This is an example of a ridiculous religious discussion that I came across In today’s newspaper.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Oh yeah, I remember discussion like this in many adult classes at various churches. Heaven was supposedly singing God's praises and worshipping all day.

Saint Gobnait’s Day – 11 February – thefadingyear

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Nice bit of cultural history, thanks!

Do you think, poor uneducated homeless people deserve protection their human dignity?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

I think the homeless are generally poor, not necessarily under educated. Circumstances of downward mobility vary, however in the richest country in the world there is no excuse to have people living on the streets.There are too many other options for housing and care. Among the homeless population there is a great deal of untreated mental illness which needs to be addressed. But all people deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion.

Just for laughs :)

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

LOL!!

...and don't get this group started on the Oxford Comma!

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

I love the oxford comma.

What a drag it is getting old.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

I'm told I don't look a day over 50. However, parts of me feel 90.

After a bad cold I am back :-) Anyone caught it?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Welcome back, glad you're better.

A pIece of hIstory

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Wow!! some of that was new to me, but I did know about the cats and rats.

"I'm a Daddy and I Know it" 2 + triplets (parody of "Sexy and I Know it") - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Makes me glad I had mine one at a time. Cute, very cute.

Most of you won't be interested to know this, but it's a momentous occasion for me so I'm telling ...

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Way to go!! I hope this continues for you!

Trench & Maple Best Vines Compilation - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

I love the puppy!!

Sunday Funnies g:31

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

LOL!!

Sunday fact.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Wow!!

Get Up Stand Up | Playing For Change | Song Around The World - YouTube

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Wonderful!!

True Sportsmanship

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

The US could learn so much from these children.

Wittes and Rauch: Boycott the Republican Party - The Atlantic

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Very good!!

Star Wars fans g:31

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

LOL!! Way too cute!

I love the hypocrisy.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Stay Strong! The thing is "people are." Kind, wonderful, narrow minded, picky, infuriating, loving, and every other adjective. Just shake your head and move on, or if they are especially egregious report them.

The Comics Section: Objectification, Tardy Pizza, and Showing Your Work - TheHumanist.com

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

BTW, thanks for posting this. I "knew" TheHumanist was available, I had just never looked for it before. Now I have it bookmarked.

The Comics Section: Objectification, Tardy Pizza, and Showing Your Work - TheHumanist.com

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Wonderful!! Thanks for sharing!

What are some things you’re not able to tolerate as you get older?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

I rarely answer when the doorbell rings if I don't know who is coming. If I don't expect someone to show up then they are not invited and likely to be selling something, and I don't have time to waste. I don't read many magazines, I am not ready to sell my house, I have a fairly new roof, and I don't want cookies/candy/popcorn/gift wrap or other such crap from your school. I rarely wear cosmetics anymore. I'm not horrible looking but I'm also not trying to impress anyone. I have less tolerance for extremes of cold and heat. Kinda sucks, but at least I can put on more clothing in winter to keep warm. I don't tolerate crap from sales clerks in stores. I had a cashier comment on something I was buying, I first asked for an explanation of the comment, then I asked for the manager to come over. Then I emailed corporate. I hope it was a good learning experience for the cashier. How is that for starters.

Where to start with these idiots.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Sinclair Lewis: "When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."

What can one learn about a person's personality just by observing them?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

Watching people try to untangle christmas tree lights is a wonderful way to see how patient they are, and how well they can plan ahead and solve puzzles.

Study: "Bad Girls" More Likely to Say "No" to Sex - Skepchick

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

That makes sense, A woman/girl who knows her own self and self worth is more likely to own her own desire and know what she wants. A "good girl" is likely to go along just to be a good girl. I was a good girl for a while. I'm so glad I got over that s**t.

Tips for dealing with anxiety?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 11, 2018:

I feel your pain, I have had anxiety and panic attacks for too long. I have a bottle of essential oils for anxiety/panic that I keep on my desk and use as needed. I drink teas with Valerian, chamomile, passion flower, and/or lavender. Can you identify what is causing the anxiety? Mine gets ugly when my work load gets out of control. Get some books on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and check your community for low cost/no cost counseling. In Omaha the Methodist Health System has counselors on sliding scale or free. When I was unemployed I used that service.

Legalize it?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I have never met an angry pot smoker (back in my day we called them stoners, my kids tell me I shouldn't use that term.) I have met and dealt with angry drunks. I don't like angry people. I think it should be legalized, taxed, regulated, and enjoyed. If you want to make the drive I will share.

What is the value of money?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Money is an agreed upon medium of exchange. It represents the amount of time I spend at work that I can exchange for stuff I think I need, food, shelter, movie tickets. Money is a tool, it has no characteristics of being good or bad. It can be used for good or bad, just like a hammer can.

Is everyone feeling sad about not having a romantic partner on Valentines Day?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I have no interest in providing extra money to retailers. Vday is a made up holiday that has no meaning to me. When I was in a relationship I did not need to be told that a certain date had certain obligations. As a single person I am not diminished in any way not having a partner. My worth as a person is not measured by bling on my finger or relationship status. However, I will go out the day after and stock up on half price chocolate to keep in my office to share with my fellow minions.

Can We Finally Kill the Idea of the Republicans as the Party of Fiscal Responsibility?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Personally I think the Republican party is pretty dead, they just don't know it yet.

In view of the burgeoning consciousness that men are not welcome, or free to impose their will upon ...

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Shaking hands is professional however, think Bob Dole. Not everyone is able or wants to; it is flu season and some people have arthritis in their hands. I like the idea of bowing, but in the US that could come off very weird. However, it is never wrong to fall back on cultural norms. In the US go for a handshake, even if they deflect you won't be wrong. Fist bump among friends. Keep your eyes mostly on the face of the person you are greeting. When in doubt, ask.

Do you like hosting parties?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I have dinner every other week with my kids at one of our homes. So every two months my house gets extra cleaning. I have a friend from former job I meet up with every couple of months. I have a Humanist group I meet with. And I have an office I go to. I am an introvert and given my druthers there are times I'd be a hermit.

A chance to meet my maker Last week I had the flu and was feeling miserable.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I am glad you are on the road to recovery.

Vegan vs non-vegan diet for babies

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

My kids did not eat peas or lima beans at my house because I loathe them. Their father's parents introduced my kids to those veggies. Was that child abuse? Well, I think so :) but not really. I fed my kids how I fed myself. As a parent you HAVE to impose your will on your child it is called parenting. This is why we have so many kids with no manners running around because the parents are afraid of crushing junior. Kids are resilient, they survive and hopefully have had the shit knocked out of them and grow up to be responsible adults.

What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend when it is pouring down with rain outside?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Where I live we have snow, and single digit temperatures on the Fahrenheit scale so Celcius is about negative 10. I'm not going outside unless I have to. I have 8 or 9 books from the library that are waiting to be read. I have a quilt in progress for the new grandbaby that will be here in May, I have some delicious teas. I have no shortage of stuff to do, even if it is Netflix and chill.

Dreams.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I very rarely dream any more, or don't remember the dreams if I do. And I'm surviving. Make of that what you will.

So I just finished this mandated course parents are supposed to take upon separating.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I am so sorry for your circumstances. I hope there is speedy resolution to your situation.

Which do you think should play a bigger role in your life tolerance or compromise

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I see them as being intertwined, and it being a very situational occurrence.

Conservatism is aptly characterized by the story of a hypothetical frog that reared up and stood on ...

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Very good!!

The struggle is so real. So, so real.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

OMG!! Have you been spying on me?

Taboos, sex and religion

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Having been both religious and non religious, I've pretty much got the same fantasies.

Priest Sexually Abused 10-Year-Old Boy, Said He’d “Ruin” Him If He Told Anyone – Friendly ...

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I've known so many children abused by priests, it is such an abuse of trust. When I was a child we lived next door to a house owned by the Catholic Church where the Bishop of the Archdioceses lived. The Bishop when I was a child was a very nice man who always talked with us when we were outside (which was always when the sun was shining). He lived with his biological sisters and they were sweet and kind. After he retired the new guy liked his luxury and had no time for the neighbors. Logically I know all priests don't molest children, but today I wouldn't leave my child or grandchild alone with a priest for a moment.

F.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Good article. Thanks for posting!

Anyone else play Free Rice? Feed someone and increase your vocabulary. [freerice.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I heard about this years ago and had forgotten about it until you mentioned it. Thanks!!

Humanity

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Nah, We ain't perfect but we're here. Just gotta deal with it and try to live as best we can.

Turbulent Hydro - Could this be the future of renewable energy?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Very cool!

"Trump" & "Kim" "Look-a-Likes" thrown out of the Olympics' Opening Ceremony

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Love it!! They should have them in an ice dance.

The Jebel Jais Flight - The longest zipline

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Wow!! I would, but only with a totally empty bladder!

Watching a cheesy movie about the Mormon migration.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

ppffffftttt Puhleze.

Microscopic tardigrade walking through algae!

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

WOW!!

Cartoon: If Watergate happened with today's media

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

So we have Nixon to blame for the dumbing down of the American population? From here on out I will call FOX news the Republican News Network.

Living alone

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

When I split with my ex my youngest daughter moved with me to an apartment. She lived with me through her senior year of HS and into her first year of college. Sometime in there she decided to move to her dad's. She did not handle it well, kinda snuck out on me after I signed a new lease. When that lease was up I moved to a smaller place, and then I moved to where I am now in 2012. I had a roommate for about 6 weeks, strange girl. Then I had a renter for almost a year and a half. He was a friend in a hard place, legally blind and homeless. He really wanted to be my boyfriend but I didn't feel that way. He found a girl friend and moved in with her. So I've lived here totally alone except for kitties since September 2015. I don't mind being alone except for when something breaks or I need another pair of hands. And my kids are not that far away.

I stole this one from another site.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

She had access to some highly encrypted alternative facts.

When you log into agnostic.com and no one has liked your posts or viewed your profile.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I LOVE the comments, this is what I love about this community!!

When you log into agnostic.com and no one has liked your posts or viewed your profile.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

LOL!! It happens, sometimes it is just timing. Sometimes I just don't translate well. I just pull up my big girl pants and find something else fascinating to share.

I attended a funeral recently.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

People waste so much energy trying to make everyone just like them, If you don't fit into my tiny little box of what is acceptable I am going to eviscerate you. That reminds me of a joke about a Baptist feller who didn't like the new preacher, so a group of like minded individuals broke off to form their own church, Of course it was not smooth going so a splinter group broke off. And they disagreed so the man and his wife decided they'd worship at home. A friend visited one fine Sunday to share worship and asked where the man's wife was. The man replied "oh, we couldn't agree so she worships downstairs."

Which religions have to most to offer the world?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

The problem with religion is to be a religion they require belief in a supernatural, the definition being: the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. I don't believe in the supernatural so I have no interest in doing an in depth study of fantasy.

Here's a well known (locally) Cornish tune.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

Lovely, thanks for sharing.

I switched the television on tonight and caught most of "The Fifth Element" on Syfy.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 10, 2018:

I have watched Shawshank Redemption about 100 times, or maybe only 50. Love the movie, love the characters, love the ending.

Although I am an Atheist, I respect others beliefs.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

it isn't necessarily religious if you don't consider it to be. An angel tchotchke could be considered a work of art or decoration. I can admire a Madonna sculpture for her maternity or the clean lines of a sculpture. If it makes you happy or gives you comfort go for it.

Do your socks match? Always?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

yes, if I wear socks.

Is it love?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Take your time. If it is lust it will burn out, if it is love it will grow.

Would you consider having sex with a bearded man?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I like beards, I like clean shaven. I like hair, but bald happens. I think people should do with their hair what they want to. I'm more interested in what kind of heart and brain is behind the beard or lack thereof. The caveat being cleanliness!! Sloppy is no good.

Has any one ever been passed over for a promotion at a civilian or military job because of you non ...

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I'd have to say no because I've never worked in a place where I was asked about my beliefs and if I was asked I'd likely ask why they needed to know and point out the law to them.

What makes people read.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

My oldest was read to frequently from the start. When she was 3ish she would ask to have 5 or 6 books read to her, and then toddle off to her room and "reread" them. When she was 5, the summer before Kindergarten I bought an American Girls book for her from a museum gift shop while we were on a trip. I thought daddy could read it to her as a bedtime story. She read it before we got to the hotel. I didn't believe her, and she proceeded to give me the details of the story. For those of you who don't know, that book is recommended for third grade readers. I don't remember not being able to read. I also remember in 2nd grade being so engrossed in a book I did not hear my teacher call on me. All my kids are readers. I have a stack of library books in my bedroom right now waiting to be read. According to GoodReads.com I read about 50 books last year. I read because I love it. I read to learn, I read to escape. I read anything in print that is put in front of my eyes. Yes, I read license plates.

Yes, it's been a while since I’ve posted an update about the site as we've been swamped working on...

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I love you all!! You do good work!

Do you have a tendency to over think things?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

ALLLLLL the time.

Community

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I try to be realistic first and foremost. Yes, I'd like to find a life partner who lives near me, but the reality is I live in Nebraska where the majority is Christian and Republican. So I am here for the community which I am enjoying greatly. If I find that special someone I don't think I'd give up the community here.

"The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a ...

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Shovel? I work 10 hour days and come home after dark. My house also faces south. I wait for the sun to come out and melt it. And yes, I think my neighbors hate me.

What is your favorite streaming music service?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I have Spotify on my phone, somewhere I have or had Pandora. At home I usually have the local radio station on... But if I listen to music at work it is on my cell. Music for concentration or something like that. Problem is, I hate headsets and ear buds. And I have to make or take phone calls very frequently so I have yet to find something that works well for me.

Screwy scripture?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

LOL! And that is part of why I am not a Christian any longer. I did study scriptures and some things just pissed me off. And the more I stayed away from church the more pissed I got. And look at where I am now :) A happy hippie Agnostic Atheist Humanist.

There are chat rooms on here? Do people even use this feature?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

This is so exciting!! I love the growth I'm seeing.

Well, I made it to level 7.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

woot woot!! welcome to level 7 where the climb gets much steeper!

Do you face time with other members from here?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Nope, maybe someday.

10 Times You Should Haggle For A Better Price & How To Do It | HuffPost

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Hmmmm. I fully planned to negotiate on my next car, if there is a next one. Estate sales, flea markets,and garage sales I will bargain, but not at Farmer's Markets. That is a living for some of those farmers, I'm not going to ask them to cut prices. And dry cleaning.... It has been years and years since I had anything dry cleaned. I'm a wash and wear kinda girl.

Is Your Wife Stressed Out (Spoiler Alert: It Might Be You) | HuffPost

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I can identify with that. I keep things calm between the ex and the kids. It was an eye opener for them to have to deal with him as adults. I was the keeper of schedules, the enforcer of discipline, checker of homework and who got called when all hell broke lose. I lived that life once.

Treason : an offense punIshable by death ! 1:14 vIdeo

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I hope they nail his ass to the wall.

Hmmm.... it's friday.... what's your plans?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I was going to get my nails done on the way home from work, but instead I stayed late to get everything done, which turned out to be almost everything after all. However, I don't have to go in over the weekend and I'm in a good place to start Monday. So now I'm here until I decide it is too cold to be up any longer, or can't keep my eyes open. That might not be that long.

Happy Friday

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I tell my kitties to be good every time I leave the house. I think they're ignoring me.

Did you know they won't be making yardsticks any longer?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

LOL!! Good thing I have quite a collection of them.

Smoking In Cars With Children Is Illegal Starting January 30, 2018

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

YAY!! My step witch used to smoke in the car, I hated it, and I wasn't fond of her either.

Ok I've been on vacation with a site member for 2 weeks now.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Never feel guilty for enjoying yourself. Vacations are good for your mental health and therefore good for your family. When Mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy.

(@) Curling Cats ! New Olympic Sport ! See This GIF ! [media.giphy.com]

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

LOL!! That is way too cute!!

First human eggs grown in laboratory - BBC News

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I have mixed feelings about this. It will be interesting to watch and see the knots the republicans get into over it.

I was happy to find this today.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

I wish I had that much hair.

Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Sadly I know many people who are mean, and I take that as a sign of an unhappy person. Ignorance is NOT bliss. Happiness is a choice. I've known people who had everything going for them that were not happy. I'd look at them and think what more do you f**kin want? Stuff doesn't make you happy. I choose to be happy because it is healthier for me. My life isn't great, but damn it I will look on the bright side, it could be and has been way worse. And it is Friday and if I want to I will stop on the way home and get some good chocolate and some sushi, and I have a good book or Netflix, and some good stuff, and I will be happier than all get out. :)

I really like this come back.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 9, 2018:

Very good!!

If freedom is simply being able to do what you want, are animals freer than humans?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

My kitten decided the garage was a cool place to explore. Luckily the garage door was closed and she didn't any further. Now her freedom has been curtailed, I'm very vigilant when going in and out of the garage to keep her away. She has the freedom of the house except for several rooms shut off to her. So she isn't really free. She doesn't have to work to earn her keep, except for amusing me, but that is play for her. When I was a child my grandfather told me that when Robinson Caruso was alone on his island he could fire his weapon in any direction he wanted to, he had total freedom. When Friday showed up RC's freedoms were curtailed. He could not longer fire his weapon in Friday's direction. Therefore our freedoms end where the rights and freedoms of another human's begin. My first answer to your question is no, Freedom is not simply being able to do what you want. It depends on what you want to do. Your freedom cannot infringe on my freedom. And Miss Zelda, she's free to do whatever she wants to do as long as it is within the parameters of what I allow her to do.

Proud atheist

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

That sums it up very well. I don't need god to be good.

"Men never commit evil so fully and joyfully as when they do it for religious convictions" Blaise...

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Excited by snow? I've had too much of it. And I agree with your posting. To act horribly in the name of god has to be a great rush.

So what if I don't know the meaning of the word "apocalypse"? it's not the end of the world.

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

LOL!!

Wise words from Ricky Gervais

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

OMG YES!!

Do you find yourself engaging in behaviors that you know are not scientifically sound, but are ...

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

You are grieving, and your behavior is totally NORMAL! You aren't praying, you are handling strong emotions in a very healthy way. You don't sound crazy, you sound like a sane, strong woman who is going through a tough time. I am so sorry for your loss, and your grief is a testament to how much you loved her and how strong your relationship was. You will get through, and be even stronger for it. For now, just go with what makes you feel better. It will get better.

Babe

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

LOL

Infographic helps travelers decide which city to see next

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I love to visit new places. Next major trip is being planned.

5 Common Habits of Unsuccessful People (Are These Holding You Back?)

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

This week has been hard, crappy traffic and... well, too much time on here! I've been pushing the envelope at getting to work in the morning and getting to bed at night. I am also good at procrastination, but not so much at work. I never lie, I never burn bridges. And conformity, have ya'll met me yet, do I seem like I conform? This list makes me feel pretty darn good!! :) Yay me!!

Psychological Difference Between Liberals and Conservatives February 5, 2018 by Ed Brayton

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Wow, fascinating!

Trump's Targeting of Muslims Isn't Just Racist – It's Dumb Policy - Rolling Stone

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

When would we expect sensible policy from Der Drumpf? We haven't seen it so far, and I'm thinking it won't happen.

Child Labor in Your Chocolate? Check Our Scorecard | Green America

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Well, I will stop with the comments about Godiva, I will add Godiva to my boycott list. Thanks for an enlightening article.

If you met god after you died, what would you tell him?

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Childhood cancer, bad idea Bro. You could have stopped so much crap and you didn't, what kind of sick psychopath are you?

Televangelist with Trump ties: 'Jesus himself gave us the flu shot' - CNNPolitics

HippieChick58 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

And I so hope they get the full immunity of their faux flu shots because people are dying of the flu this year in huge numbers and It think it is time to thin the xian herd out.