What brings you here?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 10, 2017:

Last ditch effort, no. But I like to discuss things with people of a like mind. If I can find someone special at the same time, I’m good with that.

What's your preference for a burial option?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 10, 2017:

Cremation, ashes scattered in the pacific

Explain this one homeboy.. wtf were you on.. drugs? 40 years!

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 10, 2017:

He probably couldn’t read the hieroglyphs on his map of the Middle East that he’d picked up at the local pharomart.

What was your last...?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 10, 2017:

Nothing really embarrassing.

Today was the first real snow day for us here in Massachusetts, and the first day I really felt ...

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 10, 2017:

I live in Texas, so the reduced and lack outdoor activities is not an issue, but I alderman have my daughter. She keeps me going. But I do dwell my wife’s death more then I should during this time frame.

Researchers claim that humans have souls which can live on after death

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 10, 2017:

You mean biblical researchers?

I am curious what everyone's background is.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 10, 2017:

Retired Navy, I grew up in SLC, I have two degrees (philosophy and math), sec math teacher. And eminently single ????

I am at odds about the gay couple and the bakery that turned them away.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 10, 2017:

If you own a public business, and you discriminate about whom you chose to serve, then should you be in business? We’re not talking about rude people. This is tantamount to refusing to serve African Americans, Phillipinos, American Indians, Mexicans.... Would you refuse to serve them? It’s the fact that it references a whole class of people that’s the issue.

What did you like most about the individual countries you've traveled to?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 9, 2017:

Italy-history, architecture, culture, food, beaches, women Mexico-beer, history, architecture Bermuda-history, beaches, beer Japan-history, architecture, culture, food, women France-history, architecture, history, culture, beaches, women Saudi Arabia-leaving

Just so bizarre that we have to create a category for humans who accept Reality over fantasy.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 9, 2017:

Is it really so surprising? We have 1/3 of the country that believes everything that comes out of Trumps mouth is truth. Frankly, I find it surprisingly that people don’t believe that Batman is real. Willful self delusion is is a very useful defense mechanism when reality sucks.

Does anyone consider themselves a pantheist?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 8, 2017:

Being basically agnostic, no.

Do Superstitious Rituals Work?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 8, 2017:

Waving your hands in the air disturbs the air a little.

As a non-believer, are you also a Nihilist?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 8, 2017:

Existentialist yes, nihilist no.

Today something happened in Washington today that I'm concerned about.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 7, 2017:

I really believe in due process. They’re jumping the gun here.

Trump just announced the US recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 6, 2017:

I wonder how long it will take before some jihadist walks into the new embassy and blows himself apart. Good choice Trumpy.

What makes you leery about someone?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 6, 2017:

Hygiene, racist tattoos, perpetual drunkenness, lack of perception, reduced intelligence, voluntary stupidity, no moral compass

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

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 6, 2017:

Men like being sexually assaulted?

Are you an optimist, pessimist or other? Please comment below regardless of your answer.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 6, 2017:

I’m optimistic realist or a pessimistic idealist. I’m not sure which.

Do you believe in love.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 5, 2017:

Yes. I assume you mean romantic love. It’s physical, emotional and intellectual. I generally deep and hard. Thankfully it hasn’t happened often. But unfortunately it hasn’t happened often enough.

If they made a movie of your life, who would you want to portray you?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 5, 2017:

George Carlin

What's most important to you?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 5, 2017:

Family-specifically, my daughter.

In your experience, do opposites attract?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 5, 2017:

If they’re magnets, yes. If there opposite numbers, no. When they get together they can’t get anything done.

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

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 4, 2017:

As with all temples, I think it’s HS.

What do you do when you get bad news?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 4, 2017:

Call, write, email or FaceTime. They’ll appreciate even a note.

Holiday blues

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 4, 2017:

I’m single, but I do have my daughter. Sometimes I’d like to feel lonely. What I do miss is adult conversation.

Finish this sentence: AS A KID, WHEN I GREW UP, I WANT TO BE A ?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 4, 2017:

When I was a kid I wanted to be an architect.

Buckle your seatbelts, it's that time of year when the Magical Mythical Tour begins again.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 4, 2017:

I have an 11 year old who loves both Jesus and Santa. I celebrate for her.

Life's too short... (finish the line).

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 3, 2017:

Life’s too short, hedonism is reality, indulge in sex!!!!!!!! Wait a second, that could lead to a shorter life! I know, indulge in protection!!!!!!

Life's too short... (finish the line).

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 3, 2017:

Life’s too short to worry about what everyone thinks. Worry about what you think and forget about everyone else.

What is Occam's Razor?Ockham’s Razor

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 3, 2017:

The universe is. God is superfluous. .

What is Occam's Razor?Ockham’s Razor

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 3, 2017:

It’s a link. I didn’t write it. Ockham.

Who believes as i do of aliens visited earth and they were made out to be gods, only because of ...

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 3, 2017:

I believe in Ockham’s Razor. Generally, the simplest explanation is the most accurate. That is, look to the cultures that spawned their gods before you look to the heavens.

If you could change ONE thing about yourself, what would it be?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 3, 2017:

Greater strength of will.

Should bibles have warning labels on them?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

“Warning! The stories that hold forth in this volume are utter rubbish and may lead those of low intelligence to assert opinions with zero basis in reason.”?

Are you a night owl or a morning bird? Something in-between?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

I stay up late and get up early. I also fall asleep in my chair.

What do you get when you cross an Atheist with a Jehovah’s Witness?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

No. Someone who knocks on your door and heatedly debates the non-existence of god.

On Agnostic: Pay It Forward. Will you accept my challenge?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

I’ll do thAt, but I’m curmudgeonly at best, I doubt I’d get anything in return.

I don't want to lose my faith but I can't just fool myself and pretend I still have it.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

Embrace the dark side, and free your mind.

Does praying over every meal seem a bit ridiculous?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

Praying to an unapproachable imaginary entity seems a little ridiculous to begin with, but before every meal seems equally ridiculous.

Every morning, what do you do?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

Shower, use the bathroom, change my clothes, brush my teeth, make lunches, drink coffee and drive to work.

The story of jesus in the bible goes from him at age 12 and then skips to his 30's.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

Smoking pot, running in a gang of young Israelites, painting anti-Roman slogans on the synagog, pulling bra straps on unsuspecting young Jewish girls, peeing on the temple walls, mooning the priests....typical teenage things.

Guys & Gals! All kinds of People! How many times have you popped 'the question'?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

1. 100%.

For Online Dating sites... Do you list yourself as Agnostic/Other or pretend to be Christian?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

No. I’m who I am. Take me as such.

Who is your celebrity crush?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

Ann Margret

What religion were you originally steeped in? I was raised Mormon.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

Oddly enough, I was never religious. A quirk of fate really. My father was jack Mormon and my mother was a non practicing Congregationalist. They divorced when I was 3, and I grew up in a religious vacuum surrounded by judgmental Mormons. I wasn’t pushed at home to be anything, and I resented the ostracism from the Mormons, so, I became anti religious.

What religion were you originally steeped in? I was raised Mormon.

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

Oddly enough, I was never religious. A quirk of date really. My father was jack Mormon and my mother was a non practicing Congregationalist. They divorced when I was 3, and I grew up in a religious vacuum surrounded by judge mental Mormons. I wasn’t pushed at home to be anything, and I resented the ostracism from the Mormons, so, I became anti religious.

Why do I find people who believe in the bible so unattractive?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 2, 2017:

Because you’re attracted to intelligence? I’ve met many intelligent theists. Perhaps it’s that you can’t stand voluntary self delusion?

Are you Left handed, Right handed or Ambidextrous?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 1, 2017:

High handed? Deft handed?

What is your favorite show?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 1, 2017:

Game of Thrones Sherlock Hemlock Grove River Stranger Things Real Time

Just in, my high school wants everyone to put a giant Christmas ornament on their door next ...

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 1, 2017:

Just mount a Yule log on your door.

DEATH Someone just posted about dealing with another's death. How about your own?

Gatovicolo comments on Dec 1, 2017:

Dealing with your own death? That seems like it’ll take care of itself.

How do you folks put up with holidays and traditions?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 30, 2017:

Christmas is Yule. No problem there. It’s the beginning of a new cycle.

This is my new favorite social media.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 29, 2017:

If it would make you feel welcome, I’d be happy to call you a something rude.

Movies or Books that end with a Mind F...? (Blow your mind endings).

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 29, 2017:

Pet Cemetary

Pray for me?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 29, 2017:

I politely thank them. There’s no need to be rude.

You meet someone, and you like them.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 29, 2017:

As long as they respect your views, why not?

Post something sacrilegious and funny. Let's see what ya got!

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 27, 2017:

Jesus, Muhammad, Zarathustra and Donald Trump were flying across the Mediterranean when the engines began to fail. The pilots threw out all of the luggage but the plane was too heavy. So, since there weren’t any parachutes, Muhammad, saying “God is great” jumped out of the plane. But the plane was still too heavy. So, Zarathustra saying “to live in fear and falsehood is worse than death” jumped out of the plane. But the plane was still too heavy. So, Donald Trump, from New York City, said remember the money changers, and threw Jesus out.

"If there is a god, why did he make me an Atheist?" - Ricky Gervais

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 27, 2017:

So he doesn’t get bothered by so many prayers?

Does anybody enjoy watching The Atheist Experience?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 26, 2017:

I’ve never seen it.

Does anyone else know they don't want to be buried in their family plot?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 26, 2017:

I plan to not be around after I finally pass on, so it really doesn’t matter. But I want to ensure my daughter has a place to grieve. My daughter needed that with her mother. But I’d prefer to be cremated. She can bury my ashes in the back yard if she wants.

Energy Cannot Naturally Be Created or Destroyed! isn't this scientific principle proof of Eternity?!

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 26, 2017:

No.

Ever feel like you’re just in a boat drifting off somewhere without a destination in mind?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 26, 2017:

Isn’t that life?

People who get offended over everything needs to learn that life is not always about them.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 26, 2017:

Agreed

Do you seek out other skeptics/ atheists?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 26, 2017:

Not really. It’s not a religion, after all. But a rejection of religion.

Why does evil exist?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 26, 2017:

It doesn’t. Evil is a value judgement based upon varying ethical systems. It has no ontological significance.

How to deal with parents?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 26, 2017:

Be understanding. They’ll be gone all too soon.

What Are Your Reading Preferences?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 25, 2017:

And sci-fi, crime, thrillers and historical.

Are dysfunctional families the norm?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 25, 2017:

Yes

I have trouble sleeping can any one recommend a drug-less cure....?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 25, 2017:

Tantric sex

Hello logical thinkers, thoughts on veganism? Yes/No. Heck yeah/why not?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 25, 2017:

I don’t like the idea of preying upon other animals, but we all eat something else. I can easily conceive of our species becoming the food for other species. That’s disturbing. But, in the end, we all live off something else. Plants gave a right to live just like animals. Who are we to make a distinction. Ultimately it just doesn’t matter. I choose not to kill otter beings, but I still eat their bodies.

If you find yourself in a box, how do you get out?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 25, 2017:

Use reverse operations?

Do feel the need to justify your non religious thoughts by saying your a moral, good person who ...

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 25, 2017:

Justify, no. But I’ve said before and I’ll say it again, religion isn’t required to be humane; education is

If you really think about it, anthropology kind of proves Christianity wrong.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 25, 2017:

Common sense proves Christianity wrong.

How could the Holy Ghost impregnate Mary?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 25, 2017:

When you got my wife pregnant, I sure had the holy ghost in me. Perhaps they were using a metaphor.

The Halo Effect: Do you have a bias towards beautiful people?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

I’ve met enough stupid beautiful people to know how crazy that is. That doesn’t mean, however, that I’m not attracted to Barbi Benton. But there’s also the fact that beauty takes many forms. A beautiful mind is also attractive, so is a wise soul.

I feel I must qualify the statement I made about the old gods I do believe there were entities that ...

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

That makes for a good sci-if movie.

Do you say "Bless You" when someone sneezes?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

No. I ask them if they’re ok?

What would you do?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

Respect his decision, treat him like family and speak your mind as far as you can.

Who are you?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

If you really want to know, msg me. It’s too personal to talk about on a forum.

You’re right!

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

I’d like to think I’d be up to admitting I’m wrong, but I tend not to want to concede. I like a good argument though.

If Jesus came back today, what would you do?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

Ask him to mow my lawn?

So I was woken up today to someone pounding on the front door and the dogs barking.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

I love it!

I suppose this is the right umbrella.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

I’m not really concerned. Let them think what they will. If they honestly think some little bearded man is in the heavens directing their lives, then the intellect is suspect from the beginning

Tonight, I'm thankful for finding this site! I look forward to getting to know like-minded people ...

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

Good luck.

To you, what is the difference between being lonely and being alone. No platitudes, please.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

Being lonely means you desire company. Being alone means that you’re without company.

Anyone ever wonder why they have to exist.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

Existence before essence. The universe is without purpose . People apply like constructs to the natural world and then ask why? Why do people get hurt? Why are there so many trials? Purpose involves a persons intent to cause something. Comets don’t have intent. You might be clever enough to determine their cause of trajectory, but their purpose? Unlikely. In my opinion, this is the source of religion. Archaic anthropomorphism.

Incest: Immoral or Moral?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 24, 2017:

Typically this involves a child. That’s the reason for the taboo. It’s psychologically damaging to a child. As for cousins, it’s their affair.

Which famous athiests other than Dawkins, Hitchens, Harris delivers lectures which are worth ...

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

Bertrand Russell

Hi fellow Atheists etc.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

Does guitar count?

How could you prevent your child from becoming brainwashed by religion?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

Be honest and encourage critical thinking.

I actually met someone on this site. She’s gorgeous and smart. Everyone wish us luck

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

Luck

Has your life changed since losing religion?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

No. I never had religion to begin with.

Damn! I come on here and find out that, according to the bible and other holy books, there is no ...

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

You could always become a Zoroastrian and hang out with Ahriman.

Happy Thanksgiving fellow heathens!

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

I have nothing to do with the heath, thank you very much.

Sick to death about ALL religions, but especially Islam, they are are attempting to turn the Western...

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

That’s ridiculous.

No, everything does not happen for a reason.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

If you believe in determinism, then everything does have a reason, just not a purpose; everything has a cause.

Very nice site. I'll fill out a bit more when I'm at a computer.

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

Welcome aboard

Religion teaches us to be satisfied with not understanding

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

Religion preys upon our fears and need for meaning.

Are agnostics and atheists and such more intelligent than believers?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

I met a catholic priest in Italy with a doctorate in philosophy. I would say no.

Hey folks ! Just wonder ,has everyone knows where we go after we died ?

Gatovicolo comments on Nov 23, 2017:

That all depends on where you get buried.