place, and we don't...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

Keep nonbelievers at 80 percent and your sanctuary will be safe. Not confronting a problems like Religion, only comes back 10 x fold worst. Don't let the turkeys get you down.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

Marine comments on Dec 9, 2017:

Sorry I have to many individuals already trying to save me ,pray for me and generally trying to convert me.This site isn't being one sided at all rather it is a group of like minded people who have had enough religion and now wish to discuss topics that appeal to them without having to include a god...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

Try ruling No Gods allowed. Atheist group knowledge of worldwide Religion is the greatest of any group. Don't disallow theist's, just by ignoring them, when their ideas are unreasonable. Will make theist's magical powers, float away. I'm a world-class strategist, it will work.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

SteveB comments on Dec 9, 2017:

I can get debate just about anywhere. It is nice to be able to be somewhere online and not have that be the first thing I see. If this site became just another place to get into arguments. I'm out.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

If agnostic only allow 20 percent theist's on site. Nonbelievers will win everytime. I don't like fighting, being a lover. If some theist's are trouble, ignore them and they will go away.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

Paul628 comments on Dec 9, 2017:

As far as I know, theists are welcome here, so let's get this ball rolling. "My God is Love...Nature is my Religion. Love conquers all, let's love monolithic Religion to death." What does that mean exactly? It seems every believer has a different idea of what their particular god is, love is ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

God is just a word. When a Christian says God is Love, you can ID that God as Yahweh. Being an artist for most waking hours of my life. I find metaphors allow for deeper and powerful meaning. You may call a heart a muscle- (concrete) I say, Iead with my heart, follow shortly with my mind. Most get it, and it"s like a beautiful painting. Everything you have ever achieved in your lifetime was all first imagined. Pictures came into your mind first, words came second. Religion lacks using their mind. Science without imagination is lame.

Are Religious persons allowed on this Agnostic site?

Stevil comments on Dec 9, 2017:

i would think that any religious people would feel much more welcome here than any of us would on one of their sites. When I first found this site. My first instinct was to troll the site as an evangilical christian just to raise the butthurt level as high as possible, but as I started reading. I ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

Yes , one atheist site really gave me hell for addressing R Dawkins as over the top. I got plenty of hit over the head lessons. I might get some here, just softer, due to my ignorance about Agnostics. Somehow I ride in life in middle of the road and could get run over. Nonbelievers are the fastest growing group in the world because everything has a reason and evil would be the absence of reason. Lets not push away theist who make up most of our family members and the world. Like how feminists started, really hard at first and deserving so. Today, the men bashing and the tables turning are going the other way. I ask limits the theist's don't eliminate or isolation our love ones. US against Them seem too strong for an agnostic. Being against anything only becomes part of the problem. We the people, are all basically good. Why not those comfortably numbnuts?

Fellow agnostics, how do you feel about believers joining?

vertrauen comments on Sep 25, 2017:

I'm glad you raised the question. I, too, would prefer that theists not join us. They already outnumber us in the outside world; it would be wearisome if they came here in large numbers. We already debate them constantly outside; why do they come in here? I'd suggest as a deterrent that the ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

I like your idea, there could a limit to theist where there is reports of their troubles of trolling or bashing. They could be banned from site if too many reports. Too many numbers of one group outside of nonbelievers like theist's can get disrupting.

Fellow agnostics, how do you feel about believers joining?

CatByrd comments on Nov 10, 2017:

I feel that this isn't a place that is created to function as a debate center, or a recruitment center. What other reason would a "true believer" have to join an "agnostic" group? In other words, no, no, and hell no.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

Above, I mean, don't like debates

Fellow agnostics, how do you feel about believers joining?

CatByrd comments on Nov 10, 2017:

I feel that this isn't a place that is created to function as a debate center, or a recruitment center. What other reason would a "true believer" have to join an "agnostic" group? In other words, no, no, and hell no.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

I find I can agree with anyone about 95 present of things we discuss upon. That 5 percent of disagreements is a bitch. When the Religious come you, like this site. You have a big advantage to educate them of your way of thinking. If you don't like bebates, just say no, if you don't want to.

What's your favorite childhood TV show or movie?

Kreig comments on Dec 9, 2017:

The Wizard of Oz scared me as a kid. Gave me nightmares! Still not a fan, to be honest....

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

Now that your an Adult, if you watch Wizard of OZ now. You will see a very powerful and meaningful movie.

When collectively humans know about 1 percent about the planet earth and much less about the ...

Red_Cat comments on Dec 9, 2017:

Methinks Castlepaloma is a troll.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

Red cat is 404, maybe the question, was too difficult.

When collectively humans know about 1 percent about the planet earth and much less about the ...

Red_Cat comments on Dec 9, 2017:

Methinks Castlepaloma is a troll.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

I am what I think and your wrong. Someone like Trump is a troll because I built a sandcastle for me and he was the most difficult person and upsetting to my crew than any client in 40 years of business. I am here to learn new or other ways of thinking both personally and artist subject matter. You don't get angry or insulted. If it is true what you say, I am learning or confirming it. If not true I ignore them, if the person keeps it up, it's BS and get rid of them. Would you like to try again?

11 Fast Facts about Christianity: 1.

clementsjt comments on Nov 12, 2017:

Do pets you Love Go heaven !

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 9, 2017:

The Pope said dogs do go to heaven. Anything to stay popular.

Is US Nationaism worst than Religion?

wordywalt comments on Dec 8, 2017:

Aggressive nationalism is often driven by, or at the least aided by, total system political or religious ideologies , and/or by ethnocentrism (of which religion plays a major part in the false image of cultural superiority). Examples: the USSR, Israel, Iran, the British Empire, US foreign policy ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 8, 2017:

Religious nationalism is the relationship of nationalism to a particular religious belief, dogma, or affiliation. This relationship can be broken down into two aspects: the politicization of religion and the influence of religion on politics.[1] In the former aspect, a shared religion can be seen to contribute to a sense of national unity, a common bond among the citizens of the nation. Another political aspect of religion is the support of a national identity, similar to a shared ethnicity, language, or culture. The influence of religion on politics is more ideological, where current interpretations of religious ideas inspire political activism and action; for example, laws are passed to foster stricter religious adherence.[2] Ideologically-driven religious nationalism may not necessarily be targeted against other religions per se, but can be articulated in response to modernity and, in particular, secular nationalism. Indeed, religious nationalism may articulate itself as the binary of secular nationalism. Nation-states whose boundaries and borders are relatively recent or that have experienced colonialism may be more prone to religious nationalism, which may stand as a more authentic or "traditional" rendering of identity. Thus, there was a global rise of religious nationalism in the wake of the end of the cold war, but also as postcolonial politics (facing considerable developmental challenges, but also dealing with the reality of colonially-defined, and therefore somewhat artificial, borders) became challenged. In such a scenario, appealing to a national sense of Islamic identity, as in the cases of Pakistan and Indonesia, may serve to override regional tensions. The danger is that when the state derives political legitimacy from adherence to religious doctrines, this may leave an opening to overtly religious elements, institutions, and leaders, making the appeals to religion more 'authentic' by bringing more explicitly theological interpretations to political life. Thus, appeals to religion as a marker of ethnicity creates an opening for more strident and ideological interpretations of religious nationalism. Many ethnic and cultural nationalisms include religious aspects, but as a marker of group identity, rather than the intrinsic motivation for nationalist claims.

Please don't stop debating with Christians.

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 8, 2017:

Dawkins said Nationaism is the worst Religion. Why is it this site ignore the dangers of Nationaism. Not to take away anything from the insanity of Religion? Would it take a nuclear bomb to wake people up?

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 8, 2017:

Religious nationalism is the relationship of nationalism to a particular religious belief, dogma, or affiliation. This relationship can be broken down into two aspects: the politicization of religion and the influence of religion on politics.[1] In the former aspect, a shared religion can be seen to contribute to a sense of national unity, a common bond among the citizens of the nation. Another political aspect of religion is the support of a national identity, similar to a shared ethnicity, language, or culture. The influence of religion on politics is more ideological, where current interpretations of religious ideas inspire political activism and action; for example, laws are passed to foster stricter religious adherence.[2] Ideologically-driven religious nationalism may not necessarily be targeted against other religions per se, but can be articulated in response to modernity and, in particular, secular nationalism. Indeed, religious nationalism may articulate itself as the binary of secular nationalism. Nation-states whose boundaries and borders are relatively recent or that have experienced colonialism may be more prone to religious nationalism, which may stand as a more authentic or "traditional" rendering of identity. Thus, there was a global rise of religious nationalism in the wake of the end of the cold war, but also as postcolonial politics (facing considerable developmental challenges, but also dealing with the reality of colonially-defined, and therefore somewhat artificial, borders) became challenged. In such a scenario, appealing to a national sense of Islamic identity, as in the cases of Pakistan and Indonesia, may serve to override regional tensions. The danger is that when the state derives political legitimacy from adherence to religious doctrines, this may leave an opening to overtly religious elements, institutions, and leaders, making the appeals to religion more 'authentic' by bringing more explicitly theological interpretations to political life. Thus, appeals to religion as a marker of ethnicity creates an opening for more strident and ideological interpretations of religious nationalism. Many ethnic and cultural nationalisms include religious aspects, but as a marker of group identity, rather than the intrinsic motivation for nationalist claims. US Christian nationalism same for Muslim countries except the word God is not in the America Constitution. I think US is national Corperationism with reaches to more worldwide other Corperations Nationaism countries.

Is US Nationaism worst than Religion?

wordywalt comments on Dec 8, 2017:

Aggressive nationalism is often driven by, or at the least aided by, total system political or religious ideologies , and/or by ethnocentrism (of which religion plays a major part in the false image of cultural superiority). Examples: the USSR, Israel, Iran, the British Empire, US foreign policy ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 8, 2017:

Culture superiority, funny the more learn things in life. The more I find I am no better or worst than the next guy. I wish hierarchy was abolished as people change things for the better,not politics or Religion.

Do Governments do more harm than Good?

kmdskit3 comments on Dec 8, 2017:

As long as capitalism is assumed government must exist to protect its citizens and the environment from the excesses of capitalism. Under regulated capitalism, what we have now, is too destructive and unregulated capitalism, what most would consider libertarianism, is evil in its destructiveness. ...

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 8, 2017:

We had capitalism under control and it was a great profit for the people. It is corperationism has taken over world with worst diseases mankind has ever known.

Please don't stop debating with Christians.

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 8, 2017:

Dawkins said Nationaism is the worst Religion. Why is it this site ignore the dangers of Nationaism. Not to take away anything from the insanity of Religion? Would it take a nuclear bomb to wake people up?

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 8, 2017:

I made two threads only one taker. Spiritual is about the 99 percent unknowns. What do we know about the 5 questions thread I gave online, where the Government can't answer. Yet an adverage person pays more in taxes than we pay in food and rent.

Do you think Trump is a racist?

sassygirl3869 comments on Dec 4, 2017:

Yes he is a piece of shit racist

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 7, 2017:

Yes, sh*t is useful, time to clean up his diapers and dump trump.

I would like to know what other atheists think of The Satanic Temple?

gearl comments on Dec 6, 2017:

Everything I have read about them has been positive. They try to strengthen the separation between church and state with lawsuits when religious organizations step outside the rules of the first amendment.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 7, 2017:

Satanism maybe fine people maybe more ethnical than monolithic Religion. Although they are two sides of the coin. Atheist are not made from the same mold. Atheist aim is in Science - to observe Religion aim is to fear for control & power. An artist aim is to please. US already has registered atheism as a Religion. That mean you get tax exempt when you gather an assembly. Artist need a tax break most, since we are the poorest of the poor. Artist started cultures and civilization long before Religion. Then Science came long long after thought. Great art is spiritual and has a branch of science to it. Why don't you guys get on your knees and kiss our boots for a change.

I would like to know what other atheists think of The Satanic Temple?

silvereyes comments on Dec 4, 2017:

I don't like it's religious mimicry. I think there are more productive ways to represent non-theists. Ways that promote a more positive image.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 7, 2017:

I agree with silver, it inflame the hate for atheist when atheist are already considered worst than rapest . Now they know atheist have a horns and a tail and live in the levels of hell. It's hypocrisy to the atheist way of thinking. When atheist separate themselves from satanism . Then atheist can objectiveally use satanism as reason or means why monolithic Religion is inherently evil . Other wise they joining the problem timesx1000.

Why is it you seldom hear about women sexually assaulting men?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 6, 2017:

Men like being sexually assaulted?

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 6, 2017:

Well, yes this thread is about that. Who talks about the US men raping men more than they do women. Had a few attempts on me, when I was young. Good thing, I'm a nature born fighter.

Why is it you seldom hear about women sexually assaulting men?

davtim68 comments on Dec 6, 2017:

Women, PLEASE, sexually assault me.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 6, 2017:

I will go for it, if there is no blood.

Why is it you seldom hear about women sexually assaulting men?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 6, 2017:

Men like being sexually assaulted?

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 6, 2017:

Have you ever been raped by a big over powering man?

Art as protest: What are your thoughts?

Castlepaloma comments on Dec 6, 2017:

Art works better than words. Art is the most influential tool throughout human history crossing all cultures and groups.

Castlepaloma replies on Dec 6, 2017:

If you hold a bloody head up of Trump in protest. You know you have gone too far, even with a scum like him. I would use big crappy diapers on man baby trump, dancing in a puppet show.