Most of the world now thinks religion is the cause of the world's problems! [usnews.com]

gater comments on Nov 16, 2019:

Religion is fine as long as it keeps people peaceful. The problem comes from radical Islams - they believe if you don't agree with them they have the right to kill you. I say we need to convert these people to Christianity - they arent ready for the truth.

I’m a Buddhist. Do you regard Buddhism as a religion? Or philosophy?

gater comments on Nov 22, 2019:

Its religion if you believe in God.

Bought seven different stocks , beginning in mid October .

gater comments on Nov 22, 2019:

Where do you do your research?

Are Believers Better Citizens?

gater comments on Nov 25, 2019:

Typically yes

Is he ever going to quit? [youtube.com]

gater comments on Dec 13, 2019:

Funny!

The Evidence for the Big Bang in Ten Little Minutes, by Phil Hellenes.

gater comments on Jan 12, 2020:

Sorry but the Big Bang is a bad joke on people too stupid to understand the truth.

A burst of gravitational waves hit our planet.

gater comments on Jan 25, 2020:

Gravity always pulls towards the core of the sphere.

Is Time Travel Impossible? [youtube.com]

gater comments on Feb 21, 2020:

You cant travel through time, you can only experience time. The closest thing to time travel would be going into a deep sleep/being frozen, and coming out of it weeks/years later.

Any Trump supporters on here?

gater comments on Feb 21, 2020:

Trump is the greatest president in history, if you cant see that, I recommend some Visine, you clearly have something blocking your perception.

Why some believe in God

gater comments on Feb 26, 2020:

It's all about intelligence, people believe in what they able to understand.

WHY does the AHA questionnaire keep asking "do you believe---" As a Scientist one doesn't BELIEVE ...

gater comments on Feb 27, 2020:

Scientists that only use empirical evidence, will never know the truth. Logical evidence must be accepted to understand infinite concepts.

I want to say that I am an agnostic, and I don;t need/want anyone trying to tell me what I "really" ...

gater comments on Mar 20, 2020:

God is the energy of the Universe.

The Big Bounce has challenged the Big Bang! If correct, the universe is eternal-- it was never ...

gater comments on Apr 6, 2020:

The Universe is infinite time, space and matter. It's always been here.

This my proposed simple model of SCIENCE.

gater comments on Apr 10, 2020:

The problem with science is that they only accept empirical evidence - what can be seen or measured, and tested. Which is fine for most things, but infinite concepts like time and space must be understood logically. Science won't accept infinity as fact because they can't see or test it. So instead of knowing the truth, they only theorize - they might as well bury their heads in the sand.

So, the issues I want to highlight here are as follows: - I'm apoplectic as to the massive ...

gater comments on Apr 14, 2020:

The virus started in China - some of you are just clueless - do some research before you prove how clueless you are.

What if no one thought to worship the imposable and no one invented religion.

gater comments on Apr 29, 2020:

No one invented religion - it evolved over a million years, early man created the concept of God to explain his world and his existence.

The simulation hypothesis has always bothered me as it requires a belief in the unprovable hence ...

gater comments on May 24, 2020:

Neil seems like a nice guy but he's clueless about physics.

Any time one allows absolutes to exist in the mind, that person has joined the ranks of the ...

gater comments on Sep 24, 2020:

I'm absolutely certain about the true nature of time and space.

Do you think that religion and government were created together?

gater comments on Jan 20, 2018:

Its like the chicken or the egg - which came 1st? - neither - they developed together

Is this the smartest thing Trump has ever said?

gater comments on Jan 20, 2018:

Trump is a brilliant man, those that don't agree are clearly not aware.

It’s amazing to me that people think that this rock we call Earth they believe is only place were ...

gater comments on Jan 20, 2018:

There are an infinite number of planets with life - the problem is the distance from us. Have we ever been visited by aliens? - maybe, hard to say

I've noticed most on this site don't think Trump is a good president.

gater comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I love Trump and what he is doing for this country!

Awesome Women's March yesterday !!

gater comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Im glad you exercised your freedom of speech, even if you are clearly wrong. Trump supporters got a good laugh at the marchers!

Science is like anti religion.

gater comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Science is based on facts - Religion is based on faith.

Do you see Trump getting re-elected after his time in office is up?

gater comments on Jan 22, 2018:

Absolutely - unless he accomplishes everything in 4 years

What does evolution mean to you?

gater comments on Jan 24, 2018:

Did you realize that Darwins grandfather, born in 1731, believed in evolution? Its really not a new idea.

Do you have ESP?

gater comments on Jan 25, 2018:

Thanks for the responses - I believe we all have ESP - however, since man has developed sophisticated speech, a lot of us have lost their ESP abilities. I think our brains are capable of sending and receiving waves of energy, but we must be receptive to it to use it. We all know the brain makes waves, but can we be receptive to others waves? I consider ants - and how they communicate, maybe we have similar abilities buried somewhere in our brains.

Do you think science will ever unlock the true mysteries of the true reason the Universe came to be...

gater comments on Jan 26, 2018:

The Universe has ALWAYS been here - there was no beginning.

Scientist announces a laser so powerful it can tear empty space

gater comments on Jan 26, 2018:

Tear empty space? I don't think so - sounds like a physical impossibility

What would be the definition of hell to you?

gater comments on Jan 27, 2018:

If Hilary had been elected

Who do you think can defeat Trump in 2020? (Select all that apply)

gater comments on Jan 28, 2018:

Trump will be re-elected!

News Junkies?

gater comments on Jan 29, 2018:

I am, and I was never into news and politics until Trump announces he was running.

Do you miss the social aspect of church?

gater comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Yes, I miss some of the people terribly, but I cant in good conscience even enter a church

Oldest Fossil of 'Missing Link' Dinosaur Discovered in Germany

gater comments on Jan 30, 2018:

When I think of missing links - I think of our link to the ocean. Life did start in the Ocean. So I think of all the mammals that breathe air, and live partially on land, like walruses and seals. They are more at home in the water, and their flippers are used as legs while on land - hence the link between water and land.

Where do you get your news from?

gater comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Fox news

What's your reliable source of news?

gater comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Fox news

Time Travel?... [youtube.com]

gater comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Time travel is a not possible

What are everyone's thoughts on the Multiverse theory?

gater comments on Jan 30, 2018:

There is one infinite universe

Trump & State of the Uniom Tonight 9pm Eastern So, just in case y'all want to lighten the terrible ...

gater comments on Jan 30, 2018:

I love what Trump is doing for this country!

News Junkies?

gater comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Yeah, its fun to see the Dems going down!

State of the Union

gater comments on Jan 30, 2018:

I love what Trump has done for this country! And its only going to get better. Cant wait for the speech!

What did you think of Trump's SOTU speech?

gater comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Loved Trumps speech just like 75% of America - according to a CBS poll. I thought Kennedy was going to start crying.

This would pertain to the sugar coated turd talk last night by 45.

gater comments on Jan 31, 2018:

75% of America liked it - guess that puts you in the minority

The president made sure he mentioned God in four prominent parts of his speech last night.

gater comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I have no idea if Trump really believes in God - however, 75% of Americans claim to be Christian - Trump is no fool, he said what he had to, to get elected. If he believes in God or not - I really don't care - just fix the economy and build the wall!

Does anyone remain confident in Trump

gater comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Absloutely! Trump will fix this country and will be in office for 7 more years. The Dems that spied on the Trump campaign are the ones that broke the law.

It looks like Trump is going to visit UK/Ireland soon so...

gater comments on Feb 1, 2018:

What issue are you protesting?

Anyone watch the SOTU last night. I just couldn’t. Thoughts if you did?

gater comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Loved it, as did 75% of Americans according to a CBS poll.

Time of Great Dying: Population Bomb Bursts, the End of Old-Growth Forests, and the Great Awakening

gater comments on Feb 1, 2018:

What happened to zero population growth?

Do you remember your dreams?

gater comments on Feb 2, 2018:

I do have a memory of a dream that happened many years ago. So funny - most of my dreams are forgotten within seconds after waking up, but this one stayed in my head. - I was on the roof of a hut, and I stepped off, but instead of falling I was hovering about 10 feet in the air, and I was moving my arms trying to fly - and it was working. Then my brother walked up and said to me - "David, you can't fly!" And then I immediately fell to the ground. I remember being mad at him because he saw me flying - and then told me that I couldn't fly - I blamed him for my fall! That was probably 50 years ago - and I can still see images from that dream.

In tweet claiming Nunez memo vindicates him, Trump says "This is an American disgrace!".

gater comments on Feb 4, 2018:

I disagree - and when all the facts come out, you will see that the disgrace is what FBI officials did.

US Politics: POTUS question

gater comments on Feb 4, 2018:

Trump will fix this broken country

16 yrs ago today I quit smoking so every Superbowl It's celebration time.

gater comments on Feb 4, 2018:

Good for you!

What’s your most favorite and least favorite sport?

gater comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Best Football, worst Soccer

Millions willing to Work for Mueller for Free If That Would Speed Things Up- Borowitz Report

gater comments on Feb 6, 2018:

They've been looking for 2 years - no collusion found. Time to end it.

Just a pet theory I have regarding black holes and the Big Bang.

gater comments on Feb 6, 2018:

1st the "Observable Universe" is expanding - not the Universe. 2nd All matter obeys the laws of physics 3 Wormholes are science fiction

Is humanity doomed?

gater comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I believe Mankind has a positive future, it wont happen in our lifetime, but maybe in 500 years. I see a world at peace, a fair world for all, with no crime and no hate. If you consider where we've come from - we have a wild and savage history, we came from a world where man had to kill or be killed. We fought off wild animals, diseases, hunger, cold, etc. Life now is paradise compared to what our ancestors dealt with, and it is getting better.

Truth be told.. can you tell the difference..

gater comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Far too many generalizations to be true.

I just got my first paycheck with the new tax cuts in effect.

gater comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Sounds like you would prefer $200 less

Trump Outcomes

gater comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I am ashamed of my fellow Americans for not showing respect for our president. Poor sheep that can't think for themselves.

Quantum realIty: space, tIme, and entanglement

gater comments on Feb 17, 2018:

Sorry, I call BS on "spacetime" - I say space and time are independent.

Hello everyone! New to this site. Any hints?

gater comments on Feb 17, 2018:

Just a friendly warning - most of the people in here are on the far left. Don't ever say anything good about Trump.

Do you find tattoos attractive?

gater comments on Feb 19, 2018:

Most are gross and disgusting. A sad cry for attention.

I cried because I had no shoes.

gater comments on Mar 1, 2018:

So a guy with no feet had a pair of shoes? Sounds fishy :)

I consider the question, "Is there a God?

gater comments on Mar 12, 2018:

The chicken and the egg developed together - neither came 1st

What is the end goal of human existence in your opinion?

gater comments on Mar 12, 2018:

To be happy

Teachers + guns. I think it's a shit idea. What do you think?

gater comments on Mar 12, 2018:

All principals should carry, maybe some of the coaches too.

Sports?

gater comments on Mar 12, 2018:

1 Football, 2 Basketball - and to a lesser degree Baseball, tennis, golf - I don't care for hockey, soccer, or Nascar - is that a sport?

What is the best path to find truth; science, math, art, philosophy, or something else?

gater comments on Mar 12, 2018:

Logic can lead you to truth - but you must have an open mind

What best describes Trump as a president?

gater comments on Mar 12, 2018:

Brilliant humanitarian

Teachers + guns. I think it's a shit idea. What do you think?

gater comments on Mar 14, 2018:

We use guns to protect us from bad guys. Used properly guns are great. Some are so simple minded - "guns bad" I suppose fire is bad too if its misused, maybe we should get rid of gasoline - it might explode and burn or kill you. Its the use or misuse that makes something good or bad - teachers and admins are generally very responsible - I would trust them to not misuse their weapons.

“When people ask me if a god created the universe, I tell them that the question itself makes no ...

gater comments on Mar 14, 2018:

Time has always exisited - Time and space are infinite

Board games to recommend?

gater comments on Mar 17, 2018:

https://gamingsafari.com/index.php?page=home

I find it ironic that the religious right in America supports Donald Trump.

gater comments on Mar 17, 2018:

I see Trump as the 2nd comming of Christ - he came to save America, and he is being persecuted by the very ones he is trying to save.

Does an atheist have a chance at winning a senate or congressional seat?

gater comments on Mar 18, 2018:

I think most politicians are afraid to come out as atheist - Christians heads would explode

Birth order as a predictor or personality and behavior 1 High academic achievers 2.

gater comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Fits my family

How much caffeine do you consume daily?

gater comments on Mar 19, 2018:

400 mgs

What is your definition of The Universe?

gater comments on Mar 19, 2018:

I suppose I could define God as the Universe - its eternal, it created life, - it fits. Maybe this is what some ancient writings said - but they were mistranslated.

Ok. This is my personal theory: the Big Bang was God exploding.

gater comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Interesting - my theory - God is the Universe.

So I made these Matcha Chocolate Chip cookies a few weeks ago and I made like 2 dozen.

gater comments on Mar 20, 2018:

Very nice

As an agnostic, I have come to the point where I have contemplated the fact that if there was a god ...

gater comments on Mar 21, 2018:

My belief - God is the Universe - its eternal, it created man, it fits.

I believe in the universe, the millions and millions of stars.

gater comments on Mar 21, 2018:

What are life's eternal questions?

I believe in the universe, the millions and millions of stars.

gater comments on Mar 21, 2018:

Do you believe the Universe is infinite?

Are you optimistic about the future of the US & do you think conditions will improve?

gater comments on Mar 22, 2018:

Im very optimistic, with Trump in office - things are getting better.

Losing Faith in Humanity

gater comments on Mar 22, 2018:

Have faith - man has walked the earth for millions of years, and we arent going away any time soon. We come from brutal and savage past, conditions on earth keep getting better.

Your thoughts on this.

gater comments on Mar 22, 2018:

Love it!

I was 12 the day I stopped believing.

gater comments on Mar 23, 2018:

Next you will realize the true defintion of God is the Universe - and you will start believing in God again :)

Clip from Bill Burr’s podcast, parallels my ideas pretty well. [youtu.be]

gater comments on Mar 25, 2018:

I have no respect for anyone that constantly uses the word fuck.

Even though I have become an agnostic atheist I still feel pulled in by Pantheism, seeing a God just...

gater comments on Apr 1, 2018:

Sounds like The Force

I believe in God, but not the Biblical version of it.

gater comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I was taught that God is eternal, that he created the solar system, stars, and life on earth. What ive since realized is that the same things can be said for the Universe.

Does anyone shy away from using a company who promotes religious ideals?

gater comments on Apr 2, 2018:

No - for the most part the religious people that ive known were very good people - so what if they believe in the creation or life after death.

I so agree ... What say you about this ?

gater comments on Apr 2, 2018:

This is good, I try to practice this.

90% of the American people say that it's okay to have "In God We trust" on U.

gater comments on Apr 3, 2018:

Doesnt bother me

Cheap Trick, I want you to want me This was my first ever cassette I listened to it over and over...

gater comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Great one!

BBC - Earth - Why is there something rather than nothing?

gater comments on Apr 4, 2018:

1This articles assumes the Universe came from nothing - it didnt - its always been here. 2 It describes the Observable universe as having a shape. The Universe has no shape.

We have a new sandwich

gater comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Someones got way too much time on their hands

What's the real issue that causes homelessness in America?

gater comments on Apr 5, 2018:

We have never had border security. Hence many jobs are lost to illegal aliens. This also drives up the prices of rent - supply and demand.

What's the real issue that causes homelessness in America?

gater comments on Apr 5, 2018:

The truth is that the rich in this country have manipulated the laws for their bennefit. If you and your rich buddies own 50,000 apartments and own 500 fast food resturants - then you need people. With excess people your apartments are rented and prices go up. Your fast food places have employees, wages stay down. The rich donate to politicians that will fight against border security so there will be an excess of people - hence high rent, low wages, and homeless people.

Anybody have a thought or belief on what, if anything, came before the Big bang?

gater comments on Apr 5, 2018:

The Universe is infinite and eternal - the bb was a relatively recent event, that is part of the normal cycle of expansion and collapse of galaxies.

I don't believe my life has purpose, per se.

gater comments on Apr 6, 2018:

The purpose of your life is to become a link in the chain of human existence. But if you dont, no big, others will. And you do have much more value than other living things, you have a long and rich ancestry, be proud of your past.

Has anyone here ever had a dream that they remember as fondly as something that actually happened?

gater comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I had a dream featuring a dog - we were playing footbal - like a real official game with uniforms..and I threw the ball to my reciever - a dog that caught it in his mouth and ran for a touchdown.