Sometimes We Commodify Intimacy, and That’s Okay January 10, 2018 by Jeana Jorgensen

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Some powerful statements there. (IMHO)

“In God We Trust” motto, national anthem should both go

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I agree with you completely, but it ain't gonna happen. As Trump just recently stated "this is a nation of believers" and beliefs trump evidence based reality in this country.

Trump Says America Is A Nation Of Believers : NPR

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

and he is mostly correct with that statement. A nation of "believers" and not evidence based reality. (IMHO)

Last part to my heart story.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I would think that if there is 100% blockage of a vessel in or out of the heart, the blood could not flow and you would die.

POF - Plenty of Fish. Anyone familiar with it or use it? What are your thoughts on pof?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I have a free POF account and have for years. It is just another dating site but has fewer scammers than any other. I recommend it since it is free and you are still able to contact and chat with others. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

So, there are at least 2 posts asking what you should say when you sneeze and someone says "bless ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I say the same and I recommend it my self.

Digitizing Human Consciousness

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I think any comments regarding this will be purely subjective and speculative.

Nudists?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I have been to nudist camps and enjoyed the experience. I have no issues with my body as it is who I am on the surface.

Ever wake up in such a horrible mood (for no reason) that you walk around cussing and grumbling all ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

Never has happened to me.

Government?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I do not think that a religion is in any way comparable to a government. I do completely agree with your assessment of anyone trusting the government. The United States is nothing more than a propaganda organization. (IMHO)

What do you say when someone sneezes?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

I say "skat there" which is a saying from the Appalachian region. The reason for a sneeze is to expel an evil spirit and saying "skat there" is telling the evil spirit to "skat" or "get away from here".

I am a believer in Ancient Aliens.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 8, 2018:

"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence" - Carl Sagan

Did any of you see the launch of the Falcon Heavy?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I watched it live as I do all of Spacex launches. I am a supporter of science in general and the space projects in particular. I would never believe that Spacex or most any private, corporation, does not get plenty of government and taxpayer funding. That is what corporate welfare is all about. (IMHO) http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-hy-musk-subsidies-20150531-story.html

How Christians Are Controlled

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Good read but what else is new?

"Socialism has a lot better chance of working in the US than elsewhere since we're the one country ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Don't put too much faith in that my friend.

What is a common saying or slang that you really dislike?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Whatever is good for "never mind", "forget it", "I'm outta here" and I am sure a host of other meanings. I don't know that I have any saying that I dislike. Actually I like "fuck you" as I interpret it as wanting/wishing me to get fucked and I could definitely enjoy that anytime.

Facebook Conservative Culture: Calling other people "special snowflakes" for expecting everyone to ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Conservatives believe that only conservative, straight, white, christian, males have any rights at all. (IMHO)

The perfect Valentine's gift?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

No comment.

Keep god out of the workforce.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

How about responding with a "thank you" and moving to the next customer.

Which emotion is your greatest asset?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Empathy and compassion.

Have you thought about as to HOW many points are needed as levels are achieved.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Why is being on the computer and the internet NOT a life. I was always under the impression that being dead was not a life, other than that life is up for grabs. (IMHO)

Have You Heard Of Cheddar Man?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I just ate one of his sandwiches and man was it good and cheesy.

How can a christian believe in jesus and all the miracles and still understand that Zeus, Thor, and ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Logic and reason have no affect on a delusional brain.

I just made a comment on social media that references that I've left the church.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

You are up for grabs my dear and good luck.

How many of you used to or still do read Heavy Metal?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Never have, never will. Not my cup of tea.

Dating "Types"

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I have but 4 conditions for a relationship. She lives close to me so we can at least meet, She is attractive, She is desirable, She is willing. None of these conditions apply for friendship.

If I may be so bold. Does anyone here count themselves as part of the BDSM community?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

That never appealed to me in any way. I'm not kinky (or at least do not think so) but could play kinky if my partner suggested it as long as there was no pain or harm involved it it.

Before you were born, you had no consequence on the billions of people alive throughout time.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I absolutely agree with what you have stated, and stated very well, and I couldn't agree with you more

Something I've noticed in reading posts are incidents when "we" are having interactions with people ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I have never had any experience like that.

Stephen Hawking: God DID NOT create the Universe, and God does not exist

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I admire and respect Hawking's scientific achievements and his insights on scientific matters, but I don't think he has anymore knowledge or information on god that me or anyone else, although his opinion is interesting. (IMHO)

Have you ever had a conversation with a religious person in which you were able to alter their ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I never discuss religion or politics unless I am asked, then I give my views and reasons. If someone wants to get into a debate, i will ask them if there is any chance that I will change their mind and when say no, I say you won't change my mind either, so why waste our breath.

Are any of you other old-timers out there having trouble keeping up with the youngsters (esp.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Nah, I do not analyze anyone for any reason, just enjoy what I read and respond if the mood strikes me. Of course, I'm no Astro-Physist and I do admire you. What is your opinion of NDT.

Why is the Bible so poorly written?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Who knows how the bible was originally written since there are no original texts, it has been translated multiple times, copied by hand multiple times, edited multiple times, modified to suit those in power. It is just a jumbled up mess of interpretations. That is why I refer to it the big book of multiple choice. (IMHO)

Who are your favorite classical artists?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Spike Jones and his City Slickers. Who remembers him?

Have you ever been the discoverer of false news.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

That is a very important question regarding today's society and I can not offer a solution or any counter measures to determine the validity of what one reads.

Anyone dislike their family to the degree thay have changed their name?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

My grandmother changed the family name because of a falling out, and it was her married name and not her own. just changed the spelling by replacing the first letter from an I to an E.

Anyone love their pets more than their extended family?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

From what I have observed, I think most pet owners do just that. I have stated in this forum, when I see a woman (or a man) with a dog, cat or most any pet in their photos, she will/would favor that pet over me any and every time. (IMHO)

More Americans who consider themselves white are discovering they are part African through DNA tests...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

There goes the 1 drop rule. It would not bother me in the slightest, I am that I am.

Does having a friend with benefits hinder you from finding the relationship that you truly want?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I would prefer relationships of friends with benefits if it is going to be a relationship and not just a friendship.

Research suggests atheism will defeat religion by 2038 — myscienceacademy.org

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I doubt that A-theism will "defeat" religion ever. It is my hope that A-theism will just overpower religion and become the dominant social force on this planet. (IMHO)

“Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

How could anyone possibly know what a dog thinks? Hitch is spot on with his saying concerning evidence or lack of evidence for ANYTHING. (IMHO)

Do you think you are well informed?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I doubt it and what I am informed about is probably infested with conformation bias.

Best way to live life generally?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

What works for one will not necessarily work for another. You do you and I do me works best for me. (IMHO)

Does it remain the duty of we the faithless to protect oppressed religious minorities?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I feel it is the duty of everyone to protect ALL minorities. A-theists are a non-religious minority. (IMHO)

Taboos, sex and religion

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

As long as it is adult, consensual and cause no harm to anyone, nothing is taboo. (IMHO)

Everyday I learn new words, now there's "Gerrymandering" that's a new one to me, how does this ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

It is just a political way to rig an election in your political party's favor. Both parties do it but the GOP seems to have made it their mission to maintain power in their control any way they can. (IMHO)

Is it in anyway, even if just barely, reasonable to think / believe that this nation's ills are ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Any condition is treatable but there has to be the desire and the will to cooperate to do the healing. It rarely seems those conditions can exist however. (IMHO)

Was anyone else raised by strict, right-wing conservative, christian parents?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I remember experiencing those church activities as a child. Not because of my parents, but my brother and I just enjoy going to various denominational churches to "check 'um out" I also recall some fantastic chicken dinners after church on the church grounds, prepared right there on the spot by the members.

How do you handle cabin fever?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Relax, listen to your favorite music, watch some good YouTube videos about nature, travel, TED Talks, take this time to learn something instead of being entertained. YouTube is your friend.

`As I turn 50 this month, I am contemplating my life, and my lack of living life.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Regardless of age, live your life as you see fit, for your own purpose and your own happiness. Treat others as you would want to be treated, do nothing to anyone that you would not want done to you and do no harm. (IMHO)

Tell someone you love them today, because life is short.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

ICH LIEBE DICH

Hello out there! I love hiking the NOP with my black Lab & Westie or Netflix and chill with my 2 ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

If you are sitting on the fence, then you are an Agnostic, but what you describe as " I may be on the fence a little lol", you are probably leaning towards A-theism. (IMHO)

Universal Truth

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Duhhhhhh

Mourning Reading some posts here made me realize again that parting from religion has a deep ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I would think it depends on just how much you embrace reality. (IMHO)

New and skeptical is it worth it to Hangouts and check this site out?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Anything and everything is what you make of it.

Homesteading

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Being retired, living alone, owning everything I possess with no debts (other than normal living expenses) and living in a very rural are, I feel am already doing that as closely as possible, but still think of closing my house and traveling as a gypsy nomad in my small travel/camping trailer.

If God

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Who is this, really?

It looks like the new in thing is the Kindle--representing someone being classy and knowledgeable.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Basically, a Kindle is a cheap, stripped down Android tablet.

All my FB friends know I'm an atheist, yet I'm always getting invited to churches.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

They are only doing what they are instructed to do and feel that it is in your best interest to become a believer. If they already know you are an A-theist, just say "no, thank you" and let it drop.

Too many billions of galaxies for me to believe in God

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

There is just no evidence, facts or data to support the belief in any deities or anything supernatural. It is simply a delusion that exists in one's brain and nowhere else. That is my conclusion. Here I stand.

Fellow sad singles, let's play a game.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I feel that i do not offer what most women are looking for, a serious, committed relationship leading to marriage. I am single because I choose to be single and I feel it is the best lifestyle for me. I am quite happy as a single man doing as I please.

At what point is charity necessary? At what point do you say NO?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I agree with everything you have stated here and do the same thing although I live in the USA.

I want to know if there are others on this site, that is having the same kind of problem that I am.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

When using my mind, I have to do just about everything real fast or I simply can't remember what I am wanting to do.

Are you a simple creature?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 7, 2018:

Yes, very much so. I try to leave as small a footprint as I can.

Have you ever met a religious person that calls themself a humanist?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I have never met one but a religious person certainly can be a humanist. (IMHO)

Is anybody else a middle child here?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I have 2 older bros and 1 younger sis. and we had a wonderful childhood and family.

Ive been practicing compassion with the general public.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

It does with me. In traffic, I try to just relax and know that everyone else is in the same predicament. Jut go with the flow and stay calm .

Does anybody who doesn’t need viagra take viagra?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

When I was in my 60s, I took Viagra, not to get an erection, but to maintain one for an hour or more. Why rush?

See if you can keep a straight face with this one.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

That is a good one.

What do you consider to be the greatest nation on earth if you had to choose?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I would not even venture a guess and it certainly is NOT my country of the USA.

Do you have any bumper stickers on your car?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

"War is not the answer"

Launch huge success! butwheresthecore [youtu.be]

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I assume you mean main stage landing.

Oh! My Gosh...my points say...6666. Lol is that good luck or back luck!

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

It is meaningless and only means what you read into it. Nothing more. (IMHO)

I am surrounded by friends and family who still ascribe to christianity.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Very well stated my friend and I agree completely.

What would you say are your highest aspirations in life?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

To do or cause no harm.

This quote by Adam Smith the Scottish political economist (1723-1790) said this; "The disposition to...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I absolutely agree.

I just watched the test launch for the new Elon Musk rocket.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

All that you say is well and good, but the rich and powerful are not interested in any of what you say. From another post: "The disposition to admire, and almost worship, the rich and the powerful, and to despise, or, at least, to neglect persons of poor and mean condition is the great and almost universal cause of the corruption of our moral sentiments." Adam Smith.

[forbes.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

It is not going to change anytime soon. Even if there were an uprising and the wealthy, ruling establishment were overthrown, it would not take long before it was right back before the over throw as history has always shown. (IMHO)

Now that people point out at me and calling on my my privilege, Let me expand it here.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

When 'mercans speak of male privilege, they are talking 'bout straight, white, christian males. That's all that counts. (IMHO)

Use of chemical warfare in US?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

This is 'merca, we bees god's chosen and we don't do no wrong. Anybody sayin' so is traiter and should get out now.

ENGLAND: Teacher Fired For Telling Lesbian Student 'God Loves You' | Daily Wire

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Well it's a lot better than telling her "god hates fags". (IMHO)

Away from posts that make you think that I am against ALL WOMEN ( which is untrue) What can I do to...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

If all you are feeling is nose and throat itching, you do not have the flu.

Trump Evangelical Adviser Says You Don't Need Flu Shots When You Have Jesus | HuffPost

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I hope they keep saying things like this as there are plenty of Jesus people who have the flu and it might make them realize how nonsensical and disillusion it is finally.

I did a search for religions of the world.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

It is a non-belief by definition. Everything about religion is delusional.

It's almost Valentine's Day and I haven't decided what to get myself.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

A nice dildo vibrator would by useful and could be used on any day and not just Valentine day.

Some people have posted questions and comments about Dudeism (The Church of the Latter Day Dude ...

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I think I will just chill out and enjoy.

Equal rights for women and men

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Equality is inherent in humanity and no respecter of gender. (IMHO)

Is this an in-line be dating site?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Make of it what you will. Every man for himself, every woman for herself. Good luck and I wish you well.

My mother was Catholic and made us attend catechism.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I have wondered if god ever thought where it came from.

People who think about leaving religion but don't are more likely to feel depressed and hopeless

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

There many varied reason people think about leaving religion and many varied reasons why people stay. Probably the most common reasons for staying is just for the social aspects of it (after all it is a social club), for fear of rejection by family and/or society, loss of social advantages associated with being part of it, etc. (IMHO)

Truth be told.. can you tell the difference..

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

There is no difference.

How challenging is it to be an atheist parent?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

A very applicable and necessary question for our community and our time. (IMHO)

"When absolute God-given righteousness beckons, blood flows and women are in chains.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Yet, women seem to be the biggest supporters of religion and it's misogyny.

Do men ever find women with short hair attractive?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I certainly do and even find bald women attractive. ETA: Hey, I love women.

Just a pet theory I have regarding black holes and the Big Bang.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I am not a physicist or cosmologist so I will not make a comment other than this one.

Millions willing to Work for Mueller for Free If That Would Speed Things Up- Borowitz Report

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I personally am getting tired of this Investigation. I may be oversimplifying things but, if there is evidence, then prosecute, If not, let it go.

I just want to be free from all injustices including misandrism.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

People, especially religious, like to judge and condemn. All religious people want to serve god, they just want to do it in an advisory capacity.

Not meaning to whine here (okay, I'll indulge.

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I think 3 weeks is much to long for the flu to last but I do not know about pneumonia. I wish you well and a speedy recovery back to normal health.

What's the 1 piece of advice you would give someone about life?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Don't worry or concern yourself about things you have absolutely no control over.

Conservatives: What is your most liberal view? Liberals: What is your most conservative view?

jlynn37 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

I consider myself an independent liberal. There are some conservative values that I can agree with but the conservative republicans have morphed to a very fundamentalist theocratic, authoritarian nightmare that I will not support it regardless of any agreements I have with conservatism.