The Committed Agnostic’s creed: Desiderata (first recorded around 1692)

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 12, 2019:

Written by Max Ehrmann Published in 1927

how many here like scotch bonnet peppers?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 13, 2019:

On a whim I made jelly from some. It was delicious. It also woke you up faster than anything else I have ever tried.

Please say hello and welcome @pamelab1968 to the group. We look forward to your music posts.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 13, 2019:

Hello Pam

What about dating? Is it for you?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 14, 2019:

When I signed up, I was not in a relationship. This site did not work well as a dating site for me, but I do enjoy coming on here for community. Now I am in a relationship, so I changed my profile and I am still here.

Night time is still the hardest I should be used to it by now cuz it's going to be six years this ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 15, 2019:

I believe it is possible to find it again.

A recent post caused me to recall the Culinaria series of cookbooks.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 16, 2019:

I have the one for Italy and was just looking in it yesterday.

There are some way out theories that leave us with the idea that the universe repeats itself exactly...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 17, 2019:

Is this why I keep going into a room and not remembering why?

I just got put into Facebook jail for 24 hours for putting something already posted on Facebook onto...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 17, 2019:

And we have no, or minimal standards/ This is true, by the way.

Who is actually 'open-minded'?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 20, 2019:

I have never claimed to be open minded.

Walking into a store a couple of hours ago, there was a little old lady handing out cards to people ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 21, 2019:

Something like this?

Bored? Try some russian history

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 24, 2019:

I read this when it first came out in paperback (1975 ?), and also read one of his other books, August 1914. Great books, but a bit of a slog.

These are some nice and unexpected animal sculptures.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 24, 2019:

Tempe Arizona has jackrabbit sculptures.

That's a thought! 😋🍷

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 26, 2019:

They are the ones that are wrong!

I learned something new today, something that anyone living or traveling in the American Southwest ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 27, 2019:

A couple of my friends became very sick from coccidioidomycosis (valley fever). Most people that gt it, never even know, but it can be serious. One friend came down with it after she left Arizona, the doctors in Texas were having trouble figuring it out, after they put her symptoms in the computer, they came back and asked her if she had been in Arizona. It didn't take long to figure it out then. When my wife got sick, they checked her for it, but unfortunatly it was much more serious.

250 Christian leaders call for 'day of prayer' for Trump

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 30, 2019:

Sorry, I've used up my thoughts and prayers for the NRA.

It's tortilla weekend everybody.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 1, 2019:

Every weekend is tortilla weekend.

I don't recall if I posted her before but she's been calling my name...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 3, 2019:

It is a common name.

A wealthy televangelist explains his fleet of private jets: ‘It’s a biblical thing’

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 4, 2019:

Which commandment was that again? Thou shalt not fly commercial? Got it.

I am like this!

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 8, 2019:

My book is overdue.

I had taken a photo earlier in the season of the 100 year cactus here it is again just about 1 month...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 11, 2019:

And now it dies.

Ever wonder why there is no evidence of great flooding at the pyramids or the Mayan or Anasazi ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 13, 2019:

No.

Canadian police chief gives $575 ticket to driver who tossed a lit cigarette out his car window

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 13, 2019:

Does Liberty Orchards (Home of Aplets and Cotlets) still have the pink fruit stand along the highway?

Christian TV host: Vegetarian hamburgers are a ‘Luciferian’ plot to change human DNA – ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 14, 2019:

Of course. Isn't it obvious. I just thought they were a plot to expose stupid people, but what do I know?

Conservative Christian Activist Warns Masturbation Is Gay Sex | Michael Stone

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 18, 2019:

Who knew?

Horrifying Photo Shows A Huntsman Spider Eating A Whole Possum | IFLScience

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 20, 2019:

It is a very small possum, about the size of a mouse. It wouldn't be the first spider I have taken a picture of.

What is your favorite hot sauce?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 21, 2019:

I think you are describing cholula, very popular everywhere in the southwest.

Last year, at age 61, I got my first (and only) tattoo.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 25, 2019:

I don't see anything weird about it.

Jesus says so!

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jun 27, 2019:

He also says this:

Sent yesterday. I find it hilarious. Has it ever happened to you?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jul 1, 2019:

The Nigerian Space Program was my favorite. That poor Nigerian astronaut, stuck in the Mir space station because there wasn't enough money to bring him home. But just fund his return flight, and he had access to all kinds of money he will gladly send you. I hope he made it back.

Germany’s Catholic Church lost more than 200,000 members in 2018 - Vatican News

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Aug 5, 2019:

Sending thoughts and prayers.

Roasted Cauliflower Recipe - Excellent I use the recipe on Food Network's website ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Aug 9, 2019:

That looks good.

My religions professor is very adamant about convincing us atheists are just as religious as ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Aug 22, 2019:

He's wrong.

My story won the "Why I moved here" contest.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Aug 22, 2019:

When I was in high school, we put in a bid to maintain and repair the trail to Domke Lake. We didn't win the bid.

No one can tell me why I am here in this mystery.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Aug 23, 2019:

Most searches for meaning and purpose appear to be conforming to expectation of other people or even organized religions. The only meaningfull meaning and purpose is one you create for yourself.

Yup I thought so

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Aug 27, 2019:

Turtle guy is the Mole Man?

Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte is back, as is every processed pumpkin atrocity

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Aug 27, 2019:

it's that time of year!

How would you reply to a theist who says, "You send yourself to hell"?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 10, 2019:

Shrug and walk away. I'm not the jackass whisperer.

How do you deal with muscle cramps?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 11, 2019:

I take a potassium supplement.

[friendlyatheist.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 11, 2019:

But Christians are good people...

How I wish to be addressed..

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 14, 2019:

As you wish, Countess Demon Woman.

I'm trained in photography, but the only real camera I have is a 35mm Canon A1.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 15, 2019:

You should be able to buy a good used camera, choices abound.

How would you respond to "You can't have true love without God"?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 15, 2019:

I wouldn't.

Christian Radio Host: ‘Educated Women Don’t Make For Good Wives And Mothers’ | Michael Stone

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 16, 2019:

Because educated women don't want anything to do with him?

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GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 18, 2019:

Because we need another endless war in the middle east.

The religious always seem to think our lives are so "empty" without their imaginary friend.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 19, 2019:

By staying far away from religious people.

+ Success: My cousin Waltraut from Emden in the old country messaged me to inquire about the ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 6, 2019:

How many sheperds do you use to make it

Been kinda M I A lately.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 15, 2019:

I find it gets easier as time pases, but I still get ambushed every now and then.

Robot War Breaks Out as Roomba Maker Sues Upstart SharkNinja [bloomberg.com]

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 15, 2019:

So it begins...

So if NASA does find signs of life (biosignatures) on Mars how do you think the religious community ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 17, 2019:

It will just be a theory, no need to pay it any attention.

Flood of hikers from Seattle on Eastern WA trails. I did something evil.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 17, 2019:

That's not evil, just naughty.

First hike was too dangerous. Then we found Golden Larches.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 22, 2019:

Nice.

Zap. You're all frogs.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Ribbet, ribbet

Why so many posts about God?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 23, 2019:

God, I don't know...

Christian TV host: Vegetarian hamburgers are a ‘Luciferian’ plot to change human DNA – ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 31, 2019:

I have become convinced they are making imbecilic statements just to get press. They can't be saying stupid things because they actually believe it, could they?

I have a random physics question for science types here, would be curious to hear some thoughts.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 31, 2019:

probablymore than a year before it moves. One inch is not much deflection over one light year. The rod would bend first. The signal would propogate about the speed of sound in the metal (20,000 feet/ sec, more or less)

As an Agnostic I am always interested when the sciemce takes a serious look at a spiritual topic.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Oct 31, 2019:

How could you even test this?

Why do men try to prove I'm wrong? This is no way to approach a lady.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Nov 1, 2019:

That sounds very cool.

How do you deal with Christmas?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Nov 8, 2019:

I haven't thought of Christmas as a religious holiday for a long time. But it is still a problem for me, It reminds me of my parents, who are gone, of my late wife and my good friends, The incessant calls from signs, stores and television to be happy, happy happy, while buying all sorts of crap I can't afford bothers and depresses me. And then there are the Christmas Carols. I am fortunate this year to have somebody to spend it with. This helps a ,lot.

Has anyone tried out a Unitarian Church?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Nov 13, 2019:

I have never been to a Unitarian Church, but some of my friends were both Unitarian and Atheist. One friend said the minister was openly Atheist. I don't think this will be a problem.

What does "Farm Style" mean to you?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Nov 16, 2019:

Was the cheese slicer a converted John Deere?

Sweet potato pie vs. pumpkin pie: Which do you prefer?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Nov 20, 2019:

Send me a couple of each one and I will let you know.

What made you change from believer to non-believer?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Nov 24, 2019:

I don't know that I ever was a believer.

Franklin Graham Reminds Jimmy Carter That God Kills Gays | Michael Stone

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Nov 30, 2019:

Um, God kills everybody.

Do you think that " I have found god" should mean the same as "A get out of Gaol/Jail free" card.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Dec 10, 2019:

This one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrzMhU_4m-g

Thousands of Penis Fish stranded at Florida beach. [sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com]

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Dec 13, 2019:

California beach

It is impossible to believe a person (a man named 'Jesus,' for instance) did what is described in ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Dec 13, 2019:

And nobody shot video on their phones! can you believe it?

So coming up to Christmas please tell me Athiests what you think of the Holiday season since you ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Dec 18, 2019:

It's primarily a secular holiday, and mostly a huge bother.

I’m new to this site and I find it interesting that people who are religious are here.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Dec 20, 2019:

I don't mind if people come one here who are questioning what they always believed. I try to answer their concerns hope they find the answers they need, whatever that is. I know that some people come on here just to be Trolls For Jesus (tm). I am not interested in being the Jackass whisperer.

Am I wrong?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 4, 2020:

It is impossible to avoid offending some people. I don't believe in ghosts either.

I'm sure many people on here have religious friends and family members that get on your nerves.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 4, 2020:

I live 400 miles away from my nearest family. It is a mixed blessing.

Buttons and bows.. any one ever heard of it? My grandfather sang it to me. I loved it muchly!

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 8, 2020:

It was from an old Bob Hope film "The Paleface" 1948. The film was later remade with Don Knots as "The Shakiest Gun in the West" (1968).

Thanks to Agnostic.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 9, 2020:

Like the shirt.

US mint steps in to save Samoan bat by putting it on quarter. I need these. [huffpost.com]

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 13, 2020:

Shouldn't this also post on the Halloween group?

"The Expanding Universe" from "The Meaning of Life" -lmao Contains Animation that may offend some.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 18, 2020:

Makes as much sense as anything.

Why do I love grits?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 19, 2020:

I have never known what to do with grits.

Atheist Conferences

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Jan 21, 2020:

I have friends that will be there, but I have to work. Phoenix is nice in April, try to go to the Desert Botaical Gardens while you are here.

What do Atheist think about reincarnation?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 25, 2020:

Evidence exists for The Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. I have never found evidence for reincarnation.

AG William Barr: “Men Are Far Likelier to Obey Rules That Come from God” | Hemant Mehta | ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 27, 2020:

The hard part is figuring out which God's rules we choose to obey.

Okay, I was talking with a friend yesterday.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 11, 2020:

The theory was most famously put forth by Erich von Däniken. Most of his examples were shown to be misrepresentations or outright frauds. There is no credible evidence that extraterrestrials have ever visited earth.

Out fishing in my rowboat this morning, I got this photo of an osprey getting lunch.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Nice

HAND WASHING IN CORONA VIRUS - DIFFERENT LAND, DIFFERENT PEOPLE, DIFFERENT TACTICS Not sure if ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 26, 2020:

Even the handwashing video gets a Bollywood dance number?

It was a cloudy day in Yuma this afternoon. My friend and I walked nearly six miles

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 26, 2020:

How can you stand such cloudy weather? Maybe it will be clear tomorrow.

Ok we've already got the pestilence, and now the midwest is expecting some very severe weather.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 28, 2020:

We had a rain of lemons, does that count?

Will common sense prevail after this crisis is over especially given the climate crisis?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 30, 2020:

I'm not optimistic about any return to common sense.

Comedy is seeing all of the religious ads on TV and on social media along with the many references ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 31, 2020:

Not my style of comedy. They are less annoying if you mute the sound.

Liberty University Brings Back Its Students, and Coronavirus, Too

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 1, 2020:

Reality will win, but innocent people will get hurt.

Is it relatable?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 2, 2020:

I'm as likely to reject them as they are to reject me.

Pat Robertson: God May Have Created the Earth in Six “Universal” Days | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 16, 2020:

So if it becomes obvious your are spouting bullshit, just change the definition. Yeah, works for me. -

I've been inching my way to level 8 for eternity.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 26, 2020:

There is no cake.

Looking for a place to share/discuss some photography inspired by scientific effects/phenomenae.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 28, 2020:

The pixel count issue is a bother. If I limit my picture size to 12 Mpix and slightly increase the compression, they usually upload fine, but I almost always shoot at 24 Mpix, High quality. Easy enough to do, now that I know about it. This works out to keeping your uploads below 10 M byte.

How would you feel if someone gave you unsolicited advice about your appearance?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 29, 2020:

I find unsolicited advice of any type to be very annoying. All of it is intrusive and much of it is wrong.

The Schizophrenic World Of Quantum Interpretations.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 1, 2020:

Nothing about quantum mechanics seems reasonable to me.

Do you like it hot and spicy?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 2, 2020:

Years ago when I had a bumper crop of Habanero chillies (I counted 40) I made the following recepie, but I substituted Habaneros one to one for the jalapeno chilies. It was delicious. Jalapeno Jelly from Jane Butel’s book “Hotter Than Hell” Ingredients 3 large, very ripe red bell peppers, cored, seeded 6 to 8 jalapeno chiles, seeded (for a milder flavor, remove ribs too) 1½ cups cider vinegar (5% acidity) 6½ cups sugar 6 ounces bottled liquid pectin Using a food processor or food chopper, finely chop bell peppers and jalapenos (I did it by hand). Turn chopped peppers and chiles into a large saucepan, stir in vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and peppers are clear. Remove thickened pepper mixture from heat; cool about 10 minutes. Stir in pectin, return to heat, bring to a boil and boil about 2 minutes longer (at sea level) or until jelly sheets off the edge of a large metal spoon held at right angles above pan. Remove from heat, skim off and discard foam (I didn’t see any foam to skim off) and immediately pour jelly equally into 5 or 6 hot, sterilized ½-pint jelly glasses (I filled jars half way each first, and then filled the completely next for even distribution of solids). Cool, then seal with paraffin and cover with lids (I skipped the paraffin and sealed jars immediately). Makes 2½ to 3 pints.

I just came across a dating profile that reads: “A 6’3” warrior for Christ.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on May 4, 2020:

Get right on that.

Would you stay here for 30 days for a million dollars while the whole world watched?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Aug 27, 2020:

Do you actually have the million dollars? If not, forget it.

Fish cakes anyone?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 3, 2020:

What is fish sauce?

Hi all, just got back from my holiday and I find we’ve had a few new members who’ve joined in my...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 5, 2020:

I remember going places...

Taped Confession: Trump Admitted in March he was lying about COVID-19.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 10, 2020:

By all means, reelect him.

THAI BASIL CHICKEN RECIPE.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 14, 2020:

Looks tasty.

Covid-19 and HIV Vaccine

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Sep 23, 2020:

From Wikipedia: Classic vaccines mimic natural immunity against reinfection as seen in individuals recovered from infection; there are almost no recovered AIDS patients.[citation needed] Most vaccines protect against disease, not against infection; HIV infection may remain latent for long periods before causing AIDS. Most effective vaccines are whole-killed or live-attenuated organisms; killed HIV-1 does not retain antigenicity and the use of a live retrovirus vaccine raises safety issues.