Greetings all! Here's a song from the waaaayback archive that's long been a favorite: The Nefilim ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I've never heard of these guys, but I like. Thanks for turning me onto them.

Do you have a "5 year plan"?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I don't have a 5 year plan, but I do have a day to day plan. And that is learn something new every day, and do what I can to help others.

I think I like Pantera's better. Avenged Sevenfold- Walk [youtu.be]

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Not bad, but I have to agree, I like Pantera's version better. The thing about covers to me is that doing it the same way the original was, I'm thinking, what's the point? But those who do covers and put their own Style into it making the song different and new. I do really like. Like for example, 'Disturbed' Sound of silence. They made that song their own, and did a great job of it too.

I did it! I made it! Thanks for helping me get to Level 8, everyone!!!

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Whohoo. Grats .:)

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.

If you could only pick one...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 10, 2018:

With my mental disorder if I didn't have therapy, and actually use it I would probably be dead. As far as a red flag,.. I guess it would have to be fake boobs. To me that just screams of some one who is not comfortable being who they are. That kind of insecurity is kind of a big turn off for me. Just saying.

Would you date someone who is a self-proclaimed psychic/intuitive?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I have many girl friends that believed in such nonsense. We might have gone at it for a while, but eventually I'd give them some logic that countered their silly beliefs, and it ended rather quickly. Since then I've tried to avoid such relationships.

What is the one thing your are most proud of accomplishing in your life?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I have too many to choose from. I volunteer at a homeless shelter a great time. I also get some satifaction from the music I write and play. and sometimes just saying 'hellow' to people I meet walkind down the sidewalk.

What is your 'favorite' Bible story?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

My favorite part is were is says 'Amen' because the dribble that was spewing out comes to an end.

Anyone else hate being the only one who doesn’t bow their heads and/or close their eyes when some ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I have had my fills with things thatd some conotations of some form of some sort of religious context. usuall I don't mind, be it funerals, or wedings, Which I have no real problem with. I figure, to each i own. But as for bowing my head in some sort of religious content, I simply will not do that.

How many of you still use the phrases "Oh thank god" or "Dear lord" or something else that ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

To me it's just a matter of speech, it in my opinion it doesn't mean any thing than other sayings. we are all products of sayings, and repitsion.. Even though I've never been a believer, I will stutter the word of god, and of jesus when I am having sex, or just simply having gowing wrong. It's not that Ihave some divine providense to those words mesning any thing. Those words are just a figure of speech.

I’ll be visiting my mother in less than a month.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I was brought up as a non-believer, so it's hard to know what you might be going through. That being said, I have quite a few friends that are believers that I have a great relationship with. I guess what I am trying to say is that if your mother really loves you, it's possible that she will still accept you even though you might have a difference towards God, and or religion. Although I've known some friends that have 'come out' as a non-believer, and they were met with distain and even shunned by friends and family. That is something I've dealt with with some so called friends that won't even talk to me because i am deemed as evil, and they do not want to have any thing to do with me. However 'coming out actuall made me more friends Theists or not. They judge me for the person that I have proven to be regardless of me beliefs. and those are the people that I not only favor, but respect as well. Sorry for the long winded aproach to your question, but I still have to stick to my guns and say. If your mother truelly loves you, I honestly think that she would embrace you as her son,With love and not some heathen. Either way I hope the best for you nand your mom.

That a HA moment.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I can remember that same feeling. When I was younger a few friends and I used to travel to Vermont to ski. Take the ride to the top, and just stay up there for a while and soak it all in. like you said there was no sounds other that the wind through the pine trees, and the freshness of the air. And the view was more that I have the words for. I've lived in Florida for a long while, so I don't get to ski, or climb high mountian trails any more. But there is still another sense of oneness with nature by going to the beach. Just feeling the nice breeze, and the sound of the waves is very calming.

Hello from Kissimmee. I hope everyone (all over Florida) is doing well. Have a great week. :)

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

Thank you from Clearwater. Hope you are doing well too. :)

Who is your favorite guitarist?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

Me.

Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

Incompetence knows no bounds of gender, or race. Ironically, it seems that those that are leaders are the ones that have figured out how to bullshit, and manipulate more than those who actually would be great leaders but are honest. What I wouldn't give to have Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, or some one like that for our President.

Did you know Pakistan has a blasphemy law in their constitution which mandates the death penalty for...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

Apostasy is punishable by death as well.

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.

Question on terminology.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I honestly do not care what word is used at least for me. I usually just use the word Atheist because I've never been a believer my whole life, and back when I was a kid that was the word poeple used to call it, so I guess it just stuck with me out of habit.That is what I use for my lack of belief, and to be honest I really don't talk much about my dis-belief in a god, or gods. There really is no point as much as I can tell. I have some great friends that are believers, and we get along just fine. However, I do rather like the term, anti-theist. That is something I actually do talk a lot about actively. I despise religion and I have no problem bashing it with disdain and contempt.

What's the best coffee you've ever had and where did you have it?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I'had countless different beans and different roasts in my time. Some were really great, some not so much. But as for the best I'v ever had, well I don't know what brand it was, but in Vermont every place we went to had the best, better than any where. I didn't know why for a long time, then some one I was talking to up there explained to me it was the water. There they use natural spring water and the minerals make the water taste soft and smooth. I would have never thought of that before.

Irresistible

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

Yes I did. There was a woman that worked in the same office as me, April was her name. She was beyond drop dead hot. I kind of felt bad for her sometimes, because she got hit on by just about every male in the place.Except me. i was way ti insecure, and shy to actually ask some one out, especially her, all i could think of was that she was way out of my league. One day a mutual friend of ours told me that April had asked about me, and that we should go out to have some drinks some night and she would introduce us to one another. It took a while to get out of the shyness, for both of us. And at one point she had aked me why I never talked to her before, and I explained that I saw her getting hit on all the time, and that I never though that she would be interested in me. The real irony was that she thought the same about me. in that instant we bonded wonderfully. We both had some sort of mental issues that aslo made it real easy to relate to. That relationship went on for quite a long time.

MEN: What would your reason be for asking a woman what she does for a living, upon meeting her?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I actually don't date any more, I kind of gave that up a while back. I did do a lot of dating when I was younger. I was very shy around people back then, in fact I don't think I ever asked any one out. It was usually a friend would set me up with someone they new, so They already knew what I was like, what I did for a living etc. If they didn't know I had no problem telling them. I just figured that if they didn't like me because of how much money I made, then I'm glad to know that right off the bat. But as far as how I felt about whet they did for a living, Honestly, I really couldn't care less. It's the person that I liked, not their job.

Hello Houston.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I live in Clearwater. I love it here. it's on the west coast so it's on the Gulf, where that water is warmer, and real clear. It's no too expensive to live here. Well, I'm comparing that to where I used to live which was CT.

I am beginning to enjoy this app more and more each day.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 8, 2018:

I feel the same way. I am so very happy that I found this place as well.

Neil deGrasse Tyson on God - YouTube

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 8, 2018:

Neil I easily one of my favorite human beings on the planet.

If atheism is a position against the existence of gods, is it also a-religious bearing in mind that ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

I'm not sure how to react to what one might propose. for the basics of Atheism is there now valuble evidence that proposeses the proof of some entety has some some favor of other beings, and make humans his number one above all others, it just dosen,t make any sense. sorry for the typos, I'm still learning to type on my smart phone.

What fandoms do you enjoy ?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Too many to mention. But I have to say that I can't wait till season 8 of Game of Thrones comes out.

This is a statement and a question.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

I've been into Jim since he made contraband 12 years ago. in my book he is on par with Carlin. They are,were, the most un-PC people that I ever liked, and I love them for that. I mean Jim can make sometheing like rape funny. https://youtu.be/jI8wYoDcOBk

Hanging up on people was much more emotionally satisfying when you could slam the receiver down.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Nothing like a good mic drop.

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.

Wanna see something cool? Here's my mama's leg. We call it her toolbox lol.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

For as much as I am disabled in the brain, the one thing I have been very fortunate with is my physical health.I've been very lucky. I've broken quite a few bones over the years, but never anything like this. I can't even imagine what she is going through. I do hope that she can get some resolve to be able to function again. My gr

Are new tastes like new ideas?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

That is a difficult one to answer. Where it is that I sometimes do not like to change, I guess that might be sort of a comfort zone. But on the other hand I love more than anything than to learn something new. I love to be dumbfounded by some some new findings, or empical evedence that skews me into something I never before thought of. So I sometimes covet new ideas of thought. I've had that since I was young, and I really hope that never goes away.

This question is going to be controversial, but with the subject matter it's to be expected.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

There is only one race as far as people go. And that is the human race.

What is vulnerability to you?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

To be dumbfounded by such stupidity from one that I can't even begin to figure out the words to teach them just how silly what they have stated really is.

Collective Identity of Non-theists

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

I suppose there is a community of non believers. From what I have seen in the last decade or so has shown me that along with becoming a non-theist has put most in the interest of math, evolutionary biologe, astro physics and such, and for that is something that I love to see. But it was different for me. I have always been a non-believer, I was not brought up in a religious houshold. And in my time back when, I was lucky enough that all of the sciences were taught with no religious intent. I learned a lot back then, and it got me into some great classes in colledge. I have been greatful that I was able to learn about evolutional biology, phisics, and advanced math. It wasn't till a few decades later that I started to hear about Atheism, flat earthers, the world is only 6 thousand years old and many things like that. I find it abismal that the education system is so frought with discrepency that simeple things are questioned by those that have no education, yet will post such nonsense, and even more, there are so many that will believe it just because they read it on the internet. For fuck's sake, there are some people that believe, that we didn't go to the moon, or that the earth is flat. WTF. I don't honestly chalk it up to stupidity, I rather posture that most are very misinformed. I'm not sure that I know a solution to that, but I do what I can to provide some real Science to those that do not know any better.

The Distance by Soilwork (featuring one of the most glorious choruses you will ever hear) ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

I've never heard of these guys before, but I really like. Thank you for turning me onto them.

Who are some of your favorite philosophers?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Daniel Dennet.

Roller coaster selfie (not me) using a fisheye camera lens. Trippy!! [youtu.be]

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

Man that looks like some real fun!

Hi! Anyone from Fort Myers?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

My two cousins, and my aunt and uncle live there, but I live in Clearwater. it's not that far away so we get to visit quite often.

It seems to me that now a days people seem to be looking for that "instant connection" with other ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

That's why I like porn. Instant attraction, finish the job, then no hurt feelings. lol. JK.

It seems to me that now a days people seem to be looking for that "instant connection" with other ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 7, 2018:

That's why I like porn. Instant attraction, finish the job, then no hurt feelings. lol. JK.

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.

Korn - Coming undone [youtu.be]

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 6, 2018:

I've been into Korn since they came out back in the day. They were very original. I love a new and unique sound. On. a side note that mic stand was actually made by HR Giger. must be sweet to have an original piece of art.

Several people are referencing Sam Harris. What is his main tenet or tenets?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Here is a good clip from Sam. https://youtu.be/vSdGr4K4qLg

Several people are referencing Sam Harris. What is his main tenet or tenets?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Little known fact about Sam. His mom created The Golden Girls.

Hello All?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Welcome :)

Louisville's heat index is the highest in the country

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 6, 2018:

I'm used to that kind of heat. I like in Clearwater Florida. It's like that all year long,.But we do have a nice ocean breeze, so that helps a bit.

And a top of the morrow to you all

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 6, 2018:

Mmmmmm, that looks really good. :)

Ozzy Osbourne - Flying again ://youtu.be/hSA8DQ48NIg

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

Haven't heard this one in ages. Great pick.

Why have people become so gullible to accept lies as facts?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

One of the things I hate about the information age, is that people don't for the most part use any critical thinking when trying to find out if something is true or not. Most usually go to some site that they like and look for what they want to hear. to the extent that A paper from a nobel winner, is on par with some either some conspiracy theory nut, or something like that gives just as much weight to one another. I was taught a long time ago that if I really want to know something, I should look up many different sources and deduce my findings from that which gives the most evidence. I've seen in many debates about god, or religion, creationism etc. the believers will pretty much go to 'Answers in Genesis', spout off a quote that some appologetics moron writes. Where as those that are more Science minded, will in fact look up many articles or papers to make their point.

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.

Are atheists criticising the wrong things about religion?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

I honestly think there isn't such a thing as talking about the wrong things about religion. I believe that religion should be looked, and talked about with ridicule and contempt. I used to be more agressive on that point, but to tell the truth I really don't Talk about it as much as I used to. These days I am more for promoting Science, Math, Critical thinking and such. That's why I like Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson. He rarely talks about religion at all, He is all about teaching people how wonderful it is to learn about the universe. Although, I do from time to time I do love to have a go at bashing religion. Sometimes it's just damn fun. lol.

Love this!!

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

Ha! That gave me a good laugh. Thank you for that. :)

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.

Well, the dogs and I survived the fireworks last night.

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

A cookout, beer, and some fireworks with some great friends. The fireworks are kind of fun, but to be honest I like the hanging with good friends is the real fun part.

A Review of Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon by Daniel C. Dennet

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

I've read and viewed, saw videos etc. from Daniel Dennet. He has a very non threatening way of his views on why some believe, and why some others don't. He's easy to listen to.

"As an atheist, I am angry that we live in a society in which the plain truth cannot be spoken ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

One thing I can't stand is having to be PC or it will make some people butthurt and offended. I had decided years ago that I won't be PC anymore. I will say what is on my mind no matter who it might offend. I don't do this to purposely offend any one, or just to be rude. I never attack, or bully, or call names. I am a nice to people as I can, but like I said, I say what it is onm my mind. Even though some will say something that i don't agree with, I do respect others that don't candy coat every thing they say.

Whats your stance on energetic practices like qi gong?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

Honestly, I've never heard of 'Qi' before, I'll have to look that up.

Do you celebrate 4th of July or is it just another ordinary day to you?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

I get together with some friends. We have a nice cookout, drink a lot of beer and when it gets dark we light a bunch of fireworks. Fireworks or not, it's still a good time with my friends. We live pretty far away from most people, so we aren't scaring any one, or dogs and such.

So how did Noah get the critters from Australia across the ocean to his canoe and then get them back...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 5, 2018:

In my honest opinion. Every story in that book are so amazingly silly it's not even worth questioning or debating them.

Richard Dawkins: No Civilized Person Accepts Slavery, So Why Do We Accept Animal Cruelty? - YouTube

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 2, 2018:

Yes I do Have a fevorant belief that cruelty towards other things weighs heavy on my shoulders. However, I also am an omnivor, I love eating beef, pork chicken, turkey,crabs, fish, and many others. To be honest, so dous the rest of the animal kingdom. No one could ever point out an example of a vegan lion, or tighr, etc.

Richard Dawkins: No Civilized Person Accepts Slavery, So Why Do We Accept Animal Cruelty? - YouTube

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 2, 2018:

I have always held a certian revere for Richard. Not so much about his strident voice of Atheism. But even more than that I love his fevorant push to educate people, to promote the value of Science. applying the Scientific method, and to question evering. To me that is the most admiration I have for him. I have seen him in many 'debates' or conversations. But the ones I like most, and two come to mind were one he had a great conversation with Dr. Neil Degrase Tyson. In that talk the view of god never came up. If memory serves the theme or title was 'the poetry of Science'. Which to me more informative about what Science has to offer rather that just religion bashing.

Annoyed Camera Guy Smacks Down Christian Preacher - YouTube

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 2, 2018:

Boyah!

What are your personal goals and visions?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 2, 2018:

To be kind and help people as much as I can. Also, I try tp learn something new every day.

I have friends and family who don't think there is a god but refuse the label of atheist because of ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 2, 2018:

Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson said something on that matter once and I thoight it was great. When asked what his religious beliefs were, he said " The only kind of 'ist' I am is a Scientist". Love that guy.

How often do you watch movies or read books that express a nuanced opinion about religion?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 1, 2018:

I really don't care if a movie, or book might have religious themes. to me, a well written script or book is something I rather enjoy. For example, I really enjoyed the movie Constantine. Yes it had a whole bunch of biblical settings. Even so I felt it to be very entertaining.

What pc games are yall playing?

TristanNuvo comments on Jul 1, 2018:

World of Warcraft.

How often do you exercise?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 30, 2018:

lifting a tall one is just about my extent of working out. lol

Describe Your Idea Of A Perfect Date.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 29, 2018:

By myself, with a bottle of vodka, and listening to Bach. Best date ever.

Feeling Loco [youtube.com]

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 29, 2018:

I've never heard of these guys before, but I like what I hear. Thanks for turning me on to them.

What the most iconic toy?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Scate boards

I need some advice.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 29, 2018:

I honestly don't think it matters where you get your degree. If music is your passion, (like me as well), It should not matter where you learn. If you get down to it, most of the best music, art, Science etc. were done by people that were very much god loving people. Believers or not, if it's the passion of the art, or music that drives you, then go for it, where ever it may be.

Is it possible to 'kill yourself' just by thinking about it?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 29, 2018:

I deal with the thought of not waking up most of the time. although when I do wake up I go through a bout of depression and think, fuck I just don't have it in me to go on any more. Then I'll take my meds,and then I'll Pick up my Spanish guitar and play some music. That will most of the time will get me out of the funk I'm feeling. Playing music is like therapy to me.But no, I don't think one can will themselves to die. I've thought about it more times than I can remember, and it's never worked. On a better note though, when I do get past the depression part, I am very much happy to be alive. It's usually the music part that gets me going. When I play something, or an idea comes to mind, I'll record it. and when I do that I get the sense of maybe I'm not as defective as Imight think.

Ok.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 29, 2018:

I would probably be like piss off, and leave me alone.

Do you have BDE (Big Dick Energy) - it's defined not as a physical penis, rather an air of ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 28, 2018:

e a great compassion to have a positive connection , rater than have a fondness to physicl' obseenion. with another.

Welcome @leslieV2 ?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 28, 2018:

Welcome to a great site ,

Discussion time.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 28, 2018:

One of the things that I have found about beliefs is that Christanity was never really pushed onto most of us back then. Now it could have been the lack of knowlege or not having the internet or so. But it rarely ever came up. The world that I lived in was more about Science, global envirement, polution, Scientific endevors and such. Over the years I've seen the decline of that way of thinking. I don't have the words to my dismay that I feel about that fact.

Discussion time.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 28, 2018:

I had it lucky. Back when I was in High School, the bus that I took had an 8 track to play music. Me and a few of my friends got them to play Black Sabbath master of reality. That was more than cool.

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TristanNuvo comments on Jun 28, 2018:

I've never heard of these guys, but I really like what I hear. Thank you for turning me onto something new. I love that.

Slipknot- Snuff ://youtu.be/LXEKuttVRIo

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 28, 2018:

I fucking ( pardon me language) love Slipknot.

What would you do if some of your Facebook friends were constantly posting those corny Hallmark ...

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 28, 2018:

To be honest it doesn't bother me. All of my friends Theist, and non- Theists alike value each others belief, or non belief. Our friendship goes much farther that. so I never give them any bad comments, and they don't of me. In fact some of my friends that are believers have given me a nice comment saying that even they don't share the same belief as me, they give me a thumbs up for speaking my honest mind. I choose my friends wisely.

Complete the following sentence: I do not trust... (For me it's dentists.)

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 28, 2018:

Any one that will try to convince me of something without any evidence to back it up.

“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 28, 2018:

I agree with you on that very much. The only thing I would add though, is that often times people working together can have a positive effect too.

Just feeling silly today.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 28, 2018:

Nice one :)

What's the worst gift you've ever had?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 27, 2018:

The best gift for me was havin'g a heart to heart with my mother when I was about 20'ish. I found out that the reason that she divorced my father was nbecause she could not stand how he treated me. My bio dad was a fucking abusive tyrant to me. most of my life I never had the feeling that someone had my back, or suportive of me, so I rebelled. But one day Me and my mother had a great heart to heart about what went down back then. And we've been very close ever since then. No bad gifts can trump that.

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.

Gotta love Ricky.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 27, 2018:

Great one. I been a fan of his for a very long time. This one of my favorite bits.Very funny. https://youtu.be/h6omFJhKr6o

What statements do you get bored of hearing from theists and religious people?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 27, 2018:

Yes, America is a Christian Nation. It even says in god we trust on our money.

There is no such thing as a 'humble' opinion.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 26, 2018:

A little while I commented on a post that I will speak my mind no matter whom it might offend. And I got some negativity from that comment. But to be honest, That comment meant to be a statement of fuck you I will be an ass no matter who I might piss off. And to get to my point, I'm not sure that this might be "humble" or not, but I always speak the truth as I might know or think. The humbling part of that I will gladly change my views if the right evidense shows me other wise. to that end, I whill gladly humble to what some one smarter than me might have a better understang than I do. I love to learn from those smarter than I am. I guess that that notion could be an act of humbleness.

Why can't a man have a friendship with a women like he does with another man?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 26, 2018:

My best friend of a little over a decade was inserprabe to me, and we of him. We had some diferent of opinion on some some subgests, be always we didn't have a problem with the differences of what might be. we valudude what we had in common rather than argeuing over some trivial bullshit. He died a few years ago and Couldn't find another that could fill his shoes. Iv'e made some rather great friends over the last few years, and I am greatful for those that I have met. but I still hasve judgedment on others that I meet because I still compair them to my old best friend. I know I need to let go and get on with my life,.. But its hard sometimes. real honestly and the bonding really is hard to fill those shoes.

I have a question for all you music lovers out there: Do you have a favorite song? If so, why?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 26, 2018:

My short list would still be way over than 100 songs. There is no way I could pick. Plus the ones I favor to listen to change along with my mood.

I <3 Portland, and I <3 rain! [youtu.be]

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 25, 2018:

Garbage has always been one of my fave's

Have you found your "calling" in life?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 25, 2018:

I have my music. I've been doing it for decades now. I've been through a lot of different changes over the years. I played the cello when I was younger, then switched to metal on guitar, and many more. for the last 12 years or so I've had a passion for Spanish guitar. I've writen quite a lot, and with my home studio I built I've been able to record my stuff. I've posted most of my stuff on youtube. I hardly have any follers, but I don't care, I write, and record them for me. It's like therapy.

I listen to "The profane argument" podcast, and so far it's the only Atheistic podcast I've found.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 25, 2018:

One I like is the thinking Atheist pod cast.

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

I bet I am not...

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 25, 2018:

Depending on the song. Sometimes there are tunes that mellow me out like metallicas Orion. Then again there songs like Panteras Wal that will wake me up better than a cup of coffee.

Let me Google that for you?

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 25, 2018:

It is something that I have thought about for a very long time. With just a few simple clicks, any one has the most vast knowledge at their disposal. Yet Most people will use the great tool to lol a funny kitten on Facebook, rather than learn any thing.

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

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 25, 2018:

Any thing from Bach.

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.

Today, I thought to myself: 'I'm sick to death of Donald Trump'.

TristanNuvo comments on Jun 24, 2018:

Very beautiful pics.