I just read an article about Tennessee's soon-to-be return to capital punishment.

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 31, 2018:

Capital punishment should never be imposed. It should be an option for the prisoner, who should have the right to demand death in lieu of serving the remainder of his/her sentence.

PBuck0145 replies on Aug 1, 2018:

@PalacinkyPDX The state does NOT own my life. It is mine to retain or dispose of as I see fit.

New Atheism, Worse Than You Think

p-nullifidian comments on Jul 31, 2018:

I completely disagree with the article, which is outdated and off the mark, in my opinion. The label ‘Islamophobia’ is a fabrication, designed to conflate racial or ethnic hatred with a legitimate scorn, if not loathing, of the concepts, doctrines, practices and dogmas of the Islamic faith. With...

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 31, 2018:

Stephen Fry.

I just read an article about Tennessee's soon-to-be return to capital punishment.

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 31, 2018:

Capital punishment should never be imposed. It should be an option for the prisoner, who should have the right to demand death in lieu of serving the remainder of his/her sentence.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 31, 2018:

The death should be by nitrogen asphyxiation. Painless and easily administered. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_bag

I am curious of people's thoughts of science here. Are you confident in science?

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 29, 2018:

Christian Science.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 29, 2018:

@irascible https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Science

I love when people speak loud and clear: Translation: "" The Bible is probably the most ...

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Not as genocidal as the Qur'an.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 27, 2018:

https://dwindlinginunbelief.blogspot.com/2006/06/which-is-more-violent-bible-or-quran.html

I love when people speak loud and clear: Translation: "" The Bible is probably the most ...

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Not as genocidal as the Qur'an.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 27, 2018:

@Morganfreeman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzU7MoVp4lc

I love when people speak loud and clear: Translation: "" The Bible is probably the most ...

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Not as genocidal as the Qur'an.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 27, 2018:

@TristanNuvo We are comparing the "sacred" texts, not the mythical being(s).

We are all born Atheist ?

Matias comments on Jul 22, 2018:

If we all were born atheists the ubiquity would be a mystery. No, beliefs (religious or others) are a *natural* outcome of *normal* brains. There are two kinds of *naturalness*: (-a-) maturational and (-b-) practiced naturalness. Examples for (-a-) are walking, chewing or speaking my first ...

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 22, 2018:

@KKGator There is no need for rudeness. A lot of what Matias says makes sense.

I am a straight, agnostic atheist who vigorously supports freedom of speech.

A2Jennifer comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Not sure what’s confusing about this.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 22, 2018:

@A2Jennifer Fair enough. I should have been more explicit about the cause of my confusion. Statistically, since I am straight, about 95% of those with home I agree whould also be straight. Instead, more than half of the free speech supporting "intellectual dark web" contributors whom I follow are homosexual. The original post speculated that their prevalence in the group of free speech supporters might be the result of their struggle against sexual orientation discrimination, That struggle might tend to embolden their free-speech support proactivity. I have received zero feedback regarding that premise.

Greatest living atheist debater right now?

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Toss-up. Sam Harris and Matt Dillahunty.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 21, 2018:

Were Bertrand Russell still alive he would win.

Who are some famous people you wish would just go away?

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 19, 2018:

George Soros, Theresa May, Justin Turdeau, Sadiq Khan, Angela Merkel

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 20, 2018:

@wordywalt I do not hate Muslims as people. I hate and fear the ideology of Islam. This viewpoint is based on evidence, including the content of the Qur'an and the Hadith. I hope that you are not one of the facilitators.

Who are some famous people you wish would just go away?

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 19, 2018:

George Soros, Theresa May, Justin Turdeau, Sadiq Khan, Angela Merkel

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 20, 2018:

@wordywalt Anyone who facilitates the spread of Islam cannot be regarded as either intelligent or moral. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance

I am a straight, agnostic atheist who vigorously supports freedom of speech.

A2Jennifer comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Not sure what’s confusing about this.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 20, 2018:

@A2Jennifer Please re-read my original response. Take it exactly as written and don't assign to it your own biased interpretive embellishments.

What is the most bizarre apologetic you have come across?

CaledonianWolf comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Presupp is a farce. Real christian philosophers won't touch it. Check out this video for presupper lolz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRez0Df8HEU

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 19, 2018:

I hope that I just imagined the above.

Who are some famous people you wish would just go away?

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 19, 2018:

George Soros, Theresa May, Justin Turdeau, Sadiq Khan, Angela Merkel

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 19, 2018:

@Seminarian Affirmative. May is doing her best to sabotage Brexit and keep the U.K.'s borders open to followers of a treasonous, cruel, oppressive theocratic political ideology. BTW I spell it "Turdeau".

I am a straight, agnostic atheist who vigorously supports freedom of speech.

A2Jennifer comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Not sure what’s confusing about this.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 19, 2018:

@A2Jennifer 1. No 2. No 3. Thank you for your condescension and informing me as to what and how I think.

Favorite work of Science Fiction?

Secretguy comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Stranger in a Strange Land.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

Ditto.

I am a straight, agnostic atheist who vigorously supports freedom of speech.

A2Jennifer comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Not sure what’s confusing about this.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

What confuses me is the fact that a heterosexual male finds myself agreeing with so many of their viewpoints.

I am a straight, agnostic atheist who vigorously supports freedom of speech.

weeman comments on Jul 18, 2018:

really milo? guys a bully nazi and all round candidate for a free kick in the balls

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 18, 2018:

Who supports freedom of speech.

Did/do you have a favorite cartoon character that wasn't a regularly appearing character in cartoon ...

JohnINFP comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Egghead Jr. aka Eggbert https://youtu.be/5MGBEbo1gmA

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 16, 2018:

Foghorn is my fave.

Why Does Palestine Matter?

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 5, 2018:

The unfortunate, oppressed Palestinians are continually frustrated by their inability to achieve their objective of destroying Israel and annihilating all the Jews. Those Pesky Israelis persistently refuse to cooperate.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 7, 2018:

@Gareth "The idiot's way out." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEirGSRcDsM

Why Does Palestine Matter?

PBuck0145 comments on Jul 5, 2018:

The unfortunate, oppressed Palestinians are continually frustrated by their inability to achieve their objective of destroying Israel and annihilating all the Jews. Those Pesky Israelis persistently refuse to cooperate.

PBuck0145 replies on Jul 5, 2018:

It saddens me that regressive leftist group identity viewpoints are so prevalent on this supposedly open-minded rational site. Palestine's goals are openly stated and formally indoctrinated into their children at school. Israel, the only functioning democracy in the middle East, is to be destroyed and the Jews exterminated. This is in accordance to the Qur'an and Hadith. I do not subscribe to Prager's religious perspectives, but PragerU's evaluation of the Palestine/Israel conflict is worth consideration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG1C7gorfQA&t=262s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76NytvQAIs0

Hypothetical question: if antidepressents had existed long before it was ever thought of would we ...

PBuck0145 comments on Jun 28, 2018:

It has been my experience that antidepressants are placebos with undesirable side effects. I have been trying to obtain psilocybin treatment. Unfortunately, psilocybin is classified as a schedule 1 drug in Canada and USA. Some info on psilocybin: ...

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

From what I have read, this particular hallucinogen (in controlled small doses) would tend to enhance, rather than inhibit, creativity.

Where do we go from here.

LadyAlyxandrea comments on Jun 27, 2018:

I'll tell you where I'm goin from here. Canada. Prime minister Trudeau will protect me with his firm glutes of justice

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

@LadyAlyxandrea Neither can be trusted to keep their promises.

Where do we go from here.

PBuck0145 comments on Jun 27, 2018:

I am a "classical liberal" atheist. I recognize that liberalism has been hijacked by the regressive leftists. Therefore, I support many of the same issues which are traditionally considered to be conservative. Until the "liberal" left recognizes and rejects regressive leftism, many free-thinking ...

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 28, 2018:

@Ciravolostone Apologies. To answer the only question you asked: from a conservative viewpoint, there would be no justification for reversing civil rights improvements.

Where do we go from here.

AmelieMatisse comments on Jun 27, 2018:

This is a wonderful question and I really want to follow the responses. I'm a liberal so I can't weigh in except to say this is a very dark time in our country.

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 27, 2018:

Too much partisan "group identity" politics. Time to return to the grass-roots. "Ordinary" Americans appear to have more wisdom than do the politicians in power.

Where do we go from here.

LadyAlyxandrea comments on Jun 27, 2018:

I'll tell you where I'm goin from here. Canada. Prime minister Trudeau will protect me with his firm glutes of justice

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 27, 2018:

Turdeau and Trump. Two winners.

A political ideology (masquerading as a religion) whose objective is to subvert democracies and ...

xyz123 comments on Jun 25, 2018:

While I agree in theory, it is only treasonous to those who don't disagree. The British considered us treasonous in 1776. It is a matter of perspective. What do you propose? A devil's island scenario or executions of those found 'treasonous'?

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 25, 2018:

A good start would be vigorous enforcement of the right to freedom of expression. It should not be necessary to "walk on eggshells" when discussing that particular ideology. Objective evaluation of Islam needs to be acceptable, and not labeled as "racist" of "Islamophobic".

A political ideology (masquerading as a religion) whose objective is to subvert democracies and ...

Marine comments on Jun 25, 2018:

You mean a religion acting as a political party evangelicals,catholics

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 25, 2018:

Neither of those groups advocate global imposition of their ideology using violence, deception, and subjugation or execution of those who resist.

Would you? Could you?

oso comments on Jun 22, 2018:

Where is the data showing it doesn't? Nice to see someone talking about veganism. It's funny people treat veganism like they do atheism. It also has scientific study backing this and what the common diet does. (No I'm not sourcing info Google lazy face ?) plenty of info showing what American diet ...

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 22, 2018:

How much weight has your mother lost on the plant based diet?

Let's pretend we're wrong and a supernatural diety shows up on earth! What three questions would ...

PBuck0145 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

If you really exist, how is Islam possible?

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 18, 2018:

@legna We need to reject regressive leftist group identity philosophy and revive classical liberalism. This will enable us to have rational, evidence-based discussions of the political ideology of Islam and its teachings. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/08/09/muslims-and-islam-key-findings-in-the-u-s-and-around-the-world/

Let's pretend we're wrong and a supernatural diety shows up on earth! What three questions would ...

PBuck0145 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

If you really exist, how is Islam possible?

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@legna The Qur'an, the Sira and the Hadith are the sources. There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger. Following the teachings of Muhammad and the "perfect" example of Muhammad's life inevitably results in the behavior which I described. I do not fear Muslims as people, who are enslaved and oppressed by their indoctrinated political ideology. I do fear the prospect that Islam might eventually be successful, and all of humanity will be enslaved and oppressed. I regard the political ideology of Islam to be an infectious philosophical virus. No sane deity would create such an abomination.

Let's pretend we're wrong and a supernatural diety shows up on earth! What three questions would ...

PBuck0145 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

If you really exist, how is Islam possible?

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 14, 2018:

@legna Islam is cruel and oppressive. Its sole function is its own propagation, by any means available, including violence, deception and reproduction. The well being of its followers and of humanity in general is not a consideration of the ideology.

What's the song you remember most from the year you graduated high school and what year was it?

azzow2 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

https://youtu.be/y5ecvBaqHBk

PBuck0145 replies on Jun 13, 2018:

One of my faves.