We have a new Muslim Member of Congress and she’s already calling for Trump’s impeachment! What ...

Moravian comments on Jan 4, 2019:

It's senses ?

The demographic time bomb that could hit America - The Washington Post

Moravian comments on Jan 4, 2019:

To keep a stable population a birth ratio of 2.1 is required. In the developed world it currently averages 1.6 and in South Korea it is less than 1.0. As countries become wealthier the birth rate drops. AI will help but developed countries need immigrants to fill jobs and look after an aging population. Consumerism constantly needs more people so eventually we will need to find another system. Of course we may destroy the ability of the earth to support a human population by then so it may not matter.

I write as an English observer across the pond.

Moravian comments on Jan 4, 2019:

I think it is called schadenfreude. My other half is American and I spend quite a lot of time over there mainly in New England and the American people have my utmost sympathy. True it was self inflicted but so was the abomination that is Brexit in the UK. Interestingly I temporarily joined a closed group of Trump lovers just to see how their minds worked,or if they even did, and the the three things you needed to be a member of the group is to be a supporter of Trump,Brexit, and be a climate change denier.

The Most Effective Form of Birth Control Is Cheap and Easy, Yet Surprisingly Unpopular - Tonic

Moravian comments on Jan 4, 2019:

I had a vasectomy years ago after my son was born and I didn't want to father any more children. Obviously it is not suitable for younger men yet to have children but should be promoted more by the NHS. I watched a news item recently about a couple who are just about to have their 21st child. and all I could think was "how bloody selfish".

Please give a big Scottish welcome to Moravian who has just joined the group.

Moravian comments on Jan 4, 2019:

Hi Marionville, I live in the small village of Nethy Bridge near Aviemore in the highlands. Great for my hobbies of mountain biking and hill walking. I was brought up in the village of Dallas in Moray hence the Moravian label. I have lived and worked all over Scotland and England and am now retired Apart from the great outdoors my interests are politics,the evironment,and debating religion with theists. I strongly dislike nationalism/patriotism and the new buzzword populism and when someone calls themselves " a proud Scot" I think what ? Because of an accident of birth, After all we are all Jock Tamsons bairns.

Who is single? I have big problem with meeting a girl

Moravian comments on Jan 4, 2019:

Try online dating mate. It worked for me.

If Alexandria Ocasio Cortez has her way on going 100% green by 2030 it will wreck the US economy so ...

Moravian comments on Jan 4, 2019:

I don't think anyone believes the USA will be running totally on renewables by then but it will be part of the way there. In the UK electricity was 30% from renewables last year and several times throughout the year Scotland was using electricity that was 100% from renewables with a surplus to sell to England. An other interesting fact is that we are using less electricty than in the 1980's due to advances in technology. As a Trump supporter you are probably a climate change denier. The two usually go together. If the rest of the world used the same amount of the worlds resources as the USA we would need several worlds to supply these resources. Time you guys stopped being so greedy and selfish. .

If I ever Break the Neck of a 14 year Old.

Moravian comments on Jan 3, 2019:

The driver of the Lincoln is culpable as well. Hope he is charged.

Do you listen to religious music?

Moravian comments on Jan 3, 2019:

There is some great religious music. I like christmas carols and Leonard Cohen's Hallujah is one of my favourite songs but like the classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen just don't listen to the lyrics too closely. they don't make a lot of sense.

An American’s duty: [patriothole.clickhole.com] EDIT: this is satire

Moravian comments on Jan 3, 2019:

I hope that was meant to be ironic. The biggest problem in the world today is the rise of nationalism/patriotism/populism.

Ok judge not

Moravian comments on Jan 2, 2019:

So a court judge after years of training and experience does not understand ?

Same auld lang syne. Happy New Year [youtube.com]

Moravian comments on Jan 1, 2019:

For anyone who is interested,here are the words of Burn's poem Auld land syne. I get fed up hearing it being massacred every new year Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind Should auld acquaintance be forgot And auld lang syne Chorus For auld lang syne my dear For auld lang syne We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne And surely ye'll be your pint stowp And surely I'll be mine And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne Chorus We twa hae run aboot the braes And pou'd the gowans fine But we've wandered mony a weary fitt #Sin' auld lang syne chorus We twae hae paddl'd in the burn Frae mornin' sun till dine But seas between us braid hae roar'd Sin auld lang syne chorus And there's a hand my trusty fiere And gie's a hand o' thine And we'll tak a richt good willie waught For auld land syne chorus

Incest: Immoral or Moral?

Moravian comments on Dec 31, 2018:

There is a cultural taboo against incest not a religious taboo although in the bible belt of the USA marriage between first cousins seems to be common. The set up of most social animals makes incest uncommon. eg male hyenas will move to another group to mate. Some bird species eg swans mate for life so incest is unlikely.

Fun introspective.

Moravian comments on Dec 31, 2018:

America has some great craft beers as has Scotland. Brewdog from Aberdeenshire have recently built a brewery in Ohio.The mass produced beers like Coors and Budweiser are garbage.

More charming behaviour from Australia's own take on the megachurch, Hillsong.

Moravian comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Is it joke time then ?? A neutrino was thrown out of a bar A faster than light neutrino walks into a bar. I keep being mistaken for rock star Bono. Every time I walk in to my local with my mate tha barman says "Not U2 again"

Religious fanatic-lunatic poisoning my life. What do I do?

Moravian comments on Dec 28, 2018:

I know little about the US legal syatem but if you can get legal aid take your husband to court for custody if your son, then instigate divorce proceedings. I'm sure you will have a strong case due to his unreasonable behaviour. Good luck,

Favorite-read recommendations?

Moravian comments on Dec 28, 2018:

The philosopher and the wolf by mark Rowlands.

President Bush Comedy. [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Comedy ?. I don't think he has a future as a stand comedian.

An acquaintance of mine who is aware I am not a believer, keeps inviting me church functions like ...

Moravian comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Many years ago I worked with a Roman catholic guy and one friday I was sitting in the works canteen tucking into my steak and chips (I think it must have been payday) when my Catholic friend joined me with his fish and chips and then started berating me for eating meat at his table on a friday. He was quite a bit older than me and very kind to me so I just laughed it off. It is always a touchy subject but if your friend is a christian surely she should forgive you . Of course maybe she feels that it is her duty to save your soul from eternal damnation and will nver let up.

A thought provoking article from George Galloway on the possibility of another Crimea: Another ...

Moravian comments on Dec 22, 2018:

On the news this morning "the UK has sent a warship the area in response Russian activity re Ukraine ". I think the west was a bit naive in trying attract Ukraine into the European fold in the first place. Putin would love to recreate the old Soviet Union and Ukraine was always a buffer against the west. I think gorgeous George is getting a bit carried away though. Maybe he is angling for a bit of publicity and next years "I'm a celebrity"

Happy Solstice to everyone!

Moravian comments on Dec 21, 2018:

The Christian reserection story is based on this. He shall die and on the third day come back to life. The sun reaches it's nadir on or around 21 Dec.stays on the same trajectory for two days and on the third day there is a slight lengthening of daylight time.Several born again saviours prior to Jesus followed this pattern but don't suggest this to any Christians you know. They don't like it.

What is the true purpose of religion?

Moravian comments on Dec 21, 2018:

In a word, CONTROL

Which religion did you follow/attend before?

Moravian comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I went to sunday school ( church of Scotland) every sunday until the age of 15 and then to church until I left home at 16. I didn't realise at the time but the teachings went right over my head and had no impression on me so when in later life I took an interest in religion I could do so disspationately without any "baggage". I have met people who call themseves "recovering catholics" so I consider myself fortunate. Maybe there should be a group like alcoholics anonymous to help them ?.

What is your moral compass?

Moravian comments on Dec 20, 2018:

I live in a small village and the local church are hosting what they call "the alpha course". Which they say is a way to live a moral life within the Christian faith. I strongly disagree that one needs Christianity or any other "faith" to lead a moral life. I would like to go along and argue my case but I would probably know many of the people attending and have I the courage to do so ?.