Let's give religion a break just for a moment.

MsDemeanour comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Easter eggs and xmas presents. I still get them and appreciate them. I'm thankful for the invention of Christianity which has given me holidays to the beach.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 9, 2020:

@RussRAB Before that they just threw their neighbors in the fire and called it good.

Let's give religion a break just for a moment.

MsDemeanour comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Easter eggs and xmas presents. I still get them and appreciate them. I'm thankful for the invention of Christianity which has given me holidays to the beach.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 9, 2020:

@RussRAB : "The tradition of yule logs has its roots in pagan rituals. In fact, the word "yule" is old English for a festival known to take place in December and January."

Let's give religion a break just for a moment.

itsmedammit comments on Jun 7, 2020:

I was never a believer, but did have to attend church and even a Sunday school on occasion, though my family was not particularly involved in the church activities. So, while there was nothing socially for me, I can see that those who are more involved could develop friendships and share in group ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 9, 2020:

@Sgt_Spanky Still a nut in the middle of that candy bar.

What would it be like if the whole world became an atheist?

gracielufreebush comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Good question! I think that not much would change. There are good and bad within all people.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 9, 2020:

Have you ever been to the Possum Lodge?

Consider this: people have used religion to justify and advance their agendas since the earliest ...

Gwendolyn2018 comments on Jun 8, 2020:

And yet again, religion has been used to validate the basest "evils" of humankind. Religion does not cause people to wreak havoc and to shed blood: it is just a rationalization. Humans would not stop killing each other if there were not religions. Humans evolved by fighting in order to prosper, ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 9, 2020:

Oh come on. I'm human and I'm too tired to kill anybody.

Consider this: people have used religion to justify and advance their agendas since the earliest ...

itsmedammit comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Religion is just one tool used for control.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 9, 2020:

Another is a half inch drive with a twelve inch extension and a breaker bar.

Consider this: people have used religion to justify and advance their agendas since the earliest ...

p-nullifidian comments on Jun 8, 2020:

"What can we conclude from these facts on the influence of God throughout history?" Clearly NOTHING! One might as well ask the rhetorical question, "What can we conclude from the facts on the influence of garden fairies throughout history?"

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 9, 2020:

@Sgt_Spanky Mickey Mouse is fucking real! I can buy him, I can see him on the internet, I can hear him. Wadda else,,,,,,,,,,,uhh,,,,,,,,,,,,never mind,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I'll calm down........

Florida police union offers to hire cops who were fired or resigned over police misconduct - CNN

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Disgusting. Now expect criminals to shoot back. They know what kind of cops Florida has now.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 9, 2020:

@SeaGreenEyez He should have been in prison. Not law enforcement. Behind bars, not in front.

Stolen from my friend on Facebook Blaming all cops for the thuggish and murderous behavior of a ...

Lorajay comments on Jun 8, 2020:

This forum is largely populated by logical people. Logical people have strong emotions just like everyone else. I seem to have started a firestorm of sorts with this post. Please understand that if there is just one good cop in the world, it is not logical to say all cops are thugs and murderers....

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 9, 2020:

@Charlene What? That doesn't make any sense.

Scamvangelist Kenneth Copeland: Vote the Way God Wants You To and You’ll Be Rich | Hemant Mehta | ...

KKGator comments on Jun 6, 2020:

As I said the other day, most of the time I'm truly shocked that I'm not a serial killer. Just so many assholes BEGGING for it.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

"Hi, I'm from the Jehovahs Witne,,,,,,,,,OUCH!!! What the? OWWWWW!!!" "Splat!,,,,,,THUD!"

Scamvangelist Kenneth Copeland: Vote the Way God Wants You To and You’ll Be Rich | Hemant Mehta | ...

KKGator comments on Jun 6, 2020:

As I said the other day, most of the time I'm truly shocked that I'm not a serial killer. Just so many assholes BEGGING for it.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

It's like those fuckers who sing christmas carols outside your door. They're just asking for it. And they come to you!

Scamvangelist Kenneth Copeland: Vote the Way God Wants You To and You’ll Be Rich | Hemant Mehta | ...

Observer-Effect comments on Jun 6, 2020:

If you haven't seen this, you need to. It is hilarious, and it shows that dude doesn't just come off as crazy. But as sort of flat out *evil*! https://youtu.be/m2s0nB2VPvs

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

What kind of heroin does he use to make his eyes look like that?

Scamvangelist Kenneth Copeland: Vote the Way God Wants You To and You’ll Be Rich | Hemant Mehta | ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Sheeple believe ANYTHING their authority figures say without question.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

Ok, I believe it.

Scamvangelist Kenneth Copeland: Vote the Way God Wants You To and You’ll Be Rich | Hemant Mehta | ...

JackPedigo comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Yes, and I will tithe - to the Biden campaign. Should I use his name in my offering?

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

Dear Joe, who art in Washington, ................Please accept this sacrifice to the material gods.

Scamvangelist Kenneth Copeland: Vote the Way God Wants You To and You’ll Be Rich | Hemant Mehta | ...

KKGator comments on Jun 6, 2020:

As I said the other day, most of the time I'm truly shocked that I'm not a serial killer. Just so many assholes BEGGING for it.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

I am so honored to have known you! (smile)

Stolen from my friend on Facebook Blaming all cops for the thuggish and murderous behavior of a ...

Lorajay comments on Jun 8, 2020:

This forum is largely populated by logical people. Logical people have strong emotions just like everyone else. I seem to have started a firestorm of sorts with this post. Please understand that if there is just one good cop in the world, it is not logical to say all cops are thugs and murderers....

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

Its a lot more complicated than that.

Stolen from my friend on Facebook Blaming all cops for the thuggish and murderous behavior of a ...

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Not when fellow cops and their unions support their behavior no matter what. No.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@Lorajay They are all in the same union. They are all culpable. This is a systemic problem.

Stolen from my friend on Facebook Blaming all cops for the thuggish and murderous behavior of a ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 8, 2020:

When just 1 dark skinned American does something wrong, the response is "see what THOSE people do". When a light skinned American does something wrong, the response is" see what THAT person did".

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@Lorajay They can choose not to be cops. You can't choose to not be black.

A recent comment said 'Private Gun Ownership' is no longer needed. Do you agree or disagree?

MissKathleen comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Gun ownership is a Constitutional right. Unless that changes, the point is moot.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@prometheus That's nonsense. "Barriers"? What the fuck does that mean? The constitution has nothing to do with states rights. The federal government regulates and interprets the gun rights.

According to my physics teacher, people who become atheists will be punished by God.

Gareth comments on Jun 7, 2020:

So what is "his argument"? We can hardly counter what we haven't been presented with. Please share with us his wondrous knowlege - I could do with a laugh.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@Gareth I am a poorly educated american. I didn't learn Physics in HS, college. I know BS when I hear it. But I know the basics of physics. That's why I know BS too.

According to my physics teacher, people who become atheists will be punished by God.

Gareth comments on Jun 7, 2020:

So what is "his argument"? We can hardly counter what we haven't been presented with. Please share with us his wondrous knowlege - I could do with a laugh.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@AravindAjith, @Gareth The closest would be a neutrino. But still not quite speed of light. And massless. But god? No.

According to my physics teacher, people who become atheists will be punished by God.

Gareth comments on Jun 7, 2020:

So what is "his argument"? We can hardly counter what we haven't been presented with. Please share with us his wondrous knowlege - I could do with a laugh.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@AravindAjith "as we know, a particle travelling in the speed of light is independent of space and time" Uhhh, What?

A recent comment said 'Private Gun Ownership' is no longer needed. Do you agree or disagree?

MissKathleen comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Gun ownership is a Constitutional right. Unless that changes, the point is moot.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@prometheus Pipe dreams are nice but reality is the USA is a diverse country. Are we talking about the country, or the forest or the city, or the wilderness of Alaska. Are we talking about taking away guns from everybody or regulating it in a sane manner. Are we depriving a woman self protection from a Ex who is trying to kill her and the police won't help? Think.

A recent comment said 'Private Gun Ownership' is no longer needed. Do you agree or disagree?

Sticks48 comments on Jun 7, 2020:

I have no problem with private ownership of shot guns and hunting rifles. Hand guns should require a special license for special reasons like someone transporting large quantities of cash or gem stones, certain security jobs...We will get there one day.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 8, 2020:

@Sticks48 And after a handgun is empty, you can throw it!

Maybe this will cheer some people up.

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 7, 2020:

January 24, 1978 the date I joined the Military. I am ashamed how the military is being used. The troops don't want this. The public doesn't want this. But no one seem to be able to say no. And the GOP is gutless and corrupt.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 7, 2020:

@JackPedigo Everyone should should some sort of National Service. Six weeks of training and the rest in school to learn a trade.

Maine factory to discard all coronavirus swabs made during Trump tour - Business Insider

sassygirl3869 comments on Jun 7, 2020:

WTF !!!!!!! We have a Moron-in-Chief who should be tarred and feathered.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 7, 2020:

The chickens deserve their feathers more then the Moron in Chief.. Just tarred.

If you had a Trump supporter walk through your door, with a MAGA hat on what would you do?

JayOleck38 comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Kindly escort them to my back patio and hurl them over the fence. Don't worry, I'm ground level.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 7, 2020:

@JayOleck38 You do have a roof,,,correct?

If you had a Trump supporter walk through your door, with a MAGA hat on what would you do?

MissKathleen comments on Jun 6, 2020:

No one wearing a MAGA hat would be allowed through my door. “You can come in, but the hat can’t”.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 7, 2020:

"Please leave your MAGA hat and your head on the other side of the door"

Really Dude? Really?

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Asshole!!!! (sorry)......

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 7, 2020:

@GipsyOfNewSpain I lost the whole deck long ago.

Really Dude? Really?

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Asshole!!!! (sorry)......

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 7, 2020:

@GipsyOfNewSpain Yeah. I did it. ASSHOLE!!!! And I'm NOT sorry,,,,,Hahahaha...........(I've lost it)

GEORGE FLOYD DEATH Two Buffalo officers charged with assault over police shoving 75-year-old man to ...

JackPedigo comments on Jun 6, 2020:

The usual crap *"...simply executing orders,..."* Haven't we been down THAT road enough times to know better. Evidently not when it comes to our 'protectors.' Might as well be robots.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 6, 2020:

Seems there was a Lt Calley from the Nam era that wrote that song.

If you had a Trump supporter walk through your door, with a MAGA hat on what would you do?

ZantiMisfit comments on Jun 6, 2020:

That situation has happened to me. I would do nothing. I don't talk religion or politics with friends.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 6, 2020:

@Hastur You probably have no morality. You have asshole for friends?

If you had a Trump supporter walk through your door, with a MAGA hat on what would you do?

ZantiMisfit comments on Jun 6, 2020:

That situation has happened to me. I would do nothing. I don't talk religion or politics with friends.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 6, 2020:

None of those assholes are friends.

If you had a Trump supporter walk through your door, with a MAGA hat on what would you do?

JayOleck38 comments on Jun 6, 2020:

Kindly escort them to my back patio and hurl them over the fence. Don't worry, I'm ground level.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 6, 2020:

That's a shame. Could you move to the upper floor?

I am contacting the Japanese embassy as soon as I can.

Julie808 comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Hang in there in hopes of it getting better? But you do have a point with Japan. They seem to have it together. Even with the Covid-19, they had fewer cases that we did here in Hawaii, so when we finally open back up to visitors without a mandatory quarantine, there is talk about starting with ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 6, 2020:

I wonder if the Hawaiian people would like an extra Half Japanese living there?

I'm definitely eggshell fine.

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 4, 2020:

You are acting perfectly normal. I have been in seclusion for three years. I go out quickly for groceries and supplies. I have ptsd and I'm having a hard time eating or sleeping. But I needed to loose weight and I'm getting more done. I guess I'm bipolar too. I thought bipolar was some sort of ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 5, 2020:

@Magister You're not rid of me yet! I'm not even cold.

I've noticed that a lot of the people on here try to make others feel stupid with their vocabulary.

Sticks48 comments on Jun 4, 2020:

l haven't really noticed that here.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 5, 2020:

That's rather pangolian of you.

I've noticed that a lot of the people on here try to make others feel stupid with their vocabulary.

MissKathleen comments on Jun 4, 2020:

I believe everyone here uses the vocabulary they have, some more extended than others. You cannot expect others to dumb down their posts to meet your needs. If you do not understand what a word means, go to google.com and type in the word...you will get a very good definition. This will enable ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 5, 2020:

'Life is like a box of,,,,,,,,oh screw it!

I've noticed that a lot of the people on here try to make others feel stupid with their vocabulary.

Charles1971 comments on Jun 4, 2020:

I will endeavor to utilize a modicum of exorbitantly intricate and arduous vocabulary as not to precipitate vexation. :D

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 5, 2020:

Ummmm,,,,,,,,,Ok. Lets splain it like dis, I'm da sharpest knife in the toolbox.........

Researchers report that more than two-thirds of self-identified atheists shed that label after their...

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 5, 2020:

I took LSD as a teen. I thought I could talk to my car. .........And I could. .......

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 5, 2020:

@TheMiddleWay And when you lose the argument, that's really bad.

Was George Floyd a porn star ?

SlippingBeauty comments on Jun 4, 2020:

Does it matter?

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 5, 2020:

He wants a link.

Was George Floyd a porn star ?

StarvingArtist comments on Jun 4, 2020:

Who cares...?

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 4, 2020:

I do! Uh oh. What did I just agree to?

I'm definitely eggshell fine.

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 4, 2020:

You are acting perfectly normal. I have been in seclusion for three years. I go out quickly for groceries and supplies. I have ptsd and I'm having a hard time eating or sleeping. But I needed to loose weight and I'm getting more done. I guess I'm bipolar too. I thought bipolar was some sort of ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 4, 2020:

@Kynlei I am a Vet. I have to go the VA. But I haven't been able to get an appointment for seven months. I have heart failure. I'm sick of fighting them. They are a disaster in themself. I passed out in the lawn today. I made it look like I was just relaxing in the grass. My friend is an EMT and I didn't want him to know. My pupils have been contracted for a couple of days, won't respond to light. I gave up long ago. But I'm enjoying the last days.

Probably has.

Philip21 comments on Jun 4, 2020:

I live in a rural area and know some of the county commissioners ....perhaps i should petition for a new address?

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 4, 2020:

Oh no you don't..This is america! We are all horny!

It’s not just the fringe anymore.

Charlene comments on Jun 2, 2020:

They've been doing it for years..since "prayer" was taken out of public school..

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@yvilletom I think she meant forced prayer.

It’s not just the fringe anymore.

Amzungu comments on Jun 2, 2020:

This is a slope I fear we've been sliding down for some time now. If you've ever wondered why in the bloody hell anyone who purports to be a Christian would support someone like Donald Trump, it lies in the power he has to push them through the door. It's a game of "you scratch my back, I'll ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

Two whores going through the door.

It’s not just the fringe anymore.

linxminx comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Trump is about as christian as an apple is a beach ball. However, he will use this following to establish a dictatorship in our country. He is an autocrat, and a blossoming dictator. I fear even if he is voted out in November, he will not leave office.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

I've never had a beach ball pie....

It’s not just the fringe anymore.

indirect76 comments on Jun 2, 2020:

That’s fine. I tend to want to inact laws that are in line with my non-belief. Is it so different?

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@Gareth Is this the start of a joke?

Do we have free will?

MsDemeanour comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Sam Harris persuades me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQJjn-gekn4

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

Caption; "And this is how I grabbed Ken Ham by the back of the neck and bit him".

Do we have free will?

Larry-new comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Sam Harris doesn't convince me that I do not have free will. Am I a product of my experiences? Sure, but who chose those? I did, insofar as I was able. Sam's practice of meditation, which I have dabbled in, shows that thoughts spontaneously arise, and in meditation we are taught to let them go. ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@Jetty Isn't that more of a enviromental hint? We don't recognize our animal skills. So they could be mis interpreted as intuitive.

Wendy's faces backlash after a franchisee donates more than $440,0000 to Trump, as WendysIsOverParty...

maturin1919 comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Let me get this straight: an independent owner, not the company, makes a decision for themselves, not the company, and now the company must be boycotted. I will never, ever, understand this line of thought.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@maturin1919 So,,,their name is not Wendys?

Anonymous released this, saying it is proof and information of Trump and Epstiens involvement in a ...

whiskywoman comments on Jun 3, 2020:

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PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

Where did you get your facts? Did you verify the source?

Anonymous released this, saying it is proof and information of Trump and Epstiens involvement in a ...

TheMiddleWay comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Link's would be more useful than SS's.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

Yep. He probably is capable of doing all those things. But I want conclusive proof. Not some SS. And I would need for the "unidentified" reputable source to come forward. This isn't proof.

Anonymous released this, saying it is proof and information of Trump and Epstiens involvement in a ...

Gareth comments on Jun 3, 2020:

"Proof"?

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

Naa. We don't need no stinking proof.

Anonymous released this, saying it is proof and information of Trump and Epstiens involvement in a ...

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 3, 2020:

I would want to see a legal document.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@whiskywoman, @DenoPenno "You believe"? And so you are offended I don't? I want more than someones screen grab. I would need for the "unidentified" reputable source to come forward.

Anonymous released this, saying it is proof and information of Trump and Epstiens involvement in a ...

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 3, 2020:

I would want to see a legal document.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@whiskywoman I didn't say that.

Swarm of Earthquakes in Yellowstone Renews Fears of Supervolcano Eruption.

hankster comments on Jun 2, 2020:

are European mediums metric or something?

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

This is a prediction by the Mayan calendar? And you know how good they were at predicting disasters.

Should police be charged with home invasion after tear gassing house containing 70 protesters??

Sticks48 comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Of course they should.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@FrayedBear Are you going to play whataboutism?

Wendy's faces backlash after a franchisee donates more than $440,0000 to Trump, as WendysIsOverParty...

maturin1919 comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Let me get this straight: an independent owner, not the company, makes a decision for themselves, not the company, and now the company must be boycotted. I will never, ever, understand this line of thought.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

A "franchisee" could consist of dozens of stores, or one store.

Should police be charged with home invasion after tear gassing house containing 70 protesters??

Sticks48 comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Of course they should.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@FrayedBear I understand you perfectly.

Should police be charged with home invasion after tear gassing house containing 70 protesters??

AmmaRE007 comments on Jun 3, 2020:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1267676026391404544

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@FrayedBear What is the fucking alternative?

Should police be charged with home invasion after tear gassing house containing 70 protesters??

Sticks48 comments on Jun 3, 2020:

Of course they should.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 3, 2020:

@FrayedBear Were the protesters not "polite" enough for you. Its a problem when people from other countries stick their nose where they have no idea what they are talking about. Its a American,,,,,,,problem when people are murdered in the street and the police and DA don't give a fuck. Its a problem when the police turn into fucking terrorists. You don't even know what the problem is.

I am contacting the Japanese embassy as soon as I can.

Allamanda comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Cannot in any way blame you for that feeling. But Japan unless you are fluent and have family may be very difficult in other ways - worth looking at Canada or Europe perhaps.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@Allamanda I'm regarded as a foreigner here. I never really had a country.

I am contacting the Japanese embassy as soon as I can.

Allamanda comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Cannot in any way blame you for that feeling. But Japan unless you are fluent and have family may be very difficult in other ways - worth looking at Canada or Europe perhaps.

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 2, 2020:

I am half Japanese. I speak some Japanese but most of the country is fluent in English.

System test.

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Do you need to be rebooted?

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty Get some air!!

System test.

PondartIncbendog comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Do you need to be rebooted?

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 2, 2020:

@Cutiebeauty I might like that.

Bets are all covered? Trump will declare Martial Law in less than two days.

Pralina1 comments on Jun 2, 2020:

Agree . Either way , no elections .

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 2, 2020:

A quarter? That's all I have left...

Bets are all covered? Trump will declare Martial Law in less than two days.

Cutiebeauty comments on Jun 2, 2020:

What's the odds … …? I say HE CAN'T do it..

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 2, 2020:

He will try. And I'll bet you 25 cents, Us currency. That's all we will have left.

Was Jesus a man who became mythicized or a myth that became historicized or something else?

Georgy303 comments on May 24, 2020:

I honestly think that there was no historical Jesus that went through all the trials the xtians claim. There is no independent corroboration of the any of the events by others from a time where those in power (at least) knew how to write. No dead people came out of their graves during crucifixion to...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 1, 2020:

I had an uncle that looked and smelled like he was dead.

Was Jesus a man who became mythicized or a myth that became historicized or something else?

Joanne comments on May 27, 2020:

There were many messiah figures during this time. There is no reason to doubt that one of them was probably named Yeshua (Jesus) who had a small, but faithful, following. And, he was likely crucified just as others were. But, almost everything about his life was mythicized: virgin birth, miracles, ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 1, 2020:

And I personally don't know any people who are long lost relatives of reanimated corpses.

Was Jesus a man who became mythicized or a myth that became historicized or something else?

FreeHugs comments on May 24, 2020:

I don't know! But I can tell you this: When I was a true believer, miracles happened! For me! I could be in a bind, such as being locked out of my car at a gas station by my own negligence, and I said to that door of my car "In the name of Jesus OPEN!" And I pulled and it did. Another time a ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 1, 2020:

@WilliamCharles And one day when I had constipation, I said to thee lord, free these demons!.

Was Jesus a man who became mythicized or a myth that became historicized or something else?

FreeHugs comments on May 24, 2020:

I don't know! But I can tell you this: When I was a true believer, miracles happened! For me! I could be in a bind, such as being locked out of my car at a gas station by my own negligence, and I said to that door of my car "In the name of Jesus OPEN!" And I pulled and it did. Another time a ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 1, 2020:

@WilliamCharles He might have bumped the heat riser on the exhaust manifold. Or something.

Was Jesus a man who became mythicized or a myth that became historicized or something else?

FreeHugs comments on May 24, 2020:

I don't know! But I can tell you this: When I was a true believer, miracles happened! For me! I could be in a bind, such as being locked out of my car at a gas station by my own negligence, and I said to that door of my car "In the name of Jesus OPEN!" And I pulled and it did. Another time a ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 1, 2020:

Uh oh,,,,,,

Trervor Noah presents a unique, interesting, and very worthwhile perspective to what is currently ...

AnonySchmoose comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Nicely said and explained by Trevor Noah. If law and order is not protected equally for people of different skin colors ... then it is plain, dumb, hate and indifference to say that black people should be law-abiding, should not loot, and should not demonstrate, when police continually kill them ...

PondartIncbendog replies on Jun 1, 2020:

Trevor is intelligent, well read, and a excellent speaker. And a humanist. I enjoy hearing him speak.

Prompted by calls to 'give grace' to cop who killed George Floyd, black activists question the rush ...

KKGator comments on May 30, 2020:

Nope. No grace is deserved, none should be given. That was cold-blooded, premeditated murder. No forgiveness. None. Personally, I don't believe in forgiveness. I think it's bullshit.

PondartIncbendog replies on May 31, 2020:

@KKGator I'm sorry. For whatever I did, will do or thinking about doing........

Prompted by calls to 'give grace' to cop who killed George Floyd, black activists question the rush ...

racocn8 comments on May 30, 2020:

Forgiveness is a wonderful sentiment where appropriate. Unfortunately, forgiveness is often in conflict with justice and fairness. Forgive all you want, but make sure justice is served FIRST. Given that Derek Chavin worked in the same nightclub in the same job at the same time as Floyd ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 31, 2020:

@indirect76 I still want to burn him at the stake. .....The others may be charged with conspiracy to commit manslaughter. ........

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Gatovicolo comments on May 30, 2020:

I think the group with practical skills would survive the longest. Vocational education and skilled labor are generally dominated in rural communities, though industrialized states in the rust belt and on the east coast have a high proportion of skilled labor. If you map both groups on the same ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@Gatovicolo I'm sorry. I'll try to be more vague in the future.

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JackPedigo comments on May 30, 2020:

I agree with all but I also see a pattern in other nation also following the same path albeit not on the same level. I jst read a short piece where someone in the know believes he may not accept defeat and try to bring the election before the Supreme Court. This will be based on his grumblings of ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@TO_BY I'm from Washington State. We have water everywhere. But I'll be dead before I drown from climate change. I'm more likely to die from the fault here slipping.

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JackPedigo comments on May 30, 2020:

I agree with all but I also see a pattern in other nation also following the same path albeit not on the same level. I jst read a short piece where someone in the know believes he may not accept defeat and try to bring the election before the Supreme Court. This will be based on his grumblings of ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@Allamanda Retirement. I wanted to die in peace and,,,,,the beach. Now I've got covid fear, KKK is rising, the police are out of their minds and I don't have any cheesecake.

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JackPedigo comments on May 30, 2020:

I agree with all but I also see a pattern in other nation also following the same path albeit not on the same level. I jst read a short piece where someone in the know believes he may not accept defeat and try to bring the election before the Supreme Court. This will be based on his grumblings of ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@Allamanda I want to die of boredom. Could this wait for another decade?

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Gatovicolo comments on May 30, 2020:

I think the group with practical skills would survive the longest. Vocational education and skilled labor are generally dominated in rural communities, though industrialized states in the rust belt and on the east coast have a high proportion of skilled labor. If you map both groups on the same ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@Allamanda, @Gatovicolo I purposely was vague in my question. I didn't want to put restraints on the conversation.

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Gatovicolo comments on May 30, 2020:

I think the group with practical skills would survive the longest. Vocational education and skilled labor are generally dominated in rural communities, though industrialized states in the rust belt and on the east coast have a high proportion of skilled labor. If you map both groups on the same ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@Allamanda I blocked four people today for saying this post was stupid. I don't think they understood the question. One was a newby. Why would someone reply to a post they don't like to tell people the post is not to their liking?

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K9Kohle789 comments on May 30, 2020:

The religious conservatives will sit on their butts and wait for god to save them. The liberals will take care of themselves

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

We have already seen evidence of that haven't we?

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dermot235 comments on May 30, 2020:

The Liberals would act as a group and support each other. When we evolved on the African plain we survived because we are a social animal. So the Liberals would survive. The conservatives would be concerned with the rights of the individual and not the collective putting them at a disadvantage.

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

So how would the power structure work and isn't that an immediate need?

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273kelvin comments on May 30, 2020:

Firstly, in an emergency what is required is a captain, not a committee. If things need to be done quickly then you need someone trusted who will co-ordinate the group's actions. This does not exclude discussion, in fact, a good captain will welcome input from all sides but will ultimately make a ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

"At their worst, the conservatives would form a conclave of the fittest people and leave the others to hang, whilst the liberals would spend endless hours discussing who does what and freeze to death. At their best, they would work together utilizing the strengths of both systems of thought." Excellent response. I think the independence of the liberals may be a factor in their survival. People in panic need a strong leader.

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howdy1 comments on May 30, 2020:

A ridiculous question ,political views have no connection to survival skills . This type of question just causes inflammation between people .

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

Then don't read it and don't respond. You are violating the rules level one. You better change your ways or you won't like it here.

Prompted by calls to 'give grace' to cop who killed George Floyd, black activists question the rush ...

racocn8 comments on May 30, 2020:

Forgiveness is a wonderful sentiment where appropriate. Unfortunately, forgiveness is often in conflict with justice and fairness. Forgive all you want, but make sure justice is served FIRST. Given that Derek Chavin worked in the same nightclub in the same job at the same time as Floyd ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

The fact that they worked together is damning. I'm sure the other officers were aware of that fact. If that is not premeditation, I don't know, but should be looked into very throughly.

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genessa comments on May 30, 2020:

cooperation is a long-term survival technique. but i reject the idea that we have conservatives anymore. we have regressives, not conservatives. today's regressives cooperate beautifully but only when they're plotting to consolidate power. that requires an enemy. if the two groups are not being...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

That is a great answer. But maybe I was looking for that answer. And you understood the question perfectly. Kudos.

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genessa comments on May 30, 2020:

cooperation is a long-term survival technique. but i reject the idea that we have conservatives anymore. we have regressives, not conservatives. today's regressives cooperate beautifully but only when they're plotting to consolidate power. that requires an enemy. if the two groups are not being...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

So, Squirrels or Hamsters?

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273kelvin comments on May 30, 2020:

An interesting question that was famously put in William Goldings "Lord of the flies". However, here is an account of something that really happened when a bunch of kids ended up on Gilligans Island. ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

That was an excellent article. A little hope for the Humans?

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AmyTheBruce comments on May 30, 2020:

That depends. Where were they headed when they got lost? If the liberals were headed to an antifa demonstration and the conservatives were headed to the bowling alley, my money's on the liberals. If, however, the conservatives were going fishing and the liberals were headed to the coffee ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

Especially when driving to get Ice Cream. The destination is where it counts.

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AmyTheBruce comments on May 30, 2020:

That depends. Where were they headed when they got lost? If the liberals were headed to an antifa demonstration and the conservatives were headed to the bowling alley, my money's on the liberals. If, however, the conservatives were going fishing and the liberals were headed to the coffee ...

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

Lets say the conservatives were headed to McDonalds, and the liberals were headed to Olive Branch to get a salad. Cause we don't eat meat or own guns. Anyway, the donut shop just got robbed and,,,,,,,,,,,,what were we discussing?

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SeaGreenEyez comments on May 30, 2020:

The squirrels. These bitches don't need people. They are the shit! 😍😍😋

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@SeaGreenEyez But squirrels are really racist. (little assholes)

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SeaGreenEyez comments on May 30, 2020:

The squirrels. These bitches don't need people. They are the shit! 😍😍😋

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@SeaGreenEyez I wouldn't really throw an animal. I love the fuzzzies.

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SeaGreenEyez comments on May 30, 2020:

The squirrels. These bitches don't need people. They are the shit! 😍😍😋

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@SeaGreenEyez Ya can throw a Hamster further. And squirrels are racists.

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SeaGreenEyez comments on May 30, 2020:

The squirrels. These bitches don't need people. They are the shit! 😍😍😋

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

Its the Hamsters. Wadda thinkin?

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Jolanta comments on May 30, 2020:

Who knows. There are smart liberals and smart conservatives.

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@Jolanta Smart bitch blocked.

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Jolanta comments on May 30, 2020:

Who knows. There are smart liberals and smart conservatives.

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

@Jolanta Then why did you respond?

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DavidLaDeau comments on May 30, 2020:

They are all great apes that have adapted to do just that. The difference that makes no difference is no difference at all.

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

I'm talking about modern humans. That statement doesn't mean anything.

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Jolanta comments on May 30, 2020:

Who knows. There are smart liberals and smart conservatives.

PondartIncbendog replies on May 30, 2020:

So, lets talk about group long term cohesion and power structures