A Sikh Priest Ignored COVID-19 Precautions; Now 40,000 Indians Are in Quarantine | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 29, 2021:

Yes, I have been to India and I cannot fantom how they could possible quarantine. There are people everywhere, and big families of several generations living together in very close quarters. Just a night mare.

How to check out an old lover's new love.

Jolanta comments on Mar 29, 2021:

Why would you bother?

U.S. Church Membership Falls Below Majority for First Time > [news.gallup.com]

Jolanta comments on Mar 29, 2021:

Well isn't it such good news. Makes me smile.

Were all used to shitting on religion and its negative effects on society, but what about its ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 28, 2021:

Religions gives some people hope too.

I posted on this before and got little response.

Jolanta comments on Mar 28, 2021:

We have homeless here and there are places where they can get fed every day of the year fortunately, but still not enough of affordable housing.

I posted on this before and got little response.

Jolanta comments on Mar 28, 2021:

It is shameful that in the worlds richest country this has to happen.

Christian School Drops “Crusader” Mascot After Finally Realizing What It Means | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 28, 2021:

Took them some time. Now people just need to educate themselves about confederation too.

WV GOP Lawmaker Defends Anti-Trans Bill: “My God Does Not Make a Mistake” | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 28, 2021:

Obviously he did, when that very sperm found that very egg.

Pastor: I’m Holding Services Because I Have Machines That Shoot Down Viruses | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 27, 2021:

He is not donating them to hospitals because he is going to sell them and make a fortune, anyone can see that. What is wrong with you?

Well, you got to realize that it's Cindy Hyde-Smith that we're talking about here.

Jolanta comments on Mar 27, 2021:

That's okay. She can stay home or go to church and not bother voting. Probably best for everyone.

Filipinos felt less happy in 2020.

Jolanta comments on Mar 26, 2021:

Covid had probably a lot to do with it.

Catholic church opposed suicide hotline because it included support for LGBTQ people / LGBTQ Nation

Jolanta comments on Mar 26, 2021:

Truly unchristian are the catholics.

Why , having decided we're not interested in religion , do I see multiple daily religious related ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 25, 2021:

Probably because most of those posts come from people in the US where religious persecution seem to be very much alive. I have never come across it in any other country I have traveled to, not even Islamic countries. People there seem to be really suffering from it.

An ethical conundrum.

Jolanta comments on Mar 25, 2021:

Well, it could have been a hungry critter.

Anonymous No More, the Man Who Documents Pastors’ Expensive Sneakers Speaks Out | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 22, 2021:

It starts with sneakers but we know that it is only the beginning. This may wake some of the people up though, we can only hope.

As a child in the UK we only had one TV channel, BBC (The British Broadcasting Corporation) sometime...

Jolanta comments on Mar 22, 2021:

I grew up in Sweden and we did have two channels. There were two movies per week, both on Saturday at each channel at the same time. The rest were documentaries, nature programs and children's programs. TV was not 24/7 but stopped at midnight. Oh those were the days.

Can anyone help me escape religious groups.

Jolanta comments on Mar 22, 2021:

But they let you have internet.

Priest and Dominatrices Charged with Vandalism After Having Threesome in Church | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 22, 2021:

i love this. I don't think it is fair that they are charging them, after all are there any laws against having sex in church?

An Estimated 25,000 People Gathered in Bangladesh to Pray Away COVID-19 | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 22, 2021:

I wonder, do they have a time line on this?

1988 Paul Hunt gymnastics comedy beam routine [youtu.be]

Jolanta comments on Mar 21, 2021:

Brilliant.

‎Friday, ‎March ‎19, ‎2021 U R not merely a human animal being a - Person - U R an ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 21, 2021:

What is the little critter in the first picture?

Evangelical hypocrisy. [salon.com]

Jolanta comments on Mar 21, 2021:

So true.

Got my first Moderna vaccination today, so I’m taking it easy.

Jolanta comments on Mar 19, 2021:

Great. Apparently I will get mine sometimes in May. I am in no hurry as we only have five covid cases here and they are all in quarantine.

How Will Pastors Grapple with the Georgia Spa Shooter’s Baptist Faith?

Jolanta comments on Mar 19, 2021:

They will say he 'lost' his faith. easy as.

When we were shocked by reality, we knew that religion is an illusion, and likewise love is just an ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 17, 2021:

ohhhhhhh, you have shattered my whole life with that. I am still waiting for Mr Right and now I will not know what to do with myself anymore.

TX Paper Erases Son’s Husband from Mom’s Obituary: It’s “Contrary to God’s Word” | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 17, 2021:

I would ask for my money back.

Christian Nurses Who Won’t Perform Abortions Lose Lawsuit in European Court | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 17, 2021:

Good news there. They probably would not want to attend to a known prostitute if she/he were in hospital either.

Christian Tourist Attractions Are Struggling (Even Outside the Pandemic) | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 17, 2021:

If you want to go to a Christian team park, just go to a Catholic Church. Plenty of pictures and statues to look at.

Lying Creationist: Evolution Says Dinosaurs Farted Themselves Into Extinction | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 17, 2021:

Of course they did, everyone knows that. I am surprised it took him this long to realize it.

Linking Evangelical Subculture and Phallically Insecure Masculinity Using Google Searches for Male ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 17, 2021:

I do feel for men about this. Must be worse than "Does my bum look big in this?"

A New String of State Bills Could Give Religious Organizations Blanket Immunity from Any Wrongdoing

Jolanta comments on Mar 17, 2021:

Gosh, what next.

Biden’s tough-guy flexing at ‘soulless killer’ Putin would be funny if the consequences ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 17, 2021:

He will pay a price he says. Must be like the US is paying the price by having immigrants from South America on their doorstep because they have been meddling one way or another in the politics of South American countries, either by violence or money.

Will social pressure and perks work to get folks vaccinated?

Jolanta comments on Mar 13, 2021:

You are so right in deciding what you think is best for you. They are the ones who are endangering themselves and those around them. You take good care of yourself.

Preacher: If Non-Christians Spread Coronavirus at My Events, I’ll Get Blamed | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 12, 2021:

I so wish he will get it. That will make him think how come he doesn't love Jesus enough.

Texas Republican Files Bill to Punish Abortion with the Death Penalty | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 12, 2021:

If that is so, then the man who got that woman pregnant should also be put to death.

TN Church Sends Nasty Letter Threatening to Boot Member for Her Sinful Lifestyle | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 12, 2021:

They are just jealous.

I am A long-time, moral and patriotic liberal who has served this country who has served this ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 11, 2021:

Once you mention being a patriot I wanted to vomit. Considering that the US invaded more than 20 countries since the second world war I just cannot abide with patriotism. Not in the US, not anywhere in the world.

This "christian" woman tried to hire someone to kill her mother-in-law, saying that she could always...

Jolanta comments on Mar 11, 2021:

Well she is right there.

Okay, here's something for everyone.

Jolanta comments on Mar 11, 2021:

I am far too young to even think about it.

Disgraced Bigot Milo Yiannopoulos: I’m “Ex-Gay,” “Sodomy Free,” and Catholic | Hemant ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 11, 2021:

Who is he kidding.

Missouri AG Sues Televangelist Jim Bakker for Selling Fake Coronavirus Cure | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 11, 2021:

Obviously JIm Bakker is missing jail.

Christian Death Cult Pastor: “Never Again Will the Church Shut Its Doors” | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 11, 2021:

Oh yeah. What a lot of codswollp they are sprouting. I bet that they close and bolt the doors every night.

Christian say everything their make believe God created is perfect and he makes no mistakes.

Jolanta comments on Feb 28, 2021:

Yeah, even in the bible god says that he is angry, jealous and revengeful.

I think my relationship with my religious neighbor may be coming to an end.

Jolanta comments on Feb 27, 2021:

Yes, I am with you there. They think they have some kind of right to impose their beliefs on us but get mad when we don't agree. I think you are handling this beautifully. Good on you. You will not be alone, we are here for you.

Single during the pandemic, a good read. [nytimes.com]

Jolanta comments on Feb 27, 2021:

I really has not been that much different for me. I am lucky to live in Australia, Canberra where we have not had much trouble with it. At its worse I was on a cruise for two months. The only thing is that we cannot travel, but this too will pass. It is nor forever.

Single during the pandemic, a good read. [nytimes.com]

Jolanta comments on Feb 27, 2021:

Yes, it is tough. This is how a lot of older people have had to put up with before the pandemic.

What religion began, nationalism has completed, with the nation as the secular substitute for God.

Jolanta comments on Feb 27, 2021:

It is all going to the dogs.

New sheriff in town

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

You should not be there at all. Go home. Use the money to fix up your infrastructure.

Indonesia Will “Rely on the Almighty” to Fight Coronavirus, Health Minister Says | David Gee | ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

I wish them luck, but don't think they should hold their breaths about it disappearing soon.

Rick Wiles: The Coronavirus Crisis Will End if China Accepts Jesus | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist...

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

Never mind it ending in China, actually they are coping rather well with it, what about the rest of the world.

Women Who Cook While Menstruating Will Be Reborn As Dogs, Hindu Leader Says | David Gee | Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

OH that explains all the stray dogs in India.

Canadian Atheist Group: Churches Breaking COVID Rules Must Lose Tax-Exempt Status | Val Wilde | ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

I certainly hope so.

Three years ago today I joined this community.

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

I am happy that your life is for the better since joining. Keep it up.

I have noticed that from time to time, a debate will ensue on line here, about whether Jesus was a ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

Debating is good for the mind.

Poland Singer Charged with Blasphemy Wants to Raise Funds to Fight Back | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

I hope he gets a lot of money.

Christian Moms Complain About Openly Gay Character in Disney Film “Onward” | Beth Stoneburner | ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

Well, they don't have to watch it.

Pastor: When I Was Bullied as a Kid, I Prayed, and My Bully Ended Up in Crutches | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

I don't think so. Jesus was the good guy, it is God who is the bad one.

Liberty Counsel Falsely Claims Equality Act Would Force Religious Schools to Hire Pedophiles and ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2021:

What, they would leave the private schools?

Man Who Launched Himself in Rocket to Prove Earth is Flat Dies in Crash Landing | David Gee | ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 24, 2021:

Wow, what can one say.

Iranian woman sentenced to death dies from heart attack, gets hanged anyway [msn.com]

Jolanta comments on Feb 24, 2021:

They must have felt cheated.

Good news about my hiking partner Karen.

Jolanta comments on Feb 24, 2021:

Yes, now she can do all the things he would not let her do while they were married.

Women in Islam are a commodity in the hands of men, created to be a housewife and pleasure only, as ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 22, 2021:

Yeah, well, it is not like it is so much better for women in other religions. Just look what the bible says about womens rights. Zilch, nothing, she is a 'mate' for the male, to bear "his" children and to serve "him".

Christian Actor Says He’s Lost Roles and Money for Being Faithful to His Wife | Beth Stoneburner |...

Jolanta comments on Feb 22, 2021:

Oh, bless him, I do feel so sorry for him.

Evangelist: Pray for Me in Asia Because Buddhists Have “Emptiness on the Inside” | Hemant Mehta ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 22, 2021:

Nutter. I have been doing some travel in Asia over the years and found those Buddhist to be lovely people.

Why Are Christian Leaders Empathizing with Sexual Predator Ravi Zacharias?

Jolanta comments on Feb 22, 2021:

Because they are themselves people without morals.

Morals may be objective or subjective, but throughout my life I have never hurt anyone even though I...

Jolanta comments on Feb 22, 2021:

I have really not done those things either but I have hurt many a people in my days. Mostly not on purpose but unintentionally. But all that said, there are times when one has to speak what one feels no matter how 'hurt' someone gets. I have said some hurtful things about the Orange Garbage but am not one bit sorry.

Im not high when i post this marriage?

Jolanta comments on Feb 22, 2021:

I hardly think that it has anything to do with it as this seems to be a bit inconclusive. The males who commit suicide what age bracket, are they married already, are they guy, etc, etc.

Paula White: I “Literally” Visited God’s Throne Room and Saw His Blurry Face | Beth ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 22, 2021:

And god said, get the hell out of my throne room you jezabel.

ok, this is gonna stir in some problematic commentary and divide the opinions, but i'll say it.

Jolanta comments on Feb 22, 2021:

I don't know but it seems to me that in your head there is just so much flying around that it must give you an awful headaches, most of the time.

H1 testing H6 small agai?

Jolanta comments on Feb 21, 2021:

What?

Greetings, i am a user of humanist.

Jolanta comments on Feb 21, 2021:

No idea, just enjoy being here and take care.

This is a world wide pandemic.

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2021:

Well some do refuse the vaccine to others, ie Israel will not vaccinate the Palestinians.

I was in the kitchen having toast and coffee in my slippers and pajamas reading agnostic.

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2021:

No evidence here, but does it really matter what people believe if they don’t force their beliefs onto others.

Priest from COVID-Spreading Church in San Francisco Dies of COVID | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2021:

Where was god when he needed him?

The Religious Right and Fox News are Brainwashing People I Love

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2021:

You can still love them, just not agree with them.

Roy den Hollander The Killer Of Judge Esther Salas's Son Also Targeted Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2021:

All right wing.

Christian Ministry to Girls: Stop Loving Yourselves Because “You Aren’t Enough” | Hemant Mehta...

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2021:

He is just jealous because he is ugly.

This Preacher Said in October He Cured Rush Limbaugh’s Lung Cancer With Prayer | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2021:

He was lying. I would ask for the money back that was put in the collection box.

Hooray for NASA.

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2021:

Yeah they spend money on sending spacecraft but no money for infrastructure.

Tens of Thousands of Texas Homes May Be Worthless Soon.

Jolanta comments on Feb 19, 2021:

This is for all those who want a small government and no "interference" from it.

Karen, my favorite hiking partner, had a huge shock.

Jolanta comments on Feb 16, 2021:

She has got a good friend in you and vise versa.

Pete Buttigieg Is “Deserving of Death” For Being Gay, Preacher Says | David Gee | Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 16, 2021:

He would say it would he not.

Florida County Will Consider Allowing Alcohol Sales on Sunday Mornings | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 16, 2021:

I am an agnostic and I remember when I lived in Sweden that shops were closed on Saturdays at midday. I do like it and wish it was so again and it has nothing to do with religion. This 24 hour mentality with being able to get anything is not good for us.

Missouri Lawmakers Consider Bill to Regulate Abuse-Heavy Christians Schools | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2021:

Most of them would be closed pronto if that happened. I cannot wait.

Dave Ramsey: If Stimulus Checks Help You, You Were “Pretty Much Screwed Already” | Beth ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2021:

And those people he does not want in his church.

North Dakota Republicans Want the Ten Commandments to Go Up in Public Schools | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2021:

I would be quite happy with it as long as those republicans followed those commandments, every one of them.

Proper Christian ladies are extremely perturbed about sinful electric cars / LGBTQ Nation

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2021:

They are rapidly running out of things to be upset about. What will they do when they get to Z, start over again?

Secular Dating

Jolanta comments on Feb 12, 2021:

Yes, we all want someone who will have the same beliefs and values, but it is not always possible. Compromise and letting the other person be themselves is important. You looking at yourself is a great start. Take your time enjoy what you have now. No hurry. Take good care of yourself, appreciate your friends and family.

Conservative Christians Hate That the New American Girl Doll Has Lesbian Aunts | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 7, 2021:

So little time, so much to worry about.

Supreme Court: CA Can’t Ban Indoor Church Services, Even to Prevent COVID Spread | Hemant Mehta |...

Jolanta comments on Feb 7, 2021:

No common sense in the US at all, none.

“Pro-Life” Activist Does Damage Control After Whining About Baby She “Saved” | Hemant Mehta ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 7, 2021:

Every one of those so called pro fetus are the same.

On the 6th day God turned to Archangel Gabriel and said: "Today I am going to create a land called ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 7, 2021:

Wow, asking for trouble there, don't ever go and visit south of the border.

How have you stopped a self-defeating behavior?

Jolanta comments on Feb 7, 2021:

So, how is it going? I used to have a problem with trying to be constantly strong but got over it after it almost killed me.

I am at level two! Wondering if I have joined atheist or Scientology?👣.

Jolanta comments on Feb 1, 2021:

Only time will tell

Biggest Contradictions in the Bible.

Jolanta comments on Feb 1, 2021:

Where do I begin.....

If you desire enjoyable conversation, convivial lunch/dinner and perhaps a bottle of chianti is it ...

Jolanta comments on Jan 30, 2021:

This is something that happens in the US mostly. It is not an issue in other countries. Why is it that it is so different there?

So - my partner died in 20.

Jolanta comments on Jan 30, 2021:

I think he was thinking you were challenging his faith, you are right there. If anyone is comfortable in his/her faith they they would not worry about what others think about it. He was not the person for you. Take it easy, no reason to rush, find happiness in everything you do. Good luck.

The Band's Visit, a 2007 film from Israel. [youtu.be]

Jolanta comments on Jan 30, 2021:

Looks great. I hope that I will be able to seek it.

The Church of a Christian Hate-Preacher Was Bombed Over the Weekend | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2021:

Why are the US authorities letting these nutcases running around?

My mother says I'm going to hell.

Jolanta comments on Jan 25, 2021:

So sad. Where does she think she is going?