A Georgia teacher openly bragged about trying to convert students

The-Krzyz comments on Oct 1, 2022:

If only Jesus was more like Gandalf: “Stay away from the Father, he’s psycho! You shall not pass!”

Hell, I may even do it just for the chucks!

The-Krzyz comments on Apr 8, 2021:

Where were you when I needed you?

Amazing Seoul 💮 - South Korea

The-Krzyz comments on Apr 8, 2021:

Have many happy memories of wandering those streets! ❤️

Facebook Removing Religious and Political Views From Profiles

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 20, 2022:

Interesting to speculate on the reason why. “Streamlining the platform” doesn’t quite seem credible to me. Interesting as to what customer reaction will be in an age in which people seem to love broadcasting such aspects of their “identity.”

Let's play a thought game.

The-Krzyz comments on Apr 27, 2021:

Nope: I wouldn’t ask for a thing. Shortcuts usually come with a hefty price tag.

Dr. Becky What's "inside" a black hole? [youtube.com]

The-Krzyz comments on Jun 10, 2021:

I suspect there’d be an assortment of unmatched socks, loose change, and old grocery store receipts.

To make a long story short, the guy im dating is taking his ex wife on a weekend get away.

The-Krzyz comments on Jun 28, 2019:

Weird emotional territory, for sure. With plenty of other ways to express support and grief, I think a weekend getaway is a strange choice. Red flag!

Guilty..but who isn't?

The-Krzyz comments on May 3, 2019:

What! It’s not seen as a sign of respect? 🙄

Have you read the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? What are your thoughts on it?

The-Krzyz comments on Jul 22, 2020:

I’m a huge Douglas Adams fan — read all the books in this series and many of his essays. (I enjoyed the various filmed versions, but the books give one so much more!) I still remember eagerly anticipating a new book from him when I heard of his untimely passing. Brilliant thinker and wonderful storyteller.

[cnn.com]

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 20, 2018:

The value of an independent judiciary!

Today we’re experiencing traditional Gaucho music and dance from Argentina.

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 29, 2021:

Few North Americans know that the descendants of Europeans and Indigenous peoples fought for control of the Pampas (plains) — and survival — in Argentina, with many parallels to what happened in the U.S. The Gauchos of today have a high percentage of Native heritage, because the lifestyle and familiar location provided an avenue for integration into the dominant culture while keeping connections to a traditional heritage.

Robert Reich taking on the top six complaints about Bernie’s electability. [filmsforaction.org]

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 4, 2020:

I really respect Reich’s work: A solid thinker and good communicator. I used to run into him when I lived in Oakland. We were both fans of a local Italian restaurant, and sometimes made small talk about politics and pasta.

The Halloween lovers should like this.

The-Krzyz comments on Jul 31, 2022:

Also perfect for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which is big in my part of the U.S.!

”In the past it never occurred to me that every casual remark of mine would be snatched up and ...

The-Krzyz comments on Oct 27, 2022:

I bet he’d include the few remarks mentioning — metaphorically — a “god.” They haunted and annoyed him for the rest of his years. (He should have realized that haunting and annoying are what gods do.)

Who is your favorite Super hero and why.

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Nietzsche! He kicked some serious ass in the day ....

Some students and I played Celtic music for people at a hospital on Saturday.

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 4, 2018:

Wonderful! I am not of Celtic heritage, but certainly enjoy their musical traditions. Also, I know that when one is in a place like a hospital, your world can get quite small, so knowing people care enough to come in from “the outside” to share and spend time really means a lot. Good on you!

[nbcnews.

The-Krzyz comments on Jun 20, 2020:

I’ve celebrated Juneteenth for years, and would love to see federal recognition.

Here's a $5M question for each of you...

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Tempted to take the money and try to prove the Beatles wrong ...

Do you have 'Zoom fatigue' ?

The-Krzyz comments on Feb 27, 2021:

I have no problems with it. I’ve used platforms like Zoom for years, and they make a lot of my work possible, allowing me to reach and collaborate with people despite the limits of geography. I still prefer doing things face-to-face most of the time, but that’s different from “fatigue.”

If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales.

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 16, 2022:

Nice quote, thanks. I think Einstein did science, but wasn't a proponent of what we now call "scientism," instead integrating his work into a wider, humanistic world view.

Whatever else my bipolar ass ever says on here the simple truth is my world don't turn without this ...

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 10, 2018:

Aww! Good on you both!

Is the only way to lose one's citizenship if born on American soil is denouncing it? [bit.ly]

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 3, 2018:

I may be hazy on all the options, but I know renouncing US citizenship as part of the process of establishing citizenship in another country is one way, and serving in the armed forces of another country can lead to loss of citizenship. (Another involves being an active, professional pirate in international zones, but this is hard these days, believe me. Real hard.)

I got my second covid shot today.

The-Krzyz comments on Apr 18, 2021:

Got my #2 yesterday. A bit sore around the injection site, yet not the day-long, low-grade fever I felt after the first. Mostly glad to have gotten it done!

“The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade ...

The-Krzyz comments on Jul 31, 2022:

No offense, Nikki, but show me a “non-physical phenomena,” and I guess I can try to study it …

This world is getting too politically correct. [lfpress.com]

The-Krzyz comments on Jun 18, 2019:

Why, oh why, people listen to the rantings of entertainers, athletes and the like? This fool’s remarks had nothing to do with “correctness,” political or otherwise. They were just puerile and tasteless, and hardly approach a university level. (Then again, I know plenty of high-schoolers who wouldn’t dream of saying anything so dumb...)

This is a person I would like to meet if time travel were possible.

The-Krzyz comments on May 16, 2019:

A brilliant mind and casualty of the rise of christianity in the Empire. I enjoyed “Agora,” because it’s well-made and tells a story few remember.

Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant”: the story behind the Thanksgiving staple - Vox

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 22, 2018:

I vacationed in the Berkshires in western Mass. a few years ago and, in addition to more popular tourist destinations (Norman Rockwell Museum, Tanglewood), I made the pilgrimage to all the sites associated with the song: The “scene of the crime (littering),” the courthouse where the hearing took place, and, of course, the actual restaurant, now with a new name. No more Alice ...

Are you a "Season's Greetings" or "Happy Holidays" person?

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 26, 2019:

I live on the edge of a very big and very diverse city, and hear all sorts of holiday greetings, and often in several languages. “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” are the most common. I will respond to them all, however, unless they are delivered in an aggressively religious tone, but will usually lead with “Happy Holidays” because I don’t want to assume what people believe or celebrate, if anything. I enjoy the season, and have no problem with the “spirit” of Christmas in a Dickensian sense.

Good morning! I am seriously dragging this morning! So .

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 16, 2019:

If I’m at home, I brew myself a cup of Vietnamese-style espresso (usually Cuban Cafe Bustelo), letting the hot water drip through the grounds onto some sweetened condensed milk. If not possible because I’m traveling, some kind of coffee, preferably freshly brewed, with milk. (Strong coffee, a briefing on world news, and room to do my Tai Chi outdoors as the sun rises are what I need to prep me for any day, peaceful or contentious!)

Yaphet Kotto Dies: Bond Villain and 'Alien' Actor Was 81 - Variety

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 16, 2021:

He did a LOT of good work over a long career. I was especially fond of his role, along with Andre Braugher, on an old police drama, “Homicide: Life on the Street,” set in Baltimore. It was gritty and real, and Kotto was perfect!

Up and Atom - Why the number 0 was banned for 1500 years [youtube.com]

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 2, 2022:

Nothing to worry about!

Another statue.

The-Krzyz comments on Jan 4, 2023:

Wow. I’d like to see that some day. This is a type of public art that I find quite moving and thought-provoking. To think that “Tommy’s” generation hoped it had been the “War to End All Wars.”

SciShow - Distant Volcanoes Collapsed Dozens of Empires [youtube.com]

The-Krzyz comments on Jul 31, 2022:

These things have fascinated me since childhood! Have yet to see one act up. If I had a “bucket list,” that might be a cool item to add.

You wanna meet at my place?

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 11, 2021:

Time (and space, of course) are relative. The only sure and solid foundation for our grasp of reality is to be found in our terrible ideas ... 🤔

Imagine you can only live in and travel one continent for the rest of your life.

The-Krzyz comments on Oct 10, 2018:

I had to choose Asia because of it’s size and all of the many different cultures and culture zones there (even though I could argue for Eurasia: That Europe and Asia are geographically one entity). Am especially interested in Central, South and West Asia, because that’s where my paternal roots are, and I have “genetic relatives” in the Hindu Kush mountains and on the steppes of Kazakhstan!

Happy Tuesday Everyone. Today's question is - how much stimulant do you usually take in in a day?

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 16, 2020:

I start my day at dawn with a fresh-brewed mug of espresso, dripped over a bit of condensed milk. I typically have a second cup in early afternoon, but will add more depending on workload/deadlines/company. (Back in my journalism days, I reached a peak consumption of 16 cups in 24 hours as I worked some very long days with frequent overnighters.) I enjoy tea, too (both green and black), but my primary allegiance is to coffee! (For fellow aficionados, I highly recommend Michael Pollan’s short history of “Caffeine,” a quick and very fun read.)

Can I post Photos of old Onion articles? Or is that illegal because of copyright?

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 3, 2018:

No problem since you show clearly that it is The Onion. If you give credit to any other vegetable, however, you could go to jail.

Einstein himself, could have been lost in the holocaust.

The-Krzyz comments on Jul 30, 2021:

We’ll never know how many “Einstein’s” WERE lost to the Holocaust, and how many more perished during The War in places like Nanjing, Katyn, Abyssinia, Manchuria and countless others.

I’ve been remembering some of the songs and instrumental pieces that were favourites of my ...

The-Krzyz comments on Aug 17, 2022:

Nice: Fun conductor to watch, too!

In honor of Black History Month, below are highlights of some of the many distinguished ...

The-Krzyz comments on Feb 21, 2019:

This is great! Many people mentioned whose lives and work I already admired, but did not know about this aspect.

Utah is banning porn on cellphones - this is why | The Independent

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 29, 2021:

The bill’s sponsor claims the intent is to “protect” children, and that adults can deactivate the filter. Given that kids today often quickly surpass their elders in techno-sophistication, those that want to will probably be doing it themselves in no time. This might be yet more annoying, “symbolic” legislation with little real Impact.

A Positive Thought from a Bible-thumping facebook friend.

The-Krzyz comments on Apr 20, 2021:

In 50+ years, can’t say I’ve missed it much or been tempted to go back. A million other places I’d rather be ...

Words 2....

The-Krzyz comments on Sep 22, 2021:

Perfect timing: I was just laying out the fall issue of a quarterly newsmagazine I edit, and so have been wandering amongst these pachyderms! 😁🐘

I wonder too.

The-Krzyz comments on Sep 24, 2021:

In most other developed nations, I’d be a member of a mainstream SD political party, but no such thing exists in the US, so I’m an “independent:” basically politically homeless.

Why religious people use "He" for god, and why is there no female prophet in history of religion?

The-Krzyz comments on Jun 24, 2019:

You DO realize that there are many religions other than Judaism/Christianity, which you seem to imply is “religion” as a whole. It is not.

[yahoo.com] Dana Rohrabacher, US Congressman Fond of Putin Loses His Seat -Yay!!!@

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 11, 2018:

Good riddance! I lived in his district for several years, hating that he was my “representative.”

Who's your favorite Christian band?

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Faith + 1 -- Best christian music ever!

BARK-ing mad! 😆 Look after trees, guys.

The-Krzyz comments on May 13, 2022:

Canines make a beeline for the tree line …

So now Kamala Harris supposedly hit a home run when she chastised Joe Biden for being proud that he ...

The-Krzyz comments on Jun 28, 2019:

Joe’s been in politics for a long time, and knows that a thick skin is required. That being said, I’d rather we look at what’s happening NOW, and at our ideas for the future, rather than adjudicating the past.

Ron Reagan Freedom From Religion Foundation ad.

The-Krzyz comments on Jan 5, 2020:

A recent article in “The Blaze” began with a reference to the “infamous” FFRF! I let my membership lapse a while ago, but maybe it’s time to renew.

I saw a study a few years ago out of Boston University and Bringham Young University about ...

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 11, 2018:

I’ve read this and similar studies and it seems to me that what can be truly destructive is social isolation, of which lonliness can be a result. We are deeply social creatures, and have been so since before we became modern humans. We use each other as reference points and reality checks, and without that sort of contact and feedback, our judgement suffers and perspective narrows. Our greatest achievements have been collaborative (science, for instance). Downside can be groupthink, peer pressure and social dysfunctions, but I’ll risk those and would rather deal with them as opposed to missing all the intellectual, material and emotional possibilities my fellow human beings can offer.

Navy SEALs no longer allowed to wear blackface

The-Krzyz comments on Feb 12, 2019:

That would be counterproductive! Bin Ladin, for instance, was laughing his head off when he saw the SEALs, and so couldn’t aim his weapon properly. Successful psychological warfare.

Just saw an interview with a well-known actress who says she's now only taking on "passion ...

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 8, 2018:

I have a similar reaction when young people are advised to “find their passion” careerwise. Some may have that luxury, but most folks just need to find a way to learn something useful in order to survive. Depending on who and where you are, options can be limited.

Yeah.

The-Krzyz comments on Feb 24, 2021:

They have fought for generations for their freedom (to be annoying).

I was attending a family shindig / dinner gathering when one of my family members had the bright ...

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 10, 2018:

I’m an ordained minister and an atheist, and have found plenty of ways to say and do things that most people assume HAVE to be religious in a humanistic/non-theistic way.

Christian Film “20 Minutes” Falsely Suggests Atheists Find God When Facing Death | Hemant ...

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 9, 2021:

Just another version of the old “no atheists in foxholes” myth. I think that most christians really fear death, despite their alleged belief in an afterlife.

Just received my 2nd covid shot, Moderna brand.

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 26, 2021:

Am finally getting my first shot tomorrow! I assume I’ll have to provide my own buzz ...

Biden Regime Threatens India for its Planned Purchase of Russian S-400s - Stephen Lendman

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 29, 2021:

I’d think there would be plenty of other issues we’d want to pressure that awful Modi regime about.

Don't be Nosferatu. Be Yesferatu.

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 13, 2018:

Of course you know that this post, and the following comments, were predicted centuries ago. By Yestradamus.

Good morning! There are two cities in this world where I would love to live: Amsterdam and ...

The-Krzyz comments on Feb 12, 2019:

Of places I’ve been, I’d seriously consider A-dam, Arles in southern France, Krakow in southern Poland, or Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island. I’ve heard lots of nice stuff about Edinburgh, though ...

I know many atheists who are more Christian.

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 10, 2018:

And "christian" is meant as a ... compliment?!? Them's fightin' words!

What do you all think of Pascal's Wager?

The-Krzyz comments on Sep 17, 2020:

Professional gamblers call such propositions “sucker bets.”

Wrong Solutions to Imaginary Problems - Keeping us safe from Tuba players.

The-Krzyz comments on Aug 23, 2022:

Ahh, the fabled “Cone of Silence!”

Do you like music in languages you don't understand?

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Sure! The music itself has to hook me first, and then curiosity about any lyrics or libretto follows. I enjoy music from many places and cultures.

This Video Explains Why the “Babylon Bee” Isn’t Funny Anymore | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

The-Krzyz comments on Jul 27, 2021:

Too bad: This “hostile takeover” illustrates that it is easier to silence a satirical voice than to take aim at a new target. Successful use of humor is perhaps the most difficult form of communication..

I'm 100 points away from Level 5! What should I expect?

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 2, 2018:

We have cookies.

Police: South Park man submitted mail-in ballot under his deceased wife’s name

The-Krzyz comments on Jan 29, 2021:

“South Park man?” Betcha it was Cartman.

Three in one

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 7, 2022:

Nihilism definition: 1a: Not entirely there, but I’m discriminating. Scientific method usually works for me. 1b: I take what I find useful, and disregard it when it ceases to be so. 2: Totally on board!

100 years ago: Kronstadt rebellion begins in Soviet Russia On March 1, 1921, a sailors’ revolt...

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 1, 2021:

The point at which Lenin’s “Vanguard of the Proletariat” defeated the popular “All Power to the Soviets (local, popular assemblies).” Anarchists, democratic socialists and others were already on the chopping block, and the radicalized sailors that had been a driving revolutionary force since 1905 now joined them, resolving one of those “internal contradictions” Marx wrote about. Remember Kronstadt!

Dixie, Dixie, Dixie...

The-Krzyz comments on Jun 17, 2023:

“X” marks the spot!

I've just created a new group for people who've been blocked by other people or groups and wish to ...

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 13, 2018:

I’m tempted to ask you to block me just so I can join ...

1500 years old saga ?

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 22, 2018:

This is why I am an anarchist: When the kings and queens are away, the rest of us should continue to play!

That was zen. This is...

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 28, 2021:

They both take a lot of work.

How does a employee deal with an incompetent manager?

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 20, 2018:

Does this person care? I mean, enough to listen to employees who could be supportive with good advice? If policies are being broken, there is HR. Shop steward if you have a Union. The manager’s manager if you think it’s safe. Finally, my personal fave: sabotage.

An oldie...but a goodie! [en.wikipedia.org]

The-Krzyz comments on Aug 2, 2023:

Ah, a great scientific thinker whose theory of evolution— one of several before Darwin’s — was popular until Darwin finally observed and described how the mechanism of natural selection drove the process.

Satanists Are Suing the City of Boston for Rejecting Their Invocation Requests | Hemant Mehta | ...

The-Krzyz comments on Jan 28, 2021:

I’m surprised that more people on this site don’t know that the Satanic Temple is a secular-humanist organization dedicated to legally challenging the predominantly christian privilege in the U.S. They don’t actually “worship” Satan, but chose him as a symbol of resistance to blind obedience to authority, in the tradition of Blake and Twain. Their legal strategy complements that of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), with an added dash of dark humor. And they love posting memes featuring the lovable antics of baby goats ... 🐐

I'm either still high from last night or I've fallen deeply in love.

The-Krzyz comments on Jun 18, 2019:

Sweet! Good luck and - if it survives the strong coffee/cold shower/first road trip test - enjoy!! (Heck: No matter how it turns out, enjoy ...)

Her parents not only refuse to learn ASL, when they watch movies with her they won't turn on the ...

The-Krzyz comments on Jan 5, 2022:

Ableism in a very callous and abusive form. I can only wonder what they were like as parents when she was younger, even before her hearing loss.

Evangelist: Pray for Me in Asia Because Buddhists Have “Emptiness on the Inside” | Hemant Mehta ...

The-Krzyz comments on Feb 23, 2021:

Anyone who understands Buddhist teaching would find this funny ... in a pathetic sort of way.

Your Free thought for the day comes from an early 20th century politician; Here's more about ...

The-Krzyz comments on Jun 17, 2023:

A true free thinker and political maverick, he co-founded the Progressive Party, supported unions, and opposed Prohibition, the United Nations and Stalinism. Hard to sum his work up with a simple label.

Au contraire, flat earthers... you ARE idiots. [youtube.com]

The-Krzyz comments on Oct 15, 2018:

If the earth isn’t flat, then why aren’t the levels we buy at the hardware store slightly curved? Huh? The Conspiracy is yuge ...

For those seeking fairness, or love. Or fairness in love.

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 28, 2018:

I used to watch a highly educational show called "Malcolm in the Middle." It taught me that life is unfair.

The greatest power is not power, but political power

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 4, 2022:

Often one and the same.

I believe that Jesus as a historical figure. Am I wrong about this?

The-Krzyz comments on Jul 28, 2021:

There’s no evidence.

Could be the best movie of the year, yet to be seen, based on a true story. 😆

The-Krzyz comments on Jul 9, 2022:

“Love Boat” goes rogue …

The difference between religion and cults is tax exemption. Agree or disagree?

The-Krzyz comments on Dec 6, 2018:

A gross oversimplification. It has to to with leadership and power differentails as structured by the group. There are cults that are now several generations old (I’d include the Unification Church and Scientology), and cults that are not “religious” in nature (some “self-help,” new age, and even political groups).

Living in SW Florida, I have been to several public functions that include some type of religious ...

The-Krzyz comments on May 3, 2019:

Ha! Same here! If I happen to catch the eye of the officiant leading the prayer, I raise one eyebrow, like Spock ...

The Republican fascists taking us into the future!

The-Krzyz comments on Jan 4, 2023:

Hey, if Sandra Bullock can make a bus fly in “Speed,” I’m sure my SUV could conquer this!

Leeches are still used for medical purposes.

The-Krzyz comments on Sep 22, 2021:

I live near Hollywood, where leeches are a beloved part of the entertainment community. Many are also involved in politics, I hear.

Just took these today on my flight from Cleveland to Atlanta to visit my son.

The-Krzyz comments on Sep 12, 2022:

Enjoy! I always managed to have a good time in Atlanta. Lots of the things I like: History, arts and music, and some wonderful eats!

Taking the evolution version of the Christian fish symbol one step further...

The-Krzyz comments on Oct 18, 2022:

There’s the risk of the myriad offspring being “not religious, but spiritual.” (What kind of fish symbol will THEY invent?)

Jake and Elwood [youtube.com]

The-Krzyz comments on Oct 19, 2022:

“Chickenwire?!” A standard feature at Bob’s Country Bunker.

I can't imagine what type of firearm this was used in also it looks like the color of silver up ...

The-Krzyz comments on Jan 7, 2022:

Hmm: Compressed air cylinder for a BB or pellet pistol?

What the world needs is a million unarmed person march on Unraine by volunteers from around the ...

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 21, 2022:

I’m sure the idea is well-intentioned, but this type of naive scheme would be seen by the Russians as further proof of Western weakness and childishness, and an invitation to more aggression. They see the West as a dying tree whose fruit is ripe for the taking.

Just saying...

The-Krzyz comments on Sep 12, 2022:

Is it really about punishing evildoers, or about the rest of us enjoying the spectacle?

& cheap, don't forget cheap...

The-Krzyz comments on Mar 29, 2021:

So, for those of us who have gotten divorced: Do we have the best — or worst — of both worlds?

Honestly missionaries are evil.

The-Krzyz comments on Nov 26, 2018:

Missionary “work” is a form of aggression. Missionaries have been agents of empire and genocide for centuries.

I'm : B 1 C How about you?

The-Krzyz comments on Jan 20, 2021:

C 5 D!

For me it was my freshman year at SWTSU

The-Krzyz comments on Oct 19, 2022:

I remember being taught close order drill in physical education class during sophomore year in high school, “To get us ready.”

Has anyone ever done this or wanted to do this (go up in and fly a jet fighter)?

The-Krzyz comments on Jan 24, 2019:

No interest in jet fighters. Get me up there in a Spad ...