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There is an Atheist meetup this Wednesday for anyone interested
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LimitedLight comments on Apr 9, 2018:
Please keep us updated on future meet ups.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 28, 2018:
I would like tocreat a group in Pueblo that actually meets. What do you think?
LimitedLight comments on Apr 9, 2018:
Please keep us updated on future meet ups.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 28, 2018:
I would like tocreat a group in Pueblo that actually meets. What do you think?
I've seen a few long-term members leaving lately.
mordant comments on Sep 27, 2018:
The one who stands out to my recollection is SilverEyes. She was a Level 8 who was around when I first joined and had really good writing chops and could crank out a lot of excellent conversation-starters. I heard she just took a breather. If I had a particularly intense project or the grind of my ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 28, 2018:
Many of us miss SilverEyes...Am Il dating myself?
mordant comments on Sep 27, 2018:
The one who stands out to my recollection is SilverEyes. She was a Level 8 who was around when I first joined and had really good writing chops and could crank out a lot of excellent conversation-starters. I heard she just took a breather. If I had a particularly intense project or the grind of my ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 28, 2018:
Many of us miss SilverEyes...Am Il dating myself?
What are the things that made you doubt your faith enough to become agnostic or atheist?
Wolfbat comments on Sep 27, 2018:
The lack of any evidence + my interest in science . My Mother is a devout Christian and we all went to church on Sunday, but one day I realized my dad never once attended,so I thought I would ask him why ? So one evening when the old man reading his science magazine and telling me the latest ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
Wow! My father looked up from the Bible and told me he had an out of body experience and was sure he was going to heaven.
Wolfbat comments on Sep 27, 2018:
The lack of any evidence + my interest in science . My Mother is a devout Christian and we all went to church on Sunday, but one day I realized my dad never once attended,so I thought I would ask him why ? So one evening when the old man reading his science magazine and telling me the latest ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
Wow! My father looked up from the Bible and told me he had an out of body experience and was sure he was going to heaven.
Believe in karma?
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 27, 2018:
There is no reason to believe that Karma in any context exist.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
@HereticSin Thank you I have only heard of it spoken of a metaphysical context which by definition is not real. I will study up on it!
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 27, 2018:
There is no reason to believe that Karma in any context exist.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
@HereticSin Thank you I have only heard of it spoken of a metaphysical context which by definition is not real. I will study up on it!
Theologist: The World began with shit.
reponeus comments on Sep 26, 2018:
Reading the bible can make you a believer. Understanding the bible will make you an atheist. ;)
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
Very well said! I shall steal it fair and square!
reponeus comments on Sep 26, 2018:
Reading the bible can make you a believer. Understanding the bible will make you an atheist. ;)
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
Very well said! I shall steal it fair and square!
Guys since you all make YouTube videos pls help me with something.
slayer1am comments on Aug 24, 2018:
Couple points to consider here:
1: Evidence. You have photos or some writings from your grandfather, I assume? Other surviving relatives that knew him and can attest that they met him and spoke with him. And, the low effort evidence, your parents exist, therefore you had two grandfathers and ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
Well said! Btw its been awhile since I have seen a video. Is all going well?
slayer1am comments on Aug 24, 2018:
Couple points to consider here:
1: Evidence. You have photos or some writings from your grandfather, I assume? Other surviving relatives that knew him and can attest that they met him and spoke with him. And, the low effort evidence, your parents exist, therefore you had two grandfathers and ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
Well said! Btw its been awhile since I have seen a video. Is all going well?
The Vatican never apologized for the Inquisition.
p-nullifidian comments on Sep 27, 2018:
These are two entirely separate questions, each of which deserves its own poll. That the Vatican, over the centuries, has balked in admitting wrongdoing--even in the case of molesting priests--has become a standard operating procedure for the 'Holy See.' Thus, one should never expect an apology for ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
Well said. The question was formed in such a manor that I could not vote.
p-nullifidian comments on Sep 27, 2018:
These are two entirely separate questions, each of which deserves its own poll. That the Vatican, over the centuries, has balked in admitting wrongdoing--even in the case of molesting priests--has become a standard operating procedure for the 'Holy See.' Thus, one should never expect an apology for ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
Well said. The question was formed in such a manor that I could not vote.
Has anyone else been berated, belittled, threatened, blacklisted, or assaulted for being an atheist?
genessa comments on Sep 27, 2018:
berated and belittled online, by strangers, yes. it bothers my guy, who isn't religious but still believes in a kind of vague, nebulous god he can't really tell me about, that i am and atheist, and even more that sometimes i mention it. he doesn't berate or belittle me but he gets uncomfortable, ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
Being Jewish is a ball game that most Christians do not understand. Christians can wake up Buddist one dayand the response is "you'll come back to Jesus." In the Jewish community you are always Jewish no matter what. Your Children will be Jewish even if they were raised Buddist and have never heard of Judaiam. Best of luck!
genessa comments on Sep 27, 2018:
berated and belittled online, by strangers, yes. it bothers my guy, who isn't religious but still believes in a kind of vague, nebulous god he can't really tell me about, that i am and atheist, and even more that sometimes i mention it. he doesn't berate or belittle me but he gets uncomfortable, ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 27, 2018:
Being Jewish is a ball game that most Christians do not understand. Christians can wake up Buddist one dayand the response is "you'll come back to Jesus." In the Jewish community you are always Jewish no matter what. Your Children will be Jewish even if they were raised Buddist and have never heard of Judaiam. Best of luck!
Cognitive Dissonance: Part 2 Bible Interpretation - YouTube
Dave75 comments on Sep 26, 2018:
And a poorly written book as well!
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 26, 2018:
Poorly for written for men, no excuse for a God.
Dave75 comments on Sep 26, 2018:
And a poorly written book as well!
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 26, 2018:
Poorly for written for men, no excuse for a God.
Cognitive Dissonance: Part 2 Bible Interpretation - YouTube
Marine comments on Sep 26, 2018:
Every one gives it their own version and sometimes the wording is such that anyone can make it say whatever it wants it to say.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 26, 2018:
For this reason it is the greatest book ever! It can be anything you want it to be!
Marine comments on Sep 26, 2018:
Every one gives it their own version and sometimes the wording is such that anyone can make it say whatever it wants it to say.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 26, 2018:
For this reason it is the greatest book ever! It can be anything you want it to be!
Power of prayer?
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 25, 2018:
If prayer worked we would not need hospitals.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 25, 2018:
@genessa Very, Very good! Very few people are aware that there are at least 7 Bible Canons in use today. These Bibles have different books inside. One of my first videos on youtube was on that subject. It was too long and I did not get to the point at the end. Live and learn, perhaps I will make a much better version in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNMZdSUVgUg
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 25, 2018:
If prayer worked we would not need hospitals.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 25, 2018:
@genessa Very, Very good! Very few people are aware that there are at least 7 Bible Canons in use today. These Bibles have different books inside. One of my first videos on youtube was on that subject. It was too long and I did not get to the point at the end. Live and learn, perhaps I will make a much better version in the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNMZdSUVgUg
Power of prayer?
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 25, 2018:
If prayer worked we would not need hospitals.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 25, 2018:
@genessa Maybe, according to Christianities take on free will God would not be able to impose his will on man at all making him completely useless. However if we actually look at the Bible God used mind control without any reguard for free will. BTW free will is not addressed in the Bible. It like most religious dogma is attributed to the Bible but not in the Bible.
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 25, 2018:
If prayer worked we would not need hospitals.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 25, 2018:
@genessa Maybe, according to Christianities take on free will God would not be able to impose his will on man at all making him completely useless. However if we actually look at the Bible God used mind control without any reguard for free will. BTW free will is not addressed in the Bible. It like most religious dogma is attributed to the Bible but not in the Bible.
Now level 7 yea! Actually don't care, but I am the guy that wears atheist t shirts whenever I go to ...
David1955 comments on Aug 4, 2018:
David, atheist David to atheist David, when you finally get that friggen T-shirt, which you so little want, I hereby demand to see a pic of you wearing it! Not too much to ask.
When I get mine I will do the same, though I warn you by then we will have colonized the solar system, so don't hold ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 25, 2018:
You only asked that I wear the T-Shirt, just for decency I think I will accessorize with pants!
David1955 comments on Aug 4, 2018:
David, atheist David to atheist David, when you finally get that friggen T-shirt, which you so little want, I hereby demand to see a pic of you wearing it! Not too much to ask.
When I get mine I will do the same, though I warn you by then we will have colonized the solar system, so don't hold ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 25, 2018:
You only asked that I wear the T-Shirt, just for decency I think I will accessorize with pants!
Who do priest confess to about their sexual abuse?
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Many confide to each other, others to those in higher positions, some "to God" and others never confess. Priest are humans, and this must not be forgotten.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 25, 2018:
@pnfullifidian I agree, I did not wish to point fingers or infer anything towards Green heart. I have noticed lately that many see priest as a different or higher class of human beings. Even if they should or are held to higher standards they are not actualy any better than anyone else. They are simply thought to be. Thank you for calling attention to my post if I was not clear.
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Many confide to each other, others to those in higher positions, some "to God" and others never confess. Priest are humans, and this must not be forgotten.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 25, 2018:
@pnfullifidian I agree, I did not wish to point fingers or infer anything towards Green heart. I have noticed lately that many see priest as a different or higher class of human beings. Even if they should or are held to higher standards they are not actualy any better than anyone else. They are simply thought to be. Thank you for calling attention to my post if I was not clear.
Growing up in casual association with the Baptist Church in the Heart of Dixie in the 1950s, I had a...
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 20, 2018:
People are just people. It is when they live thier lives as if their mythological book was factual, that is were it get dangerous.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 20, 2018:
@hankster the world would be a lot better off if people could practice love instead of hate and resentment and fear. with this I agree. Preachers alos can be very harmful when teaching hate.
There are too many scriptures in th Bible to cover that are harmful here is one put on the lips of Jesus.
Luke 14:26 “If any man come to Me and hate not his father and mother, and wife and children, and brethren and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 20, 2018:
People are just people. It is when they live thier lives as if their mythological book was factual, that is were it get dangerous.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 20, 2018:
@hankster the world would be a lot better off if people could practice love instead of hate and resentment and fear. with this I agree. Preachers alos can be very harmful when teaching hate.
There are too many scriptures in th Bible to cover that are harmful here is one put on the lips of Jesus.
Luke 14:26 “If any man come to Me and hate not his father and mother, and wife and children, and brethren and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.
What is the deal about having an "emotional support animal" and taking it on planes and so?
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 16, 2018:
It may sound hokey but as we are social animals, pets do provide comfort for many. We had a dog that helps two autistic kids at school when they get worked up. It is also now very much abused by those who simply want to buck he system which causes more problems for those that have valid needs.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 17, 2018:
@David1955 We completely agree! I just hate to see thaose who do need help hurt by those who are simply taking advantage of the system. It really burns my ass as I have been involved with those who do need help. Please forgive me if I did seem too harsh! You are a great fellow with proper concerns!
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 16, 2018:
It may sound hokey but as we are social animals, pets do provide comfort for many. We had a dog that helps two autistic kids at school when they get worked up. It is also now very much abused by those who simply want to buck he system which causes more problems for those that have valid needs.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 17, 2018:
@David1955 We completely agree! I just hate to see thaose who do need help hurt by those who are simply taking advantage of the system. It really burns my ass as I have been involved with those who do need help. Please forgive me if I did seem too harsh! You are a great fellow with proper concerns!
What is the deal about having an "emotional support animal" and taking it on planes and so?
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 16, 2018:
It may sound hokey but as we are social animals, pets do provide comfort for many. We had a dog that helps two autistic kids at school when they get worked up. It is also now very much abused by those who simply want to buck he system which causes more problems for those that have valid needs.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 16, 2018:
@David1955 In the cases of the autistic it is a matter of brain function not emotional or psychological issues. My dog used to wake us up in the night when my son was having seizures. Our friend was blind and had a seeing eye miniture horse, no kidding this is Colorado. There are valid applications of animal helpers and there is also those who ruin it for those that do need the help.
Sometimes service animals in the case of mental problems help people get through times of crisis until they can get the help or management they need. Mental issues should not be viewed on the same level as other issues what are crutches on other subjects are necessities in the realm of mental health in many cases.
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 16, 2018:
It may sound hokey but as we are social animals, pets do provide comfort for many. We had a dog that helps two autistic kids at school when they get worked up. It is also now very much abused by those who simply want to buck he system which causes more problems for those that have valid needs.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 16, 2018:
@David1955 In the cases of the autistic it is a matter of brain function not emotional or psychological issues. My dog used to wake us up in the night when my son was having seizures. Our friend was blind and had a seeing eye miniture horse, no kidding this is Colorado. There are valid applications of animal helpers and there is also those who ruin it for those that do need the help.
Sometimes service animals in the case of mental problems help people get through times of crisis until they can get the help or management they need. Mental issues should not be viewed on the same level as other issues what are crutches on other subjects are necessities in the realm of mental health in many cases.
What is the deal about having an "emotional support animal" and taking it on planes and so?
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 16, 2018:
It may sound hokey but as we are social animals, pets do provide comfort for many. We had a dog that helps two autistic kids at school when they get worked up. It is also now very much abused by those who simply want to buck he system which causes more problems for those that have valid needs.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 16, 2018:
@Varn Hopefully you were able to give them the tools they needed to be sustainable or your work was fruitless. I am glad you cared enough to be concerned about it. You are one of the good ones!
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 16, 2018:
It may sound hokey but as we are social animals, pets do provide comfort for many. We had a dog that helps two autistic kids at school when they get worked up. It is also now very much abused by those who simply want to buck he system which causes more problems for those that have valid needs.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 16, 2018:
@Varn Hopefully you were able to give them the tools they needed to be sustainable or your work was fruitless. I am glad you cared enough to be concerned about it. You are one of the good ones!
What is the deal about having an "emotional support animal" and taking it on planes and so?
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 16, 2018:
It may sound hokey but as we are social animals, pets do provide comfort for many. We had a dog that helps two autistic kids at school when they get worked up. It is also now very much abused by those who simply want to buck he system which causes more problems for those that have valid needs.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 16, 2018:
@JustLynnie Mine were paid for by autistic organizations. The Dogs then went o those in need.
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 16, 2018:
It may sound hokey but as we are social animals, pets do provide comfort for many. We had a dog that helps two autistic kids at school when they get worked up. It is also now very much abused by those who simply want to buck he system which causes more problems for those that have valid needs.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 16, 2018:
@JustLynnie Mine were paid for by autistic organizations. The Dogs then went o those in need.
I sauntered through Oxford City last week.
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 14, 2018:
The delusional are throughout the world. Hope you enjoyed yourself.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 14, 2018:
@Avicenna The thoughts of what people have done in the name of religion literally makes me sick sometimes.
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 14, 2018:
The delusional are throughout the world. Hope you enjoyed yourself.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 14, 2018:
@Avicenna The thoughts of what people have done in the name of religion literally makes me sick sometimes.
I sauntered through Oxford City last week.
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 14, 2018:
The delusional are throughout the world. Hope you enjoyed yourself.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 14, 2018:
@Avicenna I would very much like to visit those places myself...I hope my stomach can handle it.
DavidLaDeau comments on Sep 14, 2018:
The delusional are throughout the world. Hope you enjoyed yourself.
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 14, 2018:
@Avicenna I would very much like to visit those places myself...I hope my stomach can handle it.
In the Abrahamic religions Saturday is the Sabbath. Did they forget?
hrichardson8 comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I might sign up for it if they actually had "adult Sunday school".
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 14, 2018:
That's funny now that I think of it. Would Adult Sunday school be for those that have grown up and no longer believe in fairy tales, or would it consist of lessons in sex?
hrichardson8 comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I might sign up for it if they actually had "adult Sunday school".
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 14, 2018:
That's funny now that I think of it. Would Adult Sunday school be for those that have grown up and no longer believe in fairy tales, or would it consist of lessons in sex?
In the Abrahamic religions Saturday is the Sabbath. Did they forget?
genessa comments on Sep 13, 2018:
i don't know about islam but in judaism every day begins and ends at sundown. this includes the sabbath of course, so the sabbath is friday night sundown to saturday night sundown.
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DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 13, 2018:
Very true, It is funny that Jesus was supposed to rise in three days according to Prophecy. If one looks at the Bible passages closely it was at best 2 1/2 days. He did not according to the gospels fufill the prophecy. This oversight is due to later christian writers that were unaware of the Jewish calendar using the Roman system we still use today. Check it out and do the math!!! It will be good for a chuckle!
genessa comments on Sep 13, 2018:
i don't know about islam but in judaism every day begins and ends at sundown. this includes the sabbath of course, so the sabbath is friday night sundown to saturday night sundown.
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DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 13, 2018:
Very true, It is funny that Jesus was supposed to rise in three days according to Prophecy. If one looks at the Bible passages closely it was at best 2 1/2 days. He did not according to the gospels fufill the prophecy. This oversight is due to later christian writers that were unaware of the Jewish calendar using the Roman system we still use today. Check it out and do the math!!! It will be good for a chuckle!
In the Abrahamic religions Saturday is the Sabbath. Did they forget?
p-nullifidian comments on Sep 13, 2018:
Seventh-day Adventists and Seventh Day Baptists most certainly 'remember the Sabbath day.' Note that the Italian word for Saturday is 'Sabato,' which is based on the Latin. It's easy to forget that the 4th commandment was quite explicit:
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 13, 2018:
If we accpt that Adam and Eve were real for the sake of argument, they did not keep a calendar. Somone had to arbitrarily "decide" what day of the week it was when the first calendar was made. This being the case we do not know that Saturday actually corresponds to the "first" Saturday. In other words saturday could actually be tuesday as we don't have an actual calendar from the beginning. Sometimes its just fun to play the game...
p-nullifidian comments on Sep 13, 2018:
Seventh-day Adventists and Seventh Day Baptists most certainly 'remember the Sabbath day.' Note that the Italian word for Saturday is 'Sabato,' which is based on the Latin. It's easy to forget that the 4th commandment was quite explicit:
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 13, 2018:
If we accpt that Adam and Eve were real for the sake of argument, they did not keep a calendar. Somone had to arbitrarily "decide" what day of the week it was when the first calendar was made. This being the case we do not know that Saturday actually corresponds to the "first" Saturday. In other words saturday could actually be tuesday as we don't have an actual calendar from the beginning. Sometimes its just fun to play the game...
In the Abrahamic religions Saturday is the Sabbath. Did they forget?
Marionville comments on Sep 13, 2018:
Who really cares? No such thing to a lifelong atheist....all days are for living life to the fullest! The idea of devoting any day of the week to a fictional character is ridiculous....why don’t we say Wednesdays will be Mickey Mouse Day so we will all stop going to work and watch the Disney ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I'm in, then we could make theme parks all around the world...wait a minute..
Marionville comments on Sep 13, 2018:
Who really cares? No such thing to a lifelong atheist....all days are for living life to the fullest! The idea of devoting any day of the week to a fictional character is ridiculous....why don’t we say Wednesdays will be Mickey Mouse Day so we will all stop going to work and watch the Disney ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I'm in, then we could make theme parks all around the world...wait a minute..
I was raised as a Fundamental Baptist.
SaucyCheryl comments on Sep 12, 2018:
I am so glad you got out while you were so young. I finally got out at 50 and it is glorious. I and my seven children and 4 grandchildren are all living free and happy. So proud of you for breaking free!
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 13, 2018:
It is interesting that you said "living free", yes that is the case indeed.
SaucyCheryl comments on Sep 12, 2018:
I am so glad you got out while you were so young. I finally got out at 50 and it is glorious. I and my seven children and 4 grandchildren are all living free and happy. So proud of you for breaking free!
DavidLaDeau replies on Sep 13, 2018:
It is interesting that you said "living free", yes that is the case indeed.
Now level 7 yea! Actually don't care, but I am the guy that wears atheist t shirts whenever I go to ...
hardball comments on Aug 25, 2018:
You got it! Wear your colors!
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 31, 2018:
Does this mean I have to throw "Agnostic signs" also?
hardball comments on Aug 25, 2018:
You got it! Wear your colors!
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 31, 2018:
Does this mean I have to throw "Agnostic signs" also?
Now level 7 yea! Actually don't care, but I am the guy that wears atheist t shirts whenever I go to ...
David1955 comments on Apr 4, 2018:
A word to the wise David. Never look desperate. Like, Ah, who needs that old agnostic Tshirt. 'Don't mean nothin' to me.' Who needs to be at level 8 anyway. It's just a Tshirt. Just ..a ..Tshirt. Just keep telling yourself that. That's what I'm doing. :-)
BTW, who is your tailor for those ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 24, 2018:
@phxbillcee Thank you!
David1955 comments on Apr 4, 2018:
A word to the wise David. Never look desperate. Like, Ah, who needs that old agnostic Tshirt. 'Don't mean nothin' to me.' Who needs to be at level 8 anyway. It's just a Tshirt. Just ..a ..Tshirt. Just keep telling yourself that. That's what I'm doing. :-)
BTW, who is your tailor for those ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 24, 2018:
@phxbillcee Thank you!
Now level 7 yea! Actually don't care, but I am the guy that wears atheist t shirts whenever I go to ...
phxbillcee comments on Jul 15, 2018:
I've got about 15 atheist tees now, including the Agnostic.com one I received from here. I always hope they start a conversation!
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 24, 2018:
That is great! That is exactly why I wear them. Just moved and was wearing one and met the founder of the local secular society!
phxbillcee comments on Jul 15, 2018:
I've got about 15 atheist tees now, including the Agnostic.com one I received from here. I always hope they start a conversation!
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 24, 2018:
That is great! That is exactly why I wear them. Just moved and was wearing one and met the founder of the local secular society!
Why A Top Religious Studies Scholar Is Now An Atheist
DavidLaDeau comments on Jul 12, 2018:
Dr. Bart Ehrman is among the most respected of Scholars. I highly recommend his works. I'm quite sure it was not that Bart wanted to know why he believed what he did and how that measured up to reality. I think the devil made him do it!
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 12, 2018:
@VictoriaNotes It was not until just a few years ago that I knew that there was an athiest movement, videos or books! I thought that the word athiest was just for the haters yousee on TV. Now I have my own YouTube channel!
DavidLaDeau comments on Jul 12, 2018:
Dr. Bart Ehrman is among the most respected of Scholars. I highly recommend his works. I'm quite sure it was not that Bart wanted to know why he believed what he did and how that measured up to reality. I think the devil made him do it!
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 12, 2018:
@VictoriaNotes It was not until just a few years ago that I knew that there was an athiest movement, videos or books! I thought that the word athiest was just for the haters yousee on TV. Now I have my own YouTube channel!
Advisory warning
Julie808 comments on Jul 8, 2018:
Yes, this book should not be on bookstore shelves where anyone under 18 can buy it. If another book contained such themes, it would be banned from schools. Oh yeah, it is banned from being taught as truth in public schools, so far anyway, yay!
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 8, 2018:
I could not have said it better!
Julie808 comments on Jul 8, 2018:
Yes, this book should not be on bookstore shelves where anyone under 18 can buy it. If another book contained such themes, it would be banned from schools. Oh yeah, it is banned from being taught as truth in public schools, so far anyway, yay!
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 8, 2018:
I could not have said it better!
So how did Noah get the critters from Australia across the ocean to his canoe and then get them back...
Geoffrey51 comments on Jul 5, 2018:
Good question. For most of the items of practical impossibility I can find a sensible allegory. Even the flood, as there are tales of an inundation from many folk tales of the region, has probably some ancient source. Maybe a breach at the Dardenelles to create The Black Sea. After all, the Ark ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 5, 2018:
@Jagnostic Actually it would be impossible to start any population with just two animals. The inbreeding would kill them all in just a few generations. #farmboy
Geoffrey51 comments on Jul 5, 2018:
Good question. For most of the items of practical impossibility I can find a sensible allegory. Even the flood, as there are tales of an inundation from many folk tales of the region, has probably some ancient source. Maybe a breach at the Dardenelles to create The Black Sea. After all, the Ark ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 5, 2018:
@Jagnostic Actually it would be impossible to start any population with just two animals. The inbreeding would kill them all in just a few generations. #farmboy
I'm the host for Gun Control Now group, and I will be breaking out of here soon, to take my message ...
DavidLaDeau comments on Jul 4, 2018:
Do lots of study on youtube about YouTube. Make sure your channel banner is great. Have an introductory video on your channel page. Study you titles, description, and tags for channel and videos. I have noticed that much of my competition (Chirstian channels) are lacking in this area. My response ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 5, 2018:
@MikeFlora I will be honest with you. I probably disagree with many of your positions on the First Admendment. I do support you 100% in having your voice heard. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help! Also let me know how you progress!
DavidLaDeau comments on Jul 4, 2018:
Do lots of study on youtube about YouTube. Make sure your channel banner is great. Have an introductory video on your channel page. Study you titles, description, and tags for channel and videos. I have noticed that much of my competition (Chirstian channels) are lacking in this area. My response ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 5, 2018:
@MikeFlora I will be honest with you. I probably disagree with many of your positions on the First Admendment. I do support you 100% in having your voice heard. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help! Also let me know how you progress!
Can you be an Atheist/Agnostic and have a Conservative stance?
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 27, 2018:
Agnostic/Atheism concerns belief in or knowledge of God. That is all people can have conservative political values without agreeing with the religious aspects of it. I am not saying that it is easy or common, only that it is possible.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 27, 2018:
@David1955 It is much simpler than, one does not have to seperate two conflicting ideas at all. One can have conflicting ideas and simply use the most convient at a given time with out thought of them conflicting at all.
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 27, 2018:
Agnostic/Atheism concerns belief in or knowledge of God. That is all people can have conservative political values without agreeing with the religious aspects of it. I am not saying that it is easy or common, only that it is possible.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 27, 2018:
@David1955 It is much simpler than, one does not have to seperate two conflicting ideas at all. One can have conflicting ideas and simply use the most convient at a given time with out thought of them conflicting at all.
What is The root cause of Conspiracy Thinking?
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 27, 2018:
It is much easier for us to believe what we want to as opposed to the facts. This is why it took me 20 years to escape from religion. *blushes embarrassingly*
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 27, 2018:
@irascible Thank you irascible. I have seen you all over the place here and you are always reasonable and encourageing!
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 27, 2018:
It is much easier for us to believe what we want to as opposed to the facts. This is why it took me 20 years to escape from religion. *blushes embarrassingly*
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 27, 2018:
@irascible Thank you irascible. I have seen you all over the place here and you are always reasonable and encourageing!
What is your favorite song that speaks to unbelief/atheism?
Mine is Judith by A Perfect Circle.
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 26, 2018:
Saved Shelly Segal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-h_jNiSczw
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 26, 2018:
@TroyBarber64 She si a geart human being I talked to her several hours before a show in Denver.
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 26, 2018:
Saved Shelly Segal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-h_jNiSczw
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 26, 2018:
@TroyBarber64 She si a geart human being I talked to her several hours before a show in Denver.
I am working on a video for YouTube that will focus on bad atheist arguments.
GabrielM comments on Jun 21, 2018:
Probably not helpful, but I think that any argument based on scripture is a bad argument. The bible's such an outright clusterfuck of contradictory and straight-up ludicrous passages, that you can spend hours with a believer just debating hermeneutics before you even touch the content itself. I tend...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 21, 2018:
I am completely with you and also disagree. The Bible is a mess and Christians are very skilled at defending thier interpretations of the Bible so you are correct it is usually hopeless to try to talk since into them.
This said it is often a great tool! Few christians know the Bible at all. I take this approach. "You know when I was a Christian I just could not get ove how Jesus said that Blasphemy is an unforgivable sin in one book and that all sins are forgiven in another. They both can't be true, It makes me think the Bible was writen by men"
In this case I am not making any accusation or attcking he Bible, thier faith, or them.I am simply sharing MY congnative dissience. They may think and wonder about that later.
In most cases if we say that God sent bears to kill children for making fun of a bald man, Christians will siply say that is old testiment with out considering how horrable that actually is. If we mention that donkeys do not talk they will simple say God can do whatever he wants, so we must be very careful how and when we use the Bible.
The important thing here to remembe is that most Fundamentalist will not listen at all if we talk about reason, facts, or science. They are trained to stop listening "to SATAN' if those subjects are brought up(as I was). They live by the Bible so it can be a good tool to use in convversations.
You are correct! In personal situations and in general street epistemology or evaluationg truth claims is often our best tool.
Thank you for inspiring this rant!
GabrielM comments on Jun 21, 2018:
Probably not helpful, but I think that any argument based on scripture is a bad argument. The bible's such an outright clusterfuck of contradictory and straight-up ludicrous passages, that you can spend hours with a believer just debating hermeneutics before you even touch the content itself. I tend...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 21, 2018:
I am completely with you and also disagree. The Bible is a mess and Christians are very skilled at defending thier interpretations of the Bible so you are correct it is usually hopeless to try to talk since into them.
This said it is often a great tool! Few christians know the Bible at all. I take this approach. "You know when I was a Christian I just could not get ove how Jesus said that Blasphemy is an unforgivable sin in one book and that all sins are forgiven in another. They both can't be true, It makes me think the Bible was writen by men"
In this case I am not making any accusation or attcking he Bible, thier faith, or them.I am simply sharing MY congnative dissience. They may think and wonder about that later.
In most cases if we say that God sent bears to kill children for making fun of a bald man, Christians will siply say that is old testiment with out considering how horrable that actually is. If we mention that donkeys do not talk they will simple say God can do whatever he wants, so we must be very careful how and when we use the Bible.
The important thing here to remembe is that most Fundamentalist will not listen at all if we talk about reason, facts, or science. They are trained to stop listening "to SATAN' if those subjects are brought up(as I was). They live by the Bible so it can be a good tool to use in convversations.
You are correct! In personal situations and in general street epistemology or evaluationg truth claims is often our best tool.
Thank you for inspiring this rant!
I've been invited to church for a debate (conversion attempt), lets see if I can get asked to leave ...
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 20, 2018:
I would love to do that! How did you get the invite?
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
@Nardi Good luck!. I met a preacher one tme that I thought might invite me to his church to have a discussion. Instead he pretty much confessed he did not believe to me in confidence and shortly there after retired. I was very happy the he contacted the Clergy project on my recommendation! In fact Jerry DeWitt who was the first to come out from the clergy project is here on Agnostic.com!
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 20, 2018:
I would love to do that! How did you get the invite?
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
@Nardi Good luck!. I met a preacher one tme that I thought might invite me to his church to have a discussion. Instead he pretty much confessed he did not believe to me in confidence and shortly there after retired. I was very happy the he contacted the Clergy project on my recommendation! In fact Jerry DeWitt who was the first to come out from the clergy project is here on Agnostic.com!
Are many alien fantasies just atheistic/agnostic substitutes for religious deities?
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 20, 2018:
As humans we tend to make Gods and Aliens act and look like us. It is in our nature.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
@PontifexMarximus We like to say and hink that our imaginations are limitless and they can or could be, but actually in most instances we are quite narrow minded. Just a very unflattering observation.
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 20, 2018:
As humans we tend to make Gods and Aliens act and look like us. It is in our nature.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
@PontifexMarximus We like to say and hink that our imaginations are limitless and they can or could be, but actually in most instances we are quite narrow minded. Just a very unflattering observation.
Hello! I'm very new to this site.
Timothy081565 comments on Jun 20, 2018:
I’m also new here .
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
Welcome to you both!
Timothy081565 comments on Jun 20, 2018:
I’m also new here .
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
Welcome to you both!
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DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 20, 2018:
Tim is so talented!
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
@fishline79 White wine in the sun in my favorite!
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 20, 2018:
Tim is so talented!
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
@fishline79 White wine in the sun in my favorite!
Eve as the other woman
CallMeDave comments on Jun 20, 2018:
Still. That's a gene pool of just 3 individuals.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
@CallMeDave Her kids were super inbred!
CallMeDave comments on Jun 20, 2018:
Still. That's a gene pool of just 3 individuals.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
@CallMeDave Her kids were super inbred!
Eve as the other woman
CallMeDave comments on Jun 20, 2018:
Still. That's a gene pool of just 3 individuals.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
Actually it is not Lilith did not have Children with Adam. She had magical demon children by herself!
CallMeDave comments on Jun 20, 2018:
Still. That's a gene pool of just 3 individuals.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 20, 2018:
Actually it is not Lilith did not have Children with Adam. She had magical demon children by herself!
Welcome Theskeptic ! Please let us know what you do! post a video!
Theskeptic comments on Jun 19, 2018:
Just an observer. ?
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 19, 2018:
If you have any input It would be greatfully appreciated!
Theskeptic comments on Jun 19, 2018:
Just an observer. ?
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 19, 2018:
If you have any input It would be greatfully appreciated!
What do you think of Atheist Redneck? It is my take on how to address theist ideas. [youtube.com]
Wurlitzer comments on Jun 16, 2018:
Decent idea but if I could offer some constructive criticism: I’d try to dial back on the high pitched playing dumb and condescending part of your tone. Don’t focus so much on parodying anyone or making fun, just make solid arguments and let people hear an unexpected perspective in a southern ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 16, 2018:
Thank you! Its just the kind of input I need!
Wurlitzer comments on Jun 16, 2018:
Decent idea but if I could offer some constructive criticism: I’d try to dial back on the high pitched playing dumb and condescending part of your tone. Don’t focus so much on parodying anyone or making fun, just make solid arguments and let people hear an unexpected perspective in a southern ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 16, 2018:
Thank you! Its just the kind of input I need!
New video is up, for those interested.
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DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 12, 2018:
O.K. this channel is about helping each other. It is time to follow through with my promise and be honest.
I love how you are personal. I think a little bit closer shot would make it more personal.
Natural lighting is great you might get a lanp and take the shade off and put in a 100 watt ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 15, 2018:
@slayer1am My videos sometimes have very bad elements. I just push to get better. Your content is great so keep them coming!
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 12, 2018:
O.K. this channel is about helping each other. It is time to follow through with my promise and be honest.
I love how you are personal. I think a little bit closer shot would make it more personal.
Natural lighting is great you might get a lanp and take the shade off and put in a 100 watt ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 15, 2018:
@slayer1am My videos sometimes have very bad elements. I just push to get better. Your content is great so keep them coming!
If you had a nonreligious close friend who decided to become a believer and practice their faith ...
R_Collins comments on Jun 10, 2018:
It depends on whether they wanted to continue to be my friend. I don't have any kind of religious test for my friendships, and I do have some Christian friends. But there are some Christians who have not wanted to be my friend because they are not comfortable being close to anyone who does not ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 12, 2018:
It depends on whether they wanted to continue to be my friend. I don't have any kind of religious test for my friendships, and I do have some Christian friends. But there are some Christians who have not wanted to be my friend because they are not comfortable being close to anyone who does not believe like they do.
Since you said it first and better than I, I simply stole it!
R_Collins comments on Jun 10, 2018:
It depends on whether they wanted to continue to be my friend. I don't have any kind of religious test for my friendships, and I do have some Christian friends. But there are some Christians who have not wanted to be my friend because they are not comfortable being close to anyone who does not ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 12, 2018:
It depends on whether they wanted to continue to be my friend. I don't have any kind of religious test for my friendships, and I do have some Christian friends. But there are some Christians who have not wanted to be my friend because they are not comfortable being close to anyone who does not believe like they do.
Since you said it first and better than I, I simply stole it!
Now level 7 yea! Actually don't care, but I am the guy that wears atheist t shirts whenever I go to ...
CalvinWheatley comments on Jun 11, 2018:
You are a brave man. America is too Christian and therefore too evil to risk expressing beliefs other than what our government and the other average American wants us to believe. Anyone with beliefs differing from those that attend church and pretend to be good Christians risk of their life by ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 12, 2018:
I lived in Colorado and had no problems, I now live on the Oregon coast and it is much better. I have had friends in the south that were actually worried for their lives for being too active.
CalvinWheatley comments on Jun 11, 2018:
You are a brave man. America is too Christian and therefore too evil to risk expressing beliefs other than what our government and the other average American wants us to believe. Anyone with beliefs differing from those that attend church and pretend to be good Christians risk of their life by ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 12, 2018:
I lived in Colorado and had no problems, I now live on the Oregon coast and it is much better. I have had friends in the south that were actually worried for their lives for being too active.
And some wonder why many of us loathe Christianity
How Christians Destroyed the Ancient World
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DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 9, 2018:
we had the Dark ages begin just before the Christians took over. It was estimated by Carl Segan that we lost 1000 years of science due to Chrisians destroying all documents that were not specifically Christian.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 9, 2018:
@David1955 Most people have no idea how much was lost. I am very sad that the great bishop had to burn everything in the second fire of the Library of Alexanderia. It makes the pit of my stomach drop even to think about it.
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 9, 2018:
we had the Dark ages begin just before the Christians took over. It was estimated by Carl Segan that we lost 1000 years of science due to Chrisians destroying all documents that were not specifically Christian.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 9, 2018:
@David1955 Most people have no idea how much was lost. I am very sad that the great bishop had to burn everything in the second fire of the Library of Alexanderia. It makes the pit of my stomach drop even to think about it.
And some wonder why many of us loathe Christianity
How Christians Destroyed the Ancient World
...
TheAstroChuck comments on Jun 8, 2018:
Middle Ages Christians also destroyed substantial intellectual and cultural parts of Islam, which at the time was far advanced of the Christian Europe.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 9, 2018:
Ditto squared!
TheAstroChuck comments on Jun 8, 2018:
Middle Ages Christians also destroyed substantial intellectual and cultural parts of Islam, which at the time was far advanced of the Christian Europe.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 9, 2018:
Ditto squared!
Welcome MoonlitLife, Scoobs, and PBF29078 ! Please post some of your work or tell us what you have ...
PBF29078 comments on Jun 8, 2018:
I don't have any work posted but am interested in seeing how to leverage YouTube to earn some income as well as share my passion for movies, stand-up comedy, and music. I do not know how or where to start. Maybe a video blog or something. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 9, 2018:
I have noticed that live stream videos seem to be very popular now and growing in popularity. It is very difficult to earn any money on youtube. One thing i do know is keep your channel to one subject. If you have more than one interest have other channels specific to each interest. If you do more than one thing on one channel people will not want to subscribe and YouTube will not recommend your channel,.
PBF29078 comments on Jun 8, 2018:
I don't have any work posted but am interested in seeing how to leverage YouTube to earn some income as well as share my passion for movies, stand-up comedy, and music. I do not know how or where to start. Maybe a video blog or something. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 9, 2018:
I have noticed that live stream videos seem to be very popular now and growing in popularity. It is very difficult to earn any money on youtube. One thing i do know is keep your channel to one subject. If you have more than one interest have other channels specific to each interest. If you do more than one thing on one channel people will not want to subscribe and YouTube will not recommend your channel,.
Welcome MoonlitLife, Scoobs, and PBF29078 ! Please post some of your work or tell us what you have ...
MoonlitLife comments on Jun 8, 2018:
My videos are mostly about parenting but I do have a video about I plan to raise my kid without religion and I plan on making a video about my journey to Atheism.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 9, 2018:
That sounds great! You can continue to make your videos about parenting and have your own take as an unbeliever. I do not know that anyone is doing that. You might have things to say that no one else thinks of or addresses. Please post any related video and let us know your Channel name!
MoonlitLife comments on Jun 8, 2018:
My videos are mostly about parenting but I do have a video about I plan to raise my kid without religion and I plan on making a video about my journey to Atheism.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 9, 2018:
That sounds great! You can continue to make your videos about parenting and have your own take as an unbeliever. I do not know that anyone is doing that. You might have things to say that no one else thinks of or addresses. Please post any related video and let us know your Channel name!
Employees quit American Bible Society over sex and marriage rules
magicwatch comments on Jun 1, 2018:
excuse me, what is an American Bible ? St James is the only Authorised version, unless your a Catholic, then you put people to death until they agree
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 2, 2018:
Authorised by whom? Just what does authorised mean? Discover the answers to these questions and you will find the reasons there is much to be concerned about. If you discover that this has anything to do with anything but people's decisions I would be thrilled to know.
magicwatch comments on Jun 1, 2018:
excuse me, what is an American Bible ? St James is the only Authorised version, unless your a Catholic, then you put people to death until they agree
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 2, 2018:
Authorised by whom? Just what does authorised mean? Discover the answers to these questions and you will find the reasons there is much to be concerned about. If you discover that this has anything to do with anything but people's decisions I would be thrilled to know.
Employees quit American Bible Society over sex and marriage rules
GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Jun 1, 2018:
Why atheists has to show interest in whatever happens in the american bible society?
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 2, 2018:
Bible societies often purposely mistranslate the bible for political or cultural purposes. The always translate in concordance with the modern dogma of the time. When the modern dogma becomes more fundamentalist, extremist, or tries to sway the thoughts of Christians it becomes a concern for everyone.
GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Jun 1, 2018:
Why atheists has to show interest in whatever happens in the american bible society?
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 2, 2018:
Bible societies often purposely mistranslate the bible for political or cultural purposes. The always translate in concordance with the modern dogma of the time. When the modern dogma becomes more fundamentalist, extremist, or tries to sway the thoughts of Christians it becomes a concern for everyone.
U.S. court backs transgender student at center of bathroom dispute
DavidLaDeau comments on May 22, 2018:
I love the way the article says born a female? Is genitalia truly the measure of one sexuality?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 28, 2018:
@KenG Study embryo development, how gender is determined, the differing chemical processes, and you for will understand much.better. It also appears race exist, but from a scientific perspective it does not. Dig deeper.
DavidLaDeau comments on May 22, 2018:
I love the way the article says born a female? Is genitalia truly the measure of one sexuality?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 28, 2018:
@KenG Study embryo development, how gender is determined, the differing chemical processes, and you for will understand much.better. It also appears race exist, but from a scientific perspective it does not. Dig deeper.
Now level 7 yea! Actually don't care, but I am the guy that wears atheist t shirts whenever I go to ...
dkp93 comments on Apr 3, 2018:
This site needs a store! I'd be happy to support the site by purchasing a branded mug, tote bag or baby cooking pot.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 27, 2018:
@El-loco Is preparing them like sushi actually cooking them?
dkp93 comments on Apr 3, 2018:
This site needs a store! I'd be happy to support the site by purchasing a branded mug, tote bag or baby cooking pot.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 27, 2018:
@El-loco Is preparing them like sushi actually cooking them?
U.S. court backs transgender student at center of bathroom dispute
DavidLaDeau comments on May 22, 2018:
I love the way the article says born a female? Is genitalia truly the measure of one sexuality?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 24, 2018:
@KenG It must be understood we are all degrees of male and female. There is no definative line scientifically.
DavidLaDeau comments on May 22, 2018:
I love the way the article says born a female? Is genitalia truly the measure of one sexuality?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 24, 2018:
@KenG It must be understood we are all degrees of male and female. There is no definative line scientifically.
U.S. court backs transgender student at center of bathroom dispute
DavidLaDeau comments on May 22, 2018:
I love the way the article says born a female? Is genitalia truly the measure of one sexuality?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 24, 2018:
@KenG My point is there is no scientific absolute gender, we are animals that usually have a more dominate gender that seems to be clear but it on a biological and chemical level is actually subjective as these things vary from individual. There are so many different things that determine gender you simply cant point to one thing.
DavidLaDeau comments on May 22, 2018:
I love the way the article says born a female? Is genitalia truly the measure of one sexuality?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 24, 2018:
@KenG My point is there is no scientific absolute gender, we are animals that usually have a more dominate gender that seems to be clear but it on a biological and chemical level is actually subjective as these things vary from individual. There are so many different things that determine gender you simply cant point to one thing.
Matthew's Genealogy Proves That Jesus Can NOT Be Christ!!
The genealogy in the Gospel of ...
JayTea comments on May 23, 2018:
You are assuming these fictional characters ever even existed. Would make more sense to examine Batman's geneology -i.e. just exactly what is his relationship with Robyn? Is spiderman a cousin?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 24, 2018:
He is not assuming that any of it is true. He is showing those who DO believe it is true that it couldn't. You have to play ball on their turf so they will understand.
JayTea comments on May 23, 2018:
You are assuming these fictional characters ever even existed. Would make more sense to examine Batman's geneology -i.e. just exactly what is his relationship with Robyn? Is spiderman a cousin?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 24, 2018:
He is not assuming that any of it is true. He is showing those who DO believe it is true that it couldn't. You have to play ball on their turf so they will understand.
Bible verses that still bother you.
jlynn37 comments on May 22, 2018:
Why should any bible verse bother a non-believer? We are non-believers and anything and everything in the bible is total nonsense.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 23, 2018:
@jlynn37 No I do not believe that any of it is true, nor do I hold on to it. I am daily affected by Bible verses due to the people around me. I am a strong atheist- I do not believe there is a God.
jlynn37 comments on May 22, 2018:
Why should any bible verse bother a non-believer? We are non-believers and anything and everything in the bible is total nonsense.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 23, 2018:
@jlynn37 No I do not believe that any of it is true, nor do I hold on to it. I am daily affected by Bible verses due to the people around me. I am a strong atheist- I do not believe there is a God.
Bible verses that still bother you.
jlynn37 comments on May 22, 2018:
Why should any bible verse bother a non-believer? We are non-believers and anything and everything in the bible is total nonsense.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 22, 2018:
It depends on the non-believer. Religion wrecked my life and caused depression. The Bible does affect my life as I live in the U.S.A. and it is constantly refered to...by verse.
jlynn37 comments on May 22, 2018:
Why should any bible verse bother a non-believer? We are non-believers and anything and everything in the bible is total nonsense.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 22, 2018:
It depends on the non-believer. Religion wrecked my life and caused depression. The Bible does affect my life as I live in the U.S.A. and it is constantly refered to...by verse.
I had an exchange with preacher Matt Powell.
SamHarrisFan comments on May 22, 2018:
Hey David. No, I don't think you were too harsh if everything you're saying about Matt is true. I could see how irritated you might have become. And you're right, the bible is just a book. When I was in ministry (at least my later years), I really hope that I wasn't like Matt. I don't think I was as...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 22, 2018:
@SamHarrisFan It was not a miscommunication when he deleted the comments section only where I made the challenge or when he deleted where he said that atheist backed out on debates. The mystery is why he did not simlpy site that he had actually spoken to atheist. I will do my best to cultavate a relationship as fighting does no good.
SamHarrisFan comments on May 22, 2018:
Hey David. No, I don't think you were too harsh if everything you're saying about Matt is true. I could see how irritated you might have become. And you're right, the bible is just a book. When I was in ministry (at least my later years), I really hope that I wasn't like Matt. I don't think I was as...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 22, 2018:
@SamHarrisFan It was not a miscommunication when he deleted the comments section only where I made the challenge or when he deleted where he said that atheist backed out on debates. The mystery is why he did not simlpy site that he had actually spoken to atheist. I will do my best to cultavate a relationship as fighting does no good.
I had an exchange with preacher Matt Powell.
SamHarrisFan comments on May 22, 2018:
Hey David. No, I don't think you were too harsh if everything you're saying about Matt is true. I could see how irritated you might have become. And you're right, the bible is just a book. When I was in ministry (at least my later years), I really hope that I wasn't like Matt. I don't think I was as...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 22, 2018:
Interestingly he left a comment. "I fully approve of this video." I don't know where this is going but I hope to communicate with him. Interestingly he put out a video today, after i released mine, that shows that he did enguage three atheist including Bionic Dance just a few days ago on the non sequitur show. It baffles me, why he did what he did in our exchange.
SamHarrisFan comments on May 22, 2018:
Hey David. No, I don't think you were too harsh if everything you're saying about Matt is true. I could see how irritated you might have become. And you're right, the bible is just a book. When I was in ministry (at least my later years), I really hope that I wasn't like Matt. I don't think I was as...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 22, 2018:
Interestingly he left a comment. "I fully approve of this video." I don't know where this is going but I hope to communicate with him. Interestingly he put out a video today, after i released mine, that shows that he did enguage three atheist including Bionic Dance just a few days ago on the non sequitur show. It baffles me, why he did what he did in our exchange.
Matt Dillahunty on Adam & Eve and the Absurdity of Original Sin
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DavidLaDeau comments on May 20, 2018:
This is my favorite discussion to bring up with Christians. They always ignore me at first and say "FREE WILL" but I have not once, walked away without making them reconsider their position. They don't admit it, but i can see the change.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 22, 2018:
@Happyatheist As a former Fundamentalist I only use the Bible to make arguments. They will not listen to anything else. When you show them what their Bible says they have to work it out for themselves. I did read my Bible, I am an now an atheist.
DavidLaDeau comments on May 20, 2018:
This is my favorite discussion to bring up with Christians. They always ignore me at first and say "FREE WILL" but I have not once, walked away without making them reconsider their position. They don't admit it, but i can see the change.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 22, 2018:
@Happyatheist As a former Fundamentalist I only use the Bible to make arguments. They will not listen to anything else. When you show them what their Bible says they have to work it out for themselves. I did read my Bible, I am an now an atheist.
Here is a new one let me know what you think. I wanted to add a bit of humor, how did I do?
XxDARKNEXUSxX comments on May 20, 2018:
Not bad but I would have used a better actor lol
DavidLaDeau replies on May 20, 2018:
Live and learn!
XxDARKNEXUSxX comments on May 20, 2018:
Not bad but I would have used a better actor lol
DavidLaDeau replies on May 20, 2018:
Live and learn!
I just made my first response video on you tube.
kiramea comments on May 20, 2018:
I turned it off after less than two minutes into it. From my perspective Christians have already heard the no proof Jesus existed argument, and in their minds they have proof (through personal experiences or just the misguided belief that the Bible is all they need). Since that was all I listened ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 20, 2018:
Thank you! I have just started and this is just the honest input I need! I'm doing this by the seeat of my pants and learning as I go so comments are very helpful.
kiramea comments on May 20, 2018:
I turned it off after less than two minutes into it. From my perspective Christians have already heard the no proof Jesus existed argument, and in their minds they have proof (through personal experiences or just the misguided belief that the Bible is all they need). Since that was all I listened ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 20, 2018:
Thank you! I have just started and this is just the honest input I need! I'm doing this by the seeat of my pants and learning as I go so comments are very helpful.
I just made my first response video on you tube.
Ellatynemouth comments on May 20, 2018:
I watched about half way through. I only stopped watching because I'm not really interested in the subject matter, because I've heard it before.
That said, I think your videos are OK. Not the best, but not the worst either. You seem slightly nervous though.
I take my hat off to you. You're ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 20, 2018:
Thank, you, I appreciate your honesty! I am a bit nervous, I have never done anything like this. I just need to make more and get better!
Ellatynemouth comments on May 20, 2018:
I watched about half way through. I only stopped watching because I'm not really interested in the subject matter, because I've heard it before.
That said, I think your videos are OK. Not the best, but not the worst either. You seem slightly nervous though.
I take my hat off to you. You're ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 20, 2018:
Thank, you, I appreciate your honesty! I am a bit nervous, I have never done anything like this. I just need to make more and get better!
If the Judeo-Christian God was proven to be real, would you worship him?
R_Collins comments on May 20, 2018:
Yes. I used to be a conservative Bible believing Christian, because my Christian leaders told me that there was a huge amount of evidence that proved the existence of the Christian god.
But then I studied the evidence in depth, while I was a student in a conservative Christian minister's school....
DavidLaDeau replies on May 20, 2018:
It is a Channel woth watching!
R_Collins comments on May 20, 2018:
Yes. I used to be a conservative Bible believing Christian, because my Christian leaders told me that there was a huge amount of evidence that proved the existence of the Christian god.
But then I studied the evidence in depth, while I was a student in a conservative Christian minister's school....
DavidLaDeau replies on May 20, 2018:
It is a Channel woth watching!
Are there a lot of fake profiles & catfish on this site like there are on all of the other dating ...
DavidLaDeau comments on May 16, 2018:
Catfish? Please enlighten me?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 19, 2018:
@Ms_LilyVonTerror ty
DavidLaDeau comments on May 16, 2018:
Catfish? Please enlighten me?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 19, 2018:
@Ms_LilyVonTerror ty
Did Jesus exist?
DavidLaDeau comments on May 7, 2018:
The most convincing argument as Richard Carrier outlines is that whenever records should mention Jesus in that time frame the entire section is missing. It leads one to believe that Christians were embarrassed that he was not mentioned so they simply removed that part of the record.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 18, 2018:
@Silverwhisper It is good just for rasing to reasonalbe question. I first thought of him as on the fringe. I now think one day he will be considered ahead of his time.
DavidLaDeau comments on May 7, 2018:
The most convincing argument as Richard Carrier outlines is that whenever records should mention Jesus in that time frame the entire section is missing. It leads one to believe that Christians were embarrassed that he was not mentioned so they simply removed that part of the record.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 18, 2018:
@Silverwhisper It is good just for rasing to reasonalbe question. I first thought of him as on the fringe. I now think one day he will be considered ahead of his time.
Are atheists too passive?
GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 16, 2018:
I don't feel you can convince people of the non-existance of God. It is futile and I don't feel the need to be the Jackass Whisperer.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 17, 2018:
This is why I love street epistemology so much. I like to help people understand why they do believe what they do and figure out if it is reasonable.
GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 16, 2018:
I don't feel you can convince people of the non-existance of God. It is futile and I don't feel the need to be the Jackass Whisperer.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 17, 2018:
This is why I love street epistemology so much. I like to help people understand why they do believe what they do and figure out if it is reasonable.
Are atheists too passive?
SLBushway comments on May 16, 2018:
There are a few different issues there - yes, atheists should stand up and prevent the encroachment of religion into politics, public education and so on. The reason they've not been successful isn't because they're too passive it's because they come off sounding like jerks. Nothing good ever comes ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 17, 2018:
@Yogisan I am very much on your position. It is good and honest and I'm glad you voiced it. I do not understand what you mean about in your face. If it is knowcking on doors and yelling at people that is wrong. If it is making a post on facebook about disbelief then I see it as fair game. The thing is, to me christians are in my face all the time. When someone at the stroe mentions God they are trying to spread their beliefs even if they don't realize it. Do athiest say thank goodness my aunt trusted science instead of gGod to cure her cancer, off handedly at the grocery store? Christians WILL let you know GOD cured aunt betty at the store. So my point is balence is good.
SLBushway comments on May 16, 2018:
There are a few different issues there - yes, atheists should stand up and prevent the encroachment of religion into politics, public education and so on. The reason they've not been successful isn't because they're too passive it's because they come off sounding like jerks. Nothing good ever comes ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 17, 2018:
@Yogisan I am very much on your position. It is good and honest and I'm glad you voiced it. I do not understand what you mean about in your face. If it is knowcking on doors and yelling at people that is wrong. If it is making a post on facebook about disbelief then I see it as fair game. The thing is, to me christians are in my face all the time. When someone at the stroe mentions God they are trying to spread their beliefs even if they don't realize it. Do athiest say thank goodness my aunt trusted science instead of gGod to cure her cancer, off handedly at the grocery store? Christians WILL let you know GOD cured aunt betty at the store. So my point is balence is good.
Did Jesus exist?
DavidLaDeau comments on May 7, 2018:
The most convincing argument as Richard Carrier outlines is that whenever records should mention Jesus in that time frame the entire section is missing. It leads one to believe that Christians were embarrassed that he was not mentioned so they simply removed that part of the record.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
@Silverwhisper He explains it in his book “On the Historicity of Jesus: Why We Might Have Reason for Doubt” If there is no evidence one can not conclude something IS true.
DavidLaDeau comments on May 7, 2018:
The most convincing argument as Richard Carrier outlines is that whenever records should mention Jesus in that time frame the entire section is missing. It leads one to believe that Christians were embarrassed that he was not mentioned so they simply removed that part of the record.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
@Silverwhisper He explains it in his book “On the Historicity of Jesus: Why We Might Have Reason for Doubt” If there is no evidence one can not conclude something IS true.
Do you think agnostics lack confidence in general by not making a decision? :)
DavidLaDeau comments on May 14, 2018:
Not at all. If God is described as unknowable and undetectable, Then I can not claim to "know" what I by definition can not know. Theist often do claim to know in this case what they can not know. By this definition agnosticism is simply honest.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
@jimi123 I want to know what people believe in and what they mean by the terms they use so that I understand their position. If they do believe in tinkerbell It is good to communicate on that understanding whether I believe in it or not. So yes if that is what is believed to be true. Now we can have a converstaion about if it is reasonalbe to believe that tinker bell is real! I will try to keep the chuckels to myself.
DavidLaDeau comments on May 14, 2018:
Not at all. If God is described as unknowable and undetectable, Then I can not claim to "know" what I by definition can not know. Theist often do claim to know in this case what they can not know. By this definition agnosticism is simply honest.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
@jimi123 I want to know what people believe in and what they mean by the terms they use so that I understand their position. If they do believe in tinkerbell It is good to communicate on that understanding whether I believe in it or not. So yes if that is what is believed to be true. Now we can have a converstaion about if it is reasonalbe to believe that tinker bell is real! I will try to keep the chuckels to myself.
Howdy I thought I will tell a little about my stroy.
CarolinaGirl60 comments on May 15, 2018:
I had a brother who went through an extremist phase; couldn’t find one far enough out there, so his family and five others met in each other’s homes. I once picked up a book in his house, ‘Cultwatch’. One of the most paranoid things I ever saw: basically, everything but them/people like them...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
@CarolinaGirl60 What they did not realize was they actually made me begin to question my faith due to this. I knew many of tehm were good people and believed they were "on the right path." So there was only one question to ask how did I know I was right if everyone else did? We could not AAAAALLLLLLLL be right?
CarolinaGirl60 comments on May 15, 2018:
I had a brother who went through an extremist phase; couldn’t find one far enough out there, so his family and five others met in each other’s homes. I once picked up a book in his house, ‘Cultwatch’. One of the most paranoid things I ever saw: basically, everything but them/people like them...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
@CarolinaGirl60 What they did not realize was they actually made me begin to question my faith due to this. I knew many of tehm were good people and believed they were "on the right path." So there was only one question to ask how did I know I was right if everyone else did? We could not AAAAALLLLLLLL be right?
Agnostic, Athiest, Both?
jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:
I am agnostic atheist. Living an evidence based life, and since there is no credible evidence for the existence of any god(s), I am an A-theist. I claim to be a Secular Humanist when asked.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
@jlynn37 I am curious about what you think it is and why you choose to claim to be a Secular Humanist rather than an atheist. There is nothing wrong here I just would like to know your take on it.
jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:
I am agnostic atheist. Living an evidence based life, and since there is no credible evidence for the existence of any god(s), I am an A-theist. I claim to be a Secular Humanist when asked.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
@jlynn37 I am curious about what you think it is and why you choose to claim to be a Secular Humanist rather than an atheist. There is nothing wrong here I just would like to know your take on it.
Agnostic, Athiest, Both?
Stealthbeard comments on May 15, 2018:
Im sorry I had to click Theist TROLL!!! It's your fault for making it so enticing though.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
Got to make it fun!
Stealthbeard comments on May 15, 2018:
Im sorry I had to click Theist TROLL!!! It's your fault for making it so enticing though.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
Got to make it fun!
Howdy I thought I will tell a little about my stroy.
CarolinaGirl60 comments on May 15, 2018:
I had a brother who went through an extremist phase; couldn’t find one far enough out there, so his family and five others met in each other’s homes. I once picked up a book in his house, ‘Cultwatch’. One of the most paranoid things I ever saw: basically, everything but them/people like them...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
Yep I was told even Catholicism was a cult.
CarolinaGirl60 comments on May 15, 2018:
I had a brother who went through an extremist phase; couldn’t find one far enough out there, so his family and five others met in each other’s homes. I once picked up a book in his house, ‘Cultwatch’. One of the most paranoid things I ever saw: basically, everything but them/people like them...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 16, 2018:
Yep I was told even Catholicism was a cult.
Agnostic, Athiest, Both?
jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:
I am agnostic atheist. Living an evidence based life, and since there is no credible evidence for the existence of any god(s), I am an A-theist. I claim to be a Secular Humanist when asked.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
Why is it that you claim to be a Secular Humanist....
jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:
I am agnostic atheist. Living an evidence based life, and since there is no credible evidence for the existence of any god(s), I am an A-theist. I claim to be a Secular Humanist when asked.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
Why is it that you claim to be a Secular Humanist....
I Would like to know what you think of the Mic/Bible drop at the end of my videos.
slayer1am comments on May 14, 2018:
Every content creator should have a gimmick of some type that helps people remember them. I'm trying to make a statement at the end of each video such as "do your own research." A motto or saying that sticks with them over time.
I don't really see a problem with the bible drop, personally.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
@slayer1am Thank you!
slayer1am comments on May 14, 2018:
Every content creator should have a gimmick of some type that helps people remember them. I'm trying to make a statement at the end of each video such as "do your own research." A motto or saying that sticks with them over time.
I don't really see a problem with the bible drop, personally.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
@slayer1am Thank you!
This is great! Another Freakin Atheist from youtube has a site dedicated to building the atheist ...
slayer1am comments on May 15, 2018:
I don't see a link anywhere? Just the youtube video, which doesn't have anything listed either.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
Thak you I put the wrong link it is fixed now!
slayer1am comments on May 15, 2018:
I don't see a link anywhere? Just the youtube video, which doesn't have anything listed either.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
Thak you I put the wrong link it is fixed now!
The "Birth" Of Jesus.
DavidLaDeau comments on May 15, 2018:
This is the worst meme i have yet to see. Jesus existed for at least 350 years prior to theCouncil of Nicea at least as myth. This seems to suggest he was made up right then in 381 C.E.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
@Coldo He was only speaking of out side sources. The genuine letters of paul were written in that period. He did not necessarily speak of an actual historical figure, But at the very least the myth did in fact exist. Dr. Ehrman does not make the claim that The jesus myth did not exist. In fact he wrote a book about how he believes that Jesus was an actual historical figure. Did Jesus Exist?: The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth
Did Jesus Exist
DavidLaDeau comments on May 15, 2018:
This is the worst meme i have yet to see. Jesus existed for at least 350 years prior to theCouncil of Nicea at least as myth. This seems to suggest he was made up right then in 381 C.E.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
@Coldo He was only speaking of out side sources. The genuine letters of paul were written in that period. He did not necessarily speak of an actual historical figure, But at the very least the myth did in fact exist. Dr. Ehrman does not make the claim that The jesus myth did not exist. In fact he wrote a book about how he believes that Jesus was an actual historical figure. Did Jesus Exist?: The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth
Did Jesus Exist
The "Birth" Of Jesus.
mordant comments on May 14, 2018:
I am not sure what citing these councils says one way or the other about whether the Jesus mythos was based on a real individual or not. I happen to think the mythos was made up out of whole cloth (in some ways, well before the Councils), but it really doesn't matter because the fabulist mythos ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
@Coldo Sort of, There really wasn't as much done at the counsel as it is given credit for. The main thing they did was set the stage to centralize the religion. The Biblical canon as we know it today already existed they only reviewed other text and simply threw them out which was of no consiquence anyway. They did "authorize" a canon popular still today.
mordant comments on May 14, 2018:
I am not sure what citing these councils says one way or the other about whether the Jesus mythos was based on a real individual or not. I happen to think the mythos was made up out of whole cloth (in some ways, well before the Councils), but it really doesn't matter because the fabulist mythos ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
@Coldo Sort of, There really wasn't as much done at the counsel as it is given credit for. The main thing they did was set the stage to centralize the religion. The Biblical canon as we know it today already existed they only reviewed other text and simply threw them out which was of no consiquence anyway. They did "authorize" a canon popular still today.
I Would like to know what you think of the Mic/Bible drop at the end of my videos.
slayer1am comments on May 14, 2018:
Every content creator should have a gimmick of some type that helps people remember them. I'm trying to make a statement at the end of each video such as "do your own research." A motto or saying that sticks with them over time.
I don't really see a problem with the bible drop, personally.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
I did catch that and latched on to "do your own research" immediately! It did work for me if that counts for anything. I say It just got real at the beginning because thats all I cared about as a Christian and today. What is real and not real? God did not prove to be real.
I was hoping the Bible drop would play on the mic drop that is a fad today. Did it come off that way?
slayer1am comments on May 14, 2018:
Every content creator should have a gimmick of some type that helps people remember them. I'm trying to make a statement at the end of each video such as "do your own research." A motto or saying that sticks with them over time.
I don't really see a problem with the bible drop, personally.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 15, 2018:
I did catch that and latched on to "do your own research" immediately! It did work for me if that counts for anything. I say It just got real at the beginning because thats all I cared about as a Christian and today. What is real and not real? God did not prove to be real.
I was hoping the Bible drop would play on the mic drop that is a fad today. Did it come off that way?
I'm certainly in no way religious, but I ghost hunt, occasionally with some pretty impressive ...
DavidLaDeau comments on May 14, 2018:
I would like to understand better how you do not believe in an after life and ghost hunt.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 14, 2018:
@Don9992 Thank you it was my misunderstanding.
DavidLaDeau comments on May 14, 2018:
I would like to understand better how you do not believe in an after life and ghost hunt.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 14, 2018:
@Don9992 Thank you it was my misunderstanding.
Holy crap! We have Holy Koolaid as a member! Holy Koolaid is a Youtuber definitely worth watching! ...
AncientNight comments on May 14, 2018:
Here's a quick trivia question for you. Do you know where the term, "drinking the Kool-Aid" came from?
It came from Jonestown, when that paranoid SOB gave his followers Kool-Aid laced with cyanide. That was one horrible episode in religious history. I remember seeing it on the news every night ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 14, 2018:
HolyKoolaid I used this very cleverly!
AncientNight comments on May 14, 2018:
Here's a quick trivia question for you. Do you know where the term, "drinking the Kool-Aid" came from?
It came from Jonestown, when that paranoid SOB gave his followers Kool-Aid laced with cyanide. That was one horrible episode in religious history. I remember seeing it on the news every night ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 14, 2018:
HolyKoolaid I used this very cleverly!
Holy crap! We have Holy Koolaid as a member! Holy Koolaid is a Youtuber definitely worth watching! ...
David1955 comments on May 13, 2018:
"Holy crap" There's tautology for you.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 14, 2018:
@David1955 It just seemed funny to me at the time!
David1955 comments on May 13, 2018:
"Holy crap" There's tautology for you.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 14, 2018:
@David1955 It just seemed funny to me at the time!
Holy crap! We have Holy Koolaid as a member! Holy Koolaid is a Youtuber definitely worth watching! ...
jujuofthesea comments on May 13, 2018:
Just saw one video. He's excellent. Will be viewing more.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 13, 2018:
Great!
jujuofthesea comments on May 13, 2018:
Just saw one video. He's excellent. Will be viewing more.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 13, 2018:
Great!
Holy crap! We have Holy Koolaid as a member! Holy Koolaid is a Youtuber definitely worth watching! ...
David1955 comments on May 13, 2018:
"Holy crap" There's tautology for you.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 13, 2018:
I got jokes! HolyKoolaid is worth watching though.
David1955 comments on May 13, 2018:
"Holy crap" There's tautology for you.
DavidLaDeau replies on May 13, 2018:
I got jokes! HolyKoolaid is worth watching though.
Is apatheism similar to agnosticism?
DavidLaDeau comments on May 11, 2018:
It is a big difference to me. Not knowing is one thing, not caring is another. As a former fundamentalist I do care about how I was indoctrinated at a young age, how it affected my mental health and how religion affects others. I understand the position of not caring, but religion had a devastating ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 11, 2018:
@David1955 I would like to meet you someday...I don't know if I can learn to pee upside down! I will leave it to the flat earthers to teach me....
DavidLaDeau comments on May 11, 2018:
It is a big difference to me. Not knowing is one thing, not caring is another. As a former fundamentalist I do care about how I was indoctrinated at a young age, how it affected my mental health and how religion affects others. I understand the position of not caring, but religion had a devastating ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 11, 2018:
@David1955 I would like to meet you someday...I don't know if I can learn to pee upside down! I will leave it to the flat earthers to teach me....
Apologies for sticking my nose in, folks, but I really had to sort out that apostrophe in "ember's"!...
DavidLaDeau comments on May 9, 2018:
My mother at 83 is still in the grammer police!
DavidLaDeau replies on May 10, 2018:
@hankster She is just prim and proper, a very classy woman. My sisters and ME use improper grammer on purpose around her just to drive her crazy! As we are all about fifty it is very mature of us!
DavidLaDeau comments on May 9, 2018:
My mother at 83 is still in the grammer police!
DavidLaDeau replies on May 10, 2018:
@hankster She is just prim and proper, a very classy woman. My sisters and ME use improper grammer on purpose around her just to drive her crazy! As we are all about fifty it is very mature of us!
My daughter has taken up Christianity, despite all the work I put into her and her sister early on, ...
David1955 comments on May 9, 2018:
That's a really tough situation. I feel for you. My first thought was that maybe your daughter was rebelling against your view, as children do, but at age 40 she's well beyond that stage. Not sure what to say, other than be there for your granddaughter. Perhaps your daughter was born with a ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 9, 2018:
I have done much study on the born athiset / bleiever notion. We are in fact born with no concept of religion it must be learnd. We do by nature assign agency to that which we do not understand, this tendency cause many of us to seek religion as the "agent" once we understand religion. It is not so much of a instinctive quality to seek religion but rather a by product of our tendency to assign agency.
David1955 comments on May 9, 2018:
That's a really tough situation. I feel for you. My first thought was that maybe your daughter was rebelling against your view, as children do, but at age 40 she's well beyond that stage. Not sure what to say, other than be there for your granddaughter. Perhaps your daughter was born with a ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 9, 2018:
I have done much study on the born athiset / bleiever notion. We are in fact born with no concept of religion it must be learnd. We do by nature assign agency to that which we do not understand, this tendency cause many of us to seek religion as the "agent" once we understand religion. It is not so much of a instinctive quality to seek religion but rather a by product of our tendency to assign agency.
Well It Is In The Bible!!
snytiger6 comments on May 8, 2018:
God is evil...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE1ym1_yUd4&t=262s
DavidLaDeau replies on May 9, 2018:
@snytiger6 No their are not but if they do they will know that I am a person they want to talk to!
snytiger6 comments on May 8, 2018:
God is evil...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE1ym1_yUd4&t=262s
DavidLaDeau replies on May 9, 2018:
@snytiger6 No their are not but if they do they will know that I am a person they want to talk to!
Should the Boy Scouts be both for boy and girls?
JaciBea comments on May 8, 2018:
I think they should combine them ... kid scouts! teach them survival AND how to cook and sew .. both groups teach children valuable skills ... boys need to learn what the girls do and vice versa, then they will be well rounded adults
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
@JaciBea Thank you for the information. My kids were involved heavily in 4-h, my wife and I became leaders, it taught alot about responsiblility and animal husbandry, quite a different focus from boy scouts. To my knowlege they are still religious at least by creed.
JaciBea comments on May 8, 2018:
I think they should combine them ... kid scouts! teach them survival AND how to cook and sew .. both groups teach children valuable skills ... boys need to learn what the girls do and vice versa, then they will be well rounded adults
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
@JaciBea Thank you for the information. My kids were involved heavily in 4-h, my wife and I became leaders, it taught alot about responsiblility and animal husbandry, quite a different focus from boy scouts. To my knowlege they are still religious at least by creed.
If one does not have the Bible or their respective religious scriptures for a moral compass would ...
SleepingOnABoat comments on May 8, 2018:
Yes. Atheists have no morals and should be locked up in jail before they start killing people.
For some reason I have not yet started killing people. I am not sure why. I am sure (enough) that there is no god, yet my murderous streak has not started. Is there something wrong with me? Lets see ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
@Silverwhisper I'm sure its just taking awhile, i used the U.S. postal service....It might take another decade!
SleepingOnABoat comments on May 8, 2018:
Yes. Atheists have no morals and should be locked up in jail before they start killing people.
For some reason I have not yet started killing people. I am not sure why. I am sure (enough) that there is no god, yet my murderous streak has not started. Is there something wrong with me? Lets see ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
@Silverwhisper I'm sure its just taking awhile, i used the U.S. postal service....It might take another decade!
Well It Is In The Bible!!
snytiger6 comments on May 8, 2018:
God is evil...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE1ym1_yUd4&t=262s
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
Don't do this to me I'm already considering getting a Jeffery tattoo, this is not helping!
snytiger6 comments on May 8, 2018:
God is evil...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE1ym1_yUd4&t=262s
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
Don't do this to me I'm already considering getting a Jeffery tattoo, this is not helping!
Should the Boy Scouts be both for boy and girls?
JaciBea comments on May 8, 2018:
I think they should combine them ... kid scouts! teach them survival AND how to cook and sew .. both groups teach children valuable skills ... boys need to learn what the girls do and vice versa, then they will be well rounded adults
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
I think that is what boys and girls clubs do.
JaciBea comments on May 8, 2018:
I think they should combine them ... kid scouts! teach them survival AND how to cook and sew .. both groups teach children valuable skills ... boys need to learn what the girls do and vice versa, then they will be well rounded adults
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
I think that is what boys and girls clubs do.
I am reading a brief history of time.
do you think i'll go hell for reading it?😂
mhmccabe comments on May 8, 2018:
Eternal damnation for reading it seems unlikely... The Vatican has been downright progressive of late when it comes to Cosmology. I can think of three reasons, though, that might earn you an indefinite term in Purgatory -- First, you might read it, misunderstand it, and proclaim it to be the work ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
I pick three!
mhmccabe comments on May 8, 2018:
Eternal damnation for reading it seems unlikely... The Vatican has been downright progressive of late when it comes to Cosmology. I can think of three reasons, though, that might earn you an indefinite term in Purgatory -- First, you might read it, misunderstand it, and proclaim it to be the work ...
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
I pick three!
Level 10 means...
Duchess comments on Mar 4, 2018:
It's hard to be a 10 (according to trumpass). PS I used to wear a bra like that in 1965. LOL
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
I still do! oops did i just say that?
Duchess comments on Mar 4, 2018:
It's hard to be a 10 (according to trumpass). PS I used to wear a bra like that in 1965. LOL
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
I still do! oops did i just say that?
Now this is what I call, “good wood”!
Thanks, Hankster ?
hankster comments on May 8, 2018:
LOL...@AMGT, I'm so proud you've joined us.?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
Shucks.....you just didn't know beter!
hankster comments on May 8, 2018:
LOL...@AMGT, I'm so proud you've joined us.?
DavidLaDeau replies on May 8, 2018:
Shucks.....you just didn't know beter!
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