Giving money to panhandlers/homeless

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

I often encounter this situation in downtown Cincinnati, which is really just South Dayton. It’s usually while I’m going to lunch, so at times I’ll do something that leaves no doubt what the money is used for. The motivation, nature and result of kindness is a subject that I could go on and on about really.

Any idea, belief, or opinion that requires the use of physical or psychological violence in order to...

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

Does the idea of self defense deserve respect? Should police be shamed for using violence to arrest criminals? You have commendable ideals, sure. Unfortunately things are always more complex than we would like, and absolutes are hard to come by.

When you achieve an understanding of your mortality, one unbridled by fantasies of eternity, paired ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

Yes, people have to eat to survive. If someone doesn’t enjoy the work necessary to eat, then I don’t know what to say. I don’t see how this is a falsehood or our downfall honestly.

Is there anybody here, like me, who was never religious?

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

I was never religious. I have great respect for those that were and left it behind.

On a philosophical level i was very disappointed at the response i got from my post on the teachers ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

I agree that children should not be led by teachers to political protests. I disagree on the idea that one cannot be against the pipeline & for pay increases, as if that is the only way funds can be gathered.

So I had Jehovah witness come to door the other day and they started with there usual questions .

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

I’m confused as well. Fossil fuels evolve? Surely not in the biological sense.

If you're a numbers kind of person, I suggest you look at pewresearch.

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

Ew, statistics. The armpit of math.

Being agnostic or any other ideology is alright.

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

I’m mostly interested in changing my mind, not others.

What’s the world’s worst religion?

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

Atheism for sure. It’s not a religion so it’s a terrible pick as far as religions go.

Any addicts/alcoholics in recovery here.

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

I kind of went through the 12 steps almost 20 years ago, but not for substance abuse. My higher power was my therapist, friends & doctors.

I came across a post that invoked that nostalgic feeling.

indirect76 comments on Mar 27, 2019:

These books

I’m noticing a recent influx of followers of Jesus (Harold?

indirect76 comments on Mar 26, 2019:

I’ve noticed too. I’d rather send them digital hearts as long as they are nice. Otherwise, a cold shoulder is in order.

I've found this chart to be a relationship, marriage, and possibly life saving guide for me.

indirect76 comments on Mar 26, 2019:

Am I to understand that ultra safe is more safe than safest?

Scientist repaints his observatory as R2-D2 [ascienceenthusiast.com]

indirect76 comments on Mar 26, 2019:

These are not the observatories you are looking for.

Cop out: "Spiritual But Not Religious" [google.com] Agree or disagree?

indirect76 comments on Mar 26, 2019:

I don’t see it as a cop out. I don’t even know what that means if you don’t say what they are coping out from.

How sad is this? Cariibou extinct on the lower 48. [adn.com]

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

Well, it’s not like they roamed from coast to coast. The article says they roamed the Pacific Northwest states. Anyone know what their situation is like in Canada?

So just today I saw a new series on Netflix Canada titled Delhi Crimes.

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

One of the reasons I’m against the death penalty.

Once again.

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

“The tragedy follows a botched home circumcision of a 2-year-old who died of severe blood loss in December” ?

So, we nonbelievers are now tied for top spot in reported religious affiliation.

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

This just in, not collecting stamps is now tied for the number one hobby.

Religion. The root of evil?

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

Let’s break this down mathematically. X=√ EVIL E=2.7182... V=Roman numeral 5 I=Roman numeral 1 L=Roman numeral 50 X=√ 2.7182 x 5 x 1 x 50 = 26.06... The root of evil is approximately 26. 26, you bastard!!

It seems atheists DOMINATE this site, despite the fact it's an agnostic one.

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

First, paragraphs. Please. Second, I’m an agnostic athiest. I’m sorry it bothers you that people have different uses for words. Third, “ANYTHING is possible, except...” That’s just funny by itself. No explanation needed. Overall: F- Please see the teacher after class.

Anyone else seeing members they have blocked?

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

Aw yiss! My hack is success. Time for my enemies who have blocked me to hear about my new theories on how water causes autism!

Antique Bible left intact by two church fires - UPI.com

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

Some say third time’s the charm.

Does chocolate upset your stomach?

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

I used to get heartburn now & then, but never from chocolate. I’m a huge dark chocolate fan. 72% cacoa is where I like it.

What is the most dangerous superstition?

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

Probably the one about how having sex with a virgin will cure AIDS.

‘Duck Dynasty’ star fantasizes about the rape and murder of an atheist family | Michael Stone

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

Why has this sensational headline about an event that happened four years ago suddenly been posted twice on this site? https://agnostic.com/discussion/317893/duck-dynasty-star-fantasizes-about-the-rape-and-murder-of-an-atheist-family-michael-stone

My answer to what was the hardest to accept: the lack of having a hereafter, and when getting older ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

You have to break that up into paragraphs. I’m not reading it otherwise.

‘Duck Dynasty’ star fantasizes about the rape and murder of an atheist family | Michael Stone

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

The guy is making an idiotic point, but he isn’t fantasizing. The word ‘fantasize’ carries weight that that is not supported by the article. We don’t need to do this horse shit.

Everyone needs to change states a few times.....

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

I cash get states just about every day.

Usernames.... How did you choose your username for agnostic and what's the story behind it.... ?

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

indirect - short for ‘indirection operator’ which is a computer nerd thing. 76 - year of birth I’ve had this or similar ‘handles’ since the BBS days. BBS = bulletin board service.

March 23 was Atheist Day. What did you do to celebrate?

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

Nothing...

So my dad just passed away, I buried him this last Saturday.

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

I was 26 when my mother passed. It certainly put things in perspective. You seem to be have a good attitude about it. I hope you stay well.

Vehicles per thousand people.I have to say I love my car.

indirect76 comments on Mar 25, 2019:

The coloring is not the best. A gradient pattern that does not contain the ocean color would be better.

Bad news for meat eaters.

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Another reason to stay indoors.

Atheists, what was the hardest thing to accept when you became atheist?

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

I don’t really know. I don’t recall when I became an atheist.

Only in Mississippi

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

50th isn’t that bad if you count all the states in the world.

“Treat the earth kindly, my friends, and it will give you comfort, security, and all a man may ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

If you plant a flake of gold in the earth, will anything come of it? No, and that is actually why it is valuable.

Do you have a religious tattoo?

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

I have one tattoo that is from mathematics. Though I’m a fan of the subject, I would not say it’s my religion.

Damn it Jesus! I told you not to jerk the wheel!

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

This is quite possibly a picture of a person moments before death.

Brunei set to pass law that will punish homosexuality with death by stoning

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

I’ll make a mental note not to gay in Brunei.

Why I Love Agnostic.

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

What is a fo?

[alternet.

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

I’m not rooting for any outcome other than the truth.

Story time: I’ve spent a little too much time on Facebook today and have gotten into two ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

Well, that’s Facebook. I don’t go on there anymore, but I do have their messenger app. Some folks insist on messaging me that way and get mad if I don’t respond. I eat meat, but really try to stick to fish. It’s mostly for ethics and secondary for health. Why are you a vegetarian?

You were raped?

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

No I wasn’t. It was college & we were both drunk. He said he loved me.

Isn’t it interesting how someone can believe in god without any evidence while multiple sightings ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

I don’t see much in science that says life must exist elsewhere.

I got to change my status! Within a week I will know if it is SLT.?

indirect76 comments on Mar 24, 2019:

SLT? Does that mean selective laser trabeculoplasty?

How bad is it when a bible basher is on a street corner shouting religious drool.

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Where are you seeing these kinds of things? I think I saw someone like this on a college campus back in 94/95, but I don’t recall seeing any since. Maybe I have and simply forgot. If I did, I think I’d just walk by and ignore them. Perhaps I’d give a smile if we caught eyes.

when i look at all the ppl here who believe every word from the global warming, now climate change, ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

I’m not a scientist, but the idea of human made climate change seems plausible to me and I accept it. If that’s the same thing as being a religious nut case, then... OK.

Tattoo's, what do you think of them and do you have a preference of body art or statements?

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Personally, I don’t care for large tattoos or body parts covered in tattoos. I like small personal ones like the one I got about 25 years ago. Bonus points if you know what this is.

[washingtonpost.com] FEMA Data Breach hits 25 million disaster survivors -HTF did this happen?

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Computer security is a complex and difficult subject. I have a limited grasp on the field, but I do know enough to say the methods are numerous and even the tightest and most thought out systems are vulnerable to attack.

The apocalypse is for real this time people. Brace yourselves ? [ascienceenthusiast.com]

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Oh, if this is the real one I should stop paying my bills.

The Physics and Philosophy of Time - with Carlo Rovelli - YouTube

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Yeah, he doesn’t even mention these guys so how credible can he be? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N2FPQvwhSDY

Anyone else ever wonder what percentage of "religious" people are simply faking it to fit in?

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

I’ve given it very little thought.

"You must be a member of this group before commenting." What group?

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Are you using the app or the webpage? I’m on a web browser, not the app. At the top of the page I see ‘ Groups ->Just for Laughs ‘ I click on the ‘Just for Laughs’ part and it takes me to a page where I can join.

How have you seen movies get space wrong?

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Spaceballs got it all wrong.

Atheist Day

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Just another Saturday...

Florida boy, 6, fatally shoots himself while playing with unsecured gun

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

Yeah, if you have guns, make sure it’s in a place your children can’t access them. For a six year old this cannot be that difficult.

Article about the Milky Way galaxy and its connection with giant gamma-ray bubbles ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

It must have taken months for a rocket to get out in space far enough to take this photo!

[diversityinc.

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

This is fantastic, but I thought the most prestigious prize was solving one of the Millennium Problems.

We atheists and atheist allies hereby declare that from now on, March 23rd is Atheist Day.

indirect76 comments on Mar 23, 2019:

No thanks.

I recently learned the philosophy community defines an atheist more broadly than any definition that...

indirect76 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

People are going to use whatever labels they want anyway. Using terms like ‘philosophical atheist’ or ‘non-philosophical athiest’ will cause confusion as well, unless every member reads this post.

Where is the best place to live in the US as an atheist?

indirect76 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

Cincinnati is pretty good. It has a reputation for being conservative, but I don’t see it much.

Here is something odd which happened to me.

indirect76 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

Ask a doctor. Good luck.

5:02 PM EST USA Breaking News! MSNBC - Attorney General Barr has been handed the Mueller Report!!!!...

indirect76 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

I didn’t hear any fat lady sing.

What do you do when religious people knock?

indirect76 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

Never happened to me and I live in a pretty urban area. The only knocks I get are from people delivering pizzas.

I want to bash religion here and in no way am I bashing a fallen country music star.

indirect76 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

Who knows why he had a gun. I surely do not. Maybe he had a good reason, maybe he didn’t. A man is dead, and it is a tragedy. This much I do know.

Tyson is recalling 69,000 pounds of chicken strips after customers complained they contained metal -...

indirect76 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

I try to stick to fish for my meats, but I think iron is actually good for you.

The Logic of Indecision: If you say you are agnostic, you are saying that you do not know, but ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

You are off base a bit here. I’m an athiest because I don’t believe that a god exists. I’m not deciding there is no god. Others can disagree and even be correct because they may have more information or my logic may be flawed. I’m agnostic because the only thing I know is that I exist. It’s entirely possible that someone else knows that god exists for the same reasons as above.

Did Jesus Christ commit sins?

indirect76 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

Didn’t he go all Castlevania on some dudes with a whip?

According to just released 2018 data from the General Social Survey, “Nones” are now the largest...

indirect76 comments on Mar 22, 2019:

This correlates to what I experience. Most of the people I know are non-religious.

‘In Awesome Peril’

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

I believe Israel provided monetary compensation for this attack during the Six Day War.

There is going to be a demonstation in my town tomorrow at Friday prayer time, outside the mosque, ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Protest and vigils & whatnot are not my thing. I’d rather sit at home and write code or watch a movie with my cats. So I won’t be attending. That said, you get to decide what it means to attend something like this. If you show up in support of peace and freedom, then that is what you are doing. Show up & tell people that. There is no logical conflict.

The Emptiness of Atomic Space.

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

The empty space in atoms are surrounded by electrons. These electrons interact with photons. That is why stuffs is seen.

Atheism is just another religion.

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

1. No I don’t. 2. No I don’t. 3. No I don’t. 4. No I don’t. 5. No I don’t. 6. No I don’t. Any more assumptions you got about me?

I want to see what other people think about the phrase 'callout culture'.

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

This goes hand in hand with virtue signaling.

Many with religious viewpoints say that religion makes them better as people,so it must be true.

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

That’s just a garden variety non sequitur. Follow that logic and try not to conclude that every belief is true.

Crazy Eights

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

I’ve always thought that 8 should actually equal 7.46 because there are two holes in it.

Funko Pops! I recently kicked off a new hobby collecting some of those Funko Pops.

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

I never saw the appeal of these things, but I do collect other things made of vinyl.

"I am a born-again atheist, so there isn't going to be a funeral.

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

You can just throw my body in the dumpster when I’m finished with it.

I used to be a passive atheist but now I am a very militant one.

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Sweet. You can go fight while I watch Netflix.

Let's make our spring a fabulous. Time ... Ok ?

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Tc? You mean the Turks and Caicos Islands?

Is it better to remain in the closet or profess your disbelief?

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

I don’t go around telling people that I don’t collect stamps. If someone on the rarest of occasions asks me if I collect stamps, I have no problem saying no. That said, I’ve never been in a stamp collecting club. So I would not know how to end my membership if I stopped liking the hobby.

Can you be atheist and agnostic?

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Depends. People use those words in different ways. The way I use them does not make either mutually exclusive. Some people see agnosticism as a middle ground between believing in a god and believing there is no god. I see a gnostic/agnostic as something addressing knowledge and theism/atheism addressing belief.

Atheism vs. Scientific Method

indirect76 comments on Mar 21, 2019:

Being 100% certain of anything goes against the scientific method.

I'm new at this and I don't have many Questions

indirect76 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

Welcome to the site! I’ve never read God is not Great or any book specifically about atheism.

Atheist spotlight.

indirect76 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

Frequent collaborator with Tim Burton, wrote the 89 Batman score and the Simpsons theme. The man has so many credits!

[yahoo.

indirect76 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

This world is full of love. We still have hope.

Satirical Story on Harris Treated as Fact

indirect76 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

I think a lot of people read a headline, confirm their narrative or bias, then move on without any more thought.

I don't know about you but when I was quite young, I thought I had failed if I were to change an ...

indirect76 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

I’m constantly trying to change my mind.

Interesting results from Europe.

indirect76 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

You’re going to bias the results a bit if you say one in four Europeans voted for AI.

One time i went to a church group for a friend.

indirect76 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

I’m partial to Kim Petersen AKA King Diamond. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U-yYG00Nr8I

I breathe in courage...

indirect76 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

That’s some serious halitosis.

We are having a grand atheist Meetup on 23 march in delhi.

indirect76 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

Delhi India or Delhi Ohio?

Applause for the changes in the view of post displays.

indirect76 comments on Mar 20, 2019:

I’m not seeing these changes in browser or the app. I’ll reboot and reinstall my OS to see if it fixes it.

10 easy ways you can tell for yourself that the Earth is not flat | Popular Science

indirect76 comments on Mar 19, 2019:

In an age where information is more accessible than ever before, we have to stop and make a list of things showing the earth is not flat... sad.

Does science reject atheism?

indirect76 comments on Mar 19, 2019:

It’s hard to say without reading the article. If they mean positively asserting there is no god, then they may have a bit of a case. If they mean simply not believing, then they have less of a case.

What is your idea of a good death?

indirect76 comments on Mar 19, 2019:

People always talk about going out peacefully, like in their sleep. That sound a bit boring to me. I figure if I have to die, why not make it exciting? I’d like to be devoured by a tiger or some other ferocious beast. It would at least make a good story.

What's your favorite atheist show/podcast?

indirect76 comments on Mar 19, 2019:

Rick & Morty

I try to be positive in life.

indirect76 comments on Mar 19, 2019:

“It isn't true simply because someone says so.” I really do question this, and your entire post now that I think of it.

The TRUTH about the Christchurch mosque - YouTube

indirect76 comments on Mar 19, 2019:

If you want to skip the rambling and hear the idiotic and unsubstantiated point go to 2:50.