What's on the other side people talk about?

gater comments on Apr 3, 2018:

Your life is a gift from the Universe - enjoy it - when you die its over.

The 2018 American Atheist Convention was incredible! So many great speakers with so many great ...

gater comments on Apr 3, 2018:

What kind of topics?

What's the best bit of advice you've ever been given?

gater comments on Apr 2, 2018:

Hard to top the Golden Rule

What does an Atheist believe we come from? Where are we going?

gater comments on Apr 2, 2018:

The Universe created us, through billions of years of evolution. As a species we will continue to evolve.

What's the best pickup line you've heard?

gater comments on Apr 2, 2018:

"Did you get hurt?" When? "When you fell from heaven" "If I told you that you had a nice body would you hold it against me?

Is there any correlation between being an Atheist and liking Game of Thrones?

gater comments on Apr 2, 2018:

They speak of the Gods a lot on that show. What do we say to the God of Death? - not today

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

gater comments on Apr 2, 2018:

This is good, I try to practice this.

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.

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gater comments on Apr 2, 2018:

Funny!

What are your favorite COMEDY movies of all time?

gater comments on Apr 2, 2018:

Animal House, Young Frankenstein, The Spy that Shagged Me, Smokey and the Bandit

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.

Do liberals tend to be more tolerant, open, and thoughtful or are they often just as intolerant, ...

gater comments on Apr 1, 2018:

The truth is that sometimes it takes genius to recognize genius. Trump is a genius.

Do you think that Burt Langcaster was an exceptional actor who deserved more recognition by the ...

gater comments on Apr 1, 2018:

He was great in Field of Dreams

I do not think the Stormy NDA will stand up in court.

gater comments on Apr 1, 2018:

There is a signed contract, money exchanged, and then she broke the agreement. She loses in court.

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 am of the philosophy that persecuting someone for their beliefs is wrong.

gater comments on Apr 1, 2018:

I agree - persecuting someone for their religious beliefs is like persecuting someone that doesnt understand algebra. I feel fortunate that I have broken free of religious beliefs. It wasnt easy for me - I was brain washed at an early age - why would the people that loved me the most lie to me? They didnt lie - they believed what they taught me was true.

Is There an Objective Reality?

gater comments on Mar 31, 2018:

I don't know, but thanks for giving me a headache :)

I'm putting this info about me out to you, the Conservative Atheists, because I think I belong here.

gater comments on Mar 31, 2018:

I agree with all of your points - even the prunes :)

Born of a Virgin - Dionysus - Horus - Osiris - Attis - Odysseus - Romulus - Ra - Tammuz But ...

gater comments on Mar 31, 2018:

Mary really stuck to her story

Browsing through Facebook this week I am reminded of my families religious beliefs.

gater comments on Mar 31, 2018:

Speaking of what came first - Some have said the argument of the chicken and the egg is proof of creation - the truth is neither came 1st - they developed together

A question for you mathematicians.

gater comments on Mar 31, 2018:

One - its symbolic - the cracker represents his body, a sip of wine represents his blood. However silly this seems, this is what they believe

What's your favourite building?

gater comments on Mar 30, 2018:

The Cologne Cathedral

Do any atheist out there support Trump?

gater comments on Mar 30, 2018:

All good Americans should support their president - the liberals are a bunch of whiny babies that refuse to acknowledge all of the great things Trump is is doing for America

Proof of no god?

gater comments on Mar 30, 2018:

Before I attempt to answer this could I get your defintion of God?

If you could talk to someone that has passed away, who would it be and what would you say to them?

gater comments on Mar 29, 2018:

John Lennon - Id thank him for all of the great music, and the great messages he gave to the world.

What is your favorite word? Mine is PASSION (and I think Rod Stewart would agree).

gater comments on Mar 29, 2018:

Symmetry

The "god of philosophers." A distant or unknowable god is the same as no god?

gater comments on Mar 29, 2018:

Disagree -in the 1st premise there is a God, the 2nd there isn't - can't be the same. What's your definition of God?

Show us your desktop! What do you have as your desktop background?

gater comments on Mar 28, 2018:

One of about 2000, they change about every 30 mins

I've learned to appreciate the Christians I know more so after joining this community.

gater comments on Mar 28, 2018:

I agree - I like most of the Christians that I know, for the most part they are good and reasonable people. The liberal left? - blind hate.

Here's an interesting site for those of you who wish to grow their own medicine. spacebuckets.com

gater comments on Mar 28, 2018:

Last summers crop

Other than cognitive dissonance, do you ever wonder what it is in the brain that makes people ...

gater comments on Mar 28, 2018:

People are products of their past. For millions of years man has wondered about how he got here. So a belief in God is deeply rooted in our culture. We are part of the new generation that have been exposed to science and have broken from our ancestral beliefs.

What are your favorite 5 movies of ALL TIME?

gater comments on Mar 28, 2018:

The Wizard of Oz, Back to the Future, The Godfather, The Empire Strikes Back, The Shawshank Redemption

Attention all former bible scholars:

gater comments on Mar 27, 2018:

You left out the most important part of the story - what kind of weed?

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.

One of the best "super groups" in my opinion [youtu.be]

gater comments on Mar 25, 2018:

This is good too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o4s1KVJaVA

When I first came here I thought I would find a place with people that had more of an open mind to ...

gater comments on Mar 25, 2018:

The majority of this group are far left Trump hating liberals.

Board Games

gater comments on Mar 24, 2018:

Risk - haven't played in years. I do enjoy online games, pachisi and spades

The Doors -- The Unknown Soldier [youtube.com]

gater comments on Mar 24, 2018:

Breakfast where the news is read Television, children fed Unborn living, living dead Bullet strikes the helmet's head

The Doors -- The Unknown Soldier [youtube.com]

gater comments on Mar 24, 2018:

Great one!

For any of you that used to go to church with family or parents; do you have any good memories from ...

gater comments on Mar 24, 2018:

As a child my favorite part was the singing - funny but I still remember the page# of my favorite song - page 306 - When we walk with the Lord.

Message to the objective realist: I know people who think the world is 6000 years old, and they ...

gater comments on Mar 24, 2018:

My brother has a Phd and thinks the earth is 6000 years old, because some Bible scolars say that. My argument - if you need accurate information about any topic - ask an expert in the field. Dont ask a Bible scolar the age of the earth - ask an archaeologist.

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 :)

What gets you creativity flowing? And what do you create?

gater comments on Mar 23, 2018:

Wish I knew - I like sculpture and carving wood.

What is your perfect dream vacation?

gater comments on Mar 22, 2018:

Mediterrean cruise

Any gardeners want to show off their plants and share knowledge?

gater comments on Mar 22, 2018:

Grew these last summer

I hate those lists off get to know you questions, so here's a fun game: tell me one quirky thing ...

gater comments on Mar 22, 2018:

I always put on my left sock - then my right. Then my left shoe - then my right. No real reason for this - im not superstitious.

Your thoughts on this.

gater comments on Mar 22, 2018:

Love it!

Do you feel that religion robs people of living life to the fullest?

gater comments on Mar 22, 2018:

I think of Nuns and Priests that never get to experience many of lifes pleasures.

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.

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.

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

gater comments on Mar 21, 2018:

Do you believe the Universe is infinite?

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

gater comments on Mar 21, 2018:

What are life's eternal questions?

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.

Can food have negative calories? | Examine.com

gater comments on Mar 21, 2018:

Celery - takes more calories to consume than it provides

Don't offend the Religious at any cost?

gater comments on Mar 21, 2018:

Yes - I think when you "discover" the truth, its natural to want to share your beliefs, to enlighten others. But what I have learned is that many are locked into their beliefs and no logical argument will open their eyes.

What happened to all the FUNNY movies?

gater comments on Mar 20, 2018:

Adam Sandler put out so many duds they quit making comedys

What song?

gater comments on Mar 20, 2018:

The greatest song of all of course - Comfortably Numb :)

The other day two Jehova's Witnesses rang our doorbell.

gater comments on Mar 20, 2018:

I was raised Christian, the ones I knew were very good people. I try to be polite as I can while I let them know im not interested.

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

Comfortably Numb... Pink Floyd...[youtu.be]

gater comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Comfortably Numb is my all time favorite song - and the Wall is my all time favorite alblum

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.

Joy to the World

gater comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Loved 3 dog night

Joy to the World

gater comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Lol

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.

How much caffeine do you consume daily?

gater comments on Mar 19, 2018:

400 mgs

Just visited that pathetic Trumppinata group .

gater comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Honestly I pity many of them, some of the comments are from people that are so simple minded - "Trump bad" "Trump stupid" "Trumps a racist" - without saying why they believe any of it. All while the economy and unemployment breaks records. I believe Trump will go down as one of our greatest presidents - and all they do is bitch about him - it is pathetic.

If you could be safely frozen for 500 years and then thawed out - would you?

gater comments on Mar 19, 2018:

Im surprized by all the no's, I thought there would be more curiousity about the future

If you could be safely frozen for 500 years and then thawed out - would you?

gater comments on Mar 18, 2018:

I have a very positive belief about the future - in 500 years I predict the world will be at peace, no crime, no hate. Technology will take care of mankind for the most part and they will be free to travel, play sports, have gardens etc - a real paradise - and Id love to see it.

Cleaning up my castings from last week at the iron pour.

gater comments on Mar 18, 2018:

What do you do with your castings?

Hey guys I started this group for people to share recipes and dishes and food related fun, ...

gater comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Great idea - I love a good recipe

So I had a conversation with my theist aunt about religion gasp. Shocker right?

gater comments on Mar 18, 2018:

When she says you don't believe in anything - let her know you believe in mankind, and the laws of nature.

If you could be safely frozen for 500 years and then thawed out - would you?

gater comments on Mar 18, 2018:

The coolest part of it is that it would be immediate - close your eyes and wake up 500 years later. It might be better to take baby steps, start with 10 years? see how that goes :)

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

gater comments on Mar 18, 2018:

Fits my family

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

Do you accept the possibility of a god, but reject man’s perspective of one?

gater comments on Mar 18, 2018:

I will never again believe in the Bible's God, however we have no idea where evolution will lead us, if we ever encounter a "supreme being" - they will just be far more evolved than us.

I was wondering if there are many in this forum that is interested in the history of religion.

gater comments on Mar 17, 2018:

I think religion began with cave men sitting around their campfires discussing things like lightning and thunder. There must be some guy up in the clouds causing all this right? Some worshipped the Sun, which makes more sense to me. My newest theory is that the Sun (father) and Mother earth "combined" to make man - and that this idea led to "the trinity"

LOL.

gater comments on Mar 17, 2018:

From what ive heard NK is just about broken and they are ready to admit defeat.

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.

Board games to recommend?

gater comments on Mar 17, 2018:

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

Led Zeppelin song stairway to heaven... Is it about a delusional woman wanting to go to heaven?

gater comments on Mar 17, 2018:

Some think you can buy everything - but you can't buy your way into heaven.

Hello, all.

gater comments on Mar 17, 2018:

Welcome!

Do you believe in a HIGHer power?

gater comments on Mar 17, 2018:

Sometimes I get the deepest and cooolest ideas when Im high, although I have trouble remembering them later :)

Game of Thrones?

gater comments on Mar 16, 2018:

I love the fact that we are finally seeing some bad guys get theirs, Ramsey being eaten alive, Littlefinger and Walter Frey getting their throats slashed.. And I love to see Dany riding her dragons.

Listening to that one song -- "Weightless" -- resulted in a striking 65 percent reduction in ...

gater comments on Mar 15, 2018:

I prefer Pink Floyd

I look forward to my next blessing

gater comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Does the term blessed means that you acknowledge God? Or is it just another way to say have a good day?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 85 and no signs she'll retire from Supreme Court

gater comments on Mar 15, 2018:

We need mandatory retirement

I've never been as close to anyone as I am to my husband.

gater comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Id tell him and let the chips fall - truth is on your side

Is it Spring yet?

gater comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Lol @ "Or am I the only weirdo??" - no you are not :)

This is a place to discuss favorite movies and to arrange long distance movie nights.

gater comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Great idea - I used to read the message boards on IMDb - now they're gone

I cut 13 inches of hair yesterday.

gater comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Im curious - how much is your hair worth?

When you questioned, was critical thinking discouraged?

gater comments on Mar 15, 2018:

Yeah when things don't make sense they say "have faith"

“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

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.

Do you ever miss the religious life?

gater comments on Mar 13, 2018:

I do, I miss the singing and the friendships.

@balou, Can I make a suggestion for the Music Fans group?

gater comments on Mar 13, 2018:

Yes, sounds good. Also can we post here without adding a link? I was curious about everyones favorite albums

For "converts" to Atheism, what caused you to question your previous beliefs?

gater comments on Mar 13, 2018:

I used to wonder why a God of love would allow so much suffering in this world, and why he wouldnt intervene, that didnt sound too loving. That and the fact that I was exposed to Evolution - just made more sense.

What makes a person "intelligent?"

gater comments on Mar 13, 2018:

1 Comprehension of the Universe and all the physical laws that apply 2 An understanding of mans history 3 The ability to listen, analize, and separate opinion from fact

This is a reminder of where Lady Gaga got her look! Dale Bozzio had hot legs! [youtu.be]

gater comments on Mar 13, 2018:

I love Walking in LA, and Destination Unknown

This is a reminder of where Lady Gaga got her look! Dale Bozzio had hot legs! [youtu.be]

gater comments on Mar 13, 2018:

They put out some good music - what happened to them?

The Trump haters are starting to be nasty to me. LOL.

gater comments on Mar 13, 2018:

All they seem to know is blind hate