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When considering Atheism, Agnosticism, or Religious Belief we must remember that there is a ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 10, 2018:

An A-theist is one who denies the existence of god(s) or one who is a non-believer in god(s). Take with/from it what you will.

Do you fear people at your kid's school, neighbors, coworkers will find out that you don't believe ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 10, 2018:

First and foremost, To thine own self be true.

After a morning of yard sale hunting I found a large print that was a bit worn.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

I prefer the original print because it is a beautiful reality and not the depiction of a morbid, human fantasy, but that is just my interpretation and opinion. Your mileage may vary.

I'm sick with the flu. Send prayers my way

jlynn37 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Sending thoughts and prayers.

We all have some flaws.Do you have any of these?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Sounds very human to me.

If science creates artificial life is that a new religion?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Are you asking if the newly created life will create it's own religion?

Republican priorities.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Once again this applies here.

So I just recently got out of a relationship with a woman who at first claimed to NOT be a ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 9, 2018:

"how does one go about de-christianizing, decompressing, un-poisoning one's life?". Surely you did not allow any of that nonsense to infiltrate your rational mind. I would say simply return to being the person you were before getting involved with that person.

Is life meaningless if we can live forever?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Since one gives their own life meaning, I see no reason why living forever would change anything.

"Folks, we have a winner ! "

jlynn37 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

I am always amazed that people take some artist's depiction of invisible and unknowable creatures as what they actually look like as if it is a photograph.

Social media is all over Anthony Bourdain's apparent self-inflicted death today.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

What of the rest of us? It is strictly a personal matter and decision.

Catholic League: Anthony Bourdain Might Still Be Alive If He Had Found God – Friendly Atheist

jlynn37 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

He is just as dead with or without god or anything else.

What's the worst epidemic of our time?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Fear is what keeps the masses stirred up, agitated and easy to manipulate.

Have you ever had this happen?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Not religious, but political. Rush Limbaugh for example.

Alternative media

jlynn37 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Just about any news source other than mainstream USA sources, which are all owned by corperations and individuals who have an agenda and is mostly propaganda.

How do I fight a cult when my offspring thinks it's grand?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 8, 2018:

You can not, nor should not, force another to adhere to what YOU think is right. One can only present their way of thinking and reasoning and hope it will have some influence on another.

Is Venezuela the world's most dangerous country? Its residents think so [miamiherald.com]

jlynn37 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

It all depends on what propaganda news source you choose to believe.

Meaning of existence

jlynn37 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Do YOU feel, think or believe that you have no meaning in your life? Why would you allow anyone else to tell you if YOUR life has meaning or not? You can live your life one of two ways, the way YOU want to live it or the way someone else wants you to live it.

Could you stay isolated for five days in total isolation as an asocial experiment?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I do it most all the time as my way of life.

Why do some men think women as "prudish" if they don't want to hookup?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

Individuals think what they think to substantiate what they think.

"In God We Trust" is on United States Currency Why do we allow this when it goes against the ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

If I remember correctly, the SCOTUS has ruled on this and accepted it as the primary purpose of the slogan was secular. Correct me if I am wrong.

This is a great approach to life.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

Biocentrism seems to be the new defacto woo preferred by otherwise intelligent people.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

Quantum Theory has always been proven correct.

Moral Cultures

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I think it is pretty much, and over-all, an 'every man for himself', amoral society.

After spending 4 days at the hospital with my 82 year old mom, I need to get on my bike and ride ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I am 80 years old, in good health, take no meds, nothing wrong with me and I frequently forget what I am talking about in mid-sentence and most elderly people I know do the same.

Recently answered a poll and the results were curious.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

Indoctrination, brainwashing and awareness.

This is somewhat of a controversial question but can any theists or anyone offer a reasonable ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

Simple answer, god(s) does not exist.

I don't understand this.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

Lead a horse to water but can't make it drink.

Do you feel travel is essential to personal growth?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

Essential, no. Helpful, yes.

How has atheism or agnosticism made you a better person?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I am an A-theist because I was already a better person.

Has anyone, under any circumstances, felt a compulsion to pray?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I have thought occasionally that I need to thank someone or something for the amazing life I have enjoyed. I end up thanking nature and life itself.

In the future people will ask the question 'What's an Atheist?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

It IS being normal yesterday, today and tomorrow.

I'm a survivor, how about you???

jlynn37 comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I must add my response to the meme, while I am alive and I have survived, many individuals have not survived for precisely the reasons listed.

How would u respond if someone put this statement to u.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

A-theists do not exist because of god. A-theist exists because of a belief in god. Theism is a BELIEF in god, A-theism is a NON-BELIEF in god. There is no evidence, facts or data to support god(s) exist.

You don’t have a right to believe whatever you want to | Aeon Ideas

jlynn37 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

Everyone has an opinion.

Guys, please reconsider using plastic bags while shopping.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

I use heavy duty canvas bags from LL Bean but I also want plastic occasionally as I use them for trash and garbage bags

Would you? I would!

jlynn37 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

Would you try it if it were on the ground at a waterpark, and what is the difference?

Today is my 53rd birthday.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

Happy Birthday my dear. Enjoy this day and every day. You are at the very peak of your life and will remain so for another 10 - 15 years then age starts to take it's toll on the body and as you say, "time goes by so quickly" and it accelerates as you age. It is your life and the only life you will ever have so live it in a way that makes you happy and strive to do or cause no harm. I wish you well and success in finding what you are searching for here and in your life.

Anybody give blood?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

I have given many gallons over my lifetime and still give but not as frequently as I used too.

If you could only choose one: happiness or knowledge?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

Happiness. No contest for me.

Do you think that over the years, social media has improved your communication/people skills or ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

Being a loner and an introvert, computers, the internet and social media have opened the world of association and communication to me.

Our Australian Conservation Foundation is making the following appeal on behalf of endangered ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

I am in total agreement.

The thought occurred to me that the government seizing the children of the illegal immigrants at the...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

I have little doubt that this is totally illegal, but I also have little doubt that this government would/will disregard/ignore anything the World Court, UN or any other international agency would say about what this government does.

Do you see it as child abuse forcing kids to go to Church when they are clearly sick?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

When they are perfectly healthy also.

TV or not?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I rarely even watch TV, and by that I mean commercial OTA and I do not have cable or satellite. I do use my TV as a monitor for a computer so I can stream videos from the internet and watch YouTube videos.

Anyone ever asked you if you're ashamed to be an atheist?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I have had theists tell me they feel sorry for me. How condescending can one get? There is no hate like christian love.

What are some favorite television shows either on regular networks or streaming networks like ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I rarely watch commercial OTA and I do not have cable or satellite TV, but enjoy watching YouTube videos almost every night

So has anyone gotten likes or comments on their personal pictures yet?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I haven't gotten any that I am aware of, so I do not know the answer.

State Senator Explains Global Warming: 'We're Moving Closer To The Sun' - The Intellectualist

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Is he admitting global warming is real and happening?

This introvert decided to dance.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Keep doing what you are doing. It will only get better.

Is Turkish secularism under threat? | Recep Tayyip Erdogan | Al Jazeera

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

In my opinion, ALL secularism is, always has been and always will be under threat.

I heard on NPR that Rudy Giuliani said that Trump can pardon himself.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Some are putting the cart far ahead of the horse. This is just speculation and nothing more.

This could happen to you when you use faith over reason [youtu.be]

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I question videos like this when there is a camera ready to record it all.

The US Supreme Court has sided with the baker who refused, on religious grounds, to make a wedding ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

The mid-term elections in Nov will have a significant bearing on determining the answer to query.

'Science without religion is lame.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

For anyone interested, here is a website with a bit more understanding of that particular Einstein quote and his general view of "religion". https://www.quora.com/Why-is-science-without-religion-lame

Curious about this since this is a subject that's been on my mind lately.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Only once and that was enough for me, also no more kids. It was due to what I learned about myself and not the fault of who I was married to or to women in general.

What Religion Gives Us That Science Doesn't

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I have very few issues with religion as long as it remains a personal belief system and stays out of the public sphere. As the Dalai Lama has aptly stated: “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.”

How do YOU cope?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I get out of bed every morning and live my life as I see fit striving to cause no harm to anyone. I handle each issue to the best of my ability as they arise using logic, reason, common sense and anything else at my disposal.

What or Who created the universe?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

While I voted "I don't know the Origin", I accept the scientific consciences that it was of "Natural Origin". That is the agnostic in me.

Just before his death in 2010 at the age of 95, Professor Frank Fenner left a chilling warning for ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

He may have been wildly optimistic but he was also wildly speculative. IMHO

Does anyone use the Skywire device for television reception? What can you tell me about it?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

If you have wifi at your location, I would recommend you connect a computer to your TV set and use as a monitor. There are many ways to watch TV programs online just using your browser. YouTube is fantastic for viewing just about anything you enjoy viewing. Then there is Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and many more websites for TV viewing.

I'd just like to thank everyone for a warm welcome to this site.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Always be you and you are encouraged to express yourself here. You are accepted here and encouraged to participate. I wish you well and success in finding what you are searching for here and in your life.

Hypothetical: what r ur thoughts if atheists rule the world, would it b a utopia, would wars ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Only one thing makes an A-theist, a non-belief in god(s), other than that an A-theist can be anything or believe anything. It would take a Humanist to create a world as you describe. Some A-theists are humanists and some are not.

This photo represents duality in America.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Love is real, religion is a man made delusion. IMHO

Is our Democracy dead?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Republican, conservative, evangelicals care nothing about the constitution or anything about this country if it does not adhere to their dogma.

So, what motivates you to check out another member’s profile?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I most always check a members profile out of curiosity after reading a post or comment. It is never an attempt to contact them other than to say hello and wish them well.

I sometimes feel that Marriage contracts should be for ten years, with a "rollover" option to ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Sounds reasonable, but since it has never been put into practice, it is unknown the ramifications and consequences of such a condition.

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. True? False? Why?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but that is one of Newton's Laws and only applies to physics.

How confident are you in debating fundamentalists?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

My lack of faith comes from observing reality, using logic, reason, skepticism and living an evidence, fact and data based life. I am totally comfortable asserting why I am an A-theist but I will not debate or argue the subject.

Perfect day for the flea market. My companions wandered away..

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

For me, every day is a perfect day for flea market, garage sale, yard sale, thrift store, dumpster diving.

How does one cope with being the only non religious person in their entire extended family and ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

It is your choice what you are willing to accept and tolerate in order to live your life as you see fit and to be happy. I often say, "you can live your life one of two ways. The way YOU want to live it or the way someone else wants you to live it". That is the choice you must make.

To Block or Not Block

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

None and I would only block someone if they were continually abusive or threatening.

Have met some interesting and knowledgeable folks here! Thanks for allowing me to sow discord and ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I will reserve expressing my opinion on this until after the mid-term elections.

Why I'm happy so many scientists are now running for political office.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

I am delighted to see so many women running. Of course running is one thing, winning is another.

Reasons to Remain Single

jlynn37 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

I have been single for 50 years after a divorce from my 1 and only marriage and I have lived alone for over 40 years. It is my lifestyle that I prefer and enjoy, giving me the freedom to live as I choose and associate with whomever I choose. If I had stayed with A, I never would have met B, if I had stayed with B, I never would have met C, on through the alphabet. Your mileage may vary.

Ladies: I'm going to tell you some secrets about guys

jlynn37 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

I don't think any of those apply to me.

This is probably a good thing since we are all alone now, in the cybersphere with no like minds on ...

jlynn37 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

My response is, "I'm glad to be here".

How do you handle family members that have cut you off or vice versa?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

I have not been cut off by any family member but if I was, I would always leave the door open, although I would most likely not pursue it.

Do you live to work or work to live?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

I am retired, I just live and enjoy it. ETA: Let me elaborate a bit. I worked all my working life to make money necessary to live on. Had I been born in a wealthy family or had come into wealth otherwise, I would never have worked at all. I worked to live.

The heart wants what it wants.

jlynn37 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Using the heart as a metaphor is fine but the heart is an organ that does just on thing, it pumps blood around and through your system.

I’m glad I found this little group.