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What should public spending be spent on, arts or science?

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Arts & Science

I wonder about the wives of the murderous presidents like Putin, Kim Jong, Duterte and other leaders...

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Just because a person has female sex organs doesn’t preclude them from being a scumbag. Being inhuman isn’t an exclusively male characteristic.

How many places have you lived in your lifetime?

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Utah ( SLC), California (San Diego, Oxnard, Ventura, Monterey), Florida (Orlando), Virginia (Ft. Belvoir), Puerto Rico (Roosevelt Roads NS), Bermuda (St. George), Saudi Arabia (Al Jubail), Italy (La Maddalena), Texas (Lorena, Marfa, Iraan). Italy

What song would you want played for your funeral?

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 18, 2018:

https://youtu.be/cuuhsqA95iA

Any teachers out there?

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Get to know the standards of your states regarding your subject, so that you have a working knowledge of them. Think about classroom management and have a definitive plan in mind. Develope a plan to prepare your students for their statewide exams.

Sin or not, if yes, why?

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

It’s the mind-body dichotomy. It’s a bias against anything sensual and non-procreation centered.

If you were given 1,000 acres of land that you didn't have to pay taxes on but couldn't sell, what ...

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 20, 2018:

That depends upon where the land is located.

Good books for agnostics?

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Why I Am Not A Christian, Bertrand Russell.

We are all born Atheist ?

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Well, nonreligious. You actually have to learn something about religion before you can say that it’s ridiculous.

For the atheists of the group: How do you deal with people telling you things like, "maybe your lack...

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 22, 2018:

When my divorce was underway, my brother in law suggested I find god. I suggested he grow a brain.

Is the universe amoral?

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 23, 2018:

Morality is only relevant to human culture.

I left my abuser over two months ago but I am still struggling and very unhappy.

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 25, 2018:

Don’t get involved with anyone until you have the ability to support yourself. Being dependent on your partner allows for abuse. Get a job, get a car and get on with it. There are programs for women out there that will help you get on your feet.

Why I'm no longer asked to make cookies for the church bake sale ... ;)

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 25, 2018:

Oh no! I’m sluggo’s bitch!

Last year I lost my boyfriend to suicide.

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 26, 2018:

I know my late wife is always on my mind. She’s never very far away, as the saying goes, but it gets better with time.

Can men and women just be friends?

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 31, 2018:

I have plenty of women friends. Why not?

This is a major rant about men not reading profiles.

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 5, 2018:

I’m sorry that you’ve been harassed. It seems some people have a reading deficiency or are purposely deceitful.

Thumbs up...yep...ha ha

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 9, 2018:

Not really, but I did stop to think.

Is there ?

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 9, 2018:

No. I’m saying it’s impossible to know.

On dating sites, everyone says they like long walks on the beach.

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 11, 2018:

Beaches are nice. Walks on the beach are nice, I suppose, but I’d rather sit with my feet in the surf and drink a cold beer.

How do you deal with Door-knockers?

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 11, 2018:

Lift them off the surface of the door and knock them down upon the door, of course.

I have a master's degree I was born to my parents, in an apartment, in Tacoma, WA.

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 11, 2018:

Bravo. If you don’t change your life, no one else will. I learned the same thing in the same way. I didn’t suffer through lack of care, but I saw multiple forms of abuse. Good for you. Really. I wish there were more people just like you.

What do you do for fun that also counts as exercise?

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Sex

Favorite genre of book and what is your all time favorite and least favorite book/author

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Sci-fi/Fantasy All time favorite: Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R.Martin Least favorite: Revenge of the Witch, Joseph Delaney.

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

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 23, 2018:

“I am an atheist”?

Quick question. What is growing in YOUR garden this season?

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 25, 2018:

Weeds

Has any Republican summed up Trump better than McCain did?

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 26, 2018:

None has surpassed McCain in his appreciation of Trump, but droves of them are kissing his lilly white ass.

What is a brown tide?

Gatovicolo comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Sewage?

Do you believe it's unethical to eat meat?

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Our natural diet includes meat, but our higher functioning questions the ethical nature of killing other animals. I at once think it’s silly to argue that eating meat is unethical (it’s what we are), while at the same time finding hunting repellant. I would hunt if I had too, but I find gratuitous killing unconscionable. Perhaps we need to find another source of complex proteins.

Where were you on 9/11?

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 11, 2018:

Stationed in La Maddalena Italy with NSA La Maddalena.

Ruin a first date in 4 words

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 11, 2018:

Spit and/or swallow?

Do you support Trump?

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 12, 2018:

F&$k no!

What is your response when people threaten you with religious punishments? (i.e. Hell/Jahannam)

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 14, 2018:

Laughter

I am curious what everyone's background is.

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Retired navy; secondary math teacher.

How many atheists here are musicians/artists

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 24, 2018:

Aspiring musician?

Physical feature that is the best turn on?

Gatovicolo comments on Sep 24, 2018:

Buttocks

California sued over restricting religious freedom- [cnn.com]

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 14, 2020:

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/police_powers

Bishop who preached 'God is larger than this dreaded virus' dies of COVID-19

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 14, 2020:

Poetic Justice

Does anyone have any recommendations on good books on non belief I'm new to this community and I ...

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 16, 2020:

David Hume, On Religion

Once upon a time, "life" was defined as the ability to replicate, but no longer.

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 19, 2020:

The epic of Gilgamesh is also “retweeted,” but it’s hardly a virus. Doesn’t the virus have to have some other cultural bri-a-brac in order to spread?

I had a group of friends in high school that I hung out with.

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 19, 2020:

We don’t automatically develop opinions on religion. They develop over time. It’s no surprise that you’ve moved on.

I just saw a video from Austin, Texas, where a group of idiots make a small demonstration carrying ...

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 20, 2020:

That’s Texas, but I’m surprised it happened in Austin. That’s one of the liberal strongholds in the state.

The Satanic Temple Is Now Officially an IRS-Approved Tax-Exempt Church | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 25, 2020:

Asatru, the druids, Wicca and satanists. They’re all posers.

IS there anything the people really CAN do to reduce or stop the deliberate feeding of hate and ...

Gatovicolo comments on May 10, 2020:

Thorough and complete secondary education.

Baltimore Black Church Kicks Ben Carson Off Their Property | National | BET

Gatovicolo comments on May 13, 2020:

Yay

Does anything about being in an atheist or agnostic social network provide comfort?

Gatovicolo comments on May 14, 2020:

I think the problem you’re having is the same problem we all have: the interface. Social norms are effectively blunted online. People will say and do things when they’re not in front of you that they wouldn’t normally do.

I hate Theists

Gatovicolo comments on May 17, 2020:

You don’t have to hate someone and hate what they’ve done. Defining someone by a particular title is effectively inaccurate and goes a long way to creating a bias. So they’re religious. Look at them wholly. Typically no single act is ever simple. That doesn’t excuse this, and I’d hope no atheist/agnostic would do something like this, but I have enough experience of the human condition to realize that’s probably wrong. Open your mind, try to empathize with other view points, be realistic.

What would you do/say if a Christian friend told you they're questioning their faith?

Gatovicolo comments on May 17, 2020:

I think that’s the correct approach. The important factor is that he’s your friend.

UPDATE: Bread Pudding marked safe from tornado.

Gatovicolo comments on May 18, 2020:

Good luck

Life is hard, stress can be overwhelming, there's always more bullshit on the way, it's always going...

Gatovicolo comments on May 24, 2020:

Never give in. Baby steps.

I enjoy being part of this group , being almost two years since I joined.

Gatovicolo comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Congratulations.

According to my physics teacher, people who become atheists will be punished by God.

Gatovicolo comments on Jun 6, 2020:

With enough faith anyone can argue endlessly. Realistically, there is zero proof of god.

Who else is a naughty atheist who invites the Mormons and the Jehovah's Witness's into their home ...

Gatovicolo comments on Jun 16, 2020:

I harassed Mormon missionaries in Italy. Does that count?

Eastern Orthodox Church Knowingly spread Covid-19 virus while LYING to cover it up and then angrily ...

Gatovicolo comments on Jun 18, 2020:

What a Christian thing to do!

It's always fun getting laid at the pool well at least the (G rated version)

Gatovicolo comments on Jun 21, 2020:

G-rated sex. I think that’s a contradiction in terms.

Here's something just for a bit of levity: New York State Supreme Court rules that, as a matter ...

Gatovicolo comments on Jun 21, 2020:

Oh darn

I’m struggling with the statement people make when they say they are Free Thinkers, Critical ...

Gatovicolo comments on Jun 23, 2020:

I’ve been spiritual in the past, but my late father was so spiritual that it wrecked his liver and led to his death. I gave up spirits years ago. Thank god!🤪

[aol.

Gatovicolo comments on Jun 26, 2020:

Wow

Its a Mosque! No its a church! My ancestors built it for Jesus 1500 years ago! U Arabs stole it 500 ...

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 12, 2020:

Make the isthmus an international zone governed by an international body.

Even agnostics have a belief system.

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 15, 2020:

I think religion is anthropomorphic crap, but spirituality is very intoxicating.

"When it comes to bullshit, big-time, major league bullshit, you have to stand in awe of the ...

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 24, 2020:

Ya gotta love George Carlin.

The other day I made a post where I was calling Trump a fascist.

Gatovicolo comments on Jul 25, 2020:

He’s fascistic. He aspires to be a fascist.

Eddie Van Halen, guitar god in rock band named after him, dies at 65 .

Gatovicolo comments on Oct 6, 2020:

Eddy Van Halen was a great guitarist, but hardly the best. https://youtu.be/IaKgQATdB6I

Nice to meet you all! Im Carla, an atheist and have been for over 20 years, im excited to get to ...

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Welcome aboard

Does anyone here deal with fatigue?

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 28, 2018:

Yes. I’m tired all the the time, but I sleep little and work all the time.

I live in a small town and there is not a lot of opportunity to meet people.

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I typically don’t have the time, though I occasionally make a new friend on here.

Do you find that people don't get your humor?

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 29, 2018:

Yes

This afternoon, I'm going to see a local production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 29, 2018:

King Herod’s Song Jesus, I am overjoyed To meet You face to face You've been getting quite a name All around the place Healing cripples Raising from the dead And now I understand You're God At least that's what You've said So You are the Christ You're the great Jesus Christ Prove to me that You're divine Change my water into wine That's all You need do And I'll know it's all true C'mon King of the Jews Jesus, You just won't believe The hit You've made around here You are all we talk about You are the wonder of the year Oh, what a pity If it's all a lie Still I'm sure that You can rock The cynics if You try So You are the Christ You're the great Jesus Christ Prove to me that You're no fool Walk across my swimming pool If You do that for me Then I'll let You go free C'mon, King of the Jews I only ask things I'd ask any superstar What is it that You have got That puts You where You are? I am waiting, yes, I'm a captive fan I'm dying to be shown That You are not just any man So if You are the Christ Yes, the great Jesus Christ Feed my household with this bread You can do it on Your head Or has something gone wrong? Jesus, why do You take so long? Come on, King of the Jews Hey, aren't You scared of me, Christ? Mr. Wonderful Christ You're a joke, You're not the Lord You are nothing but a fraud Take Him away He's got nothing to say Get out, You King of the, get out Get out, You King of the Jews Get out, You King of the Jews Get out of my life

Downtime hobbies

Gatovicolo comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Acoustic guitar.

How do I stop a colleague from imposing her religious views without offending her?

Gatovicolo comments on May 2, 2018:

Start having active forcefull discussions about Hinduism.

Moby 'Natural Blues' feat. Christina Ricci - YouTube

Gatovicolo comments on May 3, 2018:

https://youtu.be/RC6_GkI3vCU

Do you still use religious sayings or phrases?

Gatovicolo comments on May 5, 2018:

I still use “Jesus tap dancing Christ!”

What are you listening to?