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What is the best way of teaching patience?
Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2020:
Good question. You have to share "catch phrases" with them...counting to 10....deep breathing....clever memes to post on your bulletin board.
Have a structured plan for you class. make it clear what you're doing each day. I kept an "agenda" posted on a corner of the white-board....that they had...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 5, 2020:
@Robecology " something that develops through childhood." Sorry this says everything and nothing. More Detail required > I am sure you know it.
Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2020:
Good question. You have to share "catch phrases" with them...counting to 10....deep breathing....clever memes to post on your bulletin board.
Have a structured plan for you class. make it clear what you're doing each day. I kept an "agenda" posted on a corner of the white-board....that they had...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 5, 2020:
@Robecology " something that develops through childhood." Sorry this says everything and nothing. More Detail required > I am sure you know it.
Winston Churchill Was ‘Serial Pedophile’ Who Liked ‘Buggering Young Boys’
Fake news ...
Mcflewster comments on Mar 3, 2020:
So easy to say, so difficult to prove without being there. This applies to many court cases and causes no end of trouble. The answer to avoid it is for everyone to be very open and reliable. THAT is not going to happen for a very long time. The other way of judging it [In Winston's case] is to ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 5, 2020:
@FrayedBear Assumptions are the worste things possible . Sorry Msdemeanour . Ms still confuses me . No excuse tho. Wonder what the 'Lads'. said????
Mcflewster comments on Mar 3, 2020:
So easy to say, so difficult to prove without being there. This applies to many court cases and causes no end of trouble. The answer to avoid it is for everyone to be very open and reliable. THAT is not going to happen for a very long time. The other way of judging it [In Winston's case] is to ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 5, 2020:
@FrayedBear Assumptions are the worste things possible . Sorry Msdemeanour . Ms still confuses me . No excuse tho. Wonder what the 'Lads'. said????
What is the best way of teaching patience?
Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2020:
Good question. You have to share "catch phrases" with them...counting to 10....deep breathing....clever memes to post on your bulletin board.
Have a structured plan for you class. make it clear what you're doing each day. I kept an "agenda" posted on a corner of the white-board....that they had...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 4, 2020:
@Robecology Thanks. Is it possible to teach one'self patience? I am the only one in the family who can untangle any sized bunch of string or sort out the Christmas lights at the start of December.
Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2020:
Good question. You have to share "catch phrases" with them...counting to 10....deep breathing....clever memes to post on your bulletin board.
Have a structured plan for you class. make it clear what you're doing each day. I kept an "agenda" posted on a corner of the white-board....that they had...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 4, 2020:
@Robecology Thanks. Is it possible to teach one'self patience? I am the only one in the family who can untangle any sized bunch of string or sort out the Christmas lights at the start of December.
Winston Churchill Was ‘Serial Pedophile’ Who Liked ‘Buggering Young Boys’
Fake news ...
Mcflewster comments on Mar 3, 2020:
So easy to say, so difficult to prove without being there. This applies to many court cases and causes no end of trouble. The answer to avoid it is for everyone to be very open and reliable. THAT is not going to happen for a very long time. The other way of judging it [In Winston's case] is to ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 4, 2020:
@FrayedBear I assumed that she Msdemeanour has young boys. If I am wrong , I apologise
Mcflewster comments on Mar 3, 2020:
So easy to say, so difficult to prove without being there. This applies to many court cases and causes no end of trouble. The answer to avoid it is for everyone to be very open and reliable. THAT is not going to happen for a very long time. The other way of judging it [In Winston's case] is to ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 4, 2020:
@FrayedBear I assumed that she Msdemeanour has young boys. If I am wrong , I apologise
What is the best way of teaching patience?
Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2020:
Good question. You have to share "catch phrases" with them...counting to 10....deep breathing....clever memes to post on your bulletin board.
Have a structured plan for you class. make it clear what you're doing each day. I kept an "agenda" posted on a corner of the white-board....that they had...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 3, 2020:
This is good. I do need a little more detail by way of actual examples. Please 'Like' original question?
Robecology comments on Mar 3, 2020:
Good question. You have to share "catch phrases" with them...counting to 10....deep breathing....clever memes to post on your bulletin board.
Have a structured plan for you class. make it clear what you're doing each day. I kept an "agenda" posted on a corner of the white-board....that they had...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 3, 2020:
This is good. I do need a little more detail by way of actual examples. Please 'Like' original question?
Winston Churchill Was ‘Serial Pedophile’ Who Liked ‘Buggering Young Boys’
Fake news ...
webspider555 comments on Mar 3, 2020:
I will stick to Newsthump, much more reliable
Mcflewster replies on Mar 3, 2020:
But how do we close down Newspunch?
webspider555 comments on Mar 3, 2020:
I will stick to Newsthump, much more reliable
Mcflewster replies on Mar 3, 2020:
But how do we close down Newspunch?
Winston Churchill Was ‘Serial Pedophile’ Who Liked ‘Buggering Young Boys’
Fake news ...
Mcflewster comments on Mar 3, 2020:
So easy to say, so difficult to prove without being there. This applies to many court cases and causes no end of trouble. The answer to avoid it is for everyone to be very open and reliable. THAT is not going to happen for a very long time. The other way of judging it [In Winston's case] is to ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 3, 2020:
@MsDemeanour Why should you know? Please do not embarrass them !
Mcflewster comments on Mar 3, 2020:
So easy to say, so difficult to prove without being there. This applies to many court cases and causes no end of trouble. The answer to avoid it is for everyone to be very open and reliable. THAT is not going to happen for a very long time. The other way of judging it [In Winston's case] is to ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 3, 2020:
@MsDemeanour Why should you know? Please do not embarrass them !
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
Larry-new comments on Mar 1, 2020:
Be not a dick.
Mcflewster replies on Mar 2, 2020:
Be a Richard then ????
Larry-new comments on Mar 1, 2020:
Be not a dick.
Mcflewster replies on Mar 2, 2020:
Be a Richard then ????
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
twshield comments on Feb 29, 2020:
Since i have been in this site, i always try to ask questions of other members about a variety of topics because i have always felt alot can be learned by a persons responses. unfortunately humans who are believers and no believers have this character flaw called JUDGEMENT and because of this, ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 2, 2020:
@twshield An old dog will think critically about why it is not being fed and tries to eat the postman!
twshield comments on Feb 29, 2020:
Since i have been in this site, i always try to ask questions of other members about a variety of topics because i have always felt alot can be learned by a persons responses. unfortunately humans who are believers and no believers have this character flaw called JUDGEMENT and because of this, ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 2, 2020:
@twshield An old dog will think critically about why it is not being fed and tries to eat the postman!
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
LaDizdeOdd comments on Mar 1, 2020:
I believe that **Principles** help to guide moral decisions. I don't believe that **Principles** or core values, if you will, are fixed. Practical, creative, and analytical thinking are the processes that most often will cause an individual to shift from one belief to another. I also think that ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 2, 2020:
This is really excellent.
LaDizdeOdd comments on Mar 1, 2020:
I believe that **Principles** help to guide moral decisions. I don't believe that **Principles** or core values, if you will, are fixed. Practical, creative, and analytical thinking are the processes that most often will cause an individual to shift from one belief to another. I also think that ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 2, 2020:
This is really excellent.
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
twshield comments on Feb 29, 2020:
Since i have been in this site, i always try to ask questions of other members about a variety of topics because i have always felt alot can be learned by a persons responses. unfortunately humans who are believers and no believers have this character flaw called JUDGEMENT and because of this, ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 1, 2020:
Can they be taught critical thinking?
twshield comments on Feb 29, 2020:
Since i have been in this site, i always try to ask questions of other members about a variety of topics because i have always felt alot can be learned by a persons responses. unfortunately humans who are believers and no believers have this character flaw called JUDGEMENT and because of this, ...
Mcflewster replies on Mar 1, 2020:
Can they be taught critical thinking?
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
ArthurK comments on Feb 29, 2020:
Humm I am a bit confused. Are we exploring our principles or those that seem to be lacking in Don?
Mcflewster replies on Mar 1, 2020:
@Arthurk Whatever!
ArthurK comments on Feb 29, 2020:
Humm I am a bit confused. Are we exploring our principles or those that seem to be lacking in Don?
Mcflewster replies on Mar 1, 2020:
@Arthurk Whatever!
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
Novelty comments on Feb 28, 2020:
1. Never take someone else's word for what their principles are.
2. Only actions count towards a principled outlook.
3. When someone violates their perceived principles never ask why, they will lie, it was never their principle to begin with, their action is their principle.
4. If you think I'm ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
These are very good. Never seen anyone with 15 likes before
Novelty comments on Feb 28, 2020:
1. Never take someone else's word for what their principles are.
2. Only actions count towards a principled outlook.
3. When someone violates their perceived principles never ask why, they will lie, it was never their principle to begin with, their action is their principle.
4. If you think I'm ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
These are very good. Never seen anyone with 15 likes before
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
Omnedon comments on Feb 28, 2020:
I think the Golden Rule is a good basic principle. I try to follow it both online and offline, but I don't always succeed.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
@Omnedon True
Omnedon comments on Feb 28, 2020:
I think the Golden Rule is a good basic principle. I try to follow it both online and offline, but I don't always succeed.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
@Omnedon True
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
Sticks48 comments on Feb 28, 2020:
I liked Principles. It was the Vice Principle who doled out punishment.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
I take it you have heard of " Good cop, Bad cop"
Sticks48 comments on Feb 28, 2020:
I liked Principles. It was the Vice Principle who doled out punishment.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
I take it you have heard of " Good cop, Bad cop"
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
HankSherman comments on Feb 28, 2020:
My Principal principle? To strive for perfection is a virtue...to expect perfection in yourself, or anyone else, is irrational...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
well said
HankSherman comments on Feb 28, 2020:
My Principal principle? To strive for perfection is a virtue...to expect perfection in yourself, or anyone else, is irrational...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
well said
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 29, 2020:
Donald have principles? Ha. He said, in a very callous manner, that he could shoot someone and no one would care. He would, too, if it advanced his power to make money.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
I expected a negative number of principles
Beowulfsfriend comments on Feb 29, 2020:
Donald have principles? Ha. He said, in a very callous manner, that he could shoot someone and no one would care. He would, too, if it advanced his power to make money.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
I expected a negative number of principles
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
JeffMesser comments on Feb 28, 2020:
To me it's not so much an issue of principles, but of responsibility. Here's why ...
To function in society everyone needs an internal narrative that is suitable for their culture. These are tools (read Yuval Harari's "Sapiens") where we collect the rules that let us get along together. Often ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
I r eally like talk of responsibility in connection with beliefs. There is not enough of it . Not duty which is enforced responsibility.
JeffMesser comments on Feb 28, 2020:
To me it's not so much an issue of principles, but of responsibility. Here's why ...
To function in society everyone needs an internal narrative that is suitable for their culture. These are tools (read Yuval Harari's "Sapiens") where we collect the rules that let us get along together. Often ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 29, 2020:
I r eally like talk of responsibility in connection with beliefs. There is not enough of it . Not duty which is enforced responsibility.
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
skado comments on Feb 28, 2020:
My take on principles is that they are different from rules. Rules tell you what to do. Principles tell you what result you will get.
My Principle principle is that, to whatever extent you align your worldview with verifiable fact, you will contribute positively to your own, and others' ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 28, 2020:
I have noticed a few high clerics telling their flock to be more Human lately.
skado comments on Feb 28, 2020:
My take on principles is that they are different from rules. Rules tell you what to do. Principles tell you what result you will get.
My Principle principle is that, to whatever extent you align your worldview with verifiable fact, you will contribute positively to your own, and others' ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 28, 2020:
I have noticed a few high clerics telling their flock to be more Human lately.
What is your take on Principles . What is your Principal principle?
Omnedon comments on Feb 28, 2020:
I think the Golden Rule is a good basic principle. I try to follow it both online and offline, but I don't always succeed.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 28, 2020:
I always thought that the Golden Rule was "He who has the gold , Rules"
Omnedon comments on Feb 28, 2020:
I think the Golden Rule is a good basic principle. I try to follow it both online and offline, but I don't always succeed.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 28, 2020:
I always thought that the Golden Rule was "He who has the gold , Rules"
Does anyone belong to the Humanist Association of America?
Novelty comments on Feb 28, 2020:
Silly me, I thought being a humanist was enough.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@novelty If you are a human and real about life that is a good start but if you at least donate to a national group it can help change laws and get questions answered SOMETIMES . They also give you a louder voice in forums AHA runs this one.
Novelty comments on Feb 28, 2020:
Silly me, I thought being a humanist was enough.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 28, 2020:
@novelty If you are a human and real about life that is a good start but if you at least donate to a national group it can help change laws and get questions answered SOMETIMES . They also give you a louder voice in forums AHA runs this one.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
BestWithoutGods comments on Feb 24, 2020:
The question is: What do we base our beliefs on? Belief without evidence is called faith, or blind faith. I prefer to base my beliefs on facts, evidence, logic and science. That way, I am more in touch with nature and the real, existing universe. Not mythology and fairy tales.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@Atheist3 Thanks for your endorsement. Any chance of you using it???
BestWithoutGods comments on Feb 24, 2020:
The question is: What do we base our beliefs on? Belief without evidence is called faith, or blind faith. I prefer to base my beliefs on facts, evidence, logic and science. That way, I am more in touch with nature and the real, existing universe. Not mythology and fairy tales.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 27, 2020:
@Atheist3 Thanks for your endorsement. Any chance of you using it???
I am a member that left for several months.
Benthoven comments on Feb 16, 2020:
I feel as if I'm not longer an"atheist," or "agnostic.." I feel as if there's so much more to all of this than we're allowing ourselves to both see and experience. God has never been easy, and the fact that we feel it's okay to break it down to bumper sticker ideas worries me.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Unfortunately that is how,if given a choice, the majority of us would like to receive information or prompts to connect two separate pieces of information - in reasoning for example. The alternative is preaching OR the lengthy and poshly written tomes of the philosophers who often disagree with each other simply to make aliving by selling books. So please do not waste an opportunity to meme away.
Benthoven comments on Feb 16, 2020:
I feel as if I'm not longer an"atheist," or "agnostic.." I feel as if there's so much more to all of this than we're allowing ourselves to both see and experience. God has never been easy, and the fact that we feel it's okay to break it down to bumper sticker ideas worries me.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Unfortunately that is how,if given a choice, the majority of us would like to receive information or prompts to connect two separate pieces of information - in reasoning for example. The alternative is preaching OR the lengthy and poshly written tomes of the philosophers who often disagree with each other simply to make aliving by selling books. So please do not waste an opportunity to meme away.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
johan17 comments on Feb 26, 2020:
WHOA!! I think you may have tripped up in your own semantics. In paragraph #3 you write: "A belief is a single statement of a conclusion OR FACT". If it is a FACT, then you *KNOW* it. There is no need for belief, if it fits the definition of a fact. If you then expand your thesis on an ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
One could [some do] say that "It is a statement of fact that Jesus is dead, but I believe him still alive". Is that just semantics or plain confusion. Unfortunately religionists have TWO ways of knowing,. One is science and the other is magical.
johan17 comments on Feb 26, 2020:
WHOA!! I think you may have tripped up in your own semantics. In paragraph #3 you write: "A belief is a single statement of a conclusion OR FACT". If it is a FACT, then you *KNOW* it. There is no need for belief, if it fits the definition of a fact. If you then expand your thesis on an ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
One could [some do] say that "It is a statement of fact that Jesus is dead, but I believe him still alive". Is that just semantics or plain confusion. Unfortunately religionists have TWO ways of knowing,. One is science and the other is magical.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
DavidLaDeau comments on Feb 25, 2020:
This belief system is why many theist of the abrahamic religions have to believe in the creation story, the flood and exodist. Aknowledging that these things did not happen(which is proven by science) would undermine their whole belief system. It did crush it for me for good.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@DavidLaDeau Good tactical talk!
DavidLaDeau comments on Feb 25, 2020:
This belief system is why many theist of the abrahamic religions have to believe in the creation story, the flood and exodist. Aknowledging that these things did not happen(which is proven by science) would undermine their whole belief system. It did crush it for me for good.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@DavidLaDeau Good tactical talk!
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
wordywalt comments on Feb 25, 2020:
A belief system could also be called an ideology. If is thought of a fixed or unchanging set of beliefs, it could be called a dogma.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
This is good.
wordywalt comments on Feb 25, 2020:
A belief system could also be called an ideology. If is thought of a fixed or unchanging set of beliefs, it could be called a dogma.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
This is good.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
johan17 comments on Feb 26, 2020:
WHOA!! I think you may have tripped up in your own semantics. In paragraph #3 you write: "A belief is a single statement of a conclusion OR FACT". If it is a FACT, then you *KNOW* it. There is no need for belief, if it fits the definition of a fact. If you then expand your thesis on an ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Yes, but which do we attack/reinforce first.... belief or FACT?
johan17 comments on Feb 26, 2020:
WHOA!! I think you may have tripped up in your own semantics. In paragraph #3 you write: "A belief is a single statement of a conclusion OR FACT". If it is a FACT, then you *KNOW* it. There is no need for belief, if it fits the definition of a fact. If you then expand your thesis on an ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
Yes, but which do we attack/reinforce first.... belief or FACT?
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 25, 2020:
I enjoy comparing / contrasting religion with mathematics. We begin with basic, simple concepts and build upon them. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division form the building blocks for our learning. Before high school we learn basic geometry and algebra, and in high school we are taught...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@Leontion "the whole point of faith, for people who value it, is the absence of factual support and even belief in the face of contradiction by evidence" GOOD POINT
"absence of factual support" sad
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 25, 2020:
I enjoy comparing / contrasting religion with mathematics. We begin with basic, simple concepts and build upon them. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division form the building blocks for our learning. Before high school we learn basic geometry and algebra, and in high school we are taught...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@Leontion "the whole point of faith, for people who value it, is the absence of factual support and even belief in the face of contradiction by evidence" GOOD POINT
"absence of factual support" sad
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 25, 2020:
I enjoy comparing / contrasting religion with mathematics. We begin with basic, simple concepts and build upon them. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division form the building blocks for our learning. Before high school we learn basic geometry and algebra, and in high school we are taught...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@Leontion "God's ways are mysterious and humans can't understand it"
The ultimate 'get out' clause.
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 25, 2020:
I enjoy comparing / contrasting religion with mathematics. We begin with basic, simple concepts and build upon them. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division form the building blocks for our learning. Before high school we learn basic geometry and algebra, and in high school we are taught...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 26, 2020:
@Leontion "God's ways are mysterious and humans can't understand it"
The ultimate 'get out' clause.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
DavidLaDeau comments on Feb 25, 2020:
This belief system is why many theist of the abrahamic religions have to believe in the creation story, the flood and exodist. Aknowledging that these things did not happen(which is proven by science) would undermine their whole belief system. It did crush it for me for good.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
So how do we get it to crush religionists for good? My only answer is to do more science but this is not popular with religionists or with a big chunk of members on this site. Impossible task?
DavidLaDeau comments on Feb 25, 2020:
This belief system is why many theist of the abrahamic religions have to believe in the creation story, the flood and exodist. Aknowledging that these things did not happen(which is proven by science) would undermine their whole belief system. It did crush it for me for good.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
So how do we get it to crush religionists for good? My only answer is to do more science but this is not popular with religionists or with a big chunk of members on this site. Impossible task?
MISTAKE MADE .
Cutiebeauty comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I'm not interested in getting rid of religion.. It will eventually die out on its own especially with all the child rapist ministers being found out...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty Yes I did think that might be the case. Nature may yet get rid of all men. They are the one most at threat now that technology can produce an offspring or soon will.
Cutiebeauty comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I'm not interested in getting rid of religion.. It will eventually die out on its own especially with all the child rapist ministers being found out...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@Cutiebeauty Yes I did think that might be the case. Nature may yet get rid of all men. They are the one most at threat now that technology can produce an offspring or soon will.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
HankSherman comments on Feb 25, 2020:
The thing about religion...you have to try to accept a whole other definition of words. "He lives". ....by what definition?......"he made man in his own image"......does this mean god was/is in human form when he created everything?......words can mean nothing, or anything...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
Very true , except that you do have a choice.
HankSherman comments on Feb 25, 2020:
The thing about religion...you have to try to accept a whole other definition of words. "He lives". ....by what definition?......"he made man in his own image"......does this mean god was/is in human form when he created everything?......words can mean nothing, or anything...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
Very true , except that you do have a choice.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
anglophone comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Belief: a position accepted as being true, but in the absence any supporting evidence.
Belief system: a set of beliefs on a set of related matters.
A belief system need not have a core concept as it can be built around an approach to explaining the natural world. Think of the Greek and Roman ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@maturin1919 The first dictionaries were written by monks?
anglophone comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Belief: a position accepted as being true, but in the absence any supporting evidence.
Belief system: a set of beliefs on a set of related matters.
A belief system need not have a core concept as it can be built around an approach to explaining the natural world. Think of the Greek and Roman ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@maturin1919 The first dictionaries were written by monks?
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 24, 2020:
So now you want to become an alternative to Webster or the Encyclopaedia Britannica? If I wanted to see the definition of "belief" I'd most certainly wouldn't ask you, we now have google for it.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@maturin1919 Who ?
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 24, 2020:
So now you want to become an alternative to Webster or the Encyclopaedia Britannica? If I wanted to see the definition of "belief" I'd most certainly wouldn't ask you, we now have google for it.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@maturin1919 Who ?
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
gearl comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I would say that Mormonism, Jehovah's Witness beliefs, Catholic beliefs or conservative beliefs are belief structures. I see your point but really don't understand why you raised it.
"God the father had to have a father if it is what we believe a father does."
Father's have children. All ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
I wanted to show the interdependence of beliefs. Take God away and Poof away goes angels ... although some people cling on to Angels without God. Somehow I dont think independent angels will last for ever except in a few deluded pockets
gearl comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I would say that Mormonism, Jehovah's Witness beliefs, Catholic beliefs or conservative beliefs are belief structures. I see your point but really don't understand why you raised it.
"God the father had to have a father if it is what we believe a father does."
Father's have children. All ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
I wanted to show the interdependence of beliefs. Take God away and Poof away goes angels ... although some people cling on to Angels without God. Somehow I dont think independent angels will last for ever except in a few deluded pockets
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 25, 2020:
I enjoy comparing / contrasting religion with mathematics. We begin with basic, simple concepts and build upon them. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division form the building blocks for our learning. Before high school we learn basic geometry and algebra, and in high school we are taught...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
A good analysis
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 25, 2020:
I enjoy comparing / contrasting religion with mathematics. We begin with basic, simple concepts and build upon them. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division form the building blocks for our learning. Before high school we learn basic geometry and algebra, and in high school we are taught...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
A good analysis
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
AnneWimsey comments on Feb 25, 2020:
Buwahahahahaaaaaa!, what? I think this could be greatly improved by removing every third word & re-arranging a bit....perhaps every third sentence too....just a thought!
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
I admit I am just playing round with words . Think what it was like for early men and women who had no chance of proving that god does not exist , no chance of being skeptical , their only chance was to follow their (deluded) leader be it warrior or king. BTW That is a great new word........................... ...Buwahahahahaaaaaa!
AnneWimsey comments on Feb 25, 2020:
Buwahahahahaaaaaa!, what? I think this could be greatly improved by removing every third word & re-arranging a bit....perhaps every third sentence too....just a thought!
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
I admit I am just playing round with words . Think what it was like for early men and women who had no chance of proving that god does not exist , no chance of being skeptical , their only chance was to follow their (deluded) leader be it warrior or king. BTW That is a great new word........................... ...Buwahahahahaaaaaa!
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
Jolanta comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Blah, blah, blah. Too hard to even think about that is my belief.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@p-nullifidian Thanks I had not made that link but that is why children like people who ridicule their teacher. I am well used to it, but still managed to educate as Charlie Brown does.
Jolanta comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Blah, blah, blah. Too hard to even think about that is my belief.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@p-nullifidian Thanks I had not made that link but that is why children like people who ridicule their teacher. I am well used to it, but still managed to educate as Charlie Brown does.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
Novelty comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I have no system for what I believe.
If a thing is true then it's true otherwise it's false, often we can't tell which is which without more information. To have a system would be to assert something about your beliefs, like you picked them like a cheap suit at a thrift store. I want knowledge, not...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@Novelty That is why they follow other people and not US. We too could try sounding positive and saying more things that can be verified. Just wish your system was science - but the choice is yours.
Novelty comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I have no system for what I believe.
If a thing is true then it's true otherwise it's false, often we can't tell which is which without more information. To have a system would be to assert something about your beliefs, like you picked them like a cheap suit at a thrift store. I want knowledge, not...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@Novelty That is why they follow other people and not US. We too could try sounding positive and saying more things that can be verified. Just wish your system was science - but the choice is yours.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
anglophone comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Belief: a position accepted as being true, but in the absence any supporting evidence.
Belief system: a set of beliefs on a set of related matters.
A belief system need not have a core concept as it can be built around an approach to explaining the natural world. Think of the Greek and Roman ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
"explaining the natural world." is a core belief of naturalists.
anglophone comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Belief: a position accepted as being true, but in the absence any supporting evidence.
Belief system: a set of beliefs on a set of related matters.
A belief system need not have a core concept as it can be built around an approach to explaining the natural world. Think of the Greek and Roman ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
"explaining the natural world." is a core belief of naturalists.
MISTAKE MADE .
WilliamFleming comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I do not advocate getting rid of religion. Each person is free to take up whatever religion seems correct and useful.
I would like to see the rise of more advanced religions, ones in accord with science, but I realize that ultimately a person’s religion is up to her.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
I do NOT want to take away freedom. It CAN be done peacefully.
WilliamFleming comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I do not advocate getting rid of religion. Each person is free to take up whatever religion seems correct and useful.
I would like to see the rise of more advanced religions, ones in accord with science, but I realize that ultimately a person’s religion is up to her.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
I do NOT want to take away freedom. It CAN be done peacefully.
MISTAKE MADE .
Cutiebeauty comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I'm not interested in getting rid of religion.. It will eventually die out on its own especially with all the child rapist ministers being found out...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
I take it you are prepared to tolerate one more rape?
ALL the ministers Are you sure?
Cutiebeauty comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I'm not interested in getting rid of religion.. It will eventually die out on its own especially with all the child rapist ministers being found out...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
I take it you are prepared to tolerate one more rape?
ALL the ministers Are you sure?
A post by @Lorajay on her new promotion to the next level set me thinking.
Mcflewster comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Is quality a better measure over quantity ? The only way quality is judged here is the number of likes. So well done for a fantastic daily rate. You must have lost a lot of sleep over that , but will you reveal your numbers of ' likes '?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@Petter I agree with admin that ANY response is better than none. When I click on who has "liked" me I do not see any pukes - otherwise I would have known the connection. How many pukes have you had then?? You do not have to answer that question.
Mcflewster comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Is quality a better measure over quantity ? The only way quality is judged here is the number of likes. So well done for a fantastic daily rate. You must have lost a lot of sleep over that , but will you reveal your numbers of ' likes '?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 25, 2020:
@Petter I agree with admin that ANY response is better than none. When I click on who has "liked" me I do not see any pukes - otherwise I would have known the connection. How many pukes have you had then?? You do not have to answer that question.
A post by @Lorajay on her new promotion to the next level set me thinking.
Mcflewster comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Is quality a better measure over quantity ? The only way quality is judged here is the number of likes. So well done for a fantastic daily rate. You must have lost a lot of sleep over that , but will you reveal your numbers of ' likes '?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@Petter "likes" includes pukes, etc.... Yes I know the meaning of puke but how is it assocuiated with "likes ?
Mcflewster comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Is quality a better measure over quantity ? The only way quality is judged here is the number of likes. So well done for a fantastic daily rate. You must have lost a lot of sleep over that , but will you reveal your numbers of ' likes '?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@Petter "likes" includes pukes, etc.... Yes I know the meaning of puke but how is it assocuiated with "likes ?
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 24, 2020:
So now you want to become an alternative to Webster or the Encyclopaedia Britannica? If I wanted to see the definition of "belief" I'd most certainly wouldn't ask you, we now have google for it.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@Mofo 1953 I have no intentions of stopping you using Webster OR stopping you googling.
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 24, 2020:
So now you want to become an alternative to Webster or the Encyclopaedia Britannica? If I wanted to see the definition of "belief" I'd most certainly wouldn't ask you, we now have google for it.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@Mofo 1953 I have no intentions of stopping you using Webster OR stopping you googling.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
BestWithoutGods comments on Feb 24, 2020:
The question is: What do we base our beliefs on? Belief without evidence is called faith, or blind faith. I prefer to base my beliefs on facts, evidence, logic and science. That way, I am more in touch with nature and the real, existing universe. Not mythology and fairy tales.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@jlynn37 This is a good quote from Sagan but presumably you would not want to say " I believe I am an agnostic" . I just do not like being called a "None believer" or even a "None", simply because it is used as a put-down phrase and I do have beliefs , mostly in Humans and their potential.
BestWithoutGods comments on Feb 24, 2020:
The question is: What do we base our beliefs on? Belief without evidence is called faith, or blind faith. I prefer to base my beliefs on facts, evidence, logic and science. That way, I am more in touch with nature and the real, existing universe. Not mythology and fairy tales.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@jlynn37 This is a good quote from Sagan but presumably you would not want to say " I believe I am an agnostic" . I just do not like being called a "None believer" or even a "None", simply because it is used as a put-down phrase and I do have beliefs , mostly in Humans and their potential.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
anglophone comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Belief: a position accepted as being true, but in the absence any supporting evidence.
Belief system: a set of beliefs on a set of related matters.
A belief system need not have a core concept as it can be built around an approach to explaining the natural world. Think of the Greek and Roman ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@maturin1919 Fine - but HOW do they write what they do?? Perhaps with the help of too many religionists?
anglophone comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Belief: a position accepted as being true, but in the absence any supporting evidence.
Belief system: a set of beliefs on a set of related matters.
A belief system need not have a core concept as it can be built around an approach to explaining the natural world. Think of the Greek and Roman ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@maturin1919 Fine - but HOW do they write what they do?? Perhaps with the help of too many religionists?
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
Novelty comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I have no system for what I believe.
If a thing is true then it's true otherwise it's false, often we can't tell which is which without more information. To have a system would be to assert something about your beliefs, like you picked them like a cheap suit at a thrift store. I want knowledge, not...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
I do accept what you say . Religions do have a 'system' and it is not one that I would like to copy in anything but a few methodologies. It is part of their strength in sticking together in resisting our work.
Novelty comments on Feb 24, 2020:
I have no system for what I believe.
If a thing is true then it's true otherwise it's false, often we can't tell which is which without more information. To have a system would be to assert something about your beliefs, like you picked them like a cheap suit at a thrift store. I want knowledge, not...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
I do accept what you say . Religions do have a 'system' and it is not one that I would like to copy in anything but a few methodologies. It is part of their strength in sticking together in resisting our work.
‘Belief’ definition
I surmise that one cannot think about beliefs in the singular as if they...
Jolanta comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Blah, blah, blah. Too hard to even think about that is my belief.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
I accept your choice. I just don't want to accept what the Bible, philosophers or Dictionaries say as part of my rebelious nature. I accept that not everyone will accept what I say but my intention is to throw more light on how people use the words as religionists do. They have hi-jacked so many words
Jolanta comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Blah, blah, blah. Too hard to even think about that is my belief.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
I accept your choice. I just don't want to accept what the Bible, philosophers or Dictionaries say as part of my rebelious nature. I accept that not everyone will accept what I say but my intention is to throw more light on how people use the words as religionists do. They have hi-jacked so many words
I am an atheist in a supernatural God but I have come to see that as long as someone is talking ...
ddb-vegan comments on Feb 23, 2020:
We all know Christians do not think of God in your way. My beef is in the 21st century still believing in Santa Claus (God). The one good thing about religion, and most spiritual groups, is that they have a sense of community that is trying to be good/compassionate.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
"sense of community " v. important to everyone
ddb-vegan comments on Feb 23, 2020:
We all know Christians do not think of God in your way. My beef is in the 21st century still believing in Santa Claus (God). The one good thing about religion, and most spiritual groups, is that they have a sense of community that is trying to be good/compassionate.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
"sense of community " v. important to everyone
A post by @Lorajay on her new promotion to the next level set me thinking.
Mcflewster comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Is quality a better measure over quantity ? The only way quality is judged here is the number of likes. So well done for a fantastic daily rate. You must have lost a lot of sleep over that , but will you reveal your numbers of ' likes '?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@Petter I am not underestimating the value of ppd , but what do you mean by pukes? ... in this context?
Mcflewster comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Is quality a better measure over quantity ? The only way quality is judged here is the number of likes. So well done for a fantastic daily rate. You must have lost a lot of sleep over that , but will you reveal your numbers of ' likes '?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@Petter I am not underestimating the value of ppd , but what do you mean by pukes? ... in this context?
When do you think society will reach a stage that says "Tests and assessments are not useful if they...
Robecology comments on Feb 16, 2019:
As a 45 year retired teacher, I don't ascribe to the notion that "tests and assessments are not useful if they rely mostly on the recall of facts."
I look at any school, any educational program as a mental training tool or service.
Schools are mental gymnasiums. Teachers are coaches. The ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@PeacefulChaos: Extra thought : If you label a child as incapable of immediately seeing a quick solution to a problem, then that will apparently follow as day follows night. If you find a few children at any age who show a flare for this and distribute them one to each of several small groups and encourage discussion and "strong helping weak" then everyone will be lifted higher in their abilities sometimes in surprising ways that you have missed.
That is my explanation for mixed ability teaching which I have always favoured. My UK education was comprehensive in one of the first areas of the UK to introduce this form of education.
Please do not put any child down.
Robecology comments on Feb 16, 2019:
As a 45 year retired teacher, I don't ascribe to the notion that "tests and assessments are not useful if they rely mostly on the recall of facts."
I look at any school, any educational program as a mental training tool or service.
Schools are mental gymnasiums. Teachers are coaches. The ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@PeacefulChaos: Extra thought : If you label a child as incapable of immediately seeing a quick solution to a problem, then that will apparently follow as day follows night. If you find a few children at any age who show a flare for this and distribute them one to each of several small groups and encourage discussion and "strong helping weak" then everyone will be lifted higher in their abilities sometimes in surprising ways that you have missed.
That is my explanation for mixed ability teaching which I have always favoured. My UK education was comprehensive in one of the first areas of the UK to introduce this form of education.
Please do not put any child down.
When do you think society will reach a stage that says "Tests and assessments are not useful if they...
Robecology comments on Feb 16, 2019:
As a 45 year retired teacher, I don't ascribe to the notion that "tests and assessments are not useful if they rely mostly on the recall of facts."
I look at any school, any educational program as a mental training tool or service.
Schools are mental gymnasiums. Teachers are coaches. The ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@Robecology TEACHERS TALK TOO MUCH see new topic
Robecology comments on Feb 16, 2019:
As a 45 year retired teacher, I don't ascribe to the notion that "tests and assessments are not useful if they rely mostly on the recall of facts."
I look at any school, any educational program as a mental training tool or service.
Schools are mental gymnasiums. Teachers are coaches. The ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@Robecology TEACHERS TALK TOO MUCH see new topic
When do you think society will reach a stage that says "Tests and assessments are not useful if they...
Heraclitus comments on Feb 16, 2019:
Not entirely. To be functional in society we will always need to recall certain facts or it would be like having amnesia. My wife is teacher. She has noticed the strange phenomena that nowadays some students, who apparently have forgotten their basic arithmetic skills, don't notice when their ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@AnneWimsey No, carry lots of batteries. Battery technology and digital storage is improving ALL the time. I am really saying dont neglect any method of getting an unrealised fact to YOUR brain.
Heraclitus comments on Feb 16, 2019:
Not entirely. To be functional in society we will always need to recall certain facts or it would be like having amnesia. My wife is teacher. She has noticed the strange phenomena that nowadays some students, who apparently have forgotten their basic arithmetic skills, don't notice when their ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@AnneWimsey No, carry lots of batteries. Battery technology and digital storage is improving ALL the time. I am really saying dont neglect any method of getting an unrealised fact to YOUR brain.
When do you think society will reach a stage that says "Tests and assessments are not useful if they...
AnneWimsey comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Problem solving can only be done properly if you have some knowledge of what was tried (worked or failed) in the past. Reinventing the wheel is a huge waste of time!
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@AnneWimsey I mean that it evolved as a facility alongside other routines of the Brain and the development of the rest of the body ... THEN ... got suppressed. Sad . What if our ancestors had suppressed fingers? { Actually some Japanese suppressed toes by binding the feet of babies. Sad too}.
AnneWimsey comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Problem solving can only be done properly if you have some knowledge of what was tried (worked or failed) in the past. Reinventing the wheel is a huge waste of time!
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
@AnneWimsey I mean that it evolved as a facility alongside other routines of the Brain and the development of the rest of the body ... THEN ... got suppressed. Sad . What if our ancestors had suppressed fingers? { Actually some Japanese suppressed toes by binding the feet of babies. Sad too}.
When do you think society will reach a stage that says "Tests and assessments are not useful if they...
Robecology comments on Feb 16, 2019:
As a 45 year retired teacher, I don't ascribe to the notion that "tests and assessments are not useful if they rely mostly on the recall of facts."
I look at any school, any educational program as a mental training tool or service.
Schools are mental gymnasiums. Teachers are coaches. The ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
We must not lose the facility of mental recall but there are just too many facts out there. People train to cram their heads with facts to win quiz prizes but often neglect facts more important to their health and happiness. We must learn to prioritise storage (Importance and location) using tech to max.
Robecology comments on Feb 16, 2019:
As a 45 year retired teacher, I don't ascribe to the notion that "tests and assessments are not useful if they rely mostly on the recall of facts."
I look at any school, any educational program as a mental training tool or service.
Schools are mental gymnasiums. Teachers are coaches. The ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
We must not lose the facility of mental recall but there are just too many facts out there. People train to cram their heads with facts to win quiz prizes but often neglect facts more important to their health and happiness. We must learn to prioritise storage (Importance and location) using tech to max.
When do you think society will reach a stage that says "Tests and assessments are not useful if they...
JacarC comments on Feb 16, 2019:
Depends upon the subject matter. 2+2=4... no other answer is acceptable.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
that is what is brilliant about mathematics. Not sure about negative numbers though unless you can rename them.
JacarC comments on Feb 16, 2019:
Depends upon the subject matter. 2+2=4... no other answer is acceptable.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
that is what is brilliant about mathematics. Not sure about negative numbers though unless you can rename them.
When do you think society will reach a stage that says "Tests and assessments are not useful if they...
BestWithoutGods comments on Feb 17, 2020:
I'll go with facts and evidence!
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
very good start
BestWithoutGods comments on Feb 17, 2020:
I'll go with facts and evidence!
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
very good start
When do you think society will reach a stage that says "Tests and assessments are not useful if they...
AnneWimsey comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Problem solving can only be done properly if you have some knowledge of what was tried (worked or failed) in the past. Reinventing the wheel is a huge waste of time!
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Science has existed since the first child was born [Impossible to judge that date] . It comes with every new born child and is then suppressed. Nevertheless it has existed throughout history in an IMPERFECT state with not enough brilliant flashes of inspiration. Now we are internet savvy we are capable of refining it and spreading its effectiveness amongst ordinary people. Hope you join the movement.
AnneWimsey comments on Feb 24, 2020:
Problem solving can only be done properly if you have some knowledge of what was tried (worked or failed) in the past. Reinventing the wheel is a huge waste of time!
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Science has existed since the first child was born [Impossible to judge that date] . It comes with every new born child and is then suppressed. Nevertheless it has existed throughout history in an IMPERFECT state with not enough brilliant flashes of inspiration. Now we are internet savvy we are capable of refining it and spreading its effectiveness amongst ordinary people. Hope you join the movement.
Who has been the most influential Atheist/Agnostic famous person for you?
brentan comments on Feb 23, 2020:
Jordan Peterson for me. He's not sure there is a god but he* acts* like there is one in the world.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Actions speak louder than words - Old chestnut!
brentan comments on Feb 23, 2020:
Jordan Peterson for me. He's not sure there is a god but he* acts* like there is one in the world.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 24, 2020:
Actions speak louder than words - Old chestnut!
An interesting humanist view on some ancient religions
DenoPenno comments on Feb 23, 2020:
Yes, but if I am the guy behind the curtain why am I concerned with all this? Why would I care to even be involved? I can see where I am today in thought and belief as compared to when I was much younger but I have no ritual to do in order to see this or continue to follow it.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@JeffMesser One would hope that this would eventually be the case
DenoPenno comments on Feb 23, 2020:
Yes, but if I am the guy behind the curtain why am I concerned with all this? Why would I care to even be involved? I can see where I am today in thought and belief as compared to when I was much younger but I have no ritual to do in order to see this or continue to follow it.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@JeffMesser One would hope that this would eventually be the case
Just a thought I had from one that I dearly call 'friend'.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Yes.
In one of these forums, I was called a conservative Christian troll here trying to convert atheists. One reason was because I know the Bible very well and another is because I unilaterally refuse to condemn all religious people. I often use my sister as an example of a Christian who ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@Gwendolyn2018 "some Christians see more as the Ten Suggestions" Like it. Commandments were never my strength.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Yes.
In one of these forums, I was called a conservative Christian troll here trying to convert atheists. One reason was because I know the Bible very well and another is because I unilaterally refuse to condemn all religious people. I often use my sister as an example of a Christian who ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 23, 2020:
@Gwendolyn2018 "some Christians see more as the Ten Suggestions" Like it. Commandments were never my strength.
Just a thought I had from one that I dearly call 'friend'.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Yes.
In one of these forums, I was called a conservative Christian troll here trying to convert atheists. One reason was because I know the Bible very well and another is because I unilaterally refuse to condemn all religious people. I often use my sister as an example of a Christian who ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 22, 2020:
@Gwendolyn2018 and it does not help when religionists say "Do not judge or YOU will be judged" and imply the mighty judgement of the LORD is going to be lain upon you.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Yes.
In one of these forums, I was called a conservative Christian troll here trying to convert atheists. One reason was because I know the Bible very well and another is because I unilaterally refuse to condemn all religious people. I often use my sister as an example of a Christian who ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 22, 2020:
@Gwendolyn2018 and it does not help when religionists say "Do not judge or YOU will be judged" and imply the mighty judgement of the LORD is going to be lain upon you.
Just a thought I had from one that I dearly call 'friend'.
motrubl4u comments on Feb 21, 2020:
By my experience that's a unicorn. Most of them will take a skid steer and force feed you their beliefs
Mcflewster replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Sad but true.
motrubl4u comments on Feb 21, 2020:
By my experience that's a unicorn. Most of them will take a skid steer and force feed you their beliefs
Mcflewster replies on Feb 22, 2020:
Sad but true.
Just a thought I had from one that I dearly call 'friend'.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Yes.
In one of these forums, I was called a conservative Christian troll here trying to convert atheists. One reason was because I know the Bible very well and another is because I unilaterally refuse to condemn all religious people. I often use my sister as an example of a Christian who ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 22, 2020:
You are right in your attitude but IN addition you actually can help people more by giving them more truthful accounts of what life is really about. They are still at liberty to carry on doing good works.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Feb 22, 2020:
Yes.
In one of these forums, I was called a conservative Christian troll here trying to convert atheists. One reason was because I know the Bible very well and another is because I unilaterally refuse to condemn all religious people. I often use my sister as an example of a Christian who ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 22, 2020:
You are right in your attitude but IN addition you actually can help people more by giving them more truthful accounts of what life is really about. They are still at liberty to carry on doing good works.
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
[pewforum.org]
Mcflewster comments on Feb 20, 2020:
I am lost too.
Why do anything? As Hume famously asked, how do you give a reason to get from what is to what you ought to do? In this case, how might observations from science tell us why we should listen to the prescriptions of scientists?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@racocn8 A very good piece. It is rare that I copy a piece from agnostic to elsewhere for possible other use. I am all for agnostics being a noble profession.
Mcflewster comments on Feb 20, 2020:
I am lost too.
Why do anything? As Hume famously asked, how do you give a reason to get from what is to what you ought to do? In this case, how might observations from science tell us why we should listen to the prescriptions of scientists?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 21, 2020:
@racocn8 A very good piece. It is rare that I copy a piece from agnostic to elsewhere for possible other use. I am all for agnostics being a noble profession.
Just what I have been looking for (Review of book only)
[thephilosopher1923.org]
HankSherman comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Too hard for me to read...gave up
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
This is probably the wisest statement in the review of the book "the point here is that people crave certainty. " I rarely go past the reviews to the whole book. No one says that research was or is easy, but please do not give up commenting. I enjoy your comments.
HankSherman comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Too hard for me to read...gave up
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
This is probably the wisest statement in the review of the book "the point here is that people crave certainty. " I rarely go past the reviews to the whole book. No one says that research was or is easy, but please do not give up commenting. I enjoy your comments.
A vulnerable great niece of mine had trouble with her phone communications whilst on holiday and ...
KKGator comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Well, that was certainly NOT helpful.
No one ever answers me with bible verses. They know what they're going
to get in return.
I don't care if they mean it to be helpful. I'm absolutely going to tell them
that it's not.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Nothing wrong with that, but the evangelicals have their teeth into my great niece.
KKGator comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Well, that was certainly NOT helpful.
No one ever answers me with bible verses. They know what they're going
to get in return.
I don't care if they mean it to be helpful. I'm absolutely going to tell them
that it's not.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Nothing wrong with that, but the evangelicals have their teeth into my great niece.
A vulnerable great niece of mine had trouble with her phone communications whilst on holiday and ...
Austin-Cambridge comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Present your requests to god?......May as well be "request your presents from Santa Claus" still ain't going to happen! ;-)
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
you will always get "Omnipresents" [say it out loud] if you make a request to god.
Austin-Cambridge comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Present your requests to god?......May as well be "request your presents from Santa Claus" still ain't going to happen! ;-)
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
you will always get "Omnipresents" [say it out loud] if you make a request to god.
A vulnerable great niece of mine had trouble with her phone communications whilst on holiday and ...
Surfpirate comments on Feb 19, 2020:
How many times does this sort of thing happen before Atheists realize that having religious friends is just not worth it?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Without the proper tactics to deal with them I understand why they shun religious people. BUT you will not change. them by shunning them. Rather engage! ...that is if you want to . Discusss first?
Surfpirate comments on Feb 19, 2020:
How many times does this sort of thing happen before Atheists realize that having religious friends is just not worth it?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Without the proper tactics to deal with them I understand why they shun religious people. BUT you will not change. them by shunning them. Rather engage! ...that is if you want to . Discusss first?
A vulnerable great niece of mine had trouble with her phone communications whilst on holiday and ...
MattHardy comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Sometimes what we want to say has already been put so eloquently by someone else that the best thing to do is to quote the prior wordsmith with appropriate credit. For example were I to receive the citation "Philippians 4:6" then it would only be appropriate to quote "Arkell vs Pressdram" in reply.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
What a tactic!!!
MattHardy comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Sometimes what we want to say has already been put so eloquently by someone else that the best thing to do is to quote the prior wordsmith with appropriate credit. For example were I to receive the citation "Philippians 4:6" then it would only be appropriate to quote "Arkell vs Pressdram" in reply.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
What a tactic!!!
A vulnerable great niece of mine had trouble with her phone communications whilst on holiday and ...
maturin1919 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
For the life of me I can't follow this post. What am I missing?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Have you thought - perhaps in 'The fullness of Time' that we WILL get rid of religion-- but how?
Time for considered thinking of how?
maturin1919 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
For the life of me I can't follow this post. What am I missing?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Have you thought - perhaps in 'The fullness of Time' that we WILL get rid of religion-- but how?
Time for considered thinking of how?
A vulnerable great niece of mine had trouble with her phone communications whilst on holiday and ...
Azaz8899 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Sorry to say it but that seems like pious idiocy.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Why sorry? That is what it IS.
Azaz8899 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Sorry to say it but that seems like pious idiocy.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Why sorry? That is what it IS.
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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Novelty comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Isn’t a tactic a breath mint for dyslexics?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
I did think about buying a whole load of mints. Will you distribute them for me?
Novelty comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Isn’t a tactic a breath mint for dyslexics?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
I did think about buying a whole load of mints. Will you distribute them for me?
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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DavidDuhon comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Tactics makes it sound like this is a political party or a godless religion. Atheism to me is simply a belief an science.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
More than one belief is needed to make a movement.
DavidDuhon comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Tactics makes it sound like this is a political party or a godless religion. Atheism to me is simply a belief an science.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
More than one belief is needed to make a movement.
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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DenoPenno comments on Feb 20, 2020:
No, it is not that time but it is the time of manipulation and lies. Support for the current regime shows this fully. I want no part of it.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Getting rid of "manipulation and lies" MUST be part of any workable tactic.
DenoPenno comments on Feb 20, 2020:
No, it is not that time but it is the time of manipulation and lies. Support for the current regime shows this fully. I want no part of it.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Getting rid of "manipulation and lies" MUST be part of any workable tactic.
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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phoenixone1 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
TACTICS???? We don't need no stinking Tactics? Seems to me things are moving along nicely without having to do anything except just go about our scientific ways and let nature take its course...Society will eventually outgrow religion once they are out-scienced...we are getting close to a ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
It is usually lack of tactics that raises the stink. E.g Climate Change.
phoenixone1 comments on Feb 19, 2020:
TACTICS???? We don't need no stinking Tactics? Seems to me things are moving along nicely without having to do anything except just go about our scientific ways and let nature take its course...Society will eventually outgrow religion once they are out-scienced...we are getting close to a ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
It is usually lack of tactics that raises the stink. E.g Climate Change.
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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Novelty comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Isn’t a tactic a breath mint for dyslexics?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@Novelty No others first .It is polite.
Novelty comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Isn’t a tactic a breath mint for dyslexics?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
@Novelty No others first .It is polite.
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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bobwjr comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Why if people are coming to their senses the only tactics are combating their methods to control others
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Yes I am talking about tactics to get to freedom from religion.
bobwjr comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Why if people are coming to their senses the only tactics are combating their methods to control others
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Yes I am talking about tactics to get to freedom from religion.
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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motrubl4u comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Not sure what tactics you're wanting to talk about. I see nothing tactical to talk about.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Keep looking please.
motrubl4u comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Not sure what tactics you're wanting to talk about. I see nothing tactical to talk about.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Keep looking please.
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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DavidDuhon comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Tactics makes it sound like this is a political party or a godless religion. Atheism to me is simply a belief an science.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
People are wonderful really but they can use science to evil ends as well. That is why we need both science and responsibility.
DavidDuhon comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Tactics makes it sound like this is a political party or a godless religion. Atheism to me is simply a belief an science.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
People are wonderful really but they can use science to evil ends as well. That is why we need both science and responsibility.
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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of-the-mountain comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Why?
Do you want to follow in the steps of the obstructionist republican fascist who use tactics, often dirty illegal criminal tactics to win at any cost???
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Responsibility is the key word to lots of our problems. So many deniers on this site. More volunteers with responsibility needed .
of-the-mountain comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Why?
Do you want to follow in the steps of the obstructionist republican fascist who use tactics, often dirty illegal criminal tactics to win at any cost???
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
Responsibility is the key word to lots of our problems. So many deniers on this site. More volunteers with responsibility needed .
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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p-nullifidian comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Curious choice of terminology--Tactics? Depending on the application, tactics can be an 'ugly' term which may evoke campaign-like, if not Machiavellian thinking. If by 'talking tactics' we ever threaten to entertain the notion that the end (or hoped for state) justifies the means (or tactics), you ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
We have put up with too much, but tactics can prevent violence
p-nullifidian comments on Feb 20, 2020:
Curious choice of terminology--Tactics? Depending on the application, tactics can be an 'ugly' term which may evoke campaign-like, if not Machiavellian thinking. If by 'talking tactics' we ever threaten to entertain the notion that the end (or hoped for state) justifies the means (or tactics), you ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 20, 2020:
We have put up with too much, but tactics can prevent violence
Is it time to start talking TACTICS ?
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Novelty comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Isn’t a tactic a breath mint for dyslexics?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 19, 2020:
Could be ! And your point?
Novelty comments on Feb 19, 2020:
Isn’t a tactic a breath mint for dyslexics?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 19, 2020:
Could be ! And your point?
WHEESHT or WHISHT.
Mcflewster comments on Feb 14, 2020:
So many troubles (not all) have been started by being told what to do. ("seen and not heard" whatever). Can anyone tell me the exact opposite of "Doing what you are told"
Mcflewster replies on Feb 19, 2020:
@MissKathleen @Petter Actually IMO the answer logically is "SCIENCE" . Ask for amplification if required.
Mcflewster comments on Feb 14, 2020:
So many troubles (not all) have been started by being told what to do. ("seen and not heard" whatever). Can anyone tell me the exact opposite of "Doing what you are told"
Mcflewster replies on Feb 19, 2020:
@MissKathleen @Petter Actually IMO the answer logically is "SCIENCE" . Ask for amplification if required.
Is Faith Delusional?
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Matias comments on Feb 18, 2020:
Where did this guy get his definition of "faith" from? Certainly not from a dictionary.
Webster's says:
FAITH...... "belief and trust in and loyalty to God - : belief in the doctrines of a religion - : firm belief even in the absence of proof d : complete confidence
So, 2) Not rational or...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 19, 2020:
Agreed !
Matias comments on Feb 18, 2020:
Where did this guy get his definition of "faith" from? Certainly not from a dictionary.
Webster's says:
FAITH...... "belief and trust in and loyalty to God - : belief in the doctrines of a religion - : firm belief even in the absence of proof d : complete confidence
So, 2) Not rational or...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 19, 2020:
Agreed !
One of the posts below this one on the " None religious Science teachers" group gets close to being ...
Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:
I don't see any other posts?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 18, 2020:
Sorry. Wording has now been amended on the original posting within the None religious Science Teachers group. Hope it now makes sense, and of course someone will tell me if not. Obviously I don't want yet to reveal which post it is.
Robecology comments on Feb 18, 2020:
I don't see any other posts?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 18, 2020:
Sorry. Wording has now been amended on the original posting within the None religious Science Teachers group. Hope it now makes sense, and of course someone will tell me if not. Obviously I don't want yet to reveal which post it is.
Does the fact that you are agnostic with regard to religion make its way into effecting your ...
AnneWimsey comments on Feb 17, 2020:
I do not waste time "tackling" religion, not for 50 ++ years now. WTH would i?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 18, 2020:
I have no answer to that without taking away your freedom. I will just say that everyone CAN help (I believe).
AnneWimsey comments on Feb 17, 2020:
I do not waste time "tackling" religion, not for 50 ++ years now. WTH would i?
Mcflewster replies on Feb 18, 2020:
I have no answer to that without taking away your freedom. I will just say that everyone CAN help (I believe).
I watched click recently and sat watching the UK head of You tube defending the poor reproducibility...
Fernapple comments on Feb 16, 2020:
Yes I saw that too. You Tube is like everything else you have to use your judgment.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 17, 2020:
But should it have free hand over what is "Entertainment"? - a fundamental point
Fernapple comments on Feb 16, 2020:
Yes I saw that too. You Tube is like everything else you have to use your judgment.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 17, 2020:
But should it have free hand over what is "Entertainment"? - a fundamental point
Can sex overcome religion? You know what I mean!
Mcflewster comments on Feb 14, 2020:
If the number of rogue priests is anything to go by then sex is definitely a stronger human motivation than religion.
I was very friendly with a school chum who was funny , daring and witty. He "disappeared" at the age of eleven to go to a distant priest training college. It was he who started my ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 17, 2020:
@Atheist3 Certainly my friend was not corrupt . He was responding to his natural urges.He would have made a great father in the non religious sense.
Mcflewster comments on Feb 14, 2020:
If the number of rogue priests is anything to go by then sex is definitely a stronger human motivation than religion.
I was very friendly with a school chum who was funny , daring and witty. He "disappeared" at the age of eleven to go to a distant priest training college. It was he who started my ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 17, 2020:
@Atheist3 Certainly my friend was not corrupt . He was responding to his natural urges.He would have made a great father in the non religious sense.
Getting a religious person to listen.
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I found it best, at least for someone like me, who has limited time that I despise to waste. To answer the door and very calmly and politely say "thank you but. I am not interested in religions, please do not insist or knock on this door again." Then I calmly close the door and go about my business....
Mcflewster replies on Feb 16, 2020:
@Mofo1953 No one thought any different or did they?, Sorry if I did not make that clear.
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I found it best, at least for someone like me, who has limited time that I despise to waste. To answer the door and very calmly and politely say "thank you but. I am not interested in religions, please do not insist or knock on this door again." Then I calmly close the door and go about my business....
Mcflewster replies on Feb 16, 2020:
@Mofo1953 No one thought any different or did they?, Sorry if I did not make that clear.
Getting a religious person to listen.
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I found it best, at least for someone like me, who has limited time that I despise to waste. To answer the door and very calmly and politely say "thank you but. I am not interested in religions, please do not insist or knock on this door again." Then I calmly close the door and go about my business....
Mcflewster replies on Feb 16, 2020:
@Mofo1953 " I of course could be wrong." that is my mantra too but the difference between us is that I believe it is worth saying and pursuing.
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I found it best, at least for someone like me, who has limited time that I despise to waste. To answer the door and very calmly and politely say "thank you but. I am not interested in religions, please do not insist or knock on this door again." Then I calmly close the door and go about my business....
Mcflewster replies on Feb 16, 2020:
@Mofo1953 " I of course could be wrong." that is my mantra too but the difference between us is that I believe it is worth saying and pursuing.
Getting a religious person to listen.
DavidLaDeau comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I simply site counters from the Bible of everything they say. There is always something that says the opposite of that they try to say.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
@DavidLaDeau Let us just encourage it. Personally I get others to do the hard work.
DavidLaDeau comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I simply site counters from the Bible of everything they say. There is always something that says the opposite of that they try to say.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
@DavidLaDeau Let us just encourage it. Personally I get others to do the hard work.
Getting a religious person to listen.
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I found it best, at least for someone like me, who has limited time that I despise to waste. To answer the door and very calmly and politely say "thank you but. I am not interested in religions, please do not insist or knock on this door again." Then I calmly close the door and go about my business....
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
@Mofo1953 "yours only"? Are you sure about that? Christopher Hitchins was definitely on top. Sad he had to go. No one WANTS to be brainwahed for ever, although I realise they have to be made aware first.
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I found it best, at least for someone like me, who has limited time that I despise to waste. To answer the door and very calmly and politely say "thank you but. I am not interested in religions, please do not insist or knock on this door again." Then I calmly close the door and go about my business....
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
@Mofo1953 "yours only"? Are you sure about that? Christopher Hitchins was definitely on top. Sad he had to go. No one WANTS to be brainwahed for ever, although I realise they have to be made aware first.
Getting a religious person to listen.
DavidLaDeau comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I simply site counters from the Bible of everything they say. There is always something that says the opposite of that they try to say.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
Good tactic . They often do not expect us to have knowledge of the Bible and it throws them a bit. There is online help for this tactic.
https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Biblical_contradictions
DavidLaDeau comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I simply site counters from the Bible of everything they say. There is always something that says the opposite of that they try to say.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
Good tactic . They often do not expect us to have knowledge of the Bible and it throws them a bit. There is online help for this tactic.
https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Biblical_contradictions
Getting a religious person to listen.
genessa comments on Feb 15, 2020:
i don't wear clothing in the house. if someone wants to come visit me, they call first or they are ignored.
exception: the ups truck is parked in front of the house. then i try to dress quickly....
g
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
Nifty Footwork!
genessa comments on Feb 15, 2020:
i don't wear clothing in the house. if someone wants to come visit me, they call first or they are ignored.
exception: the ups truck is parked in front of the house. then i try to dress quickly....
g
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
Nifty Footwork!
Getting a religious person to listen.
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I found it best, at least for someone like me, who has limited time that I despise to waste. To answer the door and very calmly and politely say "thank you but. I am not interested in religions, please do not insist or knock on this door again." Then I calmly close the door and go about my business....
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
This of course is open to everyone and the bulk of the membership of this site probably do it. I have used that technique long since but just this week I had a conversation on science with a JW in the high street of Reading and I really enjoyed keeping on top of the situation
Mofo1953 comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I found it best, at least for someone like me, who has limited time that I despise to waste. To answer the door and very calmly and politely say "thank you but. I am not interested in religions, please do not insist or knock on this door again." Then I calmly close the door and go about my business....
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
This of course is open to everyone and the bulk of the membership of this site probably do it. I have used that technique long since but just this week I had a conversation on science with a JW in the high street of Reading and I really enjoyed keeping on top of the situation
Getting a religious person to listen.
twill comments on Feb 15, 2020:
Last year, I was outside doing a little work when they showed up. My technology loving kids were out there with me.
A good looking babe hops out of the almost new Dodge van, with a suit and tie character named Ray.
After introductions, they start:
Babe: Wouldn't you agree that all of this ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
A good session!! especially in front of the kids. Did they envy their bling?
twill comments on Feb 15, 2020:
Last year, I was outside doing a little work when they showed up. My technology loving kids were out there with me.
A good looking babe hops out of the almost new Dodge van, with a suit and tie character named Ray.
After introductions, they start:
Babe: Wouldn't you agree that all of this ...
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
A good session!! especially in front of the kids. Did they envy their bling?
Getting a religious person to listen.
phoenixone1 comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I find hanging a Pentagram on my front door works GREAT...scares them off like a shark fin while your swimming.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
Repell Boarders !!
phoenixone1 comments on Feb 15, 2020:
I find hanging a Pentagram on my front door works GREAT...scares them off like a shark fin while your swimming.
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
Repell Boarders !!
Getting a religious person to listen.
bobwjr comments on Feb 14, 2020:
Let me tell you about Satan
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
Please do!
bobwjr comments on Feb 14, 2020:
Let me tell you about Satan
Mcflewster replies on Feb 15, 2020:
Please do!
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