I'm not sure I chose the correct group.

birdingnut comments on Sep 19, 2018:

Most of the people here seem to be atheists, although the newer members often are agnostic. But more often, the newer ones don't know the difference.

I would like to share a question some of my friends from the believer’s communities commonly ask.

birdingnut comments on Sep 19, 2018:

We have all the opportunities to socialize that everyone, including church goers, have. We have community groups, meet ups, friends, hobbies, theater, movies, sports, hiking swimming, camping, etc. I wouldn't call being in church "socializing' since it's done out of fear of going to hell -NOT from free choice. Plus, women usually have to wear the most dreadful 1950s clothing..hose, heels, skirts, cheap polyester clothing, sit still, be subservient to men, and be miserable.

There's a theory going around that "men are born rapists", may sound a harsh but the reasoning is ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Yup. I assume any man is capable of sexual assault if there are no women or other protectors around, and have already found that out on numerous occasions, from doctors to married missionary men. Most cis hetero men, strong in male traits, want to have sex with most women, so if they are restrained, it's from social or safety pressures (does she have a large boyfriend or husband, etc.). It's strange how many naive women don't realize this. Still, there are men who with strong feminine traits, gay, and/or on the asexual spectrum who don't pose a danger.

Damn, teachers had it rough 100 years ago!

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Misogyny is at work whenever women don't have voting rights, or power in the government.

I drove out to the Amish pond today after work to see what the wading-bird scene was like.

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Nice! But please label bird species shown and tell location and nearest town. If you don't know the species, you can google waterbirds for your area.

I am looking for someone that has a personality.

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Hi, Laura, and welcome to the website! By the way, this website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info, in case you need it. For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them. You gain website points by answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you. Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt. If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match. Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests.. In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters. Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also. Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial. Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com].

AC bike in india - YouTube

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Some websites claim the Modi AC bike model video shown above is faked. Here's another vehicle that is real, and possible to buy now. "Reclaim your freedom and stay ahead of the curve. Make traffic jams and parking headaches a thing of the past. The Carver perfectly combines the agility and ease of a scooter with the comfort and safety of a car. The purchase price of the Carver is €7.990 euro (incl 6% VAT). You need a scooter driving license to drive the Carver. If you already have a motor driving license, you can just step in and go. Depending on whether you opt for purchase of your Carver at 6% or 21% VAT your Carver will need to have an insurance plate or a regular yellow scooter (45 km/h) licence plate. Liability insurance is mandatory, according to Dutch legislation. The traffic rules are similar to that of a 45 km/hr scooter. The Carver can be driven on the public roads up to a maximum speed of 45 km/hr within urban areas. On the cycle & scooter paths the Carver is allowed to drive up to a maximum speed of 30 km/hr. Outside urban areas the Carver needs to stay on the cycle & scooter paths. You can park In scooter parking places or other designated parking spots or on the sidewalk. The top speed is 45 km/hr and the Carver accelerates from 0 – 45 km/hr in just 8 seconds, and it weighs 330 kilograms." Powered by an electric engine, the Carver is a pollution-free and silent means of transport, contributing directly to a cleaner environment. The controlled balance system keeps the Carver balanced and secure. Its sturdy steel frame will keep you safe should an accident occur. The Carver is a soft top convertible that enables you to open the roof and take advantage of sunny days. https://www.carver.earth/

What's been done to so many...

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Who cares? Religion is nonsense so it doesn't matter who told whom what.

So instead of writing a bio, I'm sharing a few favorites that provide a clearer picture of me than ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

You need to write a profile that stays in place on your profile, so people can glance at it to see your hobbies, interests, location, etc in order to quickly find compatible friends and dating partners. Nobody likes to guess, or play 21 questions to find out about someone, and if you post your interests in a comment, that post will soon disappear as more uploaded content pushes it to another page.

For the first time, I completely forgot that the Emmys were on last night. And I don't care!

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Neither did anyone else, as it turned out; the viewership slipped another 11%, as usual. What's new; streaming media is pushing out conventional movies, and one of the reward recipients took advantage of his stage appearance to dramatically propose to his girlfriend. Luckily for him, she accepted.

Here for a relationship?

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Hi, Renew, and welcome to the website! By the way, this website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info, in case you need it. For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them. You gain website points by uploading a recent photo of your face, answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you. Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt. If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match. Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests.. In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters. Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also. Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial. Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com].

Just another day doing job searches and self improvement. What have you been up to?

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Not that, but good luck! Yikes...you have no profile photo or bio.. By the way, this website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info, in case you need it. For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them. You gain website points by uploading a recent photo of your face, answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you. Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt. If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match. Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests.. In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters. Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also. Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial. Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com].

Is a fractional number of any group of about 100-200 humans inherently more abusive, selfish, ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Even animals struggle for dominance-even at the teats of their mothers. Siblings are likely to be in fiercer competition with each other than with any group of friends. The more alike people are, the more likely they are to compete and/or act superior to each other..i.e., churches that baptize vs those that sprinkle, etc.

Making a living as an author, especially in a time where so much literature is free, is going to be ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Amazon has a nice arrangement for authors, giving them a percentage of sales.

My best friend from HS invited me to his grandson’s bris.

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

I also didn't allow my son to be circumcised-seemed abusive/barbaric to me. I figured if he later decided he wanted to do it to fit in with others, it would be his decision.

My youngest son is 8 (almost 9 he will tell you).

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Ever since I dumped red meat, white flour, white sugar, and most processed food in my early 20s, I stopped getting colds. I raised my kids that way and they didn't even get the sniffles. But eating a clove of raw garlic will cure up congestion-although it's best to eat it just before bedtime so one doesn't annoy people with the smell, and by the next day, the odor should be gone. Also ginger and pepper tea boosts the immune system.

Hi everybody, I am new on this site.

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Hi, Innerworld, and welcome to the website! Sorry about your health issues. By the way, this website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info, in case you need it. For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them. You gain website points by answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you. Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt. If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match. Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests.. In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters. Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also. Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial. Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com].

In need of friends.

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Any community groups within driving distance? You can find them online or on local library bulletin boards. There are groups for many interests..canoeing, hiking, bird watching, jamming on acoustic instruments, reading, etc where you can make friends. Or check online for local meet ups. It might be worthwhile driving to one of them; since there are many meet up group interests; you might even find one for atheists. By the way, this website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info, in case you need it. For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them. You gain website points by answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you. Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt. If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match. Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests.. In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters. Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also. Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial. Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com].

For the women : Has a man every asked you out on a date and when you said no, he reacted in a ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

If men are nasty to you on this forum, you can go to their profiles and block them. If a man becomes abusive or hostile to you in a bar, call the bouncer. If he becomes abusive in the street, call the police, etc. NEVER trivialize dangerous male behavior.. take steps to stay safe.

Do you think that living in a foreign country for a long period of time changes people?

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

You'd think, but many US tourists I see here in Thailand seem unchanged..as silly and prejudiced as ever, constantly insulting Thailand, sticking to Western-style hotels, restaurants, and travel companions instead of enjoying this tropical paradise.

Hypnotherapy

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Yup. But you can buy a book and use hypnotherapy to cure traumatic memories yourself, or even take the basic "active ingredients" in hypnotherapy and do the stripped down version, which I've found to be the most effective. How to do it: Go into a meditative state and picture the traumatic event you wish to neutralize, but replace the bad memory with a new imagined "memory" of the way it SHOULD have happened. Experience the good memory at length, adding details as needed. For instance; parents loving, nursing, rocking you as a baby, accepting you as you are, toting you around in a baby carrier against their tummies, etc. You should come back to yourself afterward with no emotional reaction to the original traumatic event; the former anxiety replaced with peaceful emotions associated with the replacement "memory." These effects seem to be permanent.

Feeling a bit bummed.

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

More proof that men and women can't be "friends," despite all the denial.

Every man should be worried if Kavanaugh goes down. At least, I'm worried. - The Washington Post

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Hilarious!

Have you ever been in a relationship where the other person did not know the cultural "givens" ?

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

My ex was like someone raised on another planet. He'd not seen any popular movies, read any famous books, or listened to any famous or popular music of the US culture, even though he grew up in the US in a well-to-do family, and was an airline pilot. His mom was fanatically religious, so he did know the most well-known Bible stories. I grew up in Haiti with American missionaries, and considered myself culturally clueless, but compared to him, I was a Valley Doll.

I spent a lot of time when I was young trying to figure out what was wrong with me since I didn't ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

No. As a Haiti missionary kid I went along with most of it, although I thought the Hebrew god blood-thirsty and cruel, and that Christians in general were unpleasant people. I resented how the missionaries equated "evangelism" with Westernization of the Haitians, and how they tried to make them sing their boring Western hymns and wear their klunky clothes, using money as bait.

Parody of Chump

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Somebody already posted this meme today. But it's still funny, and actually TRUE..

Since I have Mondays and Tuesdays off, I usually go to my mom's for dinner on Mondays and help them ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

They do in other countries, but, so far, not in the US, although they often ignore US laws and do honor killings of Muslim women who date or even talk to Christian men, or as was recently uncovered, do female genital mutilation of young girls,etc. Both religions routinely deprive women of their rights, try to control their reproduction, and attack minorities and the LGBTQ community.

Afternoon delight

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Is that a wild mushroom?

So I have a 2nd grade student who was sticking mini Post It notes all over the playground equipment ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

I"d have given him or her a hug and helped clean them up. But would have mentioned in passing that I agree.

Ever dated a religious person

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Never ever again. I used to be religious myself and only recently realized I've been been agnostic for decades.

Ex-GOP senator who voted for anti-trans ‘bathroom bill’ gets 15 years for child sex trafficking ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

JERK GOP senators! Lock them up! Lock them up!

How did you find this site?

birdingnut comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Facebook ad placed by a colleague at the university.

Should a person be able to accuse u of a criminal offense, what would have been criminal save ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Sexual assault and pedophilia should NEVER be subject to a statute of limitations. Most women and children victims have been intimidated into keeping silent and it takes courage to tell about it.

So...when conservatives groped and assaulted women in their pasts, it’s “boys will be boys?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Misogynistic religious sexual predators..much like the Catholic priests, except with women...

I have a thought about intelligence and being smart.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

"Smart" is just a slang word for "intelligent." It used to mean nice, stylish, etc., as in "that's a smart suit."

LMAO ?! You eat here you've been warned!

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

I'm not sure what the sign was intending to say..

I found this on Twitter. It's from a parody account. Sounds like what President Trump would say ?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Actually, that fake tweet is the truest thing "Trump" has ever said...

Micro-cheating

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Very good article. And they're right..it IS cheating. If my partner were doing it, I'd dump him on the spot and move on.

"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Maybe. But women who chase after love and men are only showing how needy and desperate they are. Better to live our own lives with joy and let people come to us.

"Every heart sings a song, incomplete until another heart whispers back.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Um..NO. That would be men, who languish without a sexual partner/maid. Women actually are happier and healthier when SINGLE, according to studies, since they are the ones who typically do most of the work to carry the relationship.

When I saw today that Trump and other republicans are saying that Kavanaugh's denial about the sex ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Right. Because misogynistic men always admit when they're wrong. NOT.

Alright people mainly the woman on this site what is it you find most important and attractive in us...

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

I'm not in your age category, but I peruse the profiles to see if anyone is compatible with me, with similar background, hobbies, age, education, interests, etc. So far, I've seen a number of men in that category, but they live across the world from me, so that's not going to work out.

I have never met or personally know anyone in my life that is not a believer.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Really? You must live in a Bible Belt backwater, LOL! You should write a profile and answer more profile questions. I feel uncomfortable communicating with men who hide their identities. This website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info, in case you need it. For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them. You gain website points by answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you. Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt. If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match. Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests.. In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters. Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also. Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial. Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com].

What do you think about expanding the Supplemental Nutrition assistance program to cover every one ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Maybe cover people below certain income levels, but emphasize and give tax breaks to rooftop and urban farming, hydroponics, fresh pesticide-free produce produced locally, IKEA indoor hydroponic gardens people can set up in their kitchens, etc., plant food trees in parks, turn urban spaces and land-wasting lawns into food production, etc.

The universe is the ultimate energy system.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

You haven't yet posted a profile photo, written a profile, or answered the profile questions. I feel uncomfortable talking to men who hide their identities. This website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info, in case you need it. For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them. You gain website points by uploading a recent photo of your face, answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you. Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt. If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match. Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests.. In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters. Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also. Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial. Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com].

The universe is the ultimate energy system.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Hmm..you might not be keeping with the latest physics news. In 2016, the idea was reintroduced that dark matter doesn’t exist at all; no missing matter is needed to explain the errant motions of the heavenly bodies; rather, on cosmic scales, gravity itself works in a different way than either Isaac Newton or Albert Einstein predicted. Erik Verlinde, a theoretical physicist at the University of Amsterdam casts gravity as a byproduct of quantum interactions and suggests that the extra gravity attributed to dark matter is an effect of “dark energy”—the background energy woven into the space-time fabric of the universe. In his calculations, Verlinde rediscovered the equations of “modified Newtonian dynamics,” or MOND. Instead of hordes of invisible particles, “dark matter is an interplay between ordinary matter and dark energy,” Verlinde said. Einstein defined gravity as the effect of curves in space-time created by the presence of matter. According to the new approach, gravity is an emergent phenomenon. Space-time and the matter within it are treated as a hologram that arises from an underlying network of quantum bits (called “qubits” ), much as the three-dimensional environment of a computer game is encoded in classical bits on a silicon chip. Working within this framework, Verlinde traces dark energy to a property of these underlying qubits that supposedly encode the universe. On large scales in the hologram, he claims, dark energy interacts with matter in just the right way to create the illusion of dark matter. In a new analysis of galaxies published on Nov. 9 in Physical Review Letters, three astrophysicists led by Stacy McGaugh of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, have strengthened the case against dark matter. The researchers analyzed a diverse set of 153 galaxies, and for each one they compared the rotation speed of visible matter at any given distance from the galaxy’s center with the amount of visible matter contained within that galactic radius. Remarkably, these two variables were tightly linked in all the galaxies by a universal law, dubbed the “radial acceleration relation.” This makes perfect sense in the MOND paradigm, since visible matter is the exclusive source of the gravity driving the galaxy’s rotation (even if that gravity does not take the form prescribed by Newton or Einstein). With such a tight relationship between gravity felt by visible matter and gravity given by visible matter, there would seem to be no room, or need, for dark matter. Link: https://www.wired.com/2017/01/case-dark-matter/

COME UNTO ME That's what the book is titled.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Toss it. I want nothing to do with religious nonsense, although I don't mind Thai Buddhism, since it's mostly philosophy.

What's your most outlandish belief? (Mine is, I believe crop circles are not man-made.)

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

I agree, although some are. I believe I'll find someone compatible with me and we'll live happily together.

Creationism isn't just wrong scientifically and historically, it's also wrong ethically and morally.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Wow..who cares what the religious people think? You seem obsessed with them. Must be a recent atheist convert...

Noah's Ark (part 1 of 2) - YouTube

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Since the Bible was copied from the Sumerian texts, written 2000 years before the Bible, it's not true, so who cares?

Beto is turning heads...

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Well, I'm in agreement with most of his policies, for sure.

Read your Bible, pray every day...and you'll grow, grow, grow?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Wow..you sure seem obsessed with religion. I really don't care what religious people do, or sing.

I don't know how to answer, went to messenger? Clicked on answer, no keyboard popped up ?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Not sure what you're talking about. This website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info. For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them. You gain website points by answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you. Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt. If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match. Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests.. In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters. Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also. Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial. Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com].

This Just In: The Holy Spirit, angry over her role as an amorphous and misunderstood blast of ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Yeah..weird you're talking about religion. I avoid the subject..not interested.

Even though I am an atheist I love taking pictures of churches.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Cool churches. I prefer the glittering Thai Buddhist temples, of course. 1. temple in Songkhla, Thailand 2. temple at a school where I taught near Ranot, Thailand 3. temple north of Songkhla 4. Buddha statues in temple near the beach, Songkhla

September is just a great month! Feel more creative and energy is flowing

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

It's even a bit cooler here in Thailand in the past couple of days. By the way, this website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info, in case you need it. For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them. You gain website points by answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you. Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt. If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match. Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests.. In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters. Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also. Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial. Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com]. ##### In my case I block all men who say they like to "hook up," are polyamorous, or otherwise promiscuous. Most women here are looking for a life partner..not some man just wanting to use them for sex.

I’ve always separated love from sex.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Wow. You sound like someone I want to block. Unlike men, most cis hetero women aren't starved for sex, willing to sleep with anyone for recreation, as men are. Most normal cis hetero women want someone who loves, and is committed to them, who will support them and help raise the children. Why would women want to risk getting STDs or getting pregnant with strange men, getting nothing in return? Women don't have to worry about finding partners..most cis hetero men want to sleep with most women but most cis hetero women only want sex with a few men in their lifetimes.

Should I have my kids visit my religious mother and father-in-law?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

You could do as I do and train her to avoid religion by simply not paying attention to, or even looking at your mom if she's talking religion, or playing the religious song CD. Bring your own secular children's music CD and start playing it before she can play the religious songs. If she DOES play the religious songs or start talking about religion, remark how late it's getting and LEAVE. I trained my own parents in three visits that way.

Does Satan believe the Word of God?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

That makes no sense. There is no Satan. You need to write your profile and answer the profile questions. Even if you're only here for community it's creepy when people don't bother to identify themselves.

Should I still attend church?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

I don't attend any churches and try to avoid religious people. WHY would you attend another misogynisitic, oppressive church for no reason? Who cares what they think, LOL!

What do you think is the worst TV commercial running right now?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Sounds gross..

Misanthrope.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

So you disliked humankind, or did you mean to say anti-social?

Let's make an anti- bucket list, comment something you'll never do again. ??

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Put up with toxic people and waste my time.

Societal religiosity has fostered this notion that sex is this holy spiritual enactment.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Wow..you seem to be under the impression that women, like most cis hetero men-who want to have sex with most women-also want to have sex with most men, and are starving for random sex..only being held back by fear of hell. Actually most cis hetero women only want to have sex with a few men in their lifetimes..men who will love them, give them top priority, be faithful, take care of them, and help raise their children. Why would they want to risk getting STDs, pregnancy, etc. when just about any man wants to have sex with them and they have their pick of mates. But if you're into random hook ups, there are plenty of promiscuous women with high levels of male hormones. They are willing to take risks for brief pleasure, and are often found in the sex trade.

Regarding God Is Love A common statement is that "God is love".

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

That's because the god of the Bible is modeled on Anu, the blood-thirsty alien Sumerian ruler depicted in the Sumerian texts, written 2000 years before the Bible, and on which much of the Old Testament is based. But quantum physics says that all energy is connected and all energy responds to love, so I suppose in that sense "god" is love because god is US. Quote: “A fundamental conclusion of the new physics also acknowledges that the observer creates the reality. As observers, we are personally involved with the creation of our own reality. Physicists are being forced to admit that the universe is a “mental” construction. Pioneering physicist Sir James Jeans wrote: “The stream of knowledge is heading toward a non-mechanical reality; the universe begins to look more like a great thought than like a great machine. Mind no longer appears to be an accidental intruder into the realm of matter, we ought rather hail it as the creator and governor of the realm of matter. Get over it, and accept the inarguable conclusion. The universe is immaterial-mental and spiritual.” – R.C. Henry, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University , “The Mental Universe” ; Nature

Aging advantage.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Sure..as we get older, we accumulate knowledge/memories.

Here's an interesting proposition (which another post has prompted me to write): You have a ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

That's because thesists don't really believe the stuff they say. It's just habit and conditioning, but if they really believed that stuff they'd never go to the hospital or doctor..just pray.

What's in the heck is a firmament?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

You can do a google search whenever you have questions. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmament

Fruit n Veg I'd like to date: 1. I think I'd like to date a KUMQUOT. Kinda my thing.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Whoa..you sound a bit weird.

Atheist Mom Forced Into Court-Ordered Christian Counseling | Michael Stone

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

SUE, SUE, SUE!!

In light of a recent discussion about what women want... [bryanreeves.com]

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Um...NO

I've just renewed a friendship with a former colleague that lives 290 mi away, there were sparks ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

As long as you are letting him take the lead and come to you. If you are the one traveling, putting out the effort, and doing all the sacrifice, you're just fooling yourself.

Been feeling a bit lonely lately.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Maybe you'll make some like-minded friends here.

Brazen sexism is pushing women out of America’s atheism movement — Quartz [qz.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Looks good, if you live in that area.

How will the universe end? Four theories.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

You don't have a profile photo. My policy is to block people who don't write bios or post profile photos.

Does the lack of ANY bio seem suspect to anyone else? Just curious.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

I went through this thread and blocked all the people who said they didn't have bios. That's my policy, as well as blocking people who don't post profile photos.

Why do people act badly at family events?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

I don't blame you; I hate wedding ceremonies and being forced to be around obnoxious relatives. I had a destination wedding on the beach at a FL island bird sanctuary, in a ballroom gown I designed and sewed myself. Only a handful of close friends there and we ate afterward at a seafood restaurant on the beach.

Saw a Coyote today. We stared at each other for minutes. Intelligent creatures.....

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Yeah..I love them; especially for their endearing habit of removing disease-spreading, wildlife killing domestic cats from the environment. Link: Staggering Stats - Domestic cats Kill Billions of Animals a Year https://www.livescience.com/26670-cats-kill-billions-animals.html Pic is a coyote by our farm pond, taken by a trail cam.

I was at the ocean today.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Most people should stay away from injured wild birds, as they could be carrying feather mites or diseases. Besides, it's illegal to take care of injured native birds-you're supposed to take them to licensed rehabbers, but if you pulled it off without getting fined, then so much the better.

Why would a Muslim join this website looking to date Atheist women?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Just go to his profile and block him. I've had to do that many times with religious people here.

How do you know if you’ve really ever been in love?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Only men strong in male traits fall in love, and women heavy in male hormones and traits. Men need to fall in love so they'll stop chasing every woman and stick with one woman long enough to help raise his progeny, thus ensuring his genes continue on earth. If typical cis hetero women were to become besotted over men, willing to overlook their dangerous behavior, and keep taking them back and making excuses for them, they are potentially putting their lives at risk and removing themselves from the gene pool, since unrestrained men can quickly become dangerous if there are no negative consequences. Most cis hetero women who are heavy in female traits are CHOOSERS (this applies to animals as well) ..they look over the admiring men (Most cis hetero men want to have sex with most women, while most women are only attracted that way to a few men in their lifetimes) and choose the ones that give them the most advantage...financial, power, safety, stability, etc. Think about it..even the most gorgeous caring men won't win a woman if he's homeless and a drug addict. Women strong in female traits aren't like most men..they aren't ruled by their hormones and eyes.

Anyone else think of his site as a secret society? :P

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

NO. Here in Thailand nobody cares what religion or non-religion you are. And I put links to this website all over my US Facebook page.

Nacho dinner made with fresh tomatoes, onions and jalapenos from the garden. Absolutely yummy.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Looks absolutely delish. Right now I can't eat anything like that, but it still looks good!

Is Christianity a religion or a cult?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Probably. There are so many people involved in this lie, though, that it gets the religion label instead. Teaching children this stuff should qualify as child abuse.

Are any of you On LinkedIn and do you actually use it for networking?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Yes, and no.

I'm really curious as to what you believe when it comes to energy.

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Einstein taught us that all matter is a form of energy and all of it interacts and responds to the rest of the universe of energy. Since energy can neither be created nor destroyed, we have always existed and will always exist in some energy form. Plus, physics indicates that we are participating in creating our own universes/reality. “Consciousness is fundamental, and matter is derived from consciousness." – Max Planck, theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, 1918 Nobel Prize in Physics Quote: “A fundamental conclusion of the new physics also acknowledges that the observer creates the reality. As observers, we are personally involved with the creation of our own reality. Physicists are being forced to admit that the universe is a “mental” construction. Pioneering physicist Sir James Jeans wrote: “The stream of knowledge is heading toward a non-mechanical reality; the universe begins to look more like a great thought than like a great machine. Mind no longer appears to be an accidental intruder into the realm of matter, we ought rather hail it as the creator and governor of the realm of matter. Get over it, and accept the inarguable conclusion. The universe is immaterial-mental and spiritual.” – R.C. Henry, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University , “The Mental Universe” ; Nature

Should one bring/send flowers on a first date?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Flowers aren't a good idea for a first date..better to find out if she's allergic, what her favorites are, and it's better to be far enough along in your dating that you can deliver the flowers to her door so she can put them in water before you leave on the date. The ball game is a great summer idea..except that in my case, I love any kind of informal ball game; community, church potluck game, local women's league, even Little League, etc. since the professionals spend so much time grabbing their crotches and spitting tobacco juice it makes me feel nauseous.

Love it or hate it. It's candy corn season!

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

Eeeeeew! Even when I was a little kid it used to make me want to throw up if I ever ate any, which I seldom did. My fave was dark chocolate candy kisses since they weren't as sweet as the other candies. I used to insist my mom make me angel food cake for my birthday since it was so fluffy it wasn't very sweet.

What are your views on marriage?

birdingnut comments on Sep 17, 2018:

I love the IDEA of marriage..the safety net of two incomes, someone to witness your life, someone to have your back, etc. But in real life, my ex COST me money, and stabbed me in the back, so I was totally relieved to get rid of him at last. Still..I'm seduced by the IDEA of marriage which a few people seem to have achieved and I seemed to have had also, for a while...

MSNBC: Republicans Are Now The ‘Party of Pedophiles’

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

Yup. They are one of the main things wrong with this country due to their religious misogyny..VOTE THEM OUT.

Kavanaugh accuser comes forward...

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

Throw him in jail..along with the rest of the GOP traitors.

Does a bad day give you the right to be un-pleasant?

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

Still no profile photo, so I'm blocking you.

Does the lack of ANY bio seem suspect to anyone else? Just curious.

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

It totally creeps me out, and I confront the offenders at every chance, or whenever I notice it. If they refuse to respond, I often block them.

Fears and overcoming them

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

Why? Looking for ideas? LOL. Seriously, though fearing something draws it to you, since you're focusing on it. I prefer to focus on what I WANT, instead. This is probably just a fun post to gain points, but if you're actually anxious, you could try inexpensive CBD oil, found in most health food stores. Link: "A 2015 study concluded that CBD oil treats numerous forms of anxiety, including social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder." https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319622.php

Can i post a photo from my facebook acct?

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

No. You copy the Facebook photos to your computer, then you can upload them to agnostic.com, via the "upload photo" links on each posting box. By the way, this website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info, in case you need it. For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them. You gain website points by uploading a recent photo of your face, answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you. Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt. If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match. Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests.. In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters. Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also. Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial. Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com].

I got my puppy! Everyone say hello to Roxy!

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

Um..try getting lower for pet photos; all I see is the top of its head. But it looks cute, and congratulations!

I have to admit that I get a little down when my NFL team loses.

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

I used to follow the NFL, but now I can't, due to knowing what those concussions are doing to those athletes. Sure they get millions, but many are doomed..and all are receiving brain damage each down. Link: The largest study yet of dead former NFL players found that over 99% had permanent brain damage https://qz.com/1038120/over-99-of-nfl-players-brains-in-a-study-of-dead-players-have-cte-permanent-brain-damage/

I've been bailing my brother out of his financial situations for three years, like a dumb ass ...

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

Why are you living with your brother?? Move out and get your own life.

For anyone who ever tagged me, I would happily respond but cannot, as I have been blocked.

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

When someone blocks another member, that only means that those two people can no longer see each other's posts. Everyone else can still see them. I block people all the time...anyone who is rude, crude, or lewd, is married but looking for action, likes hook ups, is polyamorous, who backs Big Pharm, Trump, or GMOs, etc.

WHY YOUR CARDIOLOGIST SHOULD ASK ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE NY Times Dr.

birdingnut comments on Sep 16, 2018:

Again the NYT link is BLOCKED unless you pay them. Link: "Throughout emotional misery, the nerves that management the heartbeat can set off a maladaptive “struggle or flight” response that causes blood vessels to constrict, the guts to gallop and blood stress to rise, leading to harm to the physique. In different phrases, it’s more and more clear that our hearts are delicate to our emotional system — to the metaphorical coronary heart, if you’ll. Docs like myself are educated to consider the guts as a machine that we will manipulate with the instruments of contemporary medication. These manipulations, nonetheless, have to be accompanied by higher consideration to the emotional life that the guts, for thus a few years, was believed to include." https://bylifetoday.com/2018/09/14/opinion/opinion-why-your-cardiologist-should-ask-about-your-love-life/