Do any politicians in any party really care about "making America great again" or do they only care ...

jlynn37 comments on Nov 5, 2018:

'merca can't be made great again as it has never been great since it's violent and ruthless founding and continued perpetuation.

Only two things scare me: Life and Death!

jlynn37 comments on Nov 5, 2018:

Why should either scare you. Live your life to the best of your ability, do the things you want to do, enjoy your life and cause or do no harm. When you die it all just comes to an end for you. A disappointment for sure, but nothing to fear, as nothing will happen after that.

What to do where to go

jlynn37 comments on Nov 5, 2018:

Throw just about anything out and see what happens.

Dating advice. Ok. You guys are my communal (and most importantly, unpaid) dating consultants....

jlynn37 comments on Nov 4, 2018:

Rome was not built in a day.

Steve Bannon warns that women are going to 'take charge of society'

jlynn37 comments on Nov 4, 2018:

I made a personal commitment years ago that I would stop voting for white males. My first choice is women of any color or nationality, men of any color or nationality, just not while males. (If the choices are there to be made)

[usatoday.com] Trump is Lying. The Migrant Carravan is Not a Terrorist Threat. They are Poor and ...

jlynn37 comments on Nov 4, 2018:

I find this meme apropo.

Important atheist question: When you die, would you let them bury your body or cremate it. Also, ...

jlynn37 comments on Nov 4, 2018:

I have willed my body to the University of Texas Medical School. Once they take possession of it, it becomes their property to do with it as they see fit, which most likely will be used to train med students. After they are done with it, it will be cremated and the ashes will either be returned to my family (if they choose that option) or will be spread in the garden on their property. I do not visit my loved one's graves as they are still very much alive in my mind and in my memories. which I do visit often and with lots of happiness to recall our times together.

This is how much government is a failure in everything it does. [youtube.com] Your tax dollars...

jlynn37 comments on Nov 4, 2018:

Reading the responses and rebuttals is the reason that talking politics (and religion) is a useless endeavor. Rarely does anyone change their confirmation biases and that applies on both sides of the aisle

I’m ashamed to have been a part of the Christian Right, all those years ago..

jlynn37 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

You can not have a better past, you can not have a different past, let it go, move on and strive to do or cause no harm..

Middle class white males abandoned and disenfranchised myth. Whites have been in control since ...

jlynn37 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

So, whatcha gonna do?

Are places of worship really places of God? Church shootings and natural disasters...What do you ...

jlynn37 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Since there is no evidence, facts or data to support the existence of any god(s), and hence there is no god(s), then there can be no places of god(s) or any non-existent entity.

Here is a list of Far-Right Attackers Trump Inspired

jlynn37 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Nov 6 will be a defining moment in 'mercan history. Just a few more days and we will know where we are headed

GENERALLY SPEAKING, three things that most people don't want to talk about: 1. sex 2. religion ...

jlynn37 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

I have no issue talking about sex. It is a necessary part of life and enjoyable to participate actively in it or just talking about it. Religion and politics are pretty much a useless subject to talk about unless people will just allow others to present their side of the story without becoming defensive and offensive.

I have found many reasons to completely disregard Christianity. I'm an agnostic and still unsure why...

jlynn37 comments on Nov 3, 2018:

As an Agnostic A-theist, there has never been any evidence, facts or data to support the existence of anything supernatural, god(s) or otherwise, and until some is presented, the default is non-existence.

Atheists Are Sometimes More Religious Than Christians - The Atlantic

jlynn37 comments on Nov 2, 2018:

A "non" does not imply A-theism, it just implies non-denominational but still a probable theist.

How Do You Say It? Keep adding to the list...

jlynn37 comments on Nov 2, 2018:

How about "damater" in the salad and on burgers.

October was not a Good Month for the saudis rogue assassination teams. Granted, the "investigators" ...

jlynn37 comments on Nov 1, 2018:

Fuck the Saudis and the camels they rode in on.

What is your ideal self? What does it mean to be your highest self?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 31, 2018:

And just how would one know that they had attained their "highest self"?

When a close friend or family member is "asking for prayers" and you want to wish them well what ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 31, 2018:

I wish you well.

What are your halloween plans?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 31, 2018:

Just another wash day at my house.

What's your favourite show or channel to watch on TV?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 31, 2018:

OFF.

If you could make a rule that everyone had to follow, what would it be?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 30, 2018:

Do or cause no harm.

When someone says" well it was ment to be" or it was gods will. What is your reply?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 30, 2018:

I just ignore it as if I had not heard it.

These Sumerian Clay Tablets Reveal the BIGGEST Secrets of the Solar System - YouTube

jlynn37 comments on Oct 30, 2018:

Writing something down in a book (bible, quran, gita) or on a clay tablet is making a claim and is neither proof nor evidence of anything. It is just a claim that must be supported by evidence, facts and data to be considered.

Is there anyone here that values the teachings of the bible, but rejects it's supernatural elements?...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 30, 2018:

In my opinion, there is very little to value in the bible that was not already there before the bible or has been replaced by modern humanist society.

What Would You Tell Your 18-Year-Old Self?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 29, 2018:

Live your life the way YOU want to live and strive to do or cause no harm.

A Short History of American Medical Insurance - Imprimis

jlynn37 comments on Oct 29, 2018:

The healthcare industry in 'merca is a situation where everyone talks about it but nobody does anything about it. Talk, talk, talk.

Did popularity ever matter to you throughout High School Years?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 29, 2018:

No.

Is This Taboo?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 29, 2018:

Why do you think it is not "respected"? You do you, I do me and let's strive to do or cause no harm.

Do you think crying is a sign of weakness or strength?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 28, 2018:

"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love." - Washington Irving

What is the true purpose of religion?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 26, 2018:

I would say it is pretty much the same as what is the purpose of life. It is whatever you make of it and is different for each unique individual.

Would you consider yourself difficult to get along with, deal with, or live with? Have others told ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 25, 2018:

I most likely am.

Older People Are Worse Than Young People at Telling Fact from Opinion [theatlantic.com]

jlynn37 comments on Oct 25, 2018:

We've just had more time to develop and perfect our confirmation biases.

BREAKING Pipes bombs to the Clintons, Obama, Soros, AND the White House. Someone is either very...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 24, 2018:

Regardless of who the perpetrator might be, it is good that it has come to a conclusion without injury or incident.

Interesting news out of Idaho regarding the gubernatorial race there. Any Idahoans want to comment?...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 23, 2018:

What matters is who wins the elections on Nov. 6 and NOT who wins a poll today.

How to reply when someone says 'have a blessed day'

jlynn37 comments on Oct 23, 2018:

How about "Thank you and you too".

As a libra..I am..

jlynn37 comments on Oct 23, 2018:

Just another believer in nonsense.

Why Are Americans Still Uncomfortable with Atheism? | The New Yorker

jlynn37 comments on Oct 22, 2018:

Being an A-theist, is saying that there is no god(s), religion is nonsense, superstition, myth and can be harmful to society. When the majority 'mercans are religious, that is pretty much a slap in the face and being laughed at to them.

So good people of the universe, how do you all handle the assumption from Christians that you ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 22, 2018:

Let them assume what they want. Assumptions have no affect/effect on me in any way.

Is the world becoming more atheist?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 21, 2018:

I can't and won't speak for the world, but I am about as A-theist as one can get.

This was a letter to the editor in our local Syracuse, NY newspaper. To the Editor: I'm glad ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 20, 2018:

It is just another "god of the gaps" argument. We don't know why, therefore "god did it". Since we don't know why, it would be just a logical to say "fairies with pixie dust did it" or "the agent who coded the simulation that we live in decided to change the code did it". People will believe what they believe.

The World's Newest Major Religion: No Religion As secularism grows, atheists and agnostics are ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 20, 2018:

When someone states that they are "none" or "no religion", doesn't mean that they do not believe in god. It is saying that they have no religious affiliation. They most likely are NOT a-theist or agnostic but are theist. Just my opinion.

Are You A Freethinker Or A Follower?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 20, 2018:

I am a freethinker, an individualist, an independent and I neither follow nor lead.

What would you consider "The meaning of life" to be?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 19, 2018:

Living YOUR life the way YOU want it to be without causing or doing harm to others.

If your pet could talk, what would it say to you?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 17, 2018:

I do not have an affinity for domestic pets and do not own one but from my observance of pets that others own, I believe that they would say "I want something to eat, give me something to eat damn it"

Which one would you prefer in your life; catch up in person or mainly social media? Mine will ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 17, 2018:

I can't imagine anyone, other than perhaps someone with some kind of social disorder, to prefer social media to one-on-one personal interaction.

What Can Science Say About God's Scientific Literacy? Since the Bible is alleged to be God's holy...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 17, 2018:

Why not just claim, "all nonsensical mythology" and be done with it. Wanting to discuss any of it as factual is just trying to give it legitimacy.

A complaint I have since adopting an agnostic position is that too much of the atheist/agnostic ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 17, 2018:

If the religious fundamentalists are successful in turning 'merca into a theocracy, are you willing to accept that cheerfully? If not then you had better put some ant-theism in your Agnosticism and A-theism and get to the voting booth on election days.

'There is no God,' says Stephen Hawking in final book

jlynn37 comments on Oct 16, 2018:

'There is no god' says jlynn37. So there, I said it and I'm glad. That's my story and I'm sticking too it.

Outside Time and Space?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 15, 2018:

Everything that exists had/has a creator. God did not/does not have a creator God does not exist.

What Would Happen If Everyone Truly Believed Everything Is One? - Scientific American Blog Network

jlynn37 comments on Oct 15, 2018:

We are all one human species.

Arguments and debates

jlynn37 comments on Oct 14, 2018:

There is no best/worst argument and there is not even an argument. Creationist say "god did it" and that is their unflinching position. "The bible says it, I believe it, that settles it".

I'm less fearful of death now because I'm a agnostic/atheist . Several years ago I collapsed with a ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 14, 2018:

To an A-theists, when we die we simply cease to exist any longer. I think death is a little unnerving even to some A-theist, as it is impossible to imagine yourself not existing.

As a group of mostly open minded people, I am surprised by the number of persons who are openly ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 13, 2018:

If the "different outlook or attitude" you are referring too happens to be god and/or theism, then I think we are justified in being a bit hostile, especially considering how hostile theism and theists are to "open minded people" and "atheists, agnostics, and skeptics". How would you interact with an adult who wanted to have a serious discussion about mermaids, leprechauns, dragons, santa, fairies with pixie dust as something that is real and affects our lives on a personal level and encroaches on our government, laws and public education?

Validity of a theory

jlynn37 comments on Oct 13, 2018:

In my opinion, there are no religious truths, just religious dogma. As for science theory, once a theory is established and verified, it is assumed and accepted to be true UNTIL proven false or wrong.

Is the solution to "hate speech" more speech or less speech?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 12, 2018:

In a free society where free speech is embedded in the constitution and law of the land, there is no solution.

Why are humans so slow to learn? Over 2000 years later, Plato’s philosophy is increasingly ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 11, 2018:

I think most humans do not want to learn, they just want to be told how and what to think, how to live, and what to do by their authority figures, which requires no effort on their part.

One of the questions on this site when I signed up was if I believe in God or gods, and then it ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 11, 2018:

Until some verifiable evidence, facts and data are presented to support the theist claim, I will be 100%.

You Know God Exists (Nudge-Nudge, Wink-Wink) Within the scope of people who claim that God ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 11, 2018:

I'll just ignore the YouTube videos thank you.

Some Evidence for the Simulation Hypothesis The Simulation Hypothesis suggests that we don't ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 10, 2018:

It is what it is. Life is good.

Whenever you egaged in an angry altercation with someone else, haven't you invariably thought that ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 10, 2018:

Of course anyone and everyone can be wrong it is just how the individual brain works and functions. If I am right I will strive to keep it right, If I am wrong I will strive to make it right.

Would you move for love?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 10, 2018:

No.

Are there any special purpose in our life other than eating, drinking, sleeping, making merry, ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 9, 2018:

Sure, anything YOU want to make. It is mostly entirely up to you.

Did the Bible make you an Atheist?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 9, 2018:

Reality made me an A-theist.

Today marks 28 years that I became a US citizen. I remember like it was at least the day before ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 9, 2018:

Any regrets?

God-like beliefs?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 8, 2018:

I strive to live and evidence, facts and data existence. Until some evidence, facts and data can be produced to verify and support somethings existence, then it doe not exist until some evidence, facts and data is produced. I do accept that any hypothesis can be formulated on anything and there are numerous ones out there.

My ex called last night. His wife left him. Those two have made my life miserable the last ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 8, 2018:

You responded for the win. I admire you and I am proud of you.

Why do you think the religious right are so intent on forcing their agendas on others???

jlynn37 comments on Oct 8, 2018:

To begin with their dogma requires them to do so. Then they are just wanting to exert power over others. Then there is their arrogance in saying that I am the only one who is right and who knows what is best.

Why is it that the fraudulent Church of Scientology still exists?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Why does the fraudulent catholic church still exist? The fraudulent baptist church? You get my drift?

The primary operating principle of the US constitution and government was to prevent tyrannical ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 7, 2018:

Unless and until the majority of citizens vote, this country will be, and continue to be, what the minority wants it to be.

Does evil exist? As non-believers do we still accept the concept of evil in its pure form?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 7, 2018:

In my opinion, evil is strictly a human condition. My definition of evil is anything that is done deliberately, intentionally, with malice of forethought that causes harm or damage to another. Non-human animals, plants, non-living things are not and can not be evil as it has to be a deliberate, conscious decision one makes to cause harm.

Do you attract a certain type of the opposite sex? Do you have a preferred type?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 6, 2018:

Any legal age, any color, height/weight proportioned, attractive and desirable (to me).

Do atheists observe Halloween?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 6, 2018:

I personally ignore ALL holidays and do NOT celebrate any. Bah Humbug.

This is an interesting exploration: People Tell Me I Don't Act Like I'm Married — What Does ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 6, 2018:

You probably do a lot of flirting.

What do you expect from this life?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 6, 2018:

I expect many unexpected happenings (illnesses, accidents good luck, bad luck, good fortune, bad fortune, etc). Other than the unexpected, why would anyone expect anything from life but the opportunity to live as one would want (which even that most like will not happen)?

Hello everyone! Mint XFCE user here.

jlynn37 comments on Oct 6, 2018:

Computers are my hobby and I have used and experimented with many Linux distros and presently use all 3 Mint 19 distros, Peppermint 9 on my netbooks, Ubuntu Mate 18 as my primary distro. They all do pretty much the same thing.

For All Life As We Know It: The Case for Humanist Environmentalism - TheHumanist.com

jlynn37 comments on Oct 5, 2018:

Good luck with your scenario.

VOTE like your life, your future, your country depends on it! In Order to preserve our union as...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 5, 2018:

I agree and approve of this OP.

Senator grassley is a pure allout Judas goat leading his fascist republicans to further dismantle ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 5, 2018:

So, what else is new?

Friends I find myself confuzzled.... I was talking to a gal on OKC and she turned me down based ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 4, 2018:

Humans are capable of believing, and doing, ANYTHING imaginable.

That spiritual feeling. I am not quite sure why so many people have ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 4, 2018:

In my opinion it is nothing more than wishful thinking, feel good imagination and self deception. Your mileage may vary.

SOME RELIGIONS ARE GUILT-PRODUCING CONTROL BUSINESSES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL REWARD AND PUNISHMENT. ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 2, 2018:

Your opinion is noted.

Do you believe that a cure for cancer exists, but it's not available to the public because medical ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 2, 2018:

I do not believe that is the case, but I think more people have lived off cancer than have died from it.

Wow! This Appalachian grandmother CALLED OUT Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell and Congress!!! She can ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 2, 2018:

We will see how this plays out on Nov. 6.

Homosexuality?

jlynn37 comments on Oct 2, 2018:

I am not learned on human physiology, but in my opinion, nature has no definition for natural and in nature, things just happen. Even if it is a choice, which I do NOT believe it is, a person has every right to make that choice as long as there is no harm done by their actions.

What do I do with my mind if he sees himself better than others .. I don't learn to you know that, ...

jlynn37 comments on Oct 1, 2018:

I am as good as the greatest, but no better than the least.

Home remedies. What's your favorite?

jlynn37 comments on Sep 30, 2018:

Masturbation for temporary relief of lack of sexual activities with the opposite sex. Works well only very short time fame.

Do you think it is necessary to try to change people’s perspective about their beliefs or just get...

jlynn37 comments on Sep 30, 2018:

Proselytizing and trying to convert is the least of the issues I have with theists as it is just an annoyance and can be stopped fairly easily. However, the day to day force feeding of religion in the lives of others via governmental rules and laws is another issue and must be resisted at all costs. VOTE in November.

Do atheists, who find no magic in the world, live drab, boring lives, by comparison?

jlynn37 comments on Sep 29, 2018:

There is no magic in the world to find.

So I grew up in a rather religious Muslim family and I remember my family being pretty superstitious...

jlynn37 comments on Sep 28, 2018:

Now that is some weird shit there.

Life sentence for rape? Opinion? No jokes please.

jlynn37 comments on Sep 27, 2018:

I will not rape anyone, so it does not affect me. Actions have consequences. You have a choice of your actions. You do NOT have a choice of the consequences of your actions. If you can't afford the time, don't do the crime.

Just found out my only "non-religious" friend believes in reincarnation, even to the extent that she...

jlynn37 comments on Sep 26, 2018:

Welcome back.

This seems to be the state of today's world. FACE PAINT, BALLOONS, AND 'WHITE POWER': GERMAN NEO...

jlynn37 comments on Sep 26, 2018:

Don't forget the Kardashians, sport and entertainment idols, and just about anything to distract the people of what really matters (IF indeed anything really does matter).

WOuld you rather live for a week in the past or the future?

jlynn37 comments on Sep 26, 2018:

Neither. I am happy with where I am in the present moment in time. Things could be a little better and a hell of a lot worse. I'm not complaining and no point even if I were.

From my experience there are large numbers of people that will not come out and call themselves an ...

jlynn37 comments on Sep 25, 2018:

Words are all we have to verbally convey information. A rose by any other name is still a rose and would smell just as sweet.

Are you an example for people around you?

jlynn37 comments on Sep 25, 2018:

Everyone is an example for people around you, for good or bad, for right or wrong, for true or false, like it or not.

The one thing we all have in common is that we don't buy into organized religion, however, is there ...

jlynn37 comments on Sep 23, 2018:

I believe; I do my thing and you do your thing. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations and you are not in this world to live up to mine. You do you and I do me and let's strive to cause or do not harm in our life's journey among our fellow earthlings. I practice love, empathy, compassion, sympathy, tolerence, inclusiveness, acceptance. I strive to treat others as I would want to be treated. I strive to treat others as thay would want to be treated. I strive to do nothing to anyone that I would not want done to me. I strive to cause or do no harm.

Favorite songs?

jlynn37 comments on Sep 22, 2018:

"The Dance" sung by Garth Brooks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=149XR6htQwU

Favorite songs?

jlynn37 comments on Sep 22, 2018:

"Perhaps Love", sung by John Denver & Plácido Domingo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toYfeN0ACDw

What do you say when someone is dying? I'm constantly worried I'm going to say the wrong thing. I ...

jlynn37 comments on Sep 22, 2018:

Why say anything. Let the individual, and any who are directly affected, know that you are there, you love and care for them and will help in any way you can.