jlynn37's Profile

I have been an Antitheist all my life, come from a Baptist "Holy Roller" family.

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

I have been rejected as a friend by theists but never disowned by a family member.

How does Religion affect Views of Palestine/Israel?

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

Since I would assume that no one here is religious, religion does not affect our views at all.

I am retired and live in a rural area of central texas.

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

I think it is just something you will have to live with and adjust your lives accordingly. I wish I could be more optimistic but you can not change those around you.

How many of you actually care about the royal wedding? I won’t tease you.

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

They got their troubles, I got mine.

Is there any point in debating to believers about their religion?

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

One must come to a conclusion on their own as to the existence of a god. The vast majority of people could not be debated into a non-belief. IMHO

Help! I've just started a new job and found out that all my colleagues are devout followers of some ...

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

Just STFU and do your job.

What is the best way to get people to see the gradients in the world around them instead of just a ...

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

All of the above mentioned factors. It is the way humans are and it can not be fixed, just dealt with. IMHO

Are you a Bottle Water Freak?

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

It is my understanding that regardless of the container that you are using, chemicals will leech out into the contents.

This post is NOT meant to be argumentative or demeaning in ANYWAY.

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

You have to be something.

Hello, 911? This offends me.

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

This applies.

Just how strange?

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

I am a loner, an introvert and pretty much a recluse. I enjoy and prefer being by myself MOST of the time. I do have a few friends but do not see or spend time with them on any regular basis. We are all individuals and there is no "one size fits all" to humans.

Honesty time — how tightly wrapped are your morals?

jlynn37 comments on May 17, 2018:

I am a free agent and I live my life to enjoy my life. I have 4 gatekeepers to my moral and ethical life. I love ALL my brothers and sisters in my human family. I strive to always treat others as I would want to be treated. I strive to never do to others what I would not want done to me. I strive to never cause or do harm to anyone.

Midterms are coming this November 6th All house seat are up and 35 of the senate seats.

jlynn37 comments on May 16, 2018:

This is said at every election and nothing ever changes. People seem to want to keep THEIR congress person but remove everyone else. With that mindset few are ever removed.

Thoughts on Confucianism??

jlynn37 comments on May 16, 2018:

Confucianism does not have a deity.

Hey all, first time post on here.

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

Welcome to the asylum. I wish you well and success in finding what you are searching for here and in your life. Love and Peace.

It is very difficult to conduct an adult conversation on politics or social controversies, even on ...

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

I personally do not feel that I am well informed on political and social issues to have the conversations that you are referring too and I am at the age now that I really do not give that much thought to it. I am a bleeding heart liberal politically and socially. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Who is your favorite Atheist?

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

ME ...

Casual Friday

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

I am an activities coordinator at a nudest colony and coming to work nude is a requirement.

At what age do you start to feel "old"?

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

I have always heard that being old was 20 years older than your age (whatever that age may be). Now "feeling" old is a different story. Age is not the problem, it is the complications that accompany it. For me, I started feeling old when I turned 70 and it has been a steady progression from then on. Your mileage may vary. When I was your age I was still on top of the world and could do anything.

I never understood the statement, "I want to give back.

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

I make monthly donations to Doctors Without Borders, Foundation Beyond Belief and $100 to any catastrophic condition that causes harm and distruction on an ongoing basis. That is one way I can "give back".

As an atheist what do you want done with your remains when you die?

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

I want to be cremated, put in my girl friends douche, and get in there one final time.

Just putting this out there.

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

I hold "royalty", the privileged, the elitist, celebrities with much disdain.

Where do you stand on "taxing churches/faith-based businesses/enterprises/institutions?

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

I think your statement, "churches/faith-based businesses/enterprises/institutions", is the important part to concentrate on as that is exactly what they are, "businesses/enterprises/institutions" and no different than any other capitalist, commercial endeavor.

15 Superfoods For Humans.How Many Do You Use?

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

Who determines what is a "super food' and what is not?

Do you think morals can be taught?

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

Yes.

Agnostic, Athiest, Both?

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

I am agnostic atheist. Living an evidence based life, and since there is no credible evidence for the existence of any god(s), I am an A-theist. I claim to be a Secular Humanist when asked.

Would it be possible for the atheists in the world to demand on mass their own country?

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

Hey, the Jews accomplished just that so it is definitely possible.

This post is more "happiness" than "health". Do you have a "pig out" day?

jlynn37 comments on May 15, 2018:

I am retired, single, live alone and every day is "pig out" day, or whatever I want it to be. Life is good.

Compatibility issues

jlynn37 comments on May 14, 2018:

I would put that information in my profile for all to see. I must admit that not everyone reads profiles.

Listening to "The Way of the World" by Ron Suskind.

jlynn37 comments on May 14, 2018:

I would think that any comments made regarding this would be pure speculation with a huge dose of confirmation bias added for good measure.

Mississippi "In God We Trust" License Plate Design Unconstitutional - American Humanist Association

jlynn37 comments on May 13, 2018:

An honest, concerted effort but a lost cause in this country.

Regarding religion; how difficult do you find it to have discussions on the topic when you live in a...

jlynn37 comments on May 13, 2018:

I would ask if there were any chance that I could change their mind and say there is no chance that you could change mine. I do not have discussions on the topic. End of story.

If a stranger approached you to have a friendly chat about your god position, what would go on in ...

jlynn37 comments on May 13, 2018:

I would tell that person that I am a Secular Humanist, a non-believer and give him my reasons for why I am. I would also tell that person that I have no interest in hearing anything they have to say, wish them a good day and walk away.

Were you happier as a believer or non-believer?

jlynn37 comments on May 13, 2018:

Theists say they are happier because it is what they are conditioned to say. It is just the Emperor's New Clothing syndrome. IMHO

Where’s your monsters?

jlynn37 comments on May 13, 2018:

The Abrahamic god in particular and most gods in general as they are all man made myths.

Don't you just love it when a Christian tells you that you should believe in God because just in ...

jlynn37 comments on May 6, 2018:

You do not need Sam Harris to understand that if an all powerful, all knowing god exists, it can not be fooled by just saying you believe in it so you can get admission to heaven.

"Just because something is beyond our level of comprehension doesn't mean it doesn't exist"

jlynn37 comments on May 6, 2018:

Whether something exists or not is dependent on the evidence, facts and data that can be produced to support that existence. If there is simply no evidence, facts or data that something exists, then it does not exist until some evidence, facts or data is produced. IMHO

How do you like it?

jlynn37 comments on May 6, 2018:

There is no one size fits all for humanity and it takes all kinds to make it happen. I personally prefer a mix of soft and gentle and fast and aggressive as the situation requires but no hurting or causing pain.

Sometimes I think it would be best to just take my atheism home and not listen to all the repetitive...

jlynn37 comments on May 6, 2018:

When you find one, please post it here for us all to enjoy. I wish you well and success in your search.

Does the republicans realise their actions towards immigation isn't that much different than the ...

jlynn37 comments on May 6, 2018:

Republican conservatism is not that much different from ANY totalitarian regime. IMHO

Could the GOP get elected without the evangelical movement and the play on nationalism.

jlynn37 comments on May 6, 2018:

Anything can happen at any given time for any reason.

So, "Duke" is just a nickname.

jlynn37 comments on May 6, 2018:

My dad called me by many nicknames: Inski, inskiboodle, button, slick, saltbutts. All endearing to me.

When some evil so and so comes and tells me uninvited that I and my family, including my ...

jlynn37 comments on May 5, 2018:

I wish you well and success in your endeavor.

The Freethought Cacus just formed in Congress, with four members.

jlynn37 comments on May 5, 2018:

Good idea. Let's just see how it goes in real time.

Do Some Atheists Seem Superior?

jlynn37 comments on May 3, 2018:

There are those of all stripes who feel superior and is not limited to just one group or another.

When arguing with a faither (a deeply religious person), against the precepts of their religion, ...

jlynn37 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

My response is always, "It is your religion, it is your god, it is your heaven and hell. It exists only in your brain and mind and not in the real world. It has nothing to do with me and is of no concern of mine. Have a nice day."

Hedonism ;the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the ...

jlynn37 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I am and have always been a Hedonist. I strive in all that I do to do/cause no harm.

How does one go about finding the balance of being properly critical of faith and it's faults while ...

jlynn37 comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Criticism can and should be offered in a non-disrespectful way. If anyone accepts another's honest and legitimate criticism as disrespectful, that is their problem and should not prevent anyone from voicing their criticism.

CONFIDING.. HELP OR HINDER?

jlynn37 comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I am pretty much an open book.

The hobo life

jlynn37 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I have hopped trains as a kid for very short rides but never as a hobo.

Why do we fall in love?

jlynn37 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Just part of the human condition IMHO.

Do you like food after it’s been put in the microwave from being in the refrigerator?

jlynn37 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I enjoy eating and my favorite food is groceries. How it is prepared is optional.

While many others want to know how to achieve Atheist status, those of us who are, simply revolve ...

jlynn37 comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Being A-theist is simply a non-belief in god(s), nothing more. Anything else is up for grabs and one can believe anything imaginable, just not god(s). Once you no longer believe in god(s), you have achieved A-theist "status". IMHO

Willing To Relocate?

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

I am looking for friends and would be foolish to relocate for friendship.

Okay.

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

When you come to the realization that there is nothing to dread and fear. Life just terminates and one ceases to exist. You will be dead but you will not be aware that you are dead. You will no longer exist and will not be aware of anything. I think your black graphic is a good analogy.

Is gender equality an issue for atheists?

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

I am an A-theist and I can only speak for myself and the answer is absolutely not. Your mileage may vary as an A-theist because the only thing that A-theist have in common is the non-belief in god(s). Apart from that it is everyman for himself.

Atheist principles - would atheists be interested in listing basic atheist principles?

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

The ONLY A-theist principle there is is the non-belief in a god(s). Anything else is an individual perspective and varies as widely as there are individuals.

Why isn't the media exposing the great damage being done by the the head of the EPA?

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Scott Pruitt is a theist that believes that this is god's earth and god is in control of what happens to this planet and there is nothing that humans can do to harm the planet.

Are the American political parties theologically driven?

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Any and all religiously oriented and dominated society is theologically driven.

Does being pantheist mean believing in God?

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Yes it does.

I think it's appalling that religion is taught at schools, brainwashing young children.

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Hear, Hear.

Wash away those sins. Lol.

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Anyway to make a buck from the ignorant and gullible and that will surely sell. If I were a conservative capitalist, that is what I would do.

Atheist perspective: I do not claim my atheist views are based on evidence – Lauren Ell Talk

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

MY atheist views are based on a LACK of evidence in theist claims.

Biblical Believers Hypocrisy and Ignorance

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Not sick and disgusted, just overwhelmed by the ignorance and hypocrisy that believers display at what they maintain they even believe.

What are some of the things you've mastered that were worth it, but that took real time and effort ...

jlynn37 comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Living in my own skin and being who I am at all times.

Which way to the Asylum?