Pope says he is committed to stopping sexual abuse of nuns

brentan comments on Feb 6, 2019:

If there any justice, that guy would have no credibility by now.

Science is saying that women stay sharper longer than do men . . . [yahoo.com]

brentan comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Perhaps they pace themselves better.

Was this you or someone you knew? Party time at outdoor concerts?

brentan comments on Feb 6, 2019:

I just knew she wasn't staying over at her friend's house!

In days before the Internet, we had "chat rooms" .

brentan comments on Feb 6, 2019:

'If a tree falls in the forest, will anybody hear it? No, so you gotta shout it out. Well no, you don't have to.

Tonight's music related chuckle...

brentan comments on Feb 6, 2019:

Harry, the thinking-man's hero.

It's easy forget.

brentan comments on Feb 6, 2019:

She has a lovely belly.

New from Jesus and 'Mo

brentan comments on Feb 6, 2019:

I think abrogation comes from 'from prayer'. If so, I can't help thinking it is prayers to get help with figuring things out that are already written. That would give a very similar meaning to progressive revelation because things are revealed that are in need of changing.

Pink Floyd 'Comfortably Numb" ( HQ version ) [youtu.be]

brentan comments on Feb 6, 2019:

A classic among classics.

Ties between the Isha upanishad and a unified field theory of physics?

brentan comments on Feb 6, 2019:

I get a sense that science is looking in this direction for answers to consciousness because their traditional methods hit a dead end. I'm just surprised that the term used was self. I always thought self was the sense of separatedness from the whole.

Thin Lizzy - Dancing In The Moonlight [youtube.com]

brentan comments on Feb 6, 2019:

I always get chocolate stains on my pants. That was a risky lyric.

Open for business.

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

I think Shakespeare wrote the plays because of the Catholic connection to his work.

Another brother from another mother. (Too cute, both of them.) ?

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

Good grief, how can that baby be so fat?!

The swine rule the new year. Ham, bacon, pork loin and pork chop to all the radicals.

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

A lot of people would say he is!

Smart is Hot

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

I always thought Jodie Foster was hot (I know, I know). I think it was the high forehead.

Here is something musically political, sort of.

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

Oh, those hot North Korean girls. And can you imagine how disciplined they would be!

Question: Isn't it a fact, very fundamentally, that if we abandoned blaming or disapproving of one...

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

The apostle Paul made the point about the civil law being for those who were inclined to break the law and had little to do with good people. We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers - I Timothy 1:9. Sadly, then, he goes on to have another bash at homosexuals. I'm including this Bible verse just to take the idea of the two types of people back a couple of millenia and also to say that these people living by another law that motivated instead of frightened were in a sense outside the civil law. I think we need a replacement for the religious motivator that early Christians had.

Anti-Choice Men Passive Aggressive Switch.

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

I would call it impertinent in the original meaning of the word.

Michael Bublé - Feeling Good [youtube.com]

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

I try very hard not to like him but he's just too good!

Cool Manifesto!

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

I think even the mythic Jesus would agree but his followers are very negative fuckers.

Terry Kath [youtube.com]

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

That was terrific!

And this is why churches should pay taxes!

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

The churches probably realise their property would be destroyed before long. Not that that's a good defense. Christianity and property should not be bed-fellows.

Just a mess.

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

So that's why they say 'You look like something the cat dragged in!'. Not to worry. Flyin' high in April, shot down in May'.

Wow so glad I found this group.

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

You're right. That would would be a terrible waste when life offers more positive things to do. Welcome to the forum.

YEOMAN.

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

Here's part of the Duke of York's diatribe against Henry VI's queen, Margaret.: Thy father bears the type (title) of King of Naples, Of both the Sicils (Sicily) and Jerusalem, Yet not so wealthy as an English yeoman.

So, tonight's the state of the union, is it going to be a good thing, or a bad thing.

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

He should focus on employment, which they claim is vastly improved. Then perhaps make some connection between rising employment and the wall.

Enlightened Incarceration

brentan comments on Feb 5, 2019:

I'd kill to get my hands on some of that stuff.

In most cases, and in the vast majority of people, "reasoning" functions as follows.

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

P is a right bastard! I'm a big fan of the dialectic. I say something, you counter it, I add the two together and think about it.

My new adieu!!!

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

Who wants to be called a cheese bag?

Where do I find match reports?

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

Alexa, find match reports!

How do you feel about assisted suicide at the end of your journey in this life.

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

I feel it's a personal decision and not be controlled by the morality of a group.

Why is electoral vote used to determine the outcome of the presidential election when the popular ...

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

It seems like the popular vote is accepted if the electors agree with it.

Okay, a very basic question (which may or may not have a long or short answer!): what are your five ...

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

Les Miz Godspell Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Chicago The Rocky Horror Show

Dad You taught me how to think philosophically how to drink only occasionally how to fish, ...

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

Childhood at its best. That's very well constructed.

What dumbbell kicked a character out of a scene and now has them talking and laughing about what ...

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

No worries. Something like that happened on Dallas.

Greeks (ancient) had a word for "beautiful buttocks" - I can never remember. Anybody?

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

Booty beauty.

What is your favourite song right now?

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

Here's a song from the album Undun by The Roots. The whole album is about the demise of young black criminal looking back on his life. This was recommended to me here on Agnostic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQGhUnFnvS4

Funny how God can do all the things humans can't do, like make it rain, and humans can do the things...

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

To be fair to God, he did design the boat!

Hammer time!

brentan comments on Feb 4, 2019:

He looks ready to hammer a lot more than facts.

How sensible people in Europe see our politics.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I guess that would make social democrats communists, which of course is not true.

I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys - YouTube

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Drop-kick them Paddies into the paddy-wagons.

Anyone else see the unplanned pregnancy saved the world meme with a manger going around?

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I haven't seen it. It must a silly example of contradictory thinking. "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" - Luke 1:34. If Mary is wrong or lying, then the rest of scripture is in doubt.

I shall return

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

The little Irish brat!

What a coincidence

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

You mean Christianity is not spirit-directed, in a general western direction?

Hi world and make believe characters.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

So true.

For this Super Bowl I predict Maroon 5 will play terrible music.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

i think it's just plain meanness. I hope we get a pleasant surprise when they play. Oh, here they are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDG5swBMFBQ

Who doesn’t agree with the moral landscape thesis Sam Harris put forward ?

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I think Jordan Peterson's concept of the moral landscape will become the more accepted opinion in the near future. That said, Sam Harris is a great thinker.

? LOL! This piggy l?ves his belly rubbed. [m.youtube.com]

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

The joy of touch across the species.

Nick, live. ? Red Right Hand [youtube.com]

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I don't get Nick Cave. I accept he is very highly regarded in some circles. I only know him through PJ Harvey, who I play a lot.

Video of man erecting 20-ton block from horizontal to perfectly vertical by himself.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

That's a hoot. Go, grandad!

It's the best!

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I don't know if it's possible to have the same absolute feeling of glee that children feel when they love an experience.

I was going to post something....what was it?

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I knew it wasn't my fault.

That guy made a wise choice.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Is terrorist the right word? Perhaps if their equivalents on the right are classified that way too. I would use the word criminal but maybe that doesn't describe ideological groups who commit crime. Maybe we could use terrorist because they want to frighten people with criminal violence. And yet the word terrorist seems to carry a more potent meaning in terms of death and violence.

Punny...

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

What does 'word' mean in that context? Is it just confirmation of what the other guy said?

During the Super Bowl, I’m taking a relaxing, hot, lavender bubble bath.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I think there's great things on TV for the last few years but sport isn't my cup o' tea.

Environmental stewardship aka Washington State/San Juan Island county. [fwtmagazine.com]

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

All I ever thought about the San Juan Islands was that they were inhabited by rich people. I know the drummer in Yes lives there anyway. I took the ferry from Seattle to Vancouver and back in the 90s. It was rudimentary but did the job. The view is beautiful if the weather is nice.

🤔🤔🤔 makes you go hmmmm

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

In the restaurant, serving customers with MAGA hats doesn't associate you with them. In the other case, making cakes with messages that promote a certain lifestyle does associate you with them. In other words, you simply serve food in the restaurant. In the other case. you serve food and a message.

Am I the only one that's sick and fucking tired of post from sadistic assholes that express their ...

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

It's a real lack of empathy. The other side became the 'enemy'.

This is a "what would you do" sort of discussion.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I was surprised at how many of the comments seem to think kindness is counter-productive in this situation. Maybe it is and what makes it more confusing is the place social security takes as an alternative to kindness. I wonder in how many circumstances would personal kindness be counter-productive? Maybe all the circumstances social security covers?

Seeing the truth might just require a shift in perspective.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Not fair! That's a very sky-looking lake.

I just ordered an air fryer.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Is it one of those that use a tiny bit of oil or none at all? You must let us know how the chips (French fries) taste. I used to think about getting one but they were quite expensive at the time.

I really dont get the point of this site

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Why not? It's mostly chat and a little bit of finding a partner.

About Venezuela. [globalresearch.ca]

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

It's a strange situation where to get rid of Maduro is a good think in fact but a bad thing in principle. I think the same way about Brexit. A second referendum might be the best thing in fact but it is wrong in principle. How should we think? Darned if I know.

Sonnet 18 meets BREXIT article 50 Shall I despair of thee Theresa May?

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Well done. That's very clever.

Inculcate verb (used with object), in·cul·cat·ed, in·cul·cat·ing.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

It used to be considered a good thing, the passing on of values. Now I think it's looked on as brainwashing.

Hawaii has a bill that will legally prohibit adults under the age of 30 from buying cigarettes ...

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

Another 'Prohibition' law. Good luck with that.

American Football explained..

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I never understood it or baseball but when I was in the States I went to see baseball games. It looked great. I loved the family atmosphere and we all had a good day out even not knowing the rules. My favourite singer, James Taylor, wrote a terrific baseball song about the Red Sox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K1qZi6Z0e4

Here is an entertaining 'spat' version by Chinwe Enu and Adrienne Webster of the Cat Duet.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

That's a little gem.

Sundays are such poo, laundry, work prep and shopping.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I broke my arm about a year ago so I couldn't really carry any messages. I thought about getting taxis to and from the shop. It turned out Tesco delivered and it was much cheaper and easier than a taxi. I use them all the time now for the heavy stuff even though I pay a bit extra and I get the other bits and bobs as I go along.

Don’t do it Charlie

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I've been saying this for ages. Just be patient!

Tilting at Windmills - Trump fixates on imaginary threat.

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

He certainly isn't a Don Quixote.

Who remembers Thin Lizzy?

brentan comments on Feb 3, 2019:

I do and I was lucky enough to see them play once.

Don't listen to me.

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

I always listen to you, Bee.

"The wind shook some blossoms from the trees, and the heavy lilac-blooms, with their clustering ...

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

That's very descriptive. It's a great story.

Just a follow up on my post about night terrors.

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

You're very welcome and I hope you continue to sleep peaceful nights.

@FriskyCat asked for more industrial music, the is actually before Skinny Puppy, post punk.

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

All of a sudden Rammstein sounds melodic.

This is a good word.

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

a nice break from being rational.

Baby growling at Auntie (too adorable) [m.youtube.com]

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

That baby must have a 666 stamped somewhere.

EUSTRESS eu·stress /yo͞oˈstress noun noun: eustress; plural noun: eustresses moderate ...

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Eustress is not useless stress.

US stops all aid to Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza - BBC News

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

So this is supposed to pressure the Palestinians to make a peace deal?

How dare you talk about God's chosen ones! LOL!!! [msn.com]

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

I wonder how well the idea of boycotting as an expression of free speech will be received?

Thoughts on this for the 2020 campaign season?

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

I would say extreme lefties and cultural Marxists instead of liberals.

As we all forgot about Ska Friday, here's a top tune for Ska Saturday.

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

I heard that The Specials are bringing out a new album. I'm going to look out for it on Spotify.

“We live life by looking forward. We understand life by looking backward.” Soren Kierkegaard

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Jung v Freud. Jung and Freud.

Well there yah go,,, problem solved.. [youtube.com]

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

He put a lot of thought of thought into that self-deprecatatory cleverness.

Do you feel depressed because there is no afterlife?

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

I felt it as a huge loss. After all, it's the loss of everlasting life. I'm comforted a little by the new animist thinkers who feel consciousness is not dependent on the brain and continues after death. How that consciousness might fit into universal consciousness is still unknown, I think. I would like to read any speculations about it. I get a lot of my thoughts about this from Rupert Sheldrake.

If I wanted culture, I’d leave my yoghurt overnight.

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

I love culture. I value it like I used to value religion. But I love wit too and that's very clever!

Co-worker: "I just don't think white people and black people should marry each other.

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

I wonder what his/her reasons are! I can understand it as a personal choice but not as a principle.

I am posting a portion of an article I read online a few minutes ago.

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

In my case, my parents, especially my mother, did so much to damage their children. I didn’t feel grief when they died. I might have if I had held out any hope of closure. I think I had a philosophical attitude when they died. Later in life, I had cause to look into autism and found it describing me very well. I think it’s because I’m more analytical while other people bring feelings into the situation more than I do. One of the things I see expressed more often on social media is the encouragement to be kind to yourself. I think it’s a great idea.

Fly on the wall.

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

That is very, very witty.

"The most formidable weapon against errors of every kind is reason.

brentan comments on Feb 2, 2019:

Surely that's wishful thinking?

The best thing that Shelley ever wrote is Ozymandias.

brentan comments on Feb 1, 2019:

That's really good. I understand where you're coming from.

Hi, everyone.

brentan comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Welcome aboard. You'll soon get the hang of it.

Seeing as we only have a somewhat limited amount of time left according to AOC we might as well kick...

brentan comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Is she being religiously apocalyptic or is she talking about the danger of climate change?

Seems fair eough

brentan comments on Feb 1, 2019:

I wonder if it is very unusual for an animal to understand quid pro quo. One thing's for sure - it's really cute.

Something Smells Rotten in saudi arabia and in the white house. [msnbc.com]

brentan comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Trump surprised me when he said that the economic arrangement was more important than the life of one person. Nobody has ever admitted that opinion before.

A little fun..

brentan comments on Feb 1, 2019:

17 But Sisera fled away on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. 18 And Jael came out to meet Sisera and said to him, “Turn aside, my lord; turn aside to me; do not be afraid.” So he turned aside to her into the tent, and she covered him with a rug. 19 And he said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink, for I am thirsty.” So she opened ta skin of milk and gave him a drink and covered him. 20 And he said to her, “Stand at the opening of the tent, and if any man comes and asks you, ‘Is anyone here?’ say, ‘No.’ ” 21 But Jael the wife of Heber took a tent peg, and took a hammer in her hand. Then she went softly to him and drove the peg into his temple until it went down into the ground while he was lying fast asleep from weariness. So he died. - Judges 4.

Just saw my mom pour milk in before adding her cereal.

brentan comments on Feb 1, 2019:

When you do it last, you don't have to guess how much you need.

Do you see god after death

brentan comments on Feb 1, 2019:

I doubt it. Maybe you perceive something but nobody knows.

A mystery

brentan comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Very witty!

What are you working on

brentan comments on Feb 1, 2019:

Henry VI Part 2