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The primary operating principle of the US constitution and government was to prevent tyrannical ...
KKGator comments on Oct 7, 2018:
If 45 and the republicans do not get what they want in November, 45 WILL suspend the Constitution and declare Martial Law.
jlynn37 replies on Oct 7, 2018:
@KKGator When you hear politicians say that "this is good for us". they are not referring to the average citizen but only to corporate 'merca and the 1%.
KKGator comments on Oct 7, 2018:
If 45 and the republicans do not get what they want in November, 45 WILL suspend the Constitution and declare Martial Law.
jlynn37 replies on Oct 7, 2018:
@KKGator When you hear politicians say that "this is good for us". they are not referring to the average citizen but only to corporate 'merca and the 1%.
The primary operating principle of the US constitution and government was to prevent tyrannical ...
KKGator comments on Oct 7, 2018:
If 45 and the republicans do not get what they want in November, 45 WILL suspend the Constitution and declare Martial Law.
jlynn37 replies on Oct 7, 2018:
You are saying the exact same thing that repubs said about Obama during his administration.
KKGator comments on Oct 7, 2018:
If 45 and the republicans do not get what they want in November, 45 WILL suspend the Constitution and declare Martial Law.
jlynn37 replies on Oct 7, 2018:
You are saying the exact same thing that repubs said about Obama during his administration.
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, ...
jlynn37 replies on Oct 7, 2018:
@xenoview Please read my comment again if you did not understand it the first time.
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, ...
jlynn37 replies on Oct 7, 2018:
@xenoview Please read my comment again if you did not understand it the first time.
Discovery of first genetic variants associated with meaning in life -- ScienceDaily
sfvpool comments on Oct 4, 2018:
I am skeptical of studies such as these, where the study participants are asked about their happiness. First, there was no definition of happiness given. Second, depending on the individual's culture, they may be more apt to describe themselves as happy. Third, there seems to be, in science, a ...
jlynn37 replies on Oct 4, 2018:
I totally agree.
sfvpool comments on Oct 4, 2018:
I am skeptical of studies such as these, where the study participants are asked about their happiness. First, there was no definition of happiness given. Second, depending on the individual's culture, they may be more apt to describe themselves as happy. Third, there seems to be, in science, a ...
jlynn37 replies on Oct 4, 2018:
I totally agree.
The existing/non existing Universe
FatherOfNyx comments on Oct 3, 2018:
While I'm not a supporter of the big bang, it wasn't a literal bang. It's not meant to be looked at as an explosion radiating outwards, even though that seems like that's the only real logical way for it to happen if it began from a single point. The bang part came from when we first observed the ...
jlynn37 replies on Oct 3, 2018:
@FatherOfNyx For there to be an "explosion" and a "bang", there would have had to be some kind of atmosphere for sound waves to propagate and oxygen for there to be an explosion (as we define it and is presented in most representative graphics of the "big bang") and of course none of that existed.
I think we are on the same page.
FatherOfNyx comments on Oct 3, 2018:
While I'm not a supporter of the big bang, it wasn't a literal bang. It's not meant to be looked at as an explosion radiating outwards, even though that seems like that's the only real logical way for it to happen if it began from a single point. The bang part came from when we first observed the ...
jlynn37 replies on Oct 3, 2018:
@FatherOfNyx For there to be an "explosion" and a "bang", there would have had to be some kind of atmosphere for sound waves to propagate and oxygen for there to be an explosion (as we define it and is presented in most representative graphics of the "big bang") and of course none of that existed.
I think we are on the same page.
The existing/non existing Universe
FatherOfNyx comments on Oct 3, 2018:
While I'm not a supporter of the big bang, it wasn't a literal bang. It's not meant to be looked at as an explosion radiating outwards, even though that seems like that's the only real logical way for it to happen if it began from a single point. The bang part came from when we first observed the ...
jlynn37 replies on Oct 3, 2018:
In my limited understanding, it was NOT a "big bang", it was an expansion of energy, which over time transformed into matter (e=mc2) which in time continued to expand into the present universe.
FatherOfNyx comments on Oct 3, 2018:
While I'm not a supporter of the big bang, it wasn't a literal bang. It's not meant to be looked at as an explosion radiating outwards, even though that seems like that's the only real logical way for it to happen if it began from a single point. The bang part came from when we first observed the ...
jlynn37 replies on Oct 3, 2018:
In my limited understanding, it was NOT a "big bang", it was an expansion of energy, which over time transformed into matter (e=mc2) which in time continued to expand into the present universe.
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.
jlynn37 replies on Oct 2, 2018:
@belfodil I would allow you to do so. It is your right alone to make that decision for yourself.
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.
jlynn37 replies on Oct 2, 2018:
@belfodil I would allow you to do so. It is your right alone to make that decision for yourself.
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.
jlynn37 replies on Oct 2, 2018:
@belfodil I would not, nor could not, make that decision and you probably feel the same, however, it doesn't matter what I, or YOU, think. It is totally the individual's responsibility and right to make decisions for their own lives. I stress my caveat, do or cause no harm.
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.
jlynn37 replies on Oct 2, 2018:
@belfodil I would not, nor could not, make that decision and you probably feel the same, however, it doesn't matter what I, or YOU, think. It is totally the individual's responsibility and right to make decisions for their own lives. I stress my caveat, do or cause no harm.
Atheism Isn’t Really A Big Deal | Martin Hughes
Nardi comments on Sep 29, 2018:
Being an activist for atheism seems pointless. You can oppose religion but I think thats something else like overthrowing a dictatorship or something. So I agree with the blogger we might as well just chill and live our lives without acknowledging religion in anyway.
jlynn37 replies on Oct 1, 2018:
@Nardi Again, it is NOT what individual's do that are a concern. It is what the government is trying to do and what society in general is allowing.
Nardi comments on Sep 29, 2018:
Being an activist for atheism seems pointless. You can oppose religion but I think thats something else like overthrowing a dictatorship or something. So I agree with the blogger we might as well just chill and live our lives without acknowledging religion in anyway.
jlynn37 replies on Oct 1, 2018:
@Nardi Again, it is NOT what individual's do that are a concern. It is what the government is trying to do and what society in general is allowing.
So is it nature not nurture after all? | Science | The Guardian
indirect76 comments on Sep 30, 2018:
Oh, one book say it’s nature over nurture? I guess that settles it.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 30, 2018:
@tnorman1236 Regardless of the topic, EVERYONE makes good points.
indirect76 comments on Sep 30, 2018:
Oh, one book say it’s nature over nurture? I guess that settles it.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 30, 2018:
@tnorman1236 Regardless of the topic, EVERYONE makes good points.
My sister and brother-in-law own a bodaga in town.
bigpawbullets comments on Sep 30, 2018:
You state the obvious. Criminals pick what are perceived as the easiest targets. Just like any predator does. The best thing you can do is convince these folks to become 'hard' targets.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 30, 2018:
@Nichole765 Police do not protect anyone. Police enforce the law (per Scalia). The law should not distinguish among humans.
bigpawbullets comments on Sep 30, 2018:
You state the obvious. Criminals pick what are perceived as the easiest targets. Just like any predator does. The best thing you can do is convince these folks to become 'hard' targets.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 30, 2018:
@Nichole765 Police do not protect anyone. Police enforce the law (per Scalia). The law should not distinguish among humans.
Atheism Isn’t Really A Big Deal | Martin Hughes
Nardi comments on Sep 29, 2018:
Being an activist for atheism seems pointless. You can oppose religion but I think thats something else like overthrowing a dictatorship or something. So I agree with the blogger we might as well just chill and live our lives without acknowledging religion in anyway.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 29, 2018:
It is next to impossible to "live our lives without acknowledging religion in anyway" since religion is forced fed to us on a daily basis in countless ways and if you don't pay attention to what is going on, you just might wake up one morning with the bible police knocking on your door.
Nardi comments on Sep 29, 2018:
Being an activist for atheism seems pointless. You can oppose religion but I think thats something else like overthrowing a dictatorship or something. So I agree with the blogger we might as well just chill and live our lives without acknowledging religion in anyway.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 29, 2018:
It is next to impossible to "live our lives without acknowledging religion in anyway" since religion is forced fed to us on a daily basis in countless ways and if you don't pay attention to what is going on, you just might wake up one morning with the bible police knocking on your door.
Does anyone truly "believe"?
TampaHeathen comments on Sep 29, 2018:
They truly believe that religion is to serve them and not the other way around.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 29, 2018:
every believer wants to serve god, they only want to do it in an advisory capacity.
TampaHeathen comments on Sep 29, 2018:
They truly believe that religion is to serve them and not the other way around.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 29, 2018:
every believer wants to serve god, they only want to do it in an advisory capacity.
Does anyone truly "believe"?
AtheistReader comments on Sep 29, 2018:
There are true believers, but the problem with the ambiguity of most (all?) religious dogma is that they are not even internally consistent, and often are self-contradictory. By definition, you cannot follow everything that the religion says because they tell you to do contradictory things.
...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 29, 2018:
If anyone followed biblical law, they would be in prison.
AtheistReader comments on Sep 29, 2018:
There are true believers, but the problem with the ambiguity of most (all?) religious dogma is that they are not even internally consistent, and often are self-contradictory. By definition, you cannot follow everything that the religion says because they tell you to do contradictory things.
...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 29, 2018:
If anyone followed biblical law, they would be in prison.
Guys ask why women are so pissed off.
mattersauce comments on Sep 28, 2018:
Great post, thanks for that.
It's always surprising how some groups just can't see the pain of a separate group. I saw a youtube video recently of a guy who was a gamer and posted how he doesn't use a specific piece of software anymore because the company said they didn't need another white male...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 28, 2018:
"It's not racism that people are concerned with, it's only racism against their race". I like that statement and will use it when necessary.
mattersauce comments on Sep 28, 2018:
Great post, thanks for that.
It's always surprising how some groups just can't see the pain of a separate group. I saw a youtube video recently of a guy who was a gamer and posted how he doesn't use a specific piece of software anymore because the company said they didn't need another white male...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 28, 2018:
"It's not racism that people are concerned with, it's only racism against their race". I like that statement and will use it when necessary.
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.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 27, 2018:
@x0lineage0x Where do you see "I don't care" in my comment?
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.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 27, 2018:
@x0lineage0x Where do you see "I don't care" in my comment?
Being a woman is worse than being a farmer
Stephanie99 comments on Sep 26, 2018:
I saw my teenage son engage in the male equivalent of this which is sadly developing with the invention of manscaping. Making people unsure of themselves is a good way to sell a product.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 26, 2018:
In 'merca, EVERYTHING is about selling a product.
Stephanie99 comments on Sep 26, 2018:
I saw my teenage son engage in the male equivalent of this which is sadly developing with the invention of manscaping. Making people unsure of themselves is a good way to sell a product.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 26, 2018:
In 'merca, EVERYTHING is about selling a product.
Anyone else feel isolated?
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Social aspects were what kept me in church for longer than I should have stayed. When I left, most of the congregation did not want to associate with me. I lost my social life but found another. Then, I moved to Missouri. I lived in the country for many years and my social outlet was via my ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
@Gwendolyn2018 I have no problems talking to ANYONE about most ANYTHING. I just don't want to be around anyone for much longer than about 3 days then I want to be by myself for a few days.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Social aspects were what kept me in church for longer than I should have stayed. When I left, most of the congregation did not want to associate with me. I lost my social life but found another. Then, I moved to Missouri. I lived in the country for many years and my social outlet was via my ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
@Gwendolyn2018 I have no problems talking to ANYONE about most ANYTHING. I just don't want to be around anyone for much longer than about 3 days then I want to be by myself for a few days.
Can't stand constantly barking, hyper little dogs
Tompain1 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Dicipline and consideration for others. A dogs behavior tells alot about its owner.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
Hear, Hear. Well said.
Tompain1 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Dicipline and consideration for others. A dogs behavior tells alot about its owner.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
Hear, Hear. Well said.
Anyone else feel isolated?
brownH50 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
I have many friends who are "on the fence" about religion, but they attend for social and family reasons. Once you unshackle yourself from religion, the world can be a lonely place.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
To repeat my comment above, being single, traveling around the country by car or by train, camping in a comfortable trailer when the weather is nice, enjoying a good hobby (mine is computers), meeting up with a person you ocassionally happen to meet online. Life can be good for an old, retired, single man (or woman) if you half way try.
brownH50 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
I have many friends who are "on the fence" about religion, but they attend for social and family reasons. Once you unshackle yourself from religion, the world can be a lonely place.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
To repeat my comment above, being single, traveling around the country by car or by train, camping in a comfortable trailer when the weather is nice, enjoying a good hobby (mine is computers), meeting up with a person you ocassionally happen to meet online. Life can be good for an old, retired, single man (or woman) if you half way try.
Anyone else feel isolated?
webbew1 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Church is a pretty good outlet to meet others if, as an athiest or agnostic, you can tolerate all the Praise Jebus talk.
As a married person with children, your family likely takes up a sifnificant majority of your time. The alternative is to be a single wall flower sitting at home alone in an...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
How about being single, traveling around the country by car or by train, camping in a comfortable trailer when the weather is nice, enjoying a good hobby (mine is computers), meeting up with a person you ocassionally happen to meet online. Life can be good for an old, retired, single man (or woman) if you half way try.
webbew1 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Church is a pretty good outlet to meet others if, as an athiest or agnostic, you can tolerate all the Praise Jebus talk.
As a married person with children, your family likely takes up a sifnificant majority of your time. The alternative is to be a single wall flower sitting at home alone in an...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
How about being single, traveling around the country by car or by train, camping in a comfortable trailer when the weather is nice, enjoying a good hobby (mine is computers), meeting up with a person you ocassionally happen to meet online. Life can be good for an old, retired, single man (or woman) if you half way try.
Anyone else feel isolated?
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Social aspects were what kept me in church for longer than I should have stayed. When I left, most of the congregation did not want to associate with me. I lost my social life but found another. Then, I moved to Missouri. I lived in the country for many years and my social outlet was via my ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
I am pretty much as you have described yourself and am satisfied and contented with that for the most part.
I am a loner and an introvert and prefer to be by myself most of the time, but I enjoy spending time with a woman when I have the opportunity to do so, which isn't very often.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Social aspects were what kept me in church for longer than I should have stayed. When I left, most of the congregation did not want to associate with me. I lost my social life but found another. Then, I moved to Missouri. I lived in the country for many years and my social outlet was via my ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
I am pretty much as you have described yourself and am satisfied and contented with that for the most part.
I am a loner and an introvert and prefer to be by myself most of the time, but I enjoy spending time with a woman when I have the opportunity to do so, which isn't very often.
Anyone else feel isolated?
Humanist5 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Community is important. I have often said we need to create agnostic "churches" for people to get together. I think if such bricks and mortar locations existed, agnosticism would be much more attractive and convert more people. Look at how much we all enjoy being together here!!
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
I woud think just a meet and greet event at any local cafe or available space would work just fine.
Humanist5 comments on Sep 24, 2018:
Community is important. I have often said we need to create agnostic "churches" for people to get together. I think if such bricks and mortar locations existed, agnosticism would be much more attractive and convert more people. Look at how much we all enjoy being together here!!
jlynn37 replies on Sep 24, 2018:
I woud think just a meet and greet event at any local cafe or available space would work just fine.
The one thing we all have in common is that we don't buy into organized religion, however, is there ...
pscotti comments on Sep 23, 2018:
Believing in something signifies the belief has little or no evidence. It merely makes you feel good. I practice a way of life that is based on facts and evidence. The hard part is identifying what is true or false. I find it very hard to lie. It makes me very uncomfortable and more work than it's ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 23, 2018:
@maturin1919 Whether it is true or not.
pscotti comments on Sep 23, 2018:
Believing in something signifies the belief has little or no evidence. It merely makes you feel good. I practice a way of life that is based on facts and evidence. The hard part is identifying what is true or false. I find it very hard to lie. It makes me very uncomfortable and more work than it's ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 23, 2018:
@maturin1919 Whether it is true or not.
The one thing we all have in common is that we don't buy into organized religion, however, is there ...
Nevermind345 comments on Sep 23, 2018:
A Walk in the Woods where you can bare it all Au Nautrual and you have met all the creatures who live accordingly. But you have to go to the woods to understand what I am saying.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 23, 2018:
@Nevermind345 Woud you elaborate on what "god" says to you for our enlightenment?
Nevermind345 comments on Sep 23, 2018:
A Walk in the Woods where you can bare it all Au Nautrual and you have met all the creatures who live accordingly. But you have to go to the woods to understand what I am saying.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 23, 2018:
@Nevermind345 Woud you elaborate on what "god" says to you for our enlightenment?
The one thing we all have in common is that we don't buy into organized religion, however, is there ...
Kokoro comments on Sep 23, 2018:
I don't think being agnostic or atheist is anti organized religion necessarily, although it may be for some. For example, most Unitarian Universalists are atheist or agnostics and it is an organized religion. As a UU and atheist, I do not believe in a supreme being. I do practice good will, believe ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 23, 2018:
I would say that "christian" values are nothing more than basic Human values.
Kokoro comments on Sep 23, 2018:
I don't think being agnostic or atheist is anti organized religion necessarily, although it may be for some. For example, most Unitarian Universalists are atheist or agnostics and it is an organized religion. As a UU and atheist, I do not believe in a supreme being. I do practice good will, believe ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 23, 2018:
I would say that "christian" values are nothing more than basic Human values.
Last night I was out with The Phoenix Atheists Meetup group at a local restaurant.
confidentrealm comments on Sep 22, 2018:
Why do people feel they need to do these types of things? As an atheist, I never try to evangelize people as to my point of view. I usually only talk about it to other atheists so that's why I like this website so much but most people who know me know not to even bring up the subject.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
They are commanded to do so by their scriptures.
confidentrealm comments on Sep 22, 2018:
Why do people feel they need to do these types of things? As an atheist, I never try to evangelize people as to my point of view. I usually only talk about it to other atheists so that's why I like this website so much but most people who know me know not to even bring up the subject.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
They are commanded to do so by their scriptures.
Last night I was out with The Phoenix Atheists Meetup group at a local restaurant.
MissKathleen comments on Sep 22, 2018:
LOL. Why do Xians think they even have the RIGHT to do that.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
They are commanded to do so by their scriptures.
MissKathleen comments on Sep 22, 2018:
LOL. Why do Xians think they even have the RIGHT to do that.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
They are commanded to do so by their scriptures.
Favorite songs?
jlynn37 comments on Sep 22, 2018:
"The Dance" sung by Garth Brooks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=149XR6htQwU
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
@Nichole765 I really do not care for Garth Brooks but this song has a very powerful meaning to life.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 22, 2018:
"The Dance" sung by Garth Brooks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=149XR6htQwU
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
@Nichole765 I really do not care for Garth Brooks but this song has a very powerful meaning to life.
A love for the ages.
GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Sep 22, 2018:
Well, is like... her opinion, man. At the End... science will destroy the planet, not save the planet. But Love is Truth.... while it last. My opinion.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
@GipsyOfNewSpain and the rest of our lives.
GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Sep 22, 2018:
Well, is like... her opinion, man. At the End... science will destroy the planet, not save the planet. But Love is Truth.... while it last. My opinion.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
@GipsyOfNewSpain and the rest of our lives.
Do you agree with stem cell research?
Dietl comments on Sep 22, 2018:
I think the most important question is the following: Is there any harm done to a conscious being?
The answer is a clear no as far as I know. So we have a field of research with a lot of potential for benefit and no harm as opposed animal testing for instance, where not as much thought is put into ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
@DarrelScott and moleclues and atoms and quarks and possibly strings.
Dietl comments on Sep 22, 2018:
I think the most important question is the following: Is there any harm done to a conscious being?
The answer is a clear no as far as I know. So we have a field of research with a lot of potential for benefit and no harm as opposed animal testing for instance, where not as much thought is put into ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
@DarrelScott and moleclues and atoms and quarks and possibly strings.
A love for the ages.
GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Sep 22, 2018:
Well, is like... her opinion, man. At the End... science will destroy the planet, not save the planet. But Love is Truth.... while it last. My opinion.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
@GipsyOfNewSpain Your opinion is noted as is mine. You do you, I do me and let's strive to cause or do no harm.
GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Sep 22, 2018:
Well, is like... her opinion, man. At the End... science will destroy the planet, not save the planet. But Love is Truth.... while it last. My opinion.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
@GipsyOfNewSpain Your opinion is noted as is mine. You do you, I do me and let's strive to cause or do no harm.
Do you agree with stem cell research?
Dietl comments on Sep 22, 2018:
I think the most important question is the following: Is there any harm done to a conscious being?
The answer is a clear no as far as I know. So we have a field of research with a lot of potential for benefit and no harm as opposed animal testing for instance, where not as much thought is put into ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
I like your term "well-being of a cluster of cells".
Dietl comments on Sep 22, 2018:
I think the most important question is the following: Is there any harm done to a conscious being?
The answer is a clear no as far as I know. So we have a field of research with a lot of potential for benefit and no harm as opposed animal testing for instance, where not as much thought is put into ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
I like your term "well-being of a cluster of cells".
A love for the ages.
GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Sep 22, 2018:
Well, is like... her opinion, man. At the End... science will destroy the planet, not save the planet. But Love is Truth.... while it last. My opinion.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
@GipsyOfNewSpain Don't jump to conclusions. My comment was about science destroying the planet. Nothing more.
GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Sep 22, 2018:
Well, is like... her opinion, man. At the End... science will destroy the planet, not save the planet. But Love is Truth.... while it last. My opinion.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
@GipsyOfNewSpain Don't jump to conclusions. My comment was about science destroying the planet. Nothing more.
A love for the ages.
GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Sep 22, 2018:
Well, is like... her opinion, man. At the End... science will destroy the planet, not save the planet. But Love is Truth.... while it last. My opinion.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
In the end HUMANS will destroy the planet. They may USE science to do so but it will be the HUMANS actions that does it not science.
GipsyOfNewSpain comments on Sep 22, 2018:
Well, is like... her opinion, man. At the End... science will destroy the planet, not save the planet. But Love is Truth.... while it last. My opinion.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 22, 2018:
In the end HUMANS will destroy the planet. They may USE science to do so but it will be the HUMANS actions that does it not science.
Have you met anyone from this site?
HippieChick58 comments on Sep 20, 2018:
There just aren't many available men in my age range in my area. Sooooo, I'm just enjoying the hanging around.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 20, 2018:
I can relate to that my dear. I am always a friend.
HippieChick58 comments on Sep 20, 2018:
There just aren't many available men in my age range in my area. Sooooo, I'm just enjoying the hanging around.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 20, 2018:
I can relate to that my dear. I am always a friend.
Have you met anyone from this site?
zarathustra13 comments on Sep 20, 2018:
Not yet anyway...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 20, 2018:
Hang in there and keep the faith.
zarathustra13 comments on Sep 20, 2018:
Not yet anyway...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 20, 2018:
Hang in there and keep the faith.
Have you met anyone from this site?
tjohns comments on Sep 20, 2018:
Not yet. I joined about an hour ago :P
jlynn37 replies on Sep 20, 2018:
You are on your way.
tjohns comments on Sep 20, 2018:
Not yet. I joined about an hour ago :P
jlynn37 replies on Sep 20, 2018:
You are on your way.
Have you met anyone from this site?
Paddypereira comments on Sep 20, 2018:
Most of the people here live too far away from me. Nevertheless, maybe I'll meet someone from here, even if it's for a pint and yapping.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 20, 2018:
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Paddypereira comments on Sep 20, 2018:
Most of the people here live too far away from me. Nevertheless, maybe I'll meet someone from here, even if it's for a pint and yapping.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 20, 2018:
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Permission to step outside the marriage?
jlynn37 comments on Sep 19, 2018:
I have personally been involved with married women for that reason and never had an issue with it.
You do you, I do me and let's strive to cause or do no harm.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 20, 2018:
@Deb57 It doen't always end that way. I am sorry for your misfortune. In my opinion, it was YOUR husband who did the compromising. If the other woman was also married, SHE compromised HER marriage.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 19, 2018:
I have personally been involved with married women for that reason and never had an issue with it.
You do you, I do me and let's strive to cause or do no harm.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 20, 2018:
@Deb57 It doen't always end that way. I am sorry for your misfortune. In my opinion, it was YOUR husband who did the compromising. If the other woman was also married, SHE compromised HER marriage.
It's a rainy day here in western Massachusetts.
Tinocca comments on Sep 18, 2018:
Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Almost anything in the crock pot- chili, soup, stew...
Hot cocoa
Warm brownies mmmmm
jlynn37 replies on Sep 19, 2018:
@JenBeberstein Pour me a good cup of coffee with those warm brownies.
Tinocca comments on Sep 18, 2018:
Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Almost anything in the crock pot- chili, soup, stew...
Hot cocoa
Warm brownies mmmmm
jlynn37 replies on Sep 19, 2018:
@JenBeberstein Pour me a good cup of coffee with those warm brownies.
It's a rainy day here in western Massachusetts.
MissKathleen comments on Sep 18, 2018:
We have approximately 8 rainy days per year in Yuma. If I had to wait for them to eat my favorites, I’d rarely get the favorites. It was 107 degrees here today and I made more than a gallon of Louisiana Cajun Gumbo from scratch. F—k the rainy days.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 19, 2018:
I love me some good Louisiana Cajun Gumbo from scratch.
MissKathleen comments on Sep 18, 2018:
We have approximately 8 rainy days per year in Yuma. If I had to wait for them to eat my favorites, I’d rarely get the favorites. It was 107 degrees here today and I made more than a gallon of Louisiana Cajun Gumbo from scratch. F—k the rainy days.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 19, 2018:
I love me some good Louisiana Cajun Gumbo from scratch.
"You cannot be a doctor if you believe in superstitions," said by my Catholic professor.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 19, 2018:
Silence is sometimes the best recourse. Debate is fruitless, pointless and only leads to a shouting match.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 19, 2018:
@KKGator I totally agree with what you are saying. I am referring to debating or arguing with an individual about what they seem to believe. When asked, I will ALWAYS present my case for why I believe what I believe and encourage everyone to do the same, but I will not enter into a debate about it, as I find from experience, to be just a waste of time.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 19, 2018:
Silence is sometimes the best recourse. Debate is fruitless, pointless and only leads to a shouting match.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 19, 2018:
@KKGator I totally agree with what you are saying. I am referring to debating or arguing with an individual about what they seem to believe. When asked, I will ALWAYS present my case for why I believe what I believe and encourage everyone to do the same, but I will not enter into a debate about it, as I find from experience, to be just a waste of time.
How good are you at striking up conversation with a stranger?
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I am an extroverted introvert or vice-versa.I live alone and I like being alone. The only people who come to my house are my relatives and one person whom I consider a friend, and he comes infrequently. This is how I choose to live.
However, I have many casual acquaintances and I talk ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
@Gwendolyn2018 Thank you.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I am an extroverted introvert or vice-versa.I live alone and I like being alone. The only people who come to my house are my relatives and one person whom I consider a friend, and he comes infrequently. This is how I choose to live.
However, I have many casual acquaintances and I talk ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
@Gwendolyn2018 Thank you.
How good are you at striking up conversation with a stranger?
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I am an extroverted introvert or vice-versa.I live alone and I like being alone. The only people who come to my house are my relatives and one person whom I consider a friend, and he comes infrequently. This is how I choose to live.
However, I have many casual acquaintances and I talk ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
@Gwendolyn2018 No.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I am an extroverted introvert or vice-versa.I live alone and I like being alone. The only people who come to my house are my relatives and one person whom I consider a friend, and he comes infrequently. This is how I choose to live.
However, I have many casual acquaintances and I talk ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
@Gwendolyn2018 No.
How good are you at striking up conversation with a stranger?
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I am an extroverted introvert or vice-versa.I live alone and I like being alone. The only people who come to my house are my relatives and one person whom I consider a friend, and he comes infrequently. This is how I choose to live.
However, I have many casual acquaintances and I talk ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
That sounds so much like me.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I am an extroverted introvert or vice-versa.I live alone and I like being alone. The only people who come to my house are my relatives and one person whom I consider a friend, and he comes infrequently. This is how I choose to live.
However, I have many casual acquaintances and I talk ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
That sounds so much like me.
Are there any female atheist activists?
Jnei comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I suspect that there are a great many female atheists who, if they chose to be, could be every bit as prominent in the public sphere as Harris, Dawkins, Hitchens *et al*. However, it's my experience that women generally tend to be more content to keep their beliefs (or lack thereof) to themselves, ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
@Jnei I yield my dear.
Jnei comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I suspect that there are a great many female atheists who, if they chose to be, could be every bit as prominent in the public sphere as Harris, Dawkins, Hitchens *et al*. However, it's my experience that women generally tend to be more content to keep their beliefs (or lack thereof) to themselves, ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
@Jnei I yield my dear.
It's a rainy day here in western Massachusetts.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 18, 2018:
That is a loaded question for sure. Most anyone reading my posts and comments could easily guess what my answer would be.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
@starwatcher-al There is no particular "she", but plenty of acceptable "they" as long as it is mutually agreeable. Share and share alike.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 18, 2018:
That is a loaded question for sure. Most anyone reading my posts and comments could easily guess what my answer would be.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
@starwatcher-al There is no particular "she", but plenty of acceptable "they" as long as it is mutually agreeable. Share and share alike.
Never forget to ask yourself this question:
Today is the first day of the rest of my life.
TheAstroChuck comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I'm here and doing my best to piss off the religious right. :)
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
@TheAstroChuck Agreed my friend. If they are "pissed off" it is on them, and, as you say, they will be "pissed off".
TheAstroChuck comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I'm here and doing my best to piss off the religious right. :)
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
@TheAstroChuck Agreed my friend. If they are "pissed off" it is on them, and, as you say, they will be "pissed off".
Never forget to ask yourself this question:
Today is the first day of the rest of my life.
TheAstroChuck comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I'm here and doing my best to piss off the religious right. :)
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
I have no desire to "piss off" anyone. I do/will strive to put their religious nonsensical belief systems back in the background and out of the public sphere where they belong.
TheAstroChuck comments on Sep 18, 2018:
I'm here and doing my best to piss off the religious right. :)
jlynn37 replies on Sep 18, 2018:
I have no desire to "piss off" anyone. I do/will strive to put their religious nonsensical belief systems back in the background and out of the public sphere where they belong.
So I have a 2nd grade student who was sticking mini Post It notes all over the playground equipment ...
jlynn37 comments on Sep 17, 2018:
I would simply have told him that he misspelled myth.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
@DEROB Well, that is what Agnostic is all about don'tcha know and I am 99.9% convinced it is just myth.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 17, 2018:
I would simply have told him that he misspelled myth.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
@DEROB Well, that is what Agnostic is all about don'tcha know and I am 99.9% convinced it is just myth.
So I have a 2nd grade student who was sticking mini Post It notes all over the playground equipment ...
jlynn37 comments on Sep 17, 2018:
I would simply have told him that he misspelled myth.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
@DEROB That was mentioned in a few other comments. Jesus Christ is most likely also a myth.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 17, 2018:
I would simply have told him that he misspelled myth.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
@DEROB That was mentioned in a few other comments. Jesus Christ is most likely also a myth.
"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.
kenriley comments on Sep 17, 2018:
As hard as I have tried, I found out you can't run from yourself.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
@kenriley, @Akfishlady We all have the ability to choose differently, most simply will not/can not break free from the indoctrination and brainwashing.
kenriley comments on Sep 17, 2018:
As hard as I have tried, I found out you can't run from yourself.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
@kenriley, @Akfishlady We all have the ability to choose differently, most simply will not/can not break free from the indoctrination and brainwashing.
"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.
kenriley comments on Sep 17, 2018:
As hard as I have tried, I found out you can't run from yourself.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
Love yourself, make friends with yourself and you will never be alone.
kenriley comments on Sep 17, 2018:
As hard as I have tried, I found out you can't run from yourself.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
Love yourself, make friends with yourself and you will never be alone.
Did (a) god create humans
KKGator comments on Sep 17, 2018:
It makes me so angry that our children are deliberately taught to believe in
garbage that doesn't exist. I will never stop believing that the religious
indoctrination of children should be a crime. Punishable by prison time, and
complete loss of guardianship of any minor children.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
Hear, Hear.
KKGator comments on Sep 17, 2018:
It makes me so angry that our children are deliberately taught to believe in
garbage that doesn't exist. I will never stop believing that the religious
indoctrination of children should be a crime. Punishable by prison time, and
complete loss of guardianship of any minor children.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
Hear, Hear.
Soo.
royaledspirit comments on Sep 17, 2018:
Just tired of being single and alone. Have not had a woman in a few years.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
Remaining single was the best decison I made in my life 50 years ago. Everything has advantages and disadvantages, so hang in there my friend. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
royaledspirit comments on Sep 17, 2018:
Just tired of being single and alone. Have not had a woman in a few years.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
Remaining single was the best decison I made in my life 50 years ago. Everything has advantages and disadvantages, so hang in there my friend. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Soo.
Stepmomofdragons comments on Sep 17, 2018:
Nothing to offer because I also suck at dating. So, welcome to the site!
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
Wow, with that confession, I know I would enjoy dating you (and you me because I suck at dating also).
Stepmomofdragons comments on Sep 17, 2018:
Nothing to offer because I also suck at dating. So, welcome to the site!
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
Wow, with that confession, I know I would enjoy dating you (and you me because I suck at dating also).
Societal religiosity has fostered this notion that sex is this holy spiritual enactment.
zarathustra13 comments on Sep 17, 2018:
Acts and events can be natural AND sacred, without any theological beliefs or ideas.
Eating and drinking water are natural and sacred acts. As is sex.
It all depends on how you consciously enter into such acts. 'Sacred' does originally mean 'to make holy' so we associate it with religion but ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
As you have stated it, that would apply to everything from taking a shit to climbing a tree.
zarathustra13 comments on Sep 17, 2018:
Acts and events can be natural AND sacred, without any theological beliefs or ideas.
Eating and drinking water are natural and sacred acts. As is sex.
It all depends on how you consciously enter into such acts. 'Sacred' does originally mean 'to make holy' so we associate it with religion but ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
As you have stated it, that would apply to everything from taking a shit to climbing a tree.
Societal religiosity has fostered this notion that sex is this holy spiritual enactment.
Marionville comments on Sep 17, 2018:
As long as sex is between two consenting adults there really are no rules. If others are bound by religious codes of practice that is their business and as long as they don’t impose these rules on the rest of us they can think and do what they like. I think though that men and women quite often ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
Well said.
Marionville comments on Sep 17, 2018:
As long as sex is between two consenting adults there really are no rules. If others are bound by religious codes of practice that is their business and as long as they don’t impose these rules on the rest of us they can think and do what they like. I think though that men and women quite often ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 17, 2018:
Well said.
Computers are my hobby and I enjoy playing with them and try/use every OS I can DL and Install.
FrayedBear comments on Sep 13, 2018:
And if it hadn't been for computers you would now be gardening - either alive with fork, spade and pruning shears or mower or if dead hopefully feeding the daisies, worms and bugs! ?
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
Not a chance. I never liked gardening or trying to grow anything. I am retired and enjoy traveling by car, train and towing my small camper and camping.
FrayedBear comments on Sep 13, 2018:
And if it hadn't been for computers you would now be gardening - either alive with fork, spade and pruning shears or mower or if dead hopefully feeding the daisies, worms and bugs! ?
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
Not a chance. I never liked gardening or trying to grow anything. I am retired and enjoy traveling by car, train and towing my small camper and camping.
Boy Scouts?
Dietl comments on Sep 13, 2018:
If it makes him happy, I think you just have to let him go one day. His friends obviously have a huge influence on him, so don't be the bad guys who won't let him be with his friends. Just teach him to never stop asking questions, to be curious about the world and to question authority. Even as a ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
@DaphneDarling "I just do" is not an acceptable answer. It is a non-answer and an admittance that he does not have an answer to "why" and does not even know "why". But that is about all any believer can give, until and if they really ask THEMSELVES the "why" question.
Dietl comments on Sep 13, 2018:
If it makes him happy, I think you just have to let him go one day. His friends obviously have a huge influence on him, so don't be the bad guys who won't let him be with his friends. Just teach him to never stop asking questions, to be curious about the world and to question authority. Even as a ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
@DaphneDarling "I just do" is not an acceptable answer. It is a non-answer and an admittance that he does not have an answer to "why" and does not even know "why". But that is about all any believer can give, until and if they really ask THEMSELVES the "why" question.
Are You a Voter?
jlynn37 comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I have always voted and will continue to do so. The 'mercan political system is for the privileged and wealthy and has also morphed into for the religious. Unfortunately, my vote is usually against a politician (or for the lesser of two evils). Obama was the first candidate that I voted for the ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
@Nevermind345 That does not sound like "we the people " to me.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I have always voted and will continue to do so. The 'mercan political system is for the privileged and wealthy and has also morphed into for the religious. Unfortunately, my vote is usually against a politician (or for the lesser of two evils). Obama was the first candidate that I voted for the ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
@Nevermind345 That does not sound like "we the people " to me.
Boy Scouts?
Dietl comments on Sep 13, 2018:
If it makes him happy, I think you just have to let him go one day. His friends obviously have a huge influence on him, so don't be the bad guys who won't let him be with his friends. Just teach him to never stop asking questions, to be curious about the world and to question authority. Even as a ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I would also ask him WHY he believes what he believes. I think that is the most important question to ask a believer.
Dietl comments on Sep 13, 2018:
If it makes him happy, I think you just have to let him go one day. His friends obviously have a huge influence on him, so don't be the bad guys who won't let him be with his friends. Just teach him to never stop asking questions, to be curious about the world and to question authority. Even as a ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I would also ask him WHY he believes what he believes. I think that is the most important question to ask a believer.
Are you very concerned what happens to your body after death?
Marine comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I could care less as I am through using it. I have donated my body to the Uni. of Conn. medical school. Maybe it will help someone. I am also an organ donor.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I have willed my body to the U. of Texas medical center and it is a good feeling to know that I may be the instrument to train some future medical professional who will find the cure to humanities most devasting healh issues and I will have done more after my death than I ever did while alive.
Marine comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I could care less as I am through using it. I have donated my body to the Uni. of Conn. medical school. Maybe it will help someone. I am also an organ donor.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I have willed my body to the U. of Texas medical center and it is a good feeling to know that I may be the instrument to train some future medical professional who will find the cure to humanities most devasting healh issues and I will have done more after my death than I ever did while alive.
The Real Problem
I Love this site and the clarity of thinking exhibited, even love chasing down the...
Matias comments on Sep 13, 2018:
That is exactly one of my standard arguments I have been putting forward on this site...
That religion is much more than just a set of beliefs and pseudo-explanations, and that believers are just stupid...
What is it that makes religion so attractive to many people? According to Tim Crane in ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I believe, and I think the evidence, facts and data support it (although I have none to show), that it is mostly indoctrination and brianwashing from birth to adulthood, the family and sociatal structure, the mere geographical area that you are born into, that is the dominant driving force for religious belief the world over. Just my opinion of course.
Matias comments on Sep 13, 2018:
That is exactly one of my standard arguments I have been putting forward on this site...
That religion is much more than just a set of beliefs and pseudo-explanations, and that believers are just stupid...
What is it that makes religion so attractive to many people? According to Tim Crane in ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I believe, and I think the evidence, facts and data support it (although I have none to show), that it is mostly indoctrination and brianwashing from birth to adulthood, the family and sociatal structure, the mere geographical area that you are born into, that is the dominant driving force for religious belief the world over. Just my opinion of course.
Have you had sweet moments on a first date?
jlynn37 comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I can recall only 1 instance that it was not "sweet" (some sweeter than others of course). We double-dated (blind date) and went dancing. I am a non-drinker and when I did not order an alcoholic drink, my date had nothing to do with me the rest of the night.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
@Silver1wun I have had the religious reject me out of hand but never on a date as it never got that far.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I can recall only 1 instance that it was not "sweet" (some sweeter than others of course). We double-dated (blind date) and went dancing. I am a non-drinker and when I did not order an alcoholic drink, my date had nothing to do with me the rest of the night.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
@Silver1wun I have had the religious reject me out of hand but never on a date as it never got that far.
The Roman Catholic church has admitted many of its priests & bishops committed child rape and other ...
oldFloyd comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I don't know if you guys are up on current events but the country is trying to be changed into a evengelical theocracy.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I don't see how anyone in their right mind can not be aware of this.
oldFloyd comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I don't know if you guys are up on current events but the country is trying to be changed into a evengelical theocracy.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I don't see how anyone in their right mind can not be aware of this.
The Real Problem
I Love this site and the clarity of thinking exhibited, even love chasing down the...
bigpawbullets comments on Sep 13, 2018:
Why must we "ween" people from believing in anything? I'm for "live and let live".
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
My saying is "You do you, I do me", which is live and let live, I must add the caveat, "let's strive to do or cause no harm". Therein lies the difference.
bigpawbullets comments on Sep 13, 2018:
Why must we "ween" people from believing in anything? I'm for "live and let live".
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
My saying is "You do you, I do me", which is live and let live, I must add the caveat, "let's strive to do or cause no harm". Therein lies the difference.
First impressions can be over-looked?
Bluto9 comments on Sep 13, 2018:
Like most here, I think a first impression is an opportunity - a chance to put your best foot forward. It's not necessarily a complete dossier on WHO you are, but it does reveal intent & future performance. I see a first date in two different lights; a) do I feel an immediate connection and b) could...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
@Wisewoman3 Thank you for your comment. You do you, I do me and let's strive to cause or do no harm.
Bluto9 comments on Sep 13, 2018:
Like most here, I think a first impression is an opportunity - a chance to put your best foot forward. It's not necessarily a complete dossier on WHO you are, but it does reveal intent & future performance. I see a first date in two different lights; a) do I feel an immediate connection and b) could...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
@Wisewoman3 Thank you for your comment. You do you, I do me and let's strive to cause or do no harm.
Are You a Voter?
MarvelAnn comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I always vote. I used to say I was a Jenocrat, voted for what was right for me, regardless of affiliation. Now, even tho I think both parties suck and the system is rigged, I vote straight Democrat in an attempt to stop conservativism from dragging us backward.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
Hear, Hear.
MarvelAnn comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I always vote. I used to say I was a Jenocrat, voted for what was right for me, regardless of affiliation. Now, even tho I think both parties suck and the system is rigged, I vote straight Democrat in an attempt to stop conservativism from dragging us backward.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
Hear, Hear.
First impressions can be over-looked?
AnneWimsey comments on Sep 13, 2018:
You need to get out more! Have you tried asking yourself how you will feel in 6 months about your wasting your life if you find one shredd of "goodness" in him and keep seeing him?
YOU CANNOT SAVE/CHANGE ANYONE, EVER!
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I tend to agree, but I think you might be able to but forth the impetus for someone to change themselves, however slim that might be.
AnneWimsey comments on Sep 13, 2018:
You need to get out more! Have you tried asking yourself how you will feel in 6 months about your wasting your life if you find one shredd of "goodness" in him and keep seeing him?
YOU CANNOT SAVE/CHANGE ANYONE, EVER!
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I tend to agree, but I think you might be able to but forth the impetus for someone to change themselves, however slim that might be.
First impressions can be over-looked?
Bluto9 comments on Sep 13, 2018:
Like most here, I think a first impression is an opportunity - a chance to put your best foot forward. It's not necessarily a complete dossier on WHO you are, but it does reveal intent & future performance. I see a first date in two different lights; a) do I feel an immediate connection and b) could...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I tend to put my WORST foot forward. My reasoning being, if I am accepted with my worst foot forward, we will really enjoy each other with my BEST foot forward.
Bluto9 comments on Sep 13, 2018:
Like most here, I think a first impression is an opportunity - a chance to put your best foot forward. It's not necessarily a complete dossier on WHO you are, but it does reveal intent & future performance. I see a first date in two different lights; a) do I feel an immediate connection and b) could...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
I tend to put my WORST foot forward. My reasoning being, if I am accepted with my worst foot forward, we will really enjoy each other with my BEST foot forward.
Albert Einstein believed in the pantheistic god of 17th century rationalist Baruch Spinoza.
p-nullifidian comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I worry that we sometimes place too much emphasis on celebrity opinion, and in particular, a famous person's views outside of their acknowledged area of expertise. Having read several biographies on Einstein, I feel safe in saying that we wouldn’t want to consult him for advice on marriage and ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
Well said.
p-nullifidian comments on Sep 13, 2018:
I worry that we sometimes place too much emphasis on celebrity opinion, and in particular, a famous person's views outside of their acknowledged area of expertise. Having read several biographies on Einstein, I feel safe in saying that we wouldn’t want to consult him for advice on marriage and ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 13, 2018:
Well said.
Would you pay someone to date you?
Happyheretic comments on Sep 12, 2018:
Anyone willing to take money for dating is not going to be a nice person. That's my opinion! You are way too hard on yourself and remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 12, 2018:
A "nice" person does not do/cause harm to others and I see no harm caused by paying/charging someone for mutually agreed services rendered.
Happyheretic comments on Sep 12, 2018:
Anyone willing to take money for dating is not going to be a nice person. That's my opinion! You are way too hard on yourself and remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 12, 2018:
A "nice" person does not do/cause harm to others and I see no harm caused by paying/charging someone for mutually agreed services rendered.
How can we find the truth about "God"?
ippy comments on Sep 10, 2018:
There's as near to zero viable evidence as you can get for the god idea so why bother with religious belief, there could be a he, she or it god out there somewhere and it's just as likely that there are leprechaurns, fairies or unicorns out there; I take it you more than likely don't believe in ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 12, 2018:
@Ann7Mignon In my opinion, if you need to find an answer, it will not be from any human, as you will only get opinions, but must come directly from the "god" that you seek.
ippy comments on Sep 10, 2018:
There's as near to zero viable evidence as you can get for the god idea so why bother with religious belief, there could be a he, she or it god out there somewhere and it's just as likely that there are leprechaurns, fairies or unicorns out there; I take it you more than likely don't believe in ...
jlynn37 replies on Sep 12, 2018:
@Ann7Mignon In my opinion, if you need to find an answer, it will not be from any human, as you will only get opinions, but must come directly from the "god" that you seek.
Music or no music during sex?
Krish55 comments on Sep 11, 2018:
What about sex or no sex during music?
jlynn37 replies on Sep 11, 2018:
That is pretty much how I do it.
Krish55 comments on Sep 11, 2018:
What about sex or no sex during music?
jlynn37 replies on Sep 11, 2018:
That is pretty much how I do it.
Is religion or spirituality okay as a coping mechanism?
jlynn37 comments on Sep 6, 2018:
If it works, it works.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 6, 2018:
@LenHazell53 The question was, "Is religion or spirituality okay as a coping mechanism? ". My response was to that questionly ONLY.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 6, 2018:
If it works, it works.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 6, 2018:
@LenHazell53 The question was, "Is religion or spirituality okay as a coping mechanism? ". My response was to that questionly ONLY.
How does one go about being a polite atheist?
AnneWimsey comments on Sep 6, 2018:
Minding your own business & common courtesy.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 6, 2018:
Excellent summation.
AnneWimsey comments on Sep 6, 2018:
Minding your own business & common courtesy.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 6, 2018:
Excellent summation.
Ridiculous Rumors
TheAstroChuck comments on Sep 3, 2018:
Nope. There are some advantages to being antisocial and to living a boring life by design. :)
jlynn37 replies on Sep 3, 2018:
Hear, Hear and Amen.
TheAstroChuck comments on Sep 3, 2018:
Nope. There are some advantages to being antisocial and to living a boring life by design. :)
jlynn37 replies on Sep 3, 2018:
Hear, Hear and Amen.
Ridiculous Rumors
CallMeDave comments on Sep 3, 2018:
That I was dead already
jlynn37 replies on Sep 3, 2018:
"The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."
Mark Twain
CallMeDave comments on Sep 3, 2018:
That I was dead already
jlynn37 replies on Sep 3, 2018:
"The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."
Mark Twain
I just received my "Agnostic.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 2, 2018:
Agnostic does not mean what you told the lady. Agnostic means that you have no knowledge of the existence of a deity.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 2, 2018:
@creative51 Of course you can define it any way you like. A rose by any other name is still a rose and would smell just as sweet. You do you, I do me and let's strive to do or cause no harm.
jlynn37 comments on Sep 2, 2018:
Agnostic does not mean what you told the lady. Agnostic means that you have no knowledge of the existence of a deity.
jlynn37 replies on Sep 2, 2018:
@creative51 Of course you can define it any way you like. A rose by any other name is still a rose and would smell just as sweet. You do you, I do me and let's strive to do or cause no harm.
What does single mean to you?
LadyAlyxandrea comments on Aug 31, 2018:
If you're in a relationship you're not single
jlynn37 replies on Aug 31, 2018:
My opinion is that you if are not married, you are single. If you have a SO or are otherwise in a committed relationship, you are still single but not available.
LadyAlyxandrea comments on Aug 31, 2018:
If you're in a relationship you're not single
jlynn37 replies on Aug 31, 2018:
My opinion is that you if are not married, you are single. If you have a SO or are otherwise in a committed relationship, you are still single but not available.
Is there any implication when someone visits your profile often without any further communication?
KKGator comments on Aug 30, 2018:
There have been a number of times when I have accidentally clicked on a profile.
Whether it's been because I didn't have the cursor set properly before clicking on 'enter', or just moving too fast to have gotten it right.
I rarely look at profiles. If anyone notices that I visited or "hovered", ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 30, 2018:
"It's probably just me, but I don't understand why it matters who's viewed anyone's profile". It's not just you my dear.
KKGator comments on Aug 30, 2018:
There have been a number of times when I have accidentally clicked on a profile.
Whether it's been because I didn't have the cursor set properly before clicking on 'enter', or just moving too fast to have gotten it right.
I rarely look at profiles. If anyone notices that I visited or "hovered", ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 30, 2018:
"It's probably just me, but I don't understand why it matters who's viewed anyone's profile". It's not just you my dear.
Your thoughts on pubic hair fashions?
jlynn37 comments on Aug 29, 2018:
I prefer a woman have pubic hair. I find it exciting running my lips through it amongst other activities while there.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 29, 2018:
@godef You do you, I do me and let's strive to do or cause no harm.
jlynn37 comments on Aug 29, 2018:
I prefer a woman have pubic hair. I find it exciting running my lips through it amongst other activities while there.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 29, 2018:
@godef You do you, I do me and let's strive to do or cause no harm.
Your Phone Is Listening and it's Not Paranoia - VICE
Donotbelieve comments on Aug 28, 2018:
My phone must be incredibly bored.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 28, 2018:
You would think as intelligent as phones are, they would at least make some suggestions to improve one's life.
Donotbelieve comments on Aug 28, 2018:
My phone must be incredibly bored.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 28, 2018:
You would think as intelligent as phones are, they would at least make some suggestions to improve one's life.
Warrior nation mentality. Anyone else concerned by the jingoism often displayed in this country?
PalacinkyPDX comments on Aug 27, 2018:
"Patriotism" is creepy. It's one thing to be proud of a specific accomplishment your country did right (I was proud of the US when Obama was elected or same sex marriage became legal). But mindless patriotism or proclaiming the US is the "most" or "best" shows a brainwashed person, and those are ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 27, 2018:
Well stated and I agree.
PalacinkyPDX comments on Aug 27, 2018:
"Patriotism" is creepy. It's one thing to be proud of a specific accomplishment your country did right (I was proud of the US when Obama was elected or same sex marriage became legal). But mindless patriotism or proclaiming the US is the "most" or "best" shows a brainwashed person, and those are ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 27, 2018:
Well stated and I agree.
Warrior nation mentality. Anyone else concerned by the jingoism often displayed in this country?
KateZilla comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Patriotism has been deployed as a weapon in politics and daily exchanges against protests mostly but not entirely by the right and GOP. They forget there is nothing as quintessentially American (patriotic) as our right to protest. Love of country includes peaceful dissent when you feel it is needed ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 27, 2018:
My country right or wrong. When it is right, keep it right. When it is wrong, make it right.
KateZilla comments on Aug 27, 2018:
Patriotism has been deployed as a weapon in politics and daily exchanges against protests mostly but not entirely by the right and GOP. They forget there is nothing as quintessentially American (patriotic) as our right to protest. Love of country includes peaceful dissent when you feel it is needed ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 27, 2018:
My country right or wrong. When it is right, keep it right. When it is wrong, make it right.
Warrior nation mentality. Anyone else concerned by the jingoism often displayed in this country?
wordywalt comments on Aug 27, 2018:
That jingoism is being perpetrated by Trump and the ethnocentric right wing. Once can always expect demagogues to act in a similar manner in troubled times to draw attention away from their own faults and weaknesses. In the 1940s political scientist Hans Morgenthau stated, "The degree of ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 27, 2018:
The "jingoism" has been perpetrated by just about every president the country has had from the very beginning. It is referred to as "manifest destiny".
wordywalt comments on Aug 27, 2018:
That jingoism is being perpetrated by Trump and the ethnocentric right wing. Once can always expect demagogues to act in a similar manner in troubled times to draw attention away from their own faults and weaknesses. In the 1940s political scientist Hans Morgenthau stated, "The degree of ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 27, 2018:
The "jingoism" has been perpetrated by just about every president the country has had from the very beginning. It is referred to as "manifest destiny".
Wisdom from the dark ages of 1998 for the internet era
KKGator comments on Aug 27, 2018:
It's definitely a problem when people are unable to discern "information" from "facts".
jlynn37 replies on Aug 27, 2018:
And able to discern "facts" from "alternate facts".
KKGator comments on Aug 27, 2018:
It's definitely a problem when people are unable to discern "information" from "facts".
jlynn37 replies on Aug 27, 2018:
And able to discern "facts" from "alternate facts".
Most of my favorite scientists:
jlynn37 comments on Aug 26, 2018:
Reading about all the notable scientists is a remarkable undertaking and so many contributed so much over time. The phrase "standing on the shoulders of giants" is apropos. I would definitely include Paul Dirac and Richard Feynman to your list, just to name two of my own.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 27, 2018:
@TheAstroChuck It would take a whole page to list them all.
jlynn37 comments on Aug 26, 2018:
Reading about all the notable scientists is a remarkable undertaking and so many contributed so much over time. The phrase "standing on the shoulders of giants" is apropos. I would definitely include Paul Dirac and Richard Feynman to your list, just to name two of my own.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 27, 2018:
@TheAstroChuck It would take a whole page to list them all.
Most of my favorite scientists:
ARToftheJ comments on Aug 26, 2018:
He may have mostly been a science populizer, but I do love me some Carl Sagan. Without him, I would not be on this website right now.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 26, 2018:
I totally agree.
ARToftheJ comments on Aug 26, 2018:
He may have mostly been a science populizer, but I do love me some Carl Sagan. Without him, I would not be on this website right now.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 26, 2018:
I totally agree.
Hey there.
Katastrophe69 comments on Aug 23, 2018:
It took me almost 40 years to truly work it out (religion) so your pretty darn smart in my books!!
jlynn37 replies on Aug 24, 2018:
@hardball We are ALL "partial" dumbasses in one way or another. There are no excetions.
Katastrophe69 comments on Aug 23, 2018:
It took me almost 40 years to truly work it out (religion) so your pretty darn smart in my books!!
jlynn37 replies on Aug 24, 2018:
@hardball We are ALL "partial" dumbasses in one way or another. There are no excetions.
Craziest religious thing you’ve ever done?
jlynn37 comments on Aug 23, 2018:
When I was a youngster visiting cousins in rural Appalachia Virginia, we went to a tent revival meeting and a woman who was sitting close to me, holding and nursing her baby, suddenly started jumping up and down, talking in tongues, the baby screaming and the nursing tit bouncing around. It was a ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 23, 2018:
@BeccaVa Both sides of my family originated in Lee County, VA.
jlynn37 comments on Aug 23, 2018:
When I was a youngster visiting cousins in rural Appalachia Virginia, we went to a tent revival meeting and a woman who was sitting close to me, holding and nursing her baby, suddenly started jumping up and down, talking in tongues, the baby screaming and the nursing tit bouncing around. It was a ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 23, 2018:
@BeccaVa Both sides of my family originated in Lee County, VA.
Craziest religious thing you’ve ever done?
jlynn37 comments on Aug 23, 2018:
When I was a youngster visiting cousins in rural Appalachia Virginia, we went to a tent revival meeting and a woman who was sitting close to me, holding and nursing her baby, suddenly started jumping up and down, talking in tongues, the baby screaming and the nursing tit bouncing around. It was a ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 23, 2018:
@BeccaVa That happened near Pennington Gap.
jlynn37 comments on Aug 23, 2018:
When I was a youngster visiting cousins in rural Appalachia Virginia, we went to a tent revival meeting and a woman who was sitting close to me, holding and nursing her baby, suddenly started jumping up and down, talking in tongues, the baby screaming and the nursing tit bouncing around. It was a ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 23, 2018:
@BeccaVa That happened near Pennington Gap.
Do you "dress your age"?
KKGator comments on Aug 23, 2018:
I always find it incredibly amusing when anyone thinks it's okay for them to tell anyone else how to dress.
It doesn't matter if you (general you, not you-you) think someone is dressed inappropriately, it really doesn't. Your opinion on the issue is wholly irrelevant.
If you aren't the one ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 23, 2018:
I find it incomprehensible that anyone can not grasp and understand this simple logic and reasoning.
KKGator comments on Aug 23, 2018:
I always find it incredibly amusing when anyone thinks it's okay for them to tell anyone else how to dress.
It doesn't matter if you (general you, not you-you) think someone is dressed inappropriately, it really doesn't. Your opinion on the issue is wholly irrelevant.
If you aren't the one ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 23, 2018:
I find it incomprehensible that anyone can not grasp and understand this simple logic and reasoning.
Papal Infallibility, a frankly bizarre tenet of Catholicism states that the Pope is never wrong, at ...
jlynn37 comments on Aug 23, 2018:
I know very little about the catholic religion, but it is my understanding that the pope receives his infallibility directly from communicating with god, therefore the infallibility part is god and not the pope.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 23, 2018:
@ErichZannIII "The bible says" is the absolute worst reason anyone can give for anything.
jlynn37 comments on Aug 23, 2018:
I know very little about the catholic religion, but it is my understanding that the pope receives his infallibility directly from communicating with god, therefore the infallibility part is god and not the pope.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 23, 2018:
@ErichZannIII "The bible says" is the absolute worst reason anyone can give for anything.
One of the problems we face when we allow a group (pick a group) to define the moral high ground in ...
jlynn37 comments on Aug 23, 2018:
Actions have consequences. You have a choice of your actions, you do not have a choice of the consequences of your actions. Choose wisely and intelligently. Strive to do or cause no harm.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 23, 2018:
@evidentialist Your opinion is noted as is mine.
jlynn37 comments on Aug 23, 2018:
Actions have consequences. You have a choice of your actions, you do not have a choice of the consequences of your actions. Choose wisely and intelligently. Strive to do or cause no harm.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 23, 2018:
@evidentialist Your opinion is noted as is mine.
Simultaneously Fighting for Secular Government and LGBTQ Rights - TheHumanist.com
jlynn37 comments on Aug 18, 2018:
VOTE in the Nov. elections. That is the only way things will either change or continue as is. This USA will be what the MAJORITY of VOTERS want it to be.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 22, 2018:
@Barnie2years And do everything they can get away with to prevent anyone who does not support their agend to not be able to vote at all.
jlynn37 comments on Aug 18, 2018:
VOTE in the Nov. elections. That is the only way things will either change or continue as is. This USA will be what the MAJORITY of VOTERS want it to be.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 22, 2018:
@Barnie2years And do everything they can get away with to prevent anyone who does not support their agend to not be able to vote at all.
This morning I called the offices of my two Senators, Diane Feinstein and Kamala Harris, and my ...
KKGator comments on Aug 22, 2018:
I have contacted my senators from Georgia, and I expect that they are both going to do whatever Mitch McConnell tells them to do.
Sad, but true.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 22, 2018:
Same with all of my congressional members from Texas.
KKGator comments on Aug 22, 2018:
I have contacted my senators from Georgia, and I expect that they are both going to do whatever Mitch McConnell tells them to do.
Sad, but true.
jlynn37 replies on Aug 22, 2018:
Same with all of my congressional members from Texas.
What made you today?
Akfishlady comments on Aug 22, 2018:
Well does complete parental incompetence count? How about abuse, neglect? Insecurity?
Mostly I grew up questioning everything and still do, and it has been a good and not so good part of my life. I see things at their core and hold nothing back when I see something wrong. My father was the same ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 22, 2018:
I like outspoken people and feel they are more trustworthy.
Akfishlady comments on Aug 22, 2018:
Well does complete parental incompetence count? How about abuse, neglect? Insecurity?
Mostly I grew up questioning everything and still do, and it has been a good and not so good part of my life. I see things at their core and hold nothing back when I see something wrong. My father was the same ...
jlynn37 replies on Aug 22, 2018:
I like outspoken people and feel they are more trustworthy.
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