Hung jury refuses to convict humanitarian volunteer who helped migrants

Jolanta comments on Jun 15, 2019:

It is sad that this is hung jury, means that some of those jurors wanted to prosecute.

Coming out to family

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2018:

I never really said anything just refused to go to church anymore

The Latest: Mississippi 'heartbeat' abortion law signed

Jolanta comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Children will be born who will starve and women will die.

Notre Dame in Paris is burning!!! We do not believe in god but we love art.

Jolanta comments on Apr 16, 2019:

It is sad but who was sad when buildings much older than Notre Dame was being bombed in Syria.

Made a good connection with a man from work today.

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2018:

Keep away from married men, what he is doing to his wife he will do to you. There is not joy in it, you should know better.

My latest question to any potential date is "On a scale of 0-10, how religious do you think you are?

Jolanta comments on Apr 12, 2019:

I don’t see why this should even be a question. If a person is a good person and you get along, have things is common, are fond of each other and give each other respect why would religion be a problem? We all have some peculiar things we believe in or do, nobody is perfect.

In Secret, Thousands of Hasidic Jews in NY Crammed Together for a Wedding | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 22, 2020:

I sometimes feel that perhaps a wall should be built around religious nutters who insist on not following the rules.

Lawyer fined $400,000 for warning school about predator priest on staff

Jolanta comments on Oct 13, 2022:

It is disgrace.

Justin Trudeau moves to ban gay conversion therapy all throughout Canada – DeadState

Jolanta comments on Dec 18, 2019:

Fabulous.

this "new" christianity is rather offensive

Jolanta comments on Sep 22, 2019:

You have it wrong. Their religion is money not Jesus or God.

Wedding vows my ass

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2018:

Most relationship flounder because finally they really get to know the other person and don’t like what they have saddled themselves with.

Kirk Cameron: “Disguised” Commies and Socialists Are “Knocking on Our Doors” | Beth ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2020:

And people are stupid enough to believe it to be true.

The Man Who Slapped a Female Reporter’s Butt on TV is a Christian Youth Leader | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 10, 2020:

Noo, a Christian Youth Leader slapped a women on her butt, never.

Another Former Creation Museum Staffer Speaks Out About Ken Ham’s Toxic Empire | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Sep 8, 2020:

Well Ken Ham is born in Queensland Australia. That speak volumes. A huge percentage of people from Queensland are a bit thick as is Ken. How someone who has gone to university can preach this drivel is beyond me but maybe not so. Ken is interested in power and that gives him power no matter how crazy this is. Power is the answer for him, just like it is the answer for Donald.

Do you think Trump has damaged the USA? How long will it take to repair the damage?

Jolanta comments on Dec 1, 2018:

Of course he has, in every kind of way. I am not sure that it is possible to repair the damage.

GOP Candidate Said It's "Totally Just" To Stone Gay People To Death - LGBTQ Nation

Jolanta comments on Aug 23, 2022:

I wonder if he does anything offensive in the bedroom that god would be unhappy about or is it just the old style sex?

Bottled water industry pushes back on new study warning of nanoplastics -- The Hill

Jolanta comments on Jan 9, 2024:

Of course they do. Where I live there is absolutely nothing wrong with our water from the tap but people still buy bottles water. Such a waste of money.

Violence begets violence.

Jolanta comments on May 29, 2020:

Well, so far peaceful means has not helped much in their eyes.

Christian Writer: It’s Not Fair That Hollywood Loves Elliot Page and Not Me! | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 10, 2020:

Well, life's a bitch sometimes.

There are many postings of failed relationships on this site however , they never state what were ...

Jolanta comments on Jan 19, 2019:

You are right there. Unfortunately most or a lot of people only see a fail relationship as it is the other person's fault, they never see what part they had in that failure. I had two marriages and I am aware of what went wrong and what part I had in that. Some of it I could have improved but some of it not as it went against my beliefs about decency and fairness.

I sincerely have a hard time comprehending what "spiritual" means.

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2019:

Yes, you will get a lot of answers but what does it matter, if people are happy with being spiritual and don't try to force their believes on you, just be happy.

It's time to just be happy.

Jolanta comments on Feb 26, 2019:

Agree, agree. Anger and sadness can take over ones whole life to the point of that all you see is negativity and life is just to short to do that.

I’m curious about how many women believe they have a one track mind.

Jolanta comments on Mar 12, 2019:

What do you mean with one track mind. Yes women do multi task better than men. Not only do we have to look after the house, the kids, the pets but often the man too, he is a lot of times the biggest baby we have.

My three worst internet dates

Jolanta comments on Aug 9, 2020:

Keep up the good work and keep us posted. I just cannot be bothered with most men anymore.

Howard Schultz Former CEO Of Star Bucks, Considers 2020 Run as an Independent.

Jolanta comments on Jan 30, 2019:

He considers himself to be a Democrat but has only Republican values.

I went to many social events that were for singles, but no one has been serious.

Jolanta comments on Dec 1, 2018:

Are you sure it was not a wake?

Dutch ban on burqas and niqabs takes effect | News | Al Jazeera

Jolanta comments on Aug 1, 2019:

I totally agree with a ban on it. I don't care if they want to cover their bodies but not their faces. I have red the quaran and there is no reference to women covering their faces. There is a reference to both men and women to dress modestly. This is only a cultural habit to cover the faces of women though of by jealous men who are after power.

New research uncovers stereotype differences between agnostics and atheists

Jolanta comments on May 9, 2022:

Well, this was done in the US. Very likely if the same research was done in different countries a different outcome would happen.

Maine Governor Vetoes Gay Conversion Ban Citing Religious Freedom - The Intellectualist

Jolanta comments on Jul 9, 2018:

That is not therapy, that is torture by another name.

It's funny how people will maintain faith in their religion despite even the BS in their own camp ...

Jolanta comments on Sep 24, 2019:

Not only BS but right down immoral things done by their so called Christian leaders.

It's hard to believe that before the internet came along we actually had to "like" stuff with our ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I still do and if you were in the same room as me, you would soon know if I liked you or not.

Slain officer's sister sues Facebook for wrongful death

Jolanta comments on Jan 8, 2022:

It is all about profit for facebook and big business.

Everyday, ICE picks up people and deports them to god knows where.

Jolanta comments on Sep 23, 2020:

Unfortunately they do the same here in Australia. I am disgusted with our inhumane government.

Getting ready for winter, does it pain you to dig out plants? It does me.

Jolanta comments on Nov 5, 2022:

They look lovely. During winter just look at the photo and know that next year they will be back.

Texas Pastor Apologizes For Allowing Hugging At Church After Dozens Contract COVID-19 | HuffPost

Jolanta comments on Jul 7, 2020:

Does not sound like an apology to me. Sounds like an apology when you are not really apologizing at all.

[yahoo.com] Federal Judge Rules Vs. DOJ For Trying to Pose Penalties Vs. Sanctuary Cities

Jolanta comments on Dec 2, 2018:

We all need sanctuaries.

When you live in the Bible belt, the pressure to conform is everywhere.

Jolanta comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Just ignore it but make sure you pop into your nearest church and get a program so you can get the discount.

There's an old saying "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer".

Jolanta comments on Jan 12, 2022:

If you want to change peoples minds then you ask questions about things. You don't argue just ask questions to make them think.

For those who still believe that we don't need health reform; this syringe has over $500 worth of ...

Jolanta comments on Jan 1, 2019:

I am sorry that this is happening to you and other people in the US. It is simply greed. US is the only western country that I am aware of that doesn't have health insurance for everybody. Even Mexico has.

Catholic Church assures billionaires that none of their Notre Dame donations will go to poor - The ...

Jolanta comments on Apr 21, 2019:

Why should it, after all none of it goes to the poor now, why brake the pattern.

I do not know what American customs are, when you are starting to meet someone who is on the other ...

Jolanta comments on May 27, 2019:

Good that you checked him out. So many people who seem to be living in some kind of altered universe to what they perceive themselves to be.

But I thought it was unleavened bread...?

Jolanta comments on Feb 4, 2019:

You are confusing that poor priest.

Data: Global warming may be accelerating -- Axios

Jolanta comments on Oct 16, 2023:

There is no may be about it. It is happening.

The prose (?

Jolanta comments on Apr 11, 2020:

Sounds like a rather troubled individual, a good friend of Donald me thinks.

I just finished 84 days at St.

Jolanta comments on Oct 6, 2019:

Good on you.

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.

Why people fall for bullshit, according to a scientist [vox.com]

Jolanta comments on Jan 2, 2022:

Make sense to me.

These congressmen voted to repeal the ACA. These are the people we elected to replace them.

Jolanta comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Great to see so many women and such diversity too.

Would you rather be in love or have someone be in love with you?

Jolanta comments on Nov 27, 2019:

Yes, and yes, but oh so long ago that I hardly remember it. Now i just simply love myself every day.

Forgiveness is a form of letting go, but they are not the same thing.

Jolanta comments on Jul 6, 2019:

Nah, I have no intention to "forgive" some things in my life that were done to me intentionally. What I will do is to forgive myself for having stayed in that situation for far too long. I was not strong enough, was bamboozled with lies, did not know where to turn to, did not have anywhere to go, etc, etc. That is why I was unable to leave sooner.

How many of you found the christian straight jacket view of sex turned you off and enticed you away ...

Jolanta comments on Jun 6, 2020:

I found that something that is forbidden is a lot of times very nice to do.

I really want to tell people I’m atheist, but living in the Bible Belt I feel like I’ll lose ...

Jolanta comments on Oct 31, 2020:

You will, and why do you feel a need to tell if you are going to be persecuted? Just do your own thing and if anyone asks say you are an agnostic. That you belong to the church of agnosticism, as most of them are very uneducated they will not understand but believe that it is some kind of church.

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

Jolanta comments on Feb 28, 2020:

Which god?

It is magic.

Jolanta comments on Aug 11, 2020:

And that is not the only thing you start feeling.

My rant I've stopped paying attention to the news and maybe watch TV for 10 minutes a day if ...

Jolanta comments on May 8, 2023:

Well your brothers wife loves him. When you are talking about getting rid of guns maybe you should have a look at countries outside the US that do have gun controls how they are doing.

The Truth about “Critical Race Theory”: Part II I grew up in southern Georgia and Northern ...

Jolanta comments on Oct 6, 2021:

Yes, it baffles me to hear that it was so. I was educated in Europe and our education was way different to what you had there. Not only did we know what black people had to endure in the US but also what was happening around the world.

Louisiana High Court: Priests have a "right" not to be sued over decades-old abuse -- Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Apr 13, 2024:

It is completely abhorrent.

Flu shot is critical, but only half of American adults plan to get it - ABC News

Jolanta comments on Oct 5, 2019:

I am not sure it is critical at all. Who knows what poisons are in that.

What do you see as being the best approaches to normalizing agnostism, atheism etc?

Jolanta comments on Jan 18, 2020:

I think this mostly has to do with the US, the rest of the western world do not give one fig about your religious beliefs.

What is MATURITY?

Jolanta comments on Oct 27, 2020:

Already before the third point I understood that hell will freeze over first before I ever become mature.

Blasphemy: Kano court sentences 13 year old boy to 10 years in jail

Jolanta comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Religious fanatics are everywhere.

[timesofisrael.

Jolanta comments on Jan 18, 2020:

Your cousins doing the right thing. There are good Arabs just as there are good Jewish people.

When I was 28 I was raped by a doctor on an exam table in a medical center with another person ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 13, 2018:

I am happy that you are such a level headed person, one with plenty of self confidence. Unfortunately society doesn't empower us women much, and good on your parents for having brought you up to feel this way.

I've heard a lot over the years about how religious moderates aren't hurting anyone and that they ...

Jolanta comments on Jun 11, 2020:

Some humans just cannot understand that they are not that important in the universe, so they have to invent something.

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.

I wanted to offer love and support to all my non-religious friends that may be surrounded, in the ...

Jolanta comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Thank you, that is very nice of you. I live in Australia so will not be needing your services but I am sure that there will be those that do. You also take care.

FL Pastor and Son Accused of Sexual Cyberharassment by High School Cheerleader | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Oct 26, 2020:

Well, the sheriff is just as guilty as the Lanes.

If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the mind or body of a 50-year old for ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 18, 2018:

Neither, I rather be dead if my mind or my body no longer serve me in the capacity that it does today. Yes I know that I will 'slow' down but that is all I am putting up with.

Proper dinner

Jolanta comments on Aug 10, 2019:

If you want to loose weight, one good way is to use a smaller plate and apparently the plate should be white. Don't ask my why but research has been done on it.

If James Brown was spiritual he'd be a Meditation Machine In the quiet space where thoughts ...

Jolanta comments on Feb 7, 2024:

I can relate to that.

So - I did something somewhat out of character for me today, to help counter my tendency to hide ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 24, 2018:

That sounds fabulous to me. Something to think about.

Welcome to NC....

Jolanta comments on Feb 21, 2019:

Jail for them.

Wow just made level 7 ,love the red colour Happy and content ,will continue on but no hurray,,just ...

Jolanta comments on Apr 16, 2019:

Well, good on you. There is no hurry for anything just keep on doing what you have been doing.

There are places in the brain where the MIND won't go.

Jolanta comments on Apr 24, 2019:

You must be talking about all those empty spaces.

In 2017 the urban area of Oklahoma City was able to get rid of a right wing congressional ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2020:

They are saying all those things because that is what they do to win.

Texas Debate Over Confederate Monuments Gets Heated

Jolanta comments on Apr 11, 2019:

To me confederate statues is just like voting for Donald.

The Science of Death: The Best Eulogoy, According to a Physicist.

Jolanta comments on Feb 3, 2020:

That is not what the grieving family want to hear no matter how true this may be.

Spending my first holiday alone in eleven years and not sure what I'm going to be doing.

Jolanta comments on Dec 24, 2018:

What do you do on any other day when you are alone? Clean the house, read a book, fix those things that you have been putting off, watch a movie,cook something delicious, it’s endless what you can do if you put your mind to it.

Even being on the right track can have some perils.

Jolanta comments on Feb 21, 2019:

Nothing is black and white. There are many shades of gray.

At ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally, Jonathan Cahn Warned of Anti-Christian Persecution Under Democratic ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 16, 2020:

I wonder what he would do if he Had His Way?

Televangelist: Christians Who Don’t Vote Trump Are ‘Guilty Of Murder’ | Michael Stone

Jolanta comments on Oct 13, 2019:

And here is me thinking exactly the opposite.

Update: Street Preacher Who Broke a Man’s Leg Charged With Aggravated Assault | Val Wilde | ...

Jolanta comments on Oct 26, 2020:

It is only a matter of time before he is behind bars.

How to get lactic acid out of your muscles

Jolanta comments on Oct 23, 2019:

If you don't do it in the first place your muscles will be fine and no pain.

Western governments suspend funding UN Palestinian aid program as 7 workers are accused of assisting...

Jolanta comments on Jan 29, 2024:

It is a disgrace that the western governments are doing this. It is like when there was a ship with Jews from Germany trying to enter the UK but were refused.

This morning, we had an agency-wide managers’ meeting, offsite.

Jolanta comments on Nov 22, 2019:

You are doing your best. Don't worry about anything else. Just take each day as it comes.

why should we use social Justus in our government?

Jolanta comments on Apr 21, 2019:

How about you start with a dictionary. Look up social and then justice and put them together and see what you get.

For those of you who will be skipping going to Church for the umpteenth time, just remember what ...

Jolanta comments on Jul 17, 2022:

Spanish inquisition 1478 - 1834.

In the past six years I have lost a daughter, my son, my wife and most recently my right leg.

Jolanta comments on May 13, 2019:

I think that are very few people in this world who can say that their lives are totally uneventful and happy. We all have bad things happened to us but we go on, one day at a time.

I feel tired of memes. Your thoughts?

Jolanta comments on Jul 19, 2020:

I don't seem to have a problem with saying what I think, actually the foot in the mouth is what happens a lot to me.

[jta.

Jolanta comments on Dec 31, 2019:

I think he is doing a good job there. I don't really care about the persons ethnicity or color who did the horrible deed. I cannot think of him being sane at all. I am sorry for it happening.

HOLY TRIGGERED, BATMAN! I cannot believe how outraged some atheists get when they see someone ...

Jolanta comments on Oct 23, 2019:

Yes, some atheists and agnostics seem to be fanatics too.

Church singing ban strikes sour note with California pastor

Jolanta comments on Jul 11, 2020:

Funny how they have to "make noise", don't they think their God will hear them otherwise?

If you're having a bad day, take a look at this photo of a cat consoling a baby duck, you just might...

Jolanta comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Is he thinking of dinner at a much later date?

Is it just me, or have others noticed that there is something rotten in the Oval Office?

Jolanta comments on Apr 9, 2019:

You are one amongst millions.

The Surprising Facts About Global Warming You Need To Know Global warming is one of the biggest ...

Jolanta comments on Mar 29, 2021:

And still a lot of politicians are just ignoring this for money and power.

This - from yet another social media discussion on Covid.

Jolanta comments on Aug 11, 2020:

So Satan is more powerful than god.

Morals and ethics

Jolanta comments on Jan 1, 2019:

You need to warn others but don't need to take out a front page in the local paper.

This is the sort of legislation that Australia should be introducing: [patheos.

Jolanta comments on Jan 19, 2020:

Scotty from Marketing would never do that, he would use it as an excuse for religious freedom.

No Lives Matter To The Psychopaths In Charge.

Jolanta comments on Jan 6, 2023:

You do sound very upset there.

I really hate Walmart.

Jolanta comments on May 27, 2018:

Everybody in the US should ban going to Walmart. They treat their staff horribly.