What small pleasures delight you?

TristanNuvo comments on May 23, 2019:

Taking a walk on the beach at sunset.

So yeah. I can't cook.... I'm going to starve to death.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

I actually used to be a chef in quite a few resturants. This gave me an idea to post some easy, but really good dishes to make. Maybe some might be useful to you and others.

Interesting read on Gen Xer's.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 12, 2018:

I was born in 64, so I am right on the cusp between Baby boomers, and Gen-xer's. It's been odd groing up, and still even through adulthood. I remember rotery dialed telephones, pay phones that cost a dime, leaded gasoline, and such. And yet I was still young enough to grow with the new, for example, I got to listen to some great music through the 80's, and yet I was old enough to know that most of the hits in the 80's were in fact covers of tunes. I could go on, and about how things have changed, and how tec has grown through the years but that could take weeks. One thing though, most of the I know that I know that my same age are stuck in the 70's or 80's music wise, but I've never been able to live like that. I have always been one of those that looked for something new music wise all the time, I always love to be turned on to new stuff. I hope that never goes away.

A question you see pop up on here is, when did you become an atheist,which to me sounds like when ...

TristanNuvo comments on Nov 23, 2019:

Atheist Church? "Believe in Science"? Both of those sound inane.

I'm curious, how many of you have friends and family on this site, and I'm not counting those that ...

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 5, 2018:

No, not yet. But I am putting the word out to many friends and family. It's just a matter of time before they come and check this place out.

Cutting grass, raking leaves and shoveling snow

TristanNuvo comments on Mar 9, 2019:

Yup, did all of that when I was a kid. Moved to Florida back in the day so other than the mowing, wasn't part of my world. But just the same, honest work for friends, and family was just apart of life. Sad to know that isn't the staple these days.

What are the best and/or your favorite musicians of all time?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 25, 2018:

I posted earlier that Bach was my fovorite composer. But thinking about it I had to mention my favorite singer. I love a great many, but Lisa Gerrard stands out to me one of the best. She has a certian power, depth, warmth, range, and such that not many that I've heard coming close to. https://youtu.be/xfgl57vINmw

Another day of not being able to log in........

TristanNuvo comments on Dec 9, 2018:

Then, how did you post this?

Labelling yourself an atheist in online dating apps

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 25, 2018:

Honestly i've never thought about, I've never been on a dating site. I suppose that this place is sort of a dating site, but that's not why I joined. I joined to have a place where like minded people can share their views and not get trolled by a ton of religious nutbags all the time.

A Scientist debating science with a Creationist is like… a Scientist debating science with a ...

TristanNuvo comments on Dec 3, 2018:

Talking to my dog (when she was still alive), was more fun that talking to quite a few, not just creatards.

Why I'm likely to die single...

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 3, 2018:

I rather enjoy being single. Not to say that Haven't enjoyed most of my relationships, but I seem to favor hanging with my friends, or just alone these days. I've never had a problem with doing things by myself, like going out to diner, or a movie and such. But one never knows, some one special might just come along.

The Evolutionary Mystery of Left-Handedness and What It Reveals About How the Brain Works - Brain ...

TristanNuvo comments on May 11, 2019:

Although I am a lefty, I wasn't really sure about the right or left brained concept. So I went and too a few so called "tests" to find out. I took a few just to try to get an average. But in all cases I seem to be split 50/50 Right/ Left. Not quite sure what that really means, but I do have to add that I am diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, and I'm not sure that correlates with either. But, there it is.

Ready for the show tomorrow.

TristanNuvo comments on Feb 22, 2019:

Over the years I've been a proud owner of such classics as a 59, and a 68 Strat, and many others. But I do have to add that my Ibanez RG550, and my Gem, trump all of them. A maqtter of personal preference I guess. but once I was able to get the same David Gilmore sound out a different guitar, plus a myriad of other sounds from the same guitar, I was hooked. To each is own, but since I've been playing Ibanez, I have had a great love romance with those guitars. JMHO.

I just made level 7.

TristanNuvo comments on Nov 18, 2018:

Grats! :)

Regular M&Ms or Peanut M&Ms?

TristanNuvo comments on Dec 30, 2018:

I like them both, but lean a bit in favor of peanut.

Very first concert you attended?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Oh man. It's really hard to say. a few friends and I used to go to a bajillion clubs and barsto see all kind of punk bands back then. If I had to guess it would have to be the Ramones at CBGB's. I think my first real concert though was around 1884 at the New Haven collisium. It was Metallica's Master of Puppets, opening up for Ozzy's Ultimate sin tour. So I can actually say that I got to see Cliff Burten while he was still alive.

Rammstein-Stripped [youtu.be]

TristanNuvo comments on May 11, 2019:

Loves me some Rammstein. Great song.

Chimera try to survive [youtu.be]

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Yhanks for posting this. I've been a metal fan since the old days of Black Sabbath, and I've kept up with many bands since. One thing I really like is being turned on to something new to me. This is great, I'll have to look up some more of them.

For fans of Frozen (and I hope that suck ass song gets stuck in your heads ?)

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 13, 2018:

Never saw frozen, but didn't need to to see this as rather funny.

Any guys or gals looking ???

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 14, 2018:

That's pretty much my MO.

Mind on display

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 1, 2018:

Carl Sagan.

This is mine 😀😊😅🤣😂

TristanNuvo comments on Mar 28, 2019:

LOL, great one. I get the reference, nice.

"What makes Earth feel like hell is our expectation that it should feel like heaven" -Chuck ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 20, 2018:

There was a great quote from one my favotite comediens Jim Jeffreis. Where he said something like" I don't even want heaven as an option, It's eternal, you'll get used to it, and then you'll be fucking bored".

When you've sold your soul to Santa in order to get likes in this group...

TristanNuvo comments on Dec 3, 2018:

This gives me a great idea, Now that I have my studio back up and running, I might try to make a few metal versions of some Christmas songs.

Hello everybody i have just joined this group.

TristanNuvo comments on Nov 23, 2018:

Welcome. :)

What would be your 2 or 3 FAV BOOKS or AUTHORS and could let us know why?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 24, 2018:

The lord of the rings.I loved those those books, as well as the hobbit.I had mixed fellings about making making them. But to my joy, Peter Jactction was a grateful co- writer, but a great director. for for him bring my favorite set of my books to life was awesome.

What are your favorite lyrics?

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 25, 2018:

"one of these days I'm going to cut you into little pieces" ;One of these days, from Pink Floyd.

Who is your favorite Judge on television?

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 2, 2018:

I don't really watch much TV. But I've seen some clips on Youtube of judge Judy, and she cracked me up putting people in their place.

Holy shitballs.

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Hope you have a great time. :)

Good morning everyone! It's the day before Thanksgiving, so I thought I would greet everyone.

TristanNuvo comments on Nov 21, 2018:

Having my coffee at the moment as well. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving too. :)

What Is one thing I can do to improve or to make my profile more appealing to women? : ) thanks!

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Not sure what to tell you. I have on my profile that I'm not interested in dating, I had enough of that in my younger years. Now I'm all about good conversation. I was very happy to find this place with like minded people. I've been a member of quite a few blog sites, made some good friends. but most of the time when I posted about evolution, god, religion etc. the comments always turned into a troll fest. Here I don't get that. here almost all of the people I've met are very kind, even if they might disagree.

Do you think you are selfish or selfless? And why?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 26, 2018:

I get a lot of joy helping people. That's why I volunteer at a homeless shelter most of the week.

Have you stopped watching a TV show, or listening to a musician due to their political beliefs?

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 4, 2018:

I liked the band Creed when they first came out. To be honest, i rarely listen to lyrics, It's all about the music. but after a while I did end up listening to them. it just wasn't religious, it was down right preachy. I don't listen to them anymore.

Who's your favorite Christian band?

TristanNuvo comments on Nov 18, 2018:

I've never been a fan of Christian bands. However there has been an abundance of classical music over the years that was about, or inspired by their belief in god. I honestly don't share their belief, but some unbelievably beautiful music written buy such composers.

When you have to self-label, do you describe yourself as an agnostic, skeptic, non-believer--or ...

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 4, 2019:

I usually will say an Agnostic Atheist. Meaning Atheist, because I in no way believe in any kind of a god figure. Agnostic, because I really can't prove 100% either way.

What are or were some of your favorite children's or YA books?

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 12, 2018:

Lord of the rings, and the Hobbit. Over the years I've re read those books many times over.

I always felt it was child abuse, even as a child.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 10, 2018:

This is exactly how my father treated me. He was very abusive to me, not just physical, but mentally as well. Aside from that I was diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder, which means I hear and see things that are not really there, major depression,suicidal thoughts, and a few other things. And it gets worse the older I get. Now I hear voices telling me the same things that my father did. saying things like, you are broken, damaged, a waste of space, that I am a burden on every one I know, so I should just end it all. Thankfully, as Dr's. and therapists over the years have come to know much more about the disorder, and the medication has improved. Plus the therapy I get, And I use it very much, I've learned coping skills, and tools to combat the depression, and voices, halucinations etc. I'f it weren't for that I would probably be dead by now, but thankfully, I've been progressing a lot better. I actually love life, and being able to cope with that disorder better makes the loving life much easier.

Just found out my only "non-religious" friend believes in reincarnation, even to the extent that she...

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 27, 2018:

Of the friends I have, some are believers, some are not. Yet we all get along very well. Just because we believe, or not believe in different things, has no bearing on our friendship. We value each other for the person that we are. Honestly, I don't care what anothers belief is. If they are good people, well, that's good enough for me. Given of course that one or both of you don't try to force each other to belilieve, or try to ridicule the other, I don't see why it would mater.

Women (and men if you choose to answer), when does a compliment go too far?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

I'm not sure if it's a compliment or not, but get 'you look just like some one i used to know' a lot.

So in another thread here the notion of needing someone was given a rough battering in favor of ...

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 6, 2018:

I Pretty much have no problem being alone. That's not to say that I am opposed to having friends, or a girlfriend. I do have friends, and it's nice having them. But I just don't need another to be happy.

Post a song, maybe even daily, about our age group/generation.

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 30, 2018:

Stevie Wonders, Songs in the key of life is one of my all time favorite albums. https://youtu.be/hYKYka-PNt0

South Wind [youtu.be]

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 2, 2019:

Been a fan of Kitaro since the 80's. then and peeps like Patrick O'hearn, Andreas Vollenwieder, and quite a few others have always been a staple of my "zen" music.

Such a newbie! Now I know how to post in Singles mingles.

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 28, 2018:

Hello, and welcome from Clearwater FL. :)

Ok Trekkers you know that you want one ?

TristanNuvo comments on Dec 11, 2018:

That's awesome!

I do not want to forget to post Für Elise by Ludwig von Beethoven, whose 250th birthday we are ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jan 9, 2020:

One of my faves.

Hello all.

TristanNuvo comments on Nov 9, 2018:

Welcome, Glad to have you here. :)

Scientists get-green light to resurrect the dead with stem cells.

TristanNuvo comments on Nov 10, 2018:

Although I don't think there is anything substantiated in this. But if I had to pick a person, it would be Carl Sagan.

Your sitting on a park bench I come to sit on the bench as well.

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 4, 2018:

I usually will give a genuine 'Hello' , and let them respond. Sometimes a conversation will make its way, sometimes it doesn't. But I will always at least say 'Hi'. I do the same when walking down the street to people coming the other way.

What's the biggest physical turn-off when looking for a mate?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 18, 2018:

Over the years ago I had many girlfriends. Some were just about sex, some were because we had similar interests. but growing older I've come to realize that I don't have the need to have a romantic partner to enjoy life. I've learned that I respect the friends of mine for what they are. In my book good people are good people. It doesn't matter their political beliefs, religious beliefs etc. So to answer your question, I don't have a so called thing that I have as a "turn off". I alway tend to value those that are helpful to others, and are kind to animals, and are honest to me and themselves.

So what is the main reason most of you are on here?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I'm here for the conversations. I gave up the whole dating thing a while back.

What determines whether a person is a Christian or not?

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 31, 2020:

To be honest, I don't really care. The way people treat others is much more important to me than some label. I know both some great, and shit people that will call themselves 'Christian', and the same goes for non-believers I know.

What’s the one thing you can’t live without?

TristanNuvo comments on May 18, 2019:

My creativity. By that I mean perhaps my passion for the way I learn and or create. That covers a vast amount of topics, but the one that really comes to mind is music. Writing music in a way is like discovering something new, and I love when that happens.

Who has listened to or read the book Waking up A guide to spirituality without religion by Sam ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

I love Sam. I haven't read it yet, but it's on my list.

I don't really have a plan ?

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I shuffle around like a zombie while my coffee is brewing. I can't even begin to think about my day till i've had a couple of cups.

Why do so many people believe in Noah's Ark?

TristanNuvo comments on Jan 11, 2019:

Could say the same for the moon landing deniers, flat earthers, etc.

For those of us looking for dates...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 30, 2018:

That should be a Hallmark card.

Ariana Grande’s New Song “God Is a Woman” Is Infuriating Some Christians – Friendly Atheist

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 14, 2018:

Nothing I like better than some Christans getting their panties in a bunch.

It's Friday and 5 o'clock somewhere. What are we all drinking?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Beer, and some very great tunes. I just have to take some (me) time every so often. I'm usually a wine person. But tonight I thought I'd thy something different.

Affects of shutdown on benefit programs.

TristanNuvo comments on Jan 14, 2019:

That was a concern for me as well. I live with a disability, and needed to know what was going to happen with that. Seems, like you said, it will be business as usual. Well, at least for now.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

TristanNuvo comments on May 19, 2019:

willful ignorance.

Who remembers? All these years later, they're still my favorites.

TristanNuvo comments on Mar 2, 2019:

Ah, I remember that era quite well. Although there is one missing from that photo, Chevy Chase. A lot of people I know forget that he was in the first season. I would say it was the best crew ever, but honestly I think it's a tie with some of the crew in the 90's. That lineup included greats such as Chris Falrey, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler,Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, to name a few. Yeah there have been some great single talents like Will Farrel, Molly Shannon, and others. But an entire outstanding crew, I think those two groups were the pinnacle. JMHO.

Love is many things....

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 15, 2018:

Nice one, I good laugh out of that one, thanks. :)

What scares you the most? ???

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 3, 2018:

Clowns. They scare the loving shit out of me, and give me nightmares.

Do atheists, who find no magic in the world, live drab, boring lives, by comparison?

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 29, 2018:

Atheists by definition don't believe in magic. But one can be inspired, even be in awe of learning what nature and the universe is. From the late great Carl Sagan. "I don't want to believe, I want to know". and learning something new to me is rather exciting. The last thing I would ever think of life as being boring.

TGIF!! Anyone close to Melbourne, Fl?

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 10, 2018:

I live in Clearwater. Would love to meet, but Weekends are when I do my volunteer work at a homeless shelter.

Why do men save badly worn-out clothes?

TristanNuvo comments on Feb 1, 2019:

It's a "comfort zone" kind of thing. I do the same, not always, but sometimes. It's not only men, I've had a few girlfriends that did the same.

this is literally what it's like

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 26, 2018:

Meanwhile in Florida.

Travelling Solo! Good evening ladies and Bruces - I just bought my airfare for a November trip to...

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 6, 2018:

this is funny. an Aussie, reacting to a post that someone made about why you should never go to Australia. Personally i would love to go there. https://youtu.be/t1uZZ_xRYvQ

What are some good old movie or TV lines?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 30, 2018:

"Kirk" Scottie, we need more power. "Scottie" i've given her all she's got captain!

Some pictures from the stage I sculpted for the Oscars.

TristanNuvo comments on Feb 25, 2019:

Awesome!

Craziest religious thing you’ve ever done?

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 23, 2018:

I wish I had something good to post on this, but alas, I've never been a believer so I've never had such experiences.

I've decided that from now on I'm only posting and commenting in groups.

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 29, 2018:

Well, we belong to most of the same groups, so I'll still get to read your posts. Which is good because I like your posts. :)

Love this song, George Benson [youtu.be]

TristanNuvo comments on Dec 12, 2019:

George has always been a fave if mine. His scat with the guitar, also on the hit 'on broadway' to me is legend. Plus He's from the Burgh like me.

A lot of the arguments in support of the bible focus on the historical accuracy of the texts, then ...

TristanNuvo comments on Dec 14, 2019:

My usual first question is, Which Creation story? There are two. And the I'll move onto the other 792 contradictory statements in the book as well. ( I just made up that number, I lose count real fast because there are way too many of them).

Funny pick up lines. Share 'em! 😅😂😅

TristanNuvo comments on Jan 30, 2019:

Excuse me, Does this rag smell like chloroform? JK, I honestly don't know any good ones.

How do you feel after hosting people?

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 12, 2018:

For me it's bitter sweet. I have a lot of friends from where I grew up with in CT. that I have kept in touch with, and I also have some friends I knoe from another blog site that we actually got to meet IRL. Usually they will come down to Clearwater Florida, where I live, which is great. There is a tone to do here, from the great beaches, to fishing in the Gulf, to that many restaurants ( seafood mostly), to sailing and viewing dolphins etc. I live when they all come down, and it's great that my new friends and old get along rather well. But when they all leave I sort of feel hollow. I hate that feeling.

Yep 💯

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 31, 2019:

Another quote that I love meaning kind of the same thing. If you can't tell the difference from right and wrong. You don't lack religion, you lack Empathy.

Can an Atheist make it to The House of Representatives, The Senate or perhaps even the Presidency?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

I have no doubt that there are non-believers in congress or any other branch of the government. But they can't come out and say that because they know that they simply get elected. What I would love to see is any government official that has finished their term and not trying to go for another. To actually come out and admit that 'yes, I am a non-believer' I always have been.

Good morning! Have a great day!

TristanNuvo comments on Nov 12, 2018:

Thank you. And to you as well. :)

Any other artists or musicians here? Sharing creativity is a good way to make friend.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Nice work, and nice to meet you. I am no artist, But I am a musition. I've been playing since I was a kid. Cello, Classical guitar, Spanish guitar, and of course Metal.I've been a bass player in a few bands back in the day too.

Please say hello to @Red_Cat who has joined the group. Looking forward to your music choices,

TristanNuvo comments on Sep 1, 2019:

It's been a while since I've posted anything. But I'll gladly give a big welcome the the new. Welcome @red_cat.

In fairness, if a society accepts religion, it should accept any organization that warps a child's ...

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 21, 2020:

Well. to be fair. No matter the society. You will always have different points of view, and beliefs. Warping a child's mind doesn't take religion. it just takes some one, or ones that won't let the child to think for themselves.

YouTube has many atheists that produce content.

TristanNuvo comments on Mar 16, 2020:

Seth is really good friends with Matt Dilihunty, and Aron Ra, who are also greats. They've done tours together called 'The Unholy Trinity". A lot of that is on youtube.

People need to be reminded of this fact.

TristanNuvo comments on Feb 13, 2019:

Yes.

What is the true purpose of religion?

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 27, 2018:

Control.

Any of our members affected by Micheal beyond loss of power?

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 14, 2018:

It had no effect here in Clearwater at all.

Question for the single people...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 13, 2018:

I have done a ton of that back in my day. Sometimes, I called, sometimes they called. But honestly getting older I really just don't care about that kind of thing any more. I've never been one much for having to be in a relationship any way, although I've had quite a few. But most of the time I like to spend my time on my my own, or with some friends.

What's your favourite show or channel to watch on TV?

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 31, 2018:

I actually don't own a TV. I watch everything on my PC, plus I have a pretty big monitor. I download, and stream everything. As far as shows go. Some aren't on any more but to name a few. Dexter. Mythbusters, (the original). Game of thrones. Battlestar Galactica, (the 2006 version). I'm sure there are more, I just can't remember atm.

Pick one and tell me how you would solve it: National Debt, Child hunger in USA, Homeless Veterans.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 19, 2018:

I wouldn't know how to 'fix' any of those. But I do try to help the homeless. I volunteer at a homeless shelter. It's called Pinellas Hope. there around 500 people here, most are vets. This place is really great because it's not just a place to stay, we have GED classes, a computer room so people can apply for benifits, food stamps, jobs etc. There are personal councelors, Therapists, AA meetings. There is a mobile med that comes every wednesday as well. The goal here is go help people get back on their feet, and it works very well. The place is very well known so we get donations all the time. things like blankets, clothes, food etc. There a lot of organizations that come here and bring lunch, or dinner for every one. I wish there were a lot more places like this.

I like when ??

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 12, 2018:

I've got a lot of flack from quits a few people about my twisded sense of humor. IIMHO, i think that everey thing has the ability to have some humor about it, I had more about this, but my meds are kicking in, so I just may come back later and finish my thought

Being an atheist I can still enjoy many festive occasions as an excuse to have a party with ...

TristanNuvo comments on Dec 21, 2019:

I took it upon myself way back in the day to learn about the so called 'Pagan' festivities. To be honest. They are/were so much more fun that the so called 'Christian' festivities, by far. I'm not one, even though I've been a non-believer all of my life, of those that has to call foul, to any one saying 'merry Christmas' by any means. To be honest, I'm more of a , well, what ever excuse to party, I'm in kind of person. So I try to celebrate anything I can get my hands on. But I do have to admit to a guilty pleasure of posting pagan celebrations, to piss off the got my panties in a bunch fundamentalists with the full brunt of irony that most of them do not understand. :) Happy Solstice, :)

I am thinking about daily micro-dosing with psychedelic mushrooms to get rid of some depression ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Shrooms, man, that takes me back. A whole shit load of laughing.

Would you consider yourself more of a fan of David Letterman or Jay Leno?

TristanNuvo comments on Jan 14, 2019:

Steven Colbert.

Ok so we did the toilet seat war?

TristanNuvo comments on Aug 17, 2018:

All I know is when my bestie comes over and uses the toilet, she uses a shit load of TP. I don't know why, is that a femail thing, or is she just nuts.

There is a tendency, even in this forum, to attribute anything science cannot at this moment explain...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I was fortunate that I was brought up in a household, and school where there was not real mention of god, or religion. I was taught at an early age the value of using the Scientific method for learning anything. For the most part that was apparent in the way my classes went from Math, to History, to Chemistry, and every thing in between. They didn't just give us a book, told to read a chapter, memorize it then take a test one it. That I believe is probably the worst way to teach someone. Instead, they would give us a topic, or a problem to solve, to do the experiments to get our own findings. then present them. Which to me was the best way I could think of to get children to learn, to actually go and test, or research for ourselves. Even if we were wrong in our findings, there was the experiencing of learning from ours or others. Even better, we learned to question everything, never assume. I don't know how or why most school systems don't do that any more, but it is very frustrating to see the decline in many people that can not even comprehend critical thinking. And with this being the so called 'information age'.I see it get mis-used way too much. With the ability to have virtually learn every thing there is to learn with a few clicks of a mouse. But instead, way too many would rather just post a picture af a cat that says something funny on facebook, and then wait for the 50 'likes' that follow. Even worse, a lot of times I will see people not having a sense of critical thinking will give the same weight to a paper written by someone with a Doctorate, as they would from some conspiracy theory nut job living in their moms basement. Sorry for the long rant, this topic just strikes a sore nerve with me.

Doubt vs gullibilty

TristanNuvo comments on Oct 3, 2018:

I've mentioned this in another post a bit ago. I find that planting seeds works wonders. i've had conversations with many believers, some are great friends. I learned that it's never a good thing to try and force any one to think differently than they do. However, what I do is listen to what they have to say. Then I'll say how I view things politely. Some times it gets into a great conversation. But I think that a lot of believers, especially the very religious have been mislead at what an Atheist, or non-believer is like. for instance i've heard from many that said things like, you seem very nice, and not judgemental, you seem to enjoy life, and you seem like a nice person, I would not have thought that. That seed of showing that their misconceptions about Atheists were not what they were told. That kind of seed has the potential to have a believer take pause and think. I've known many because of that, ended up questioning their own beliefs.

Any other fellow dudes or dudettes in here?

TristanNuvo comments on Dec 27, 2018:

I'm one as well, I have my certificate and everything. :)

Aron Ra, Twilight Vampires, and Divine Foreskins (Test Your Religion Knowledge 19) -Atheist Edge ...

TristanNuvo comments on Nov 27, 2018:

Aron Ra is one of my favorites. I love the relationship with him and others, mainly Matt dili9hunty. The two of them paired together make a powerhouse of information.

I say this every year!

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 1, 2019:

I don't think i've ever quite understood what "acting your age" really means. I just do what I do.

The Weird, Ever-Evolving Story of Your DNA - The Atlantic

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 27, 2018:

My bacground is mostly math and phyiccs, but I have been godsmacked be the advances that have been made of breaking down genes, and dna. One of the things I found interesting is that the head of the Genom Progect, Francis Sellers Collins. is actually a theist. the one thing I get from that is that Science supercieds biblical text. Theist or not, I am happy beond words that we have been able to unravel the building blocks of evolution, and the data keeps on going. so the creationists have continualy less, and lest to stand on.