I just got called a "progtard" on another site.

Freedompath comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Yes, there is no accounting, for ignorance! It can be found in open places and closed places, it just is...I agree with you, but who knows tomorrow, I may disagree on whatever, lol... (I hate these new words that are a mystery to everyone but the user.)

Why does it seem that so called Christians and other “peaceful” religions are becoming more ...

Freedompath comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Since, I come out of the Evangelical Religion, i can say that it was always there and spoken about. I remember it clearly! But, the judgemental part does seem to carry more weight now! Not only that...but the Evangelical black/white view is delivered with such determination and frequency ...that it can fool the unexamined 'mind.' From a distance, it looks like passion...for something real and meaningful! And passion, helps all of us to feel, 'alive!' Then 'they' seem to be blind to the consequences of their thoughts and actions. It becomes a fight for their 'belief system!' And, if your 'inner core' completely depends on this 'system of beliefs,' you will fight for it...even unto death! I have heard people say many times...'I would lay down my life for my beliefs!' Their beliefs and their person, is all the same. It is their way of 'existing' in the world! And, to separate them from their beliefs...would feel like a kind of death! And rightly so...as old warn out beliefs, should die and it is indeed scary when you delve deep into your own nature! We can't be sure what we will find there? The philosopher's were on to something, when they said, 'an unexamined life, is not worth living.' I may be paraphrasing here. But, out of examination comes, real freedom to be...who and what we are! And adjustments from that position, is simply a way to grow as a human being...even when you know that it may not always feel comfortable, examining one's self.

“In God We Trust” motto, national anthem should both go

Freedompath comments on Feb 8, 2018:

That is amazing...if this present day administration has it's way...we will all be forced to stand before 'trumpeter' with our mouths wide open...in a scream (some of us with great fear)! What can be more unimaginable than what takes place now, on a daily basis? Their God...is being forced upon us, even as we struggle for logic and reason, which is being drowned out by THEIR laws and religiosity!

I just found out today that someone I used to be very close to died from cancer.

Freedompath comments on Feb 8, 2018:

You may be feeling grief and helpless, right now! You can't go back and fix a single thing. It could have been important or unimportant...your feelings will still be that of hurt. She also could have stepped forward to try and make amends and shared her cancer news, but she didn't! It has been my experience, that I am only responsible for one side of the equation in any relationship! We are stuck with only a guess as to what might/could be in the mind of another person and we rarely even come close! Find a way to forgive yourself and your friend and maybe honor your friend in some specific way...everything is energy and if it does not find her...it will help to set you free!

How do you know when and if someone you've met and starting to get to know is special?

Freedompath comments on Feb 8, 2018:

There is attraction and lust. I think you need time to process those eruptions, first! Then see what is left? Need time to do this, 6 months at best! After that, are you good friends, is respect present? Do you enjoy each other's company? If these practical elements aren't present...it will be an up hill climb all the way!

I have said this to my kids - When I get older, I am NOT going into a nursing home.

Freedompath comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Yes, I am relocating to NM, to begin the last part of my life! You do need a plan. And, if you have children, you must not base your plans on your children's fears! Just this past week-end, my oldest daughter and my son-in-law, gave (major confrontation) me about 10 critical reasons that I do not need to be 1500 miles away! My son-in-law, had to put his own parents in an assisted living facility, the week before, because they are not able to care for themselves and we are all in our late 70s! So, yes they are very fearful...that I will need help and they want be able to help me! (I may even want it that way.) But, I must live...I am not living just waiting to die! I will die...and I will die in one place, just as well as in another! But, I will have some adventures before that happens! I hope my children 'get it,' before they are my age?

Ever wake up in such a horrible mood (for no reason) that you walk around cussing and grumbling all ...

Freedompath comments on Feb 8, 2018:

My first best guess is, that you did not sleep well! Not enough sleep or not enough 'rem' sleep. Also, depression will cause early morning irritability. Somehow, you may not be honoring your own needs and feelings! Try owning what you are really feeling and see where you need to make adjustments that will better serve your nature! That is a good start...good luck!

So, I live in Southeast Texas (Beaumont area).

Freedompath comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I am so sorry to hear that you were one of the flooding victims! I hope you are safe and finding your way, now. I am not in a 5th wheel, because of flooding... I am there by choice. And, I love it so much, I may never go back to a larger place! Every thing is at my fingertips and I can clean the place in an hour! That leaves time for other more meaningful experiences! In the area of New Mexico, where I have relocated, many, many people live in RV and motorhomes! And, there are few complaints...if any! Best of luck to you...

I had a stroke in my late 30s that left me with a seizure disorder and debilitating migraines.

Freedompath comments on Feb 8, 2018:

My heart goes out to you with your challenge...thanks for sharing your condition. I will always hold you 'up' whenever, I see your pic! What would we do without our animal friends, too?

I am a coordinator for Atheists Helping The Homeless DFW chapter.

Freedompath comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Best of luck...I am not near you, but my heart is with you and 'the work!'

What do you say when someone sneezes?

Freedompath comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I think that you have forced me to rethink that remark...I do it myself! But, it really does not express what I mean! I am wishing them, 'well,' but I think I will find another way to do that!

Jeff Sessions is installing ‘religious freedom’ czars in every U.

Freedompath comments on Feb 7, 2018:

This is going to give the 'far-right' people even more clout! A judge already uses his interpretation of the Constitution and often times that is off the mark! Now it is, as if the judge cannot be anything but, 'far-right,'...out of this mind set, with his rulings!

Public service announcement: Next month in Nashville, TN is NaNoCon.

Freedompath comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Shame, that I will be on the other side of the country...

How can a christian believe in jesus and all the miracles and still understand that Zeus, Thor, and ...

Freedompath comments on Feb 7, 2018:

They do not delve into those myth works...my granddaughter would not allow her children to read Harry Potter, because they promoted magic!

Quite a range of attitudes regarding how to deal with religion on this site

Freedompath comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I have no problem with people who keep their religion FOR themselves! I want the same freedom!

Trump Outcomes

Freedompath comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I have to say that my memory fails me, on whatever good trump has done! As hard as I try going over his family, professional and political life...I am at a complete loss! I guess I can't get pass the people he disparages on a daily basis!

Ive been practicing compassion with the general public.

Freedompath comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Yes, it seems pretty easy to get tossed asunder by threatening events that catch us off guard! I find that I must constantly work to bring myself back to center...compassion, patience and above all...preserve my integrity!

This is a great discription of the Christian people and it really is scary! Takes years to bring ...

Freedompath comments on Feb 6, 2018:

The article is at www.rawstory.com...my phone is changing my words more than usual lately?? (A Samsung) ck, Forsetti's Justce, Alternet..also

Koch Brothers Planning Right Wing Take Over of Judicial System.

Freedompath comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I have thought this for some time! Just study the Kochs for a few years and you know they want control! We can't even boycott their products...they own so many of the company's who's products we use everyday.

Christian missionary disappointed to find prosperous Africans

Freedompath comments on Feb 6, 2018:

This has always been destrubing to me. Go someplace under the pretense of helping people, in order to 'bring them to Jesus!'

It's been a year since my stalker got into my house.

Freedompath comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I am so sorry, that does take time to recover from. Try and keep in mind, to focus on where you are and what you see and even more importantly ...what you are sensing! But, you may still be in a hyper alert state, now. Sensing, is when you don't feel right about something and you may not even know why! I always honor that feeling. It sounds like all the steps that can be taken are in place, and this is a bygone! Be sure to reinforce your inner resolve that you WILL keep yourself safe. There is something about that 'knowing,' that strengthens us, if ever we are on danger! Best of luck...

My friend has symmetrical face and I tell them they should try modeling.

Freedompath comments on Feb 6, 2018:

You sure bring out a good point. I am noticing people, even a few men, who have facial work done and as a person gets older, that fake stuff doesn't age well. Even that breast augmentation has got to be difficult when you age and your breast drop to your belly button (well nearly to the BB, lol). But, we are fed pictures of men and women that have been completely retouched, so much so that the person in the picture hardly reconizes themselves. The fakeness, is killing real beauty...that radiates from within people! We each must be a loving therapist of sorts, because even one word might make all the difference, in the big picture!

So they ask about the possibility of "love" at this site.

Freedompath comments on Feb 6, 2018:

May the light always surround you and father/mother luck stay as a friend!

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”

Freedompath comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I whole heartedly agree with that statement, but it is beginning to wear me down. I sign partitions, I write letters, and several other specific things that I have witnessed and taken action about! There seems to be so much cruelty now, it gets hard to keep up!

Does Nunes pose a conflict of interest?

Freedompath comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Yes!

I live in West Tennessee and just about every road here has several churches why do we need these ...

Freedompath comments on Feb 5, 2018:

We have so many churches, that I wonder how they ever support the utilities and maintenance. But, we also have lots of BIG, churches with lots of property! To my east, a Methodist church, owns two bank buildings (that went under during the meltdown), one residential building and Church with recent million dollars addition! In this area, a lot of people leave a good portion of their estate to the church. Also, in this area, it is a well known fact, that sometimes, half the congregation will rebel, over changes or some other issue and a portion of the congregation will break off and start another church! I am happier when I see only a few churches as I travel around this country! That's just me!

Meditation doesn't make you better

Freedompath comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Back in the day, when i learned to meditate, I never thought it would make me a better person, but instead slow my thinking down, so that I could 'see' where I was going! It did help to relax muscle tension. But, I never recall believing that it would help make me a better person. That was always my job... intentionally! I do have a friend, now in her 90s, with Alzheimer, that treated meditation like a religion. Over, the 50yrs that I have known her, I cannot say if she became a better person, as she was never a bad person to began with. I think it is better, to get lost in something that your heart is totally committed to...that is meditation that supports our nature.

My brother recently died, and I can't help but notice the stupid comments, "ill pray for you"?

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

Maybe they are and then maybe not...they may have been enslaved at birth and don't know the difference! But, maybe you are in need of a little tlc? Loosing your brother hurts! I do know about that, I lost my brother a few years back! I was there when my brother came into this world and I was there when he left...and it hurt! Not so much now, but on occasion it will bit me. I am so sorry your brother had to go, too. Don't get carried away with the 'world' just now, you need your energy for your healing..my best to you

Whats up everyone? First time on here. Looking for some like minded women to chat with.

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

I just want to welcome you and help you gain some points, so you will stay and get a lot from this experience!

People say that Christmas is a depressing time of year; I think it's valentines. What do you think?

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

It is Christmas! And up until a few years ago, I would get so depressed, that I could hardly function. It is better now, but I just try and do something else at that time of year!

How many of you have thought of relocating due to your beliefs?

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

Yes, I did...I simply couldn't take any more! But, I find there are religious people everywhere, just not the same with their immersion into it...if that makes any sense! Some people seemed to just live their religion, where others go around promoting their religion. I am fine with the former, it is the second kind, that goes against my grain!

How many of you have thought of relocating due to your beliefs?

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

Yes, I did...I simply couldn't take any more! But, I find there are religious people everywhere, just not the same with their immersion into it...if that makes any sense! Some people seemed to just live their religion, where others go around promoting their religion. I am fine with the former, it is the second kind, that goes against my grain!

I'm going to see the musical Hamilton on Sunday, and I'm sooo excited! For you folks that have seen ...

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

Have not seem it, just some excerpts...you are lucky, lucky, I would say!

Volunteerism has always been an important part of my life, even after leaving religion it is remains...

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

I find it to be very difficult...

I need 6,649 more points to hit LEVEL 7.Should I offer sex or continue posting amazing questions?

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

Charlene...have you given any thought to what it would be like to reach 1,000,000 points...?

I work in addiction recovery services.

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

I couldn't remember the name of a book that I have since, forwarded on to a friend...it was about the 'randomness in the universe'...there are all kinds of accidents...weather happens accidently!

I work in addiction recovery services.

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

Yes, I heard this for years...I feel exactly as you do, that isn't what a REAL god would do anyway, if there is one, which I doubt there is. And, that saying 'that God never gives you more than you can bare,' thing... is downright cruel! I can see where you are in kind of a tight spot. I was in therapy for 25 years, had many different therapists...I was not completely out of the God, as an entity thing back then, and they never shared their position on God, until they knew me well. I was wondering if you could offer up, another (maybe famous) more supportive quote! In time! At least on a person to person basis, you can support the natural nature of the person! I hope this makes sense...I support you, stay the course...you may not be at that location forever, either!

Reminding you to give blood. Think about it..ok?

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

I would but, I am too old, now!!!

How many e-mail addresses do you have?

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

I have never had but one, and I hope that it last my lifetime, as i don't have the patience to keep up with all the passwords and another email! Lol

Widow/Widower

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

I have not lost spouse, but I am responding to you, because, you seem to be in a hurting place at the moment. I am so sorry. Sometimes, the best laid plans fall to pieces. It also sounds like you miss the kids? Have you made it known that you would like to spend time with them, if they would? Maybe, you could plan to take them to movie or something? They have lost their mom, it is a shame that you have been lost to them, too! Ofcourse, I don't know your sitution, but children hurt for all their losses and you are still here. I know that it had to be hard and I hope it gets better for you as time goes on. I am sure that your wife would have wanted you to be happy again, as soon as you could...so keep that in mind,

I just had a long, stupid day. What do you do to unwind and relax?

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

First a GOOD CRY, might help! If i were there I would give you a hug, because it sounds lIke you need one today!!

A Massive Drought Could Leave Four Million People Without Water. Here's What You Need To Know.

Freedompath comments on Feb 2, 2018:

I am most concerned, people starving and dying of thirst hurts me deeply! But, one of my dearest friends comes from South Africa (lives in Vietnam now), so I feel even more sensitive! (Ofcourse she feels my pain for trump.) The government is mostly to blame for the disaster which may make it difficult to get outside help! I don't understand how a government cannot/want, care for the people? This is a modern age, not the dark ages! I feel helpless...

Too much on my mind.

Freedompath comments on Feb 1, 2018:

I don't know your age, but at 78 (March), having had rator cuff repairs on both shoulders, (left one twice) and 2 back operations last year...older people take a lot longer to recover. And it is not good to rush it (that is why i needed two rator cuff repairs). And more importantly trying to keep control of everything will hold you back in more ways than one!! It is just fine to give up on caring about certain things, like things that will just have to be repaired sometime down the road! This is the kind of world we live in. Nobody really cares about scarred walls, etc, unless you are young and setting up housekeeping for the first time and I can't be sure those young people are that concerned either. I hear you...time is slipping away and you still have things to do and still have a few dreams in your mind AND you are stalled! Just put some attention on them and keep up with...what has to be kept up with and don't worry if it is (mostly) imperfect...this is not the time to worry about perfection! I know the sight of things breaking down, is a reminder that we are breaking down, too! Yes, aging is happening and will continue...can't stop it! But, you must have things that make you smile, something tasty to eat and a friend or two...who will let you vent to them in person or over the phone. Just focus on caring for all the things inside of you...that is hurting right now! And before long you will be back with a renewed outlook on healing and aging. You can always check in here and share your worries and even concern for others...that's it! Good luck...

Tell me, what is the successful recipe for a successful marriage?

Freedompath comments on Feb 1, 2018:

We all need to be respected for who we are. If you need something from me, ask and if it is within my ability, I will provide it. If not, respect that refusal. I don't want to be you, nor visa versa! Common curtsy, goes along way and trust that you will keep your word goes even further! And when one party fails, it is not the end of the world and asap we should make smends! The rest is just work, fun and games! That is my ideal and I have been privy to some marriages like that. My marriages failed, because the first one came into being before I grew up...a child is ill equipped for marriage (even when that child thinks she is very grown up)! Second time, underestimated the impact that alcoholism has on everybody, so I choose to save myself, after it was clear...that if I stayed, I would go down with the ship. End of those stories...

It appears that all of us here have something in common.

Freedompath comments on Feb 1, 2018:

I surely have found that premise, to be true and I have not read the book yet! It is comforting to know that I am not alone anymore. I was rebelling for quiet a long time, just to maintain my strength to be ME in the world. The rebellion in me has quieted down and if this Web site shut down tomorrow, I will know there are a lot of other people, who see the world in non religious terms. And we are perfectly normal people, (might be a little more so), I need not prove my value in the world, just my character! I'm happy.

Let's play a game, my fellow heathens! See how many points you can rack up per the sinner sign! I ...

Freedompath comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Well...here is what I say to that, if you are doing all the things on thar list, you must already be in hell!

Not sure how it happened but Just landed in a Agnostic tutorial. Learning how to format text .

Freedompath comments on Feb 1, 2018:

I am laughing like hell...we take off like gang busters, trying to figure out how to work with this site and then suddenly, we end up back, where we should have started from...picking up basics again!!! We could be doing that indefinitely cause I still don't have a grip on this whole thing!

I need 6,649 more points to hit LEVEL 7.Should I offer sex or continue posting amazing questions?

Freedompath comments on Feb 1, 2018:

I think that you should calm down and decide as I did...we are not here to obtain points...we are here for the ride! The points are lIke...when you travel across country and rack-up the miles! Lol lol lol

I had a bit of a substance abuse problem since I was 15.

Freedompath comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Well I certainly want to send my support your way. One of my best friends has been sober for 10 years, attends meetings regularly. This process is not something that you get a handle on, over night. Try to accept the advice as what it is meant to be, a kind of support, to remind you this is not easy, but if you keep going forward, you are bound to come out on the other side. At first...you will need to apply all your spare time to your recover. That is just what it takes! I was once married to alcoholics, so I have some experience with AA, myself. You can do this, because many a person has brought themselves into recovery, so there is no reason that you can't do it as well. Just know that I have not heard anyone say it was a 'piece of cake!' It is work...when you are reworking the brain from any disorder...it is work! Best of luck...I think you can find friends here...

So I came here to get away from theists...

Freedompath comments on Feb 1, 2018:

I haven't notice any strict believers here, they kinda sway like a willow tree! And, not one person has tried to 'save my soul from hell fire'...so what you read here is what you get! 'Like a box of chocolates you never know what you are gonna get.'

I recently had a very in depth convo with a friend that has been my friend for over thirty years.

Freedompath comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Great story...would be nice if others facing similar situations had a friend to talk with, when something like this came at them out of the blue! And, every one needs a loyal friend, such as yourself!

Will someone explain sports fanaticism?

Freedompath comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Must be a tribal thing!?

On a first date: Should you be honest on a first date or pretend you are what you think the other...

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Never pretend...if you can pretend on one thing, what else will you end up pretending about! Don"t we get better with practice? Pretty soon you could be nearly perfect at pretending! Then, you would not be living your authentic life, but one you pretended into existence? I wonder how that works out over time?

I am really enjoying being on this site especially because of the members who think beyond the box ...

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I feel the same way...we MUST be among friends?!

I almost didn't post this.

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I saw that on you-tube and it is such a heart touching story. There is so much to be done and so little time...

Have you ever burned a bible?

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Not yet...

Are religious people really less smart, on average, than atheists? – Research Digest

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I have known some people who are religious but not like the evangelicals and they do seem smart in a very different way to the evangelical mind set! One thing that I have noticed is, evangelicals seem more interested in making money, than working at a career that is rewarding personally.

About 10 years ago in Florida, I was at a barbeque at the home of a good friend, and her husband.

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Some people seem to have built-in limits. Others of us seem to have to work hard to know what our limits are! Oh! The gift of an early teacher...

Inherit the Wind scene, creationism vs. evolution - YouTube

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I saw movie (long time ago) and later on the documentry. I do remember how interesting it was.

How do I know the time a post was made?

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I see some posts go to bottom and some posts at top of 'thread'...that would be good to know, as to why?

Does anyone out there listen to NPR?

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Listen to NPR all the time...when I am not on my phone wifi! Lol

What do scientologists believe?

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Back I the day, I attended a few of their "clearing out sessions'...under deep relaxation, a counselor with help you regress back to as far as you can go (memories). Even other life times. And, you keep doing this until you are supposedly 'cleared!' I only went there a few times, becsuse it felt like being in an occult to me (never been in one except my religion was one of sorts). It seemed seductive to me, I guess I have always resisted seduction (lol).

So what happens after you reach level 7? Is that where we summit? Just wondering...

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

My thinking is... are we evolving or what? Is that what the points indicate and where/who is giving those points! Points are a bit like a cat chasing it's tail! You still end up in the same place!

My dads on life support and the minister visits?

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Your hurt is natural, just be with your Dad and allow others the same. There is little that you can do about them and you want to honor your last moments with your Dad. The minute I read your story, I remembered the death bed story of Tomas Paine, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Another member of Congress, who was a preacher, came to his deathbed and knowing that Paine was a non-believer his whole life, was there trying to 'save him!' These people are lacking in respect for others...not like them! You are your main concern at this moment, just be...that is all that can be done now. I care.

So, I'm ready to go off on a bit of tear right now.

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I appaud your tenacity...it is work! It is work, just keeping myself straight, on what is out there! Sometimes it feels like society has been twisted into a strange shape. What if, the mentally unhealthy have found their niche and now the rest of us have got to navigate thru the muck to find and keep the truth? Then we are forced to question truth! This is not easy...

“It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Never hiked the length of the trail, but I have spent many a day hiking/camping all the area here in N Ga., NC! Everyone, should spent some time in the wilderness! Loved the quote!

Should I expose a would be cheater?

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

That is tough one...I think you should tell this woman, that she should tell her husband, what she is thinking and feeling on this matter! Because, this problem involves two people who are married. In this case, I can't see you stepping into this matter. Even worse, if he knows of your open marriage arrangement!

Conservative Leader Claims Only Christian Men Are Qualified For Elected Office

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Here is what I have to say on that matter...HOG WASH! There are for more crazy people in this country than I ever thought possible...some people have become brazen with their insanity, about what was once implied and forced upon us!

If you are here for the community rather than the dating, share your significant other and make ...

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Well, let's just say that you are VERY lucky! I am here for community with no partner and no pet! But, I plan to remedy that on both accounts ...

If you are here for the community rather than the dating, share your significant other and make ...

Freedompath comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Well, let's just say that you are VERY lucky! I am here for community with no partner and no pet! But, I plan to remedy that on both accounts ...

So I'm going to get a little rant-y.

Freedompath comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Do you know how, when we first take.up something new to us, how "rough around the edges' it is, until we perfect it? Well, could that be happening here? You may need more practice, so that other people don't mistake your actions for insincerity. They will become part of your nature, when you get acclimated to your new truth. Make it your mission now, to do things that are fun and keep practicing your new truth...and try to have a little patience, ok! Best of luck...

I believe everyone has a purpose and that we ourselves creat our own world and in turn we ourselves ...

Freedompath comments on Jan 30, 2018:

I do...I see my higher self, as a 'god head'..not somebody that 'turns water to wine,' but I might be someone that could move a 'multitude to share their lunch with others on the mountain side!' Just saying!

Jerusalem expert slams Pence for treating his city like an 'end-of-days Biblical theme park'

Freedompath comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Pence speaks with a forked tougue, all the while smiling like a Cheshire cat (sorry cat, just an example of ear to ear smile)...why go any further?

Do we really value free speech anymore?

Freedompath comments on Jan 30, 2018:

I have no value in 'mud slinging'...even if it is free apeech! But, I guess with the rain, you will have some stormy weather!

Naked mole rat found to defy Gompertz's mortality law.

Freedompath comments on Jan 30, 2018:

I am so glad I was not born a mole rat...I have no need to be here forever or even longer than I am here!

Is it wrong to use child soldiers?

Freedompath comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Hell yeah...it is inhumane! A sacrifice of the innocence!

I was told by a Christian that atheist stay stressed cause they always doing research on everything.

Freedompath comments on Jan 30, 2018:

I have found on the 'whole,' Christians do not like to think deeply. One of my daughter's has told me for most of her adult life (40yr), that I 'put to much into everything!' And so far as I can see, not one thing I have said or done has changed her Evangelical mind!

Just thanking y'all from the core of my heart: I haven't read a single "omg" since arriving 10 days ...

Freedompath comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Welcome to a part of the world that has its realty in being human before that dies out...I write OMG, when I can't think of an expression to write my hightend passion over something. But, I rarely say 'oh my god' and never say o-m-g in just letters!

My mother has been on my mind a lot lately.

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

My goodness, I could have written your story, except for one detail. I would stay away for long periods of time and then I would show up and nothing had changed. And, much later on in life, I looked back and realized, that everytime I went back, I would do the same thing. I would point out all her faults and how she didn't care about me, etc! And this went on, up until three months before she died at 84. She had a massive heart attack and was in a comma and was not expected to live until the morning! All the family members showed up to say good by. And, I for the first time it seemed, could tell my mother how much I appreciated all that she had done for me (I had kept all my caring feelings hidden for as far back as I could remember). I remembered the things that she had done, that had help me survive. So by the next morning, she gained some strength and managed to live for another 3 months. For that 3 months I never needed to extract anything from her anymore and I felt that she was my mother. She did bring up the things, that I had said when she was comatose...in a questioning manner, not a mutual...'we found each other, sort of way, but, it was good enough! My mother was a a deeply damaged person...I knew about her cruel treatment, and I carried her pain, along with my own suffering! But, she became a very mean and hatefilled person. And, at the same time, I still wanted my mother and she could not fill that position. I believe that she died in peace and i was able to experience my mother for those 3 months. It is because of her father (who died in the pulpit) and 4 brothers who were all self appointed preachers, in the back woods of Ga...that showed me, how evil so often hides behind religion. You never, ever confronted a person who God has 'called'! Mothers, who are damaged, cannot perform good mothering duties, that is pretty much a given...not until some healing can take place.

When you left your religion you followed, do you now consider it to be the most annoying religion ...

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

I just feel nothing....as if I was never there! And the people around me, now seem 'far away' ...somehow! I hardly concern myself with 'their' religion...their pushey ideas hardly bothers me. It has almost become a non-issue, to me (not them). Now, If this happens to my political life, I will get worried!

After fighting the good fight for four months, Our Nora has crossed the rainbow bridge.

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

That is so sad. I even feel your loss. I hope you find another little friend, not to replace Nora. Just to love and be loved!

I once had a young lady condemn me on Facebook for saying that all religions are one of the biggest ...

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

I have relatives that condemn me, if I point out such facts...it strings, too!

Don't fall for the idea that there are two parties.

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

Yes, this is disturbing to me in the first place...why must we try and pigeonhole this many people into two groups? If we had more representation for more groups, then maybe being different would not get the needs of so many, ignored!

Canadian religious nut jobs are much too extreme for the bible belt. [wyff4.com]

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

This story with these two guys, bring to mind, what I have heard about in the past...when two certain kinds of personalities get together, they will do things that they would not do alone. Here are two people who have been radicalized ...somewhere, somehow! Could be mental illness, that is why they are together! Birds of a feather do fly together!

One of the most comical things about the believers in some omnipotent "god", is that they claim that...

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

...I always hear a lot...'he is a jealeous GOD,' that one I can never figure out! Yes, this is a GOD, created in the image and likeness of MAN! He is limited by this definition!

I just became a level SIX! SIX! SIX! Super atheist.

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

Good for you... do you feel less alone and more accepted or did you always feel these things?

More than once I have had a few unexplained things happen to me.

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

I had a nightmare about someone waking me up in the night and putting a knife to my throat...it was one of those 'bigger than life' dreams and I got out of bed and went through the townhouse, checking all my windows as I sometimes left them open, because I thought I was safe on the second floor. Three days later, i awake to a figure lying next to my bed, and my first thought was, 'there is that dream again!' But, as I am half awake, 'it' moved and I realized 'this is no dream,' and i starting screaming and going after him, down the stairs and out a sliding glass door and he jumped off the deck to the ground! I looked around and nothing was gone and I thought no harm was done. But, moments later I fell apart and called 911 and learned they were already trying to find out where the screams were coming from...it all came out find. A few weeks later the fellow was apprehended in another female's bedroom!

Is there a memory you would want to relive?

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

The only memories that I would love to have a 're-do' on, would be my children's childhood...I was somewhat 'out to lunch,' mechanicly living for a 5-10 year period. As a parent, that kind of thing never leaves us and we must listen to their hurt and disappointments from that time...so it becomes a long drawn out process, to the hear and now.

Today I learned if you have lots of comments to a post, there's a "next" button.

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

Funny how you keep learning on this sight...where is that 'next' button? I have no clue what that means? I could be getting slammed or I could have risen to great heights...and didn't know it!

How many of you believe in paranormal activity?

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

I for one...do wonder if 'energy' surrounding a person, could somehow be left behind! Because, we are all just energy, at the bottom line!?

FACT CHECK: Does a New Law Allow Atheist Doctors to Refuse Care to Religious Patients?

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

I go for EQUAL under the law...since that is the way the 'others' HAVE to have it! Pretty soon there will be no businesses...how much further into silliness can we get??? It is beginning to look like an abyss of 'ungodlyness'!!

Puzzles. Soduko. Anyone else here addicted to Soduko?

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

I sure am not...I could never get the hang of it! But I saw others doing it so proficiently.

Tattoos

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

Do you mind my asking why? Your first, is this a joke? What happened to the rose?

Anyone want to chat?

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

Write what is on your mind and someone will respond. The people here are smart and will care about what you put out here...

Whether or not you play video games on your own time, do you find or think playing video games with ...

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

I decided to way in on this question, simply because it might come in handy in your mind, down the road. I don't play many games, never have. But, if I did...would it endear me to a love interest, I doubt it? That is a mental process, and loving feelings between people, come out of emotions. And I wonder if playing certain games would cultivate to much competition. That would not feel loving.

Is God something we either need to accept or reject?

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

You ask a hard question and my mind says, if there was a God, you could not compare him to anything else, especially a land mass or even a country of people! Apparently, God would not be evolving. If there was a God, then why would IT, have everything evolve, instead of just deciding to make something that was unlike what would happen, if it had evolved over time? I think that I have more questions than answers?

People treat you nicer or meaner based on your appearance?

Freedompath comments on Jan 29, 2018:

That may be true for certain fashion and beauty conscious people. But, on the whole I have not found that to be true. But, I have never 'traveled" in a group that put people down in any way, either! I may be an unorthodox person, as I try never to judge a person except by his character, if I happen to know it. So I am probably more empathic to people who look out of place, with their apperance. That quote from long ago that stuck with me, says, 'but...by the grace of God go i.' I can still say that today, even though the word God, means an entirely different thing in my mind!

I just lost one of my dearest friends.

Freedompath comments on Jan 28, 2018:

Yes, I can understand how you feel...when we are older it is not easy to go out and meet new people and especially...trying to find the few non-belivers in this area of the country. I am sorry about your friend 'leaving'...and would he want you to give up finding more friends? I would guess not. Use his valuable friendship to hold on too and find another way. I know it want be easy, but let his memory support you now.

Senate Confirms Anti-LGBTQ Gov. Sam Brownback to Ambassadorship | Human Rights Campaign

Freedompath comments on Jan 28, 2018:

I keep asking myself how it can get any worse with the appointments and low and behold another person is forced upon us...that has no interest improving the human condition in this country or any other one! But, Brownback has connection to Pence and he is bringing out all the people that have been working in the background for years, attempting to undermine apparently, every other human being that is not like them! I am stumped, where will this end? There are so many of them...

Why Only the Happily Single Find True Love

Freedompath comments on Jan 28, 2018:

I agree that we must be happy being with ourselves, but I think there is another aspect that is very important. We must be secure enought within ourselves, to 'give ourself away,' in other words we must not be guarded...attempting to protect something known or unknown. That creates a kind of invisible wall...and people know something is wrong, but can't nail it down. Instead of digging deeper to find the problem, partners will attempt to escape, mentally and or physically! And, after that...more hurt is created that continues, to wall out the other partner. Then they give up and divorce. That is how I see it...