What Was Your Knock Knock Moment?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

The idea that of all the population on the planet, it chose one tribe as it's chosen people.

Calling out well!!

jlynn37 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

When I worked I did it all the time. I was fortunate enough to have a job that I could be replaced with a temporary anytime with no backlash from my employer.

Always looking for a better response

jlynn37 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

Wanting the best for you in the situation you find yourself.

So, Agnostic.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

Agnostic.com is what you make of it.

How would you judge a married man or woman

jlynn37 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

I would say absolutely nothing as it would be none of my business and of no concern of mine. You do you, I do me and let's strive to do or cause no harm.

For the atheists of the group: How do you deal with people telling you things like, "maybe your lack...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 22, 2018:

I just say I have no interest in anything they might have to say about their invisible, imaginary mind games.

So fellow unbelievers...what do you think about Astrology? Also a load of nonsense?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Yes, I believe it to be just nonsense.

In an effort to chop away at debt faster, I am interested in reading about some efficient tips and ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Take care of what you NEED first and foremost, with what is left over get what you WANT. Live and spend at or preferably below your income level.

German Shepherd Property Laws Could Apply to Any Breed

jlynn37 comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Just some of MANY reasons that I do NOT have pets of any kind.

Sometimes I wish I could just be religious.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Pretend and take advantage of what church activities can offer. I imagine a lot of church goers do just that.

Dating a Theist

jlynn37 comments on Jul 22, 2018:

If you don't try it, how would you ever know. Try it, you might like it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Does it drive anybody else crazy when there is a sink full of dishes that hasn’t been cleaned for ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 22, 2018:

Not me, although I will clean it up in a day or two.

How religious family members "support" you.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Just do what you can to ignore their remarks, making no response to any, no reference to any and move on. You live your life without god and they live their's with god (whatever that even means). Everything they say is nothing more that a bumper sticker cliche and is meaningless.

Social Gender Roles?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 21, 2018:

I read a meme that said; Men must wear a coat and tie at all times and of a particular color dictated by the occasion. As usual, a woman is free to wear anything she deems appropriate for her appearance.

Five Foundations of Morality in America (Jonathan Haidt) When you decide whether something is ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 21, 2018:

In MY opinion, conservatives do NOT give consideration to "people" in any way. Conservatives are interested in economics and finance ONLY. It's all about the money, baby. How their policies affect "people" is of little concern to them. Again, just my opinion based on my interpretation of what I see conservative policies are and do. Your mileage will vary.

Does it annoy you when Christians say,” America is a Christian nation?”

jlynn37 comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Tell a lie often enough and long enough by authority figures and the lie will become de facto truth.

What if you are the GOD ?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 21, 2018:

So, is there anything special you would like for me to do for you my child?

Say we found out nothing is real, it’s all an illusion. Does it really matter?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Suppose you found out that fudge does not taste like fudge, would you care?

A secular ideology that rests on the core value of personal freedom can be dangerous because it ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 21, 2018:

Your opinion is noted. There is no one size fits all for humanity.

Comic series I am creating along the lines of my previous 'GOParents', where the viewpoints of the ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

A very good beginning.

People call us skeptics and non-believers closed-minded.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Yes, I was skeptical of Evolution until DNA was demonstrated and it became clear to me how it happened.

Does anyone ever wish Aliens would come down and just shut up every theist.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Since you are just wishing, why not wish that everyone based all beliefs on evidence, facts, data and reality. That everyone became logic and reason based thinkers. That everyone was a Humanist and loved all their human family and cared for the well being and happiness of everyone.

What is Reality?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Reality is the way the laws of nature and the universe work.

What was your first reaction when you heard about the creation story, the fall of man and the ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I did not give it any thought. If god existed then it was just a given. It was after I realized that god did not exist that I thought how ridiculous it all was.

On the subject of giving/receiving marriage proposals, what is your ideal proposal?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Hearing about someone else's proposal.

Utopian or Dystopian?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I do not think it will ever happen, we being the humans that we are. Minimizing the harm it does is about all I hope for.

What are some of the biggest scientific breakthroughs??

jlynn37 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Way too many to contemplate. I think the telescope was a jump starter and put all the rest into motion incrementally and the human intellect, curiosity and brain did the rest.

I may not go to what is currently recognized as a religious institution (Church, Mosque, Synagogue, ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

God(s) is an invisible, imaginary human construct. No evidence, facts or data has ever been presented to support any existence. If what you believe, regardless of what that belief may be, can be supported by evidence, facts and data, then your beliefs are valid.

Do you give compliments with honesty?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

Don't analyze things to death. A compliment is a compliment. Smile and say thank you.

What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Have and enjoy a complete sexual experience.

How can we as a nation accuse Russia, China and numerous other countries of being an aggresser?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

merca' can do no wrong. Confirmation bias.

How often do you watch the news?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I actually NEVER watch the news, especially network news on TV. I get all my news sources from the internet that I have confidence in their credibility.

What are the best arguments you have in favor of marriage?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

My only reason to marry would be if you plan to have children.

Quote: "Religion must remain an outlet for people who say to themselves, 'I am not the kind of ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

“The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticize others. Rather, we must criticize ourselves. How much am I doing about my anger? About my attachment, about my hatred, about my pride, my jealousy? These are the things which we must check in daily life.” - Dalai Lama

Has anyone played a musical instrument?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I have "played" around with the guitar most of my life but never learned to play. I basically played C, G7, F and a few other chords to accompany my singing C&W songs as a teen. One of my life regrets is that I did not take piano lessons as a child.

What kind of philosophical school of thought do you adhere to in your daily lives??

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Secular Humanism.

Life is like a box of chocolates - It does not last long if you are fat

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

It doesn't last long at my house whether you are fat or skinny.

Was at a gathering a couple of days ago.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Dumbfounded and I imagine completely unconvinced of what you suggested he do in his preaching.

The Philosophical Argument for Working Less (and Wasting Time)

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Had I been born into wealth or come about it in any way, I would NEVER have worked. I would have spent my time doing as I please and enjoying any and everything that gave me pleasure and happiness. Your mileage may vary.

If you get invited to go to someone’s church, do you?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

No.

What length of hair do you prefer on your significant other?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Any color, Long, short, bald, it doesn't matter to me. I do prefer my partner to have pubic hair, but again, that is not all that important either, just a preference.

Excited and then disappointed again

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Perhaps it might be best not to assume anything and if you want to know something ASK.

I wonder about the wives of the murderous presidents like Putin, Kim Jong, Duterte and other leaders...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Perhaps they believe what anything is reported about their husbands is just propaganda.

Do you have a preference as to which side of the bed you sleep on?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Nope.

West coast or east coast?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Gulf Coast.

Many television shows are based on god or religious themes, and was wondering if any of my fellow ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

I can not tolerate commercial TV of any stripe and just do not watch any of it. Commercials suck big time.

God is love.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

Not to even mention killing every living creature on the planet, except Noah and family and perhaps some aquatic life, just because it was pissed at it's own mistakes and blunders in it's creation.

Sitting on my back deck watching a MAJOR storm coming. Anyone else get pumped for storms???

jlynn37 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I certainly do. I live in Texas, in tornado alley, and I enjoy sitting and watching them build and progress across the sky. It shows such awesome power and beauty and the more severe and intense it is the more enjoyable to watch (from a safe distance to be sure).

I was a real Republican. I don't recognize my party now, or what it stands for.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

My brain would never allow me to be anything but liberal and I am reasonably certain that a conservative brain would never allow it to be anything but conservative. In my opinion, that is just how brains are wired.

What would a Sunday morning agnostic/atheist community meeting look like?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Why Sunday morning? What is wrong with Friday night, all day Saturday at the lake or any day or time? I would imagine it would be like a group of people socializing with many common and uncommon interests.

How free is ur mind being an atheist?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

My mind is free and being an A-theist has little to do with it. I am an A-theist because my mind is free.

From one of my favorite authors: "When one person suffers from a delusion it is called insanity;...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I might add that, When one believes their own delusion I would call it delusional, When one believes someone else's delusion I would call it religious insanity.

Theists and believers

jlynn37 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I can only speak for myself, but you, and anyone, are welcome here. This is a community and I believe we are a welcoming community. Join in and let your thoughts be known.

Any Christian who gives Trump a pass, gave Jim Bakker a pass, have Jimmy Swaggart a pass, BUT STILL ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

at least according to their mythical writings.

Fox News Op-Ed: Atheists Are ‘Bullies’ Who Try To Force Their Beliefs On Others - The ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

There is no belief to be forced on anyone. A-theism is a non-belief, not a belief, and it is just a non-belief in god(s), nothing more. NO one can force anyone to not believe in god(s). Beliefs are in one's mind and brain.

When will the men in politics realize they do not have the right to dictate rights and then to take ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 14, 2018:

It has been going on since time began and I see no end in site as long as women are complacent in maintaining the statu quo.

This is an atheist organization in the Dallas area that I've volunteered with in the past.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 14, 2018:

In my opinion, religious charities and non-profits are just a ruse to get people inside so they can Proselytize and perhaps get some donations.

Moral philosophy

jlynn37 comments on Jul 14, 2018:

You do you, I do me and strive to do or cause no harm. Never do ANYTHING to ANYONE that you would not want done to you. Care as much for the wellbeing of others as you care for your own wellbeing

To all agnostic users, My time here on agnostic has come to an end.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

I wish you well in life's journey and success in finding what you are searching for in your life.

Have you ever tried . . .?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

No.

Anyone else ever get into a shouting match with their therapist?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

I do not now, nor have I ever, had a therapist.

Name a few of the things you do that run against the grain with the culture where you live.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

A USA citizen, born and raised and now live in Texas. I have no interest in sporting events of any kind and do not watch any. I am diabetic and do not eat donuts, most sweets and drink sodas. I do not own a gun nor feel I need one. I do not drink alcohol or smoke tobacco or weed or do drugs of any sort and never have. I do everything I can to avoid the healthcare system in my country. I love ALL my human family. No one is excluded. There are some that I do not like however. I am A-theist and Anti-theist. I am that I am.

Has Christianity ruined crosses for you?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

I never had a thing for crosses.

Question for the single people...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

I certainly would and have many times in my 50 years as a single man. I have never regretted it in any way. I have been single for 50 years, have lived alone for over 40 years, have no interest in marriage or have anyone live with me, so I did not expect or want it to be a relationship, other than one that we both enjoyed when we were together and wanted to continue. I have never entered into any affair without the other person knowing my attitude about relationships, understanding my position, agreeing to my position and enjoying what we share together for our mutual benefit. I do not think that as long as 2 consenting adults agree to what they are doing, know what they are doing, understand what they are doing and want to do it, that you are "using" anyone and if you are, then both are using each other willingly and with agreement.

My gym update ! So I went online last night after coming on here complaining about the annoying ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

My advice is to stop playing ANY music and let patrons listen to their own particular music genre using their music player and earphones if they so choose to do so.

I had been talking to a guy for a month.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

If things are not going to your satisfaction, move on. Problem solved.

Racial Identity and Reassignment: How would you feel about it?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

I am completely satisfied and happy with who I am and also with who you are.

Any Perry Como Fans in the Peanut Gallery?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Mr C recorded an album in Nashville with the Nashville sound and it was exceptional (IMO). The Album title was, "The Scene Changes", and it can be heard on YouTube. You can search YouTube for 'Perry Como The Scene Changes" and will have links to listen to all 12 songs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbrdjCdW2wo=PL-XZ09spIzD1O0uoDb9-HK-BsFrBbOgNH

How do you feel about religious music being played in a gym?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I would have no issues with it as a private business and my choice and decision if I wanted to continue to be a member, for whatever reason.

Post a photo of yourself in high school and then today.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Ages 17 and 80. Since I have not changed at all, see if you can guess which is which.

Identity Beliefs

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I have been a Liberal, caring, compassionate, empathetic, non-violent, pacifist, inclusive, humanist (I have to stop somewhere) all my life and will remain so until the day of my demise.

Sometimes I think we atheists/agnostics put just a bit too much importance on some "religious" ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

In my opinion, luck plays a major roll in everyone's life. Luck is just a word to describe some phenomenon. It is just a random event the happens to be in your favor at any given time and bad luck not in your favor. I never get my self in a stupor over what words someone chooses to use.

How the Religious Right indoctrinates its followers with a false version of history

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State.” - Joseph Goebbels

Any Perry Como Fans in the Peanut Gallery?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Mr C is one of my favorite male vocalists along with Nat King Cole.

I’m just curious on the highest compatibility Percentage everyone has seen?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I only pay attention when someone contacts me and have had a few but did not go anywhere. Most likely my fault other than the distance factor.

The Foundation trilogy is a fantastic example of "God works in mysterious ways" being completely ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I am A-theist and I give no credibility what-so-ever, in any way shape form or fashion, to ANYTHING having to do with god(s). I do not waste my time on fantasy and fairytales when it pertains to reality.

How do you drop cult thinking?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

You can do what you can, but I think it might end in failure. The brains of cult followers just do not perform normally. Just my opinion.

How do you heal?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I live alone and think that speaks for itself.

Does anyone else assume when they're talking to someone new that they're a right-leaning, ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Living in Texas, it is not an assumption.

Scott Pruitts replacement. Don't know why I'm even bothering to post this! [politico.com]

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I understand and sympathize with your apathy. We can only try and hope the November elections make a difference.

What works for you when you have a cold?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

A little information about colds. From what I have read, there are about 100 strains of the cold virus. When you have a cold, you become immune to that particular strain. Once you have had every strain, you are then immune from them all and will never have a cold again. I am 80 and I have not had a cold in years, for what that is worth.

What works for you when you have a cold?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

About 1 week of time plus decongestants.

Argued with someone about the Bermuda Triangle last night.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

And he will never accept the facts and continue believing what he wants to believe. That is how the CT brain works as well as the religious brain (to be honest, probably most brains. Confirmation bias is strong stuff). It is a total waste of time to enter into a discussion with someone with this mentality, unless you are just curious of how they think and what they believe. Just listen and make no comments or responses.

Iranian woman 'sentenced to 20 years in prison' for removing headscarf in protest | The Independent

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

If the Evangelical, fundamentalists (who now control the Republican party), maintain power and have their way, 'merca stands a good chance of this happening here.

Do you have a "5 year plan"?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

I have been retired for over 23 year and live one day at a time. I do plan for some travel and camping experiences but rarely more than 1 month in advance.

Is being self-sufficient only rewarded in “winning” people?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

You do you, I do me and everyone strive to cause or do no harm. Do NOTHING to ANYONE that you would NOT want done to you. Love EVERYONE in your human family. Some things are really easy to understand if you just take a minute to think about it.

Opinion The White House Is Tearing Down the Wall Between Church and State

jlynn37 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

It will go as far as the voting population will permit it to go and I believe this November election will show what direction it wants this country to go.

Values shopping

jlynn37 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

I am a retired Teamster and I agree and support you 100% and do exactly as you do when and where I spend my money.

Would you have done anything differently?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

I would most definitely stopped to ask if she was OK or needed help. I had a similar incident happen at a rest area in the middle of nowhere in Utah while traveling and saw a young woman sitting by her backpack. I stopped, asked her if she was OK and need help, she said she was backpacking alone and was just stopping to rest. I drove on satisfied with her answer.

From the mundane to the truly spectacular, numerous American inventions have changed the world.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Religious fundamentalists and extremists destroyed the Islamic culture of science and made it what it is today, a fanatical Theocracy. It appears that, if they can have their way, the Christian version will ultimately do the same thing to the American culture of science and ultimately destroy America as we have known it.

I need some unique travel ideas

jlynn37 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

One of my bucket list items is to travel to the southern hemisphere to see the southern sky at night. Do you have any bucket list items that would work for your travels?

What Constitutes Proof? Part 3: Rejection Criteria

jlynn37 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Always excellent information.

If you could only pick one...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

They always show their pet in every photo and is always with them. To me that is telling me that their pet will ALWAYS be more important to them than I would ever be and if there were ever a conflict between me and the pet, I would have to go. Why get involved with anyone like that to begin with. Save yourself a lot of trouble and fine someone who will put you above all else.

So why isn't Satanism listed in the profile questions alsong with the other options to believe in ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Any idea, philosophy, lifestyle, whatever that is godless is covered under A-theism.

Two weeks ago a man I had been seeing for the last couple of months broke up with me.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

I know this does not help at the moment and I know you are confused and hurt, but would you rather this affair (assumption) had never happened, so you would not be dealing with this now? "I could have missed the pain, But I'd have had to miss the dance". I have had many affairs in my 50 years as a single man and as I look back I realize that, had I stayed with A, I would never had met B, had I stayed with B, I would never had met C, etc. Life is full of painful and wonderful surprises.

Anyone else hate being the only one who doesn’t bow their heads and/or close their eyes when some ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I enjoy being the only one or looking around and seeing others.

How many of you still use the phrases "Oh thank god" or "Dear lord" or something else that ...

jlynn37 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I slip up and say god dammit occasionally. I try not to and it only happens under extreme circumstances. I usually just say "FUCK!"

That a HA moment.

jlynn37 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

One never sees god in settings like you describe, or in ANY setting for that matter, but one sees the beauty and wonder of nature everywhere at all time.

Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

My opinion , it is due to propaganda, population ignorance, acceptance of authority, tribalism, us v them mentality, fear, refusal to think for oneself.

MEN: What would your reason be for asking a woman what she does for a living, upon meeting her?

jlynn37 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

To find out what she does for a living.