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kiramea comments on Feb 1, 2018:

I wasn't there so I don't know exactly what he said, however people can share their experience including their faith in a God without it being a platform to convert. Just take the message that he was trying to convey and ignore the religious part. At least that would be what I would do.

Opinions, experience, thoughts wanted.

kiramea comments on Feb 1, 2018:

After two failed marriages and then a failed relationship where everyone preferred me to have long hair, I chopped it off completely. I've kept it very short for three years, and am now ready to grow it long again. My hair is pretty much completely gray, but instead of dying it I going to buy funky colored hair wax and chalk. It's really annoying to have to touch up roots every three to four weeks.

Sativa? or Indica?

kiramea comments on Feb 1, 2018:

Shows you how out of touch I am. I had to look up what the Indica is and the differences between them. I use neither. Relaxes me, but makes it impossible to sleep.

Ladies, are we immodest because we're not covered up?

kiramea comments on Feb 1, 2018:

It should not matter how you're dressed. What may be immodest for me might not be for someone else. In otherwords, it's not up to me (or anyone else for that matter) to determine how appropriate someone is dressed. I think saggy pants are ridiculous; therefore I don't wear them I think string bikinis look bad on most people; therefore I don't wear them. Micro-minis are too small. Don't wear those either. sheer fabrics show too much. Nope, that's not me. I think you get the point. There's always going to be someone who you don't approve of. Unless you wear blinders in public you will see them. Ignore them or don't go out.

I know there is some debate about the existence of climate change, however, here in little NZ the ...

kiramea comments on Feb 1, 2018:

I have never denied climate change; I'm just not sure how much of it is cyclic and how much is due to humans. Either way we need to stop rushing it on and do something to curb the change.

So who else on here loves TWD and The Blacklist?

kiramea comments on Feb 1, 2018:

The Blacklist I like. TWD, I tried watching it and just could not get into it.

What kind of bad manners does your pet have?

kiramea comments on Jan 31, 2018:

My Delila like to play catch but never returns the ball. I have to chase her to get it back.

Have you ever been told you look like someone famous?

kiramea comments on Jan 31, 2018:

Not me, but I was friends with this guy that was the spitting image of Tom Petty.

So the evangelicals want to have a day of prayer and fasting for that orange guy in the White House.

kiramea comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I have a lot of pagan and atheist friends planning to go to an all-you-can-eat place instead of fasting.

Do you find learning new things exhilarating or do you feel like learning is a tedious chore?

kiramea comments on Jan 31, 2018:

It really depends on what it is I'm learning.

How many here have tried a generic dating site?

kiramea comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I always say atheist, but like @sarahroo29 says they don't pay attention. I've had people state that they read my profile and they believe we're perfect for each other. When I look at their profile it states that they are a Christian and serious about it. The ones that I like the most is when they say they love my picture...... and I don't have one up.

What is your favorite cartoon show?

kiramea comments on Jan 31, 2018:

No favorite show, but my favorite character is Marvin the Martian

How many of you have exited from a cult?

kiramea comments on Jan 30, 2018:

Yes, I exited from Christianity

If you ever attended church, did you ever pay tithe?

kiramea comments on Jan 30, 2018:

I always believed that God didn't want me to starve or go without, so I only gave when I could. When the church I was going to kept asking for money (sometimes 4 times in a service for various things) I stopped completely. I was not about to be a party to excessive greed.

Should I expose a would be cheater?

kiramea comments on Jan 30, 2018:

He probably wouldn't believe you anyway. I can't count how many times men have asked me out believing that since I'm poly that means I would screw anything that slows down. They are surprised when I tell them that I have to talk to their wife to make sure it is okay with them to date.

Other than John Lennon's "Imagine," is there another atheist/agnostic song.

kiramea comments on Jan 30, 2018:

My favorite is "God Thinks" by Voltaire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Lsr86kRL8

What do I say?

kiramea comments on Jan 30, 2018:

I just tell them that they will be in my thoughts, which is true. But then again, everyone that I'm friends with know I'm an atheist.

How old were you when you first watched porn?

kiramea comments on Jan 30, 2018:

The first porn I saw was Story of O. I was seventeen at the time, and I wanted to see for myself why the church I was going to was demanding it be banned. Being from a relatively sheltered upbringing I didn't understand a lot of it, but I was intrigued.

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback: Fast and pray before I leave | The Wichita Eagle

kiramea comments on Jan 30, 2018:

He's one of the reasons why I moved out of Kansas. Of course I move to a state that is just as bad.... Missouri.

I never wanted to have kids, is that weird?

kiramea comments on Jan 30, 2018:

My oldest son and his wife have never wanted kids, besides my daughter-in-law has a disorder that having children could kill her. Even with that, no doctor in their bohunk Texas town would do a tubal on her. My youngest son really doesn't want children either. I have told all my children that I'm in no hurry to become a grandmother, and if they didn't want children that was okay with me. It really pisses me off when I hear people tell me that their parents are harping on them to have children (my ex-boyfriend's mom was one of those people). Children are a HUGE responsibility and that responsibility should not be taken lightly.

I once had a young lady condemn me on Facebook for saying that all religions are one of the biggest ...

kiramea comments on Jan 29, 2018:

I have had Christians tell me that the wars were started by lost souls; that they weren't true Christians. Kind of makes you shake your head to try to get rid of all the stupid out there.

Most atheists/agnostics started out being raised into some religion they didn't buy into.

kiramea comments on Jan 29, 2018:

Catholic, then Baptist, then Evangelical. I eventually woke up.

Do you think faith healers should be tried for murder and attempted murder if they encourage their ...

kiramea comments on Jan 29, 2018:

Just to be clear, you're talking only about faith healers and not homeopathic healers, correct? I personally see them as two different things. Faith healers should be shot on site (metaphorically), but definitely should be charged with at least manslaughter. Homeopathic healers should not be charged, however it would be in their best interest to have the patient sign a waiver stating that he's voluntarily forgoing medical care.

Transgender and Bathrooms

kiramea comments on Jan 29, 2018:

My then-husband and I went with a friend to a gay/lesbian bar in Houston, TX. When I went to use the bathroom I walked into a massive amount of stalls with both men and women. It was a shock at first, then I just went and done my business. After all, it's just pee (and occasionally poo)

Anyone ever have a DNA ancestry test?

kiramea comments on Jan 29, 2018:

I have actually had three. First one showed the majority of my DNA came from Scandinavia. It also implied that my father wasn't my birth father since my sister's was so much different from mine. Second one was to see if I had Neanderthal DNA because the first one didn't show that. Third one was a sibling test to compare mine and my sister's DNA. We're definitely sisters. The two commercial ones I used were My Heritage and 23andme. 23and me shows the Neanderthal connection. My sister used Ancestory. We also are registered at https://www.gedmatch.com/select.php . It has interesting information.

Anyone Have An Exotic Animal As A Pet?

kiramea comments on Jan 28, 2018:

I don't now, but in the past I've had a 9 foot Burmese Python and a ferret (not at the same time of course).

When creating a profile, you are asked to choose your likes in order to compare them to others.

kiramea comments on Jan 28, 2018:

I didn't tag sex because I have enough people assuming that I would participate in anonymous sex with them. I want a connection with someone before I get that intimate.

How many folks here know who this is, and/or remember his presidency?

kiramea comments on Jan 28, 2018:

I remember some of the Cuban Missile Crisis and parts of his funeral. Pretty good since I was born at the end of 1958.

Have you ever had a partner succumb to mental health problems?

kiramea comments on Jan 28, 2018:

My 2nd husband and last boyfriend were malignant narcissists. Will NEVER go through that again. Usually I'm the one with mental health issues (Borderline Personality and possibly PTSD)

Do you think scientists will find cure for aids and cancer

kiramea comments on Jan 28, 2018:

Nope. Doctors make too much money treating them.

Stereotypes, what is the most common misconception people have about you?

kiramea comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I used to get asked what kind of motorcycle I ride since I'm multi-tattooed. Apparently they believe females shouldn't be tattooed or pierced.

One thing I was told very often when I was younger was "You'll get more right wing as you get ...

kiramea comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I was pretty right wing when I was younger. The older I get the more left I turn. Thank goodness I opened my eyes.

I hate when people make the statement where do atheists get their moral code from if not from ...

kiramea comments on Jan 27, 2018:

I just tell them that my parents raised me right. That usually don't shut them up, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

If you could go back in time and undo something in your past, would you?

kiramea comments on Jan 27, 2018:

You betcha. Most of my "mistakes" I own up to, but there is one that I wish I had never done. All I will say is that the grass is NOT greener on the other side.

So the evangelicals want to have a day of prayer and fasting for that orange guy in the White House.

kiramea comments on Jan 27, 2018:

Ummmmm, NO.

Tennessee man flips car five times after letting 'Jesus take the wheel'

kiramea comments on Jan 26, 2018:

Apparently this isn't the first time an idiot has done this: http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2014/07/22/police-driver-who-asked-jesus-to-take-the-wheel-hit-motorcyclist/ http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wwjtd/2015/07/ohio-woman-literally-let-jesus-take-the-wheel-and-literally-crashed/

Why do psychics in TV and movies seem to always get nose bleeds?

kiramea comments on Jan 26, 2018:

My mother had uncontrolled high blood pressure for years. When I was a child a blood vessel broke in her nose and she hemorrhaged, almost dying. In other words, bleeding from your nose can be from other things other than a brain hemorrhage. I've always interpreted the visual signs as the director trying to show something supernatural going on. It always seemed over the top fake to me.

If you could choose to be one mythical creature what would you choose?

kiramea comments on Jan 26, 2018:

I love gargoyles

Why is it that when you talk to God, it’s called praying?

kiramea comments on Jan 25, 2018:

Probably the same reason why when a Christian "heals" someone it's call an act of God and when anyone else does it's Satan's work.

Here in Iowa they are voting to put the Bible in our schools as a class.

kiramea comments on Jan 25, 2018:

Well, they have to put the bibles somewhere since they're not putting them in hotels (at least the ones I've been in).

I went to a funeral where the pastor actually warned us against "sowing Wild Oats and hoping for a ...

kiramea comments on Jan 25, 2018:

The pastor officiating at my youngest son's funeral told us that we should be happy that he died because now he won't have to go through all the trials that we are going through. That cemented my atheism.

Have you died or almost died?

kiramea comments on Jan 24, 2018:

There has been several times that I should have died 1) suicide attempt. Took 30 Dalmanes and 30 Phenobarbitals along with drinking beer. Still after over 30yrs I still don't know why. 2) peritonitius. Appendix burst and the ER doctor tried to tell my parents that I had an STD. Luckily my parents were good friends with the Chief of Staff and got me admitted. Was in ICU for a week and at one point they weren't sure if I would live through it. 3) 1st husband loaded a 12 gauge shotgun, cocked it and put it inches from my head. 4) Open heart surgery for quadruple bypass. This one I technically died as they had to put me on a heart/lung machine to do the surgery. So, in some aspects I'm now a zombie :p

Do you recall any epic moments in history that you witnessed?

kiramea comments on Jan 24, 2018:

I remember watching the Cuban Missile crisis unfold on TV. I also remember bits and pieces of both Kennedy's funerals. I watched the launch/explosion of Challenger and the descent of Columbia. The first time I was allowed to stay up all night was when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. I am hoping that I will be where-ever the launch will be for the first Manned Mars mission. I want to be there personally.

Ignoring the mystery of how Noah got two penguins all the way from Antarctica to the Middle East, ...

kiramea comments on Jan 24, 2018:

I was talking about this with my sister. She has never even thought about Noah having to gather animals from continents that were across the ocean. She still believes it happened though. And she worries about MY sanity.

Was I wrong to laugh in her face?

kiramea comments on Jan 24, 2018:

I do the same thing when I'm told that I can't possibly have morals since I'm an atheist; or when they state the Earth is 6000 years old. It may be wrong, but sometimes you just can't help yourself.

GASOLINE IS STILL A GOOD BARGAIN.

kiramea comments on Jan 24, 2018:

From what I understand, people in Europe pay the equivalent of $4 a liter. I no longer complain about the price here. Also, if wages kept up with the rate of inflation I believe economists has said it would be around $20 or more an hour. So, yes it is WAY low compared to the cost of living and rate of inflation.

You heathens eat pineapple on pizza?

kiramea comments on Jan 24, 2018:

Guilty as charged.

I love this

kiramea comments on Jan 23, 2018:

I must be the only one that feels 5 years old is too young. She's not going to understand the lesson that is being taught.

Does ' pro-lifer' always identify a religious person?

kiramea comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I personally am adamantly against abortion, however I feel it's not the government or religion's right to tell a woman what is best for them. Because I am against abortion, I've never had one. I have also offered to drive a friend and wait with her when she went to get an abortion, and I almost paid for my daughter to have on (she decided on her own not to get one). This is a very personal decision for a woman, and should be made by her and her family/significant other (if SHE wants to involve them).

Have you noticed that some of the people whom commented on a lot of your posts when you first ...

kiramea comments on Jan 22, 2018:

That happens on dating sites. If you don't immediately proclaim undying lust towards them, they see you as not worth their time. Personally I wouldn't worry about it.

On English tv.

kiramea comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I have a friend whose daughter has been unable to get pregnant. She had set up a go fund me to pay for In vetro fertilization because they used up all their savings on a failed one. Doing that isn't a problem though I find it in poor taste to ask people to fund their IV. My problem is that this family is anti-abortion stating that it's "God's will" if a person becomes pregnant. Well, if it's "God's will" when a person becomes pregnant, wouldn't it be "God's will" if they don't? I just love it when people invoke God when it suits them.

This site requires usage .

kiramea comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I personally want to know a little about a person before considering dating them. The requirement to post/like gives me a little insite into said person. I really get tired of emails from people who not only have not read my profile, but send obvious form letters. At least when they post something I have something to go on.

I recently asked a question about the morality of using gene therapy to correct diseases in the ...

kiramea comments on Jan 22, 2018:

The problem with a one child policy is that some couples will feel forced into gender selection. They tried it in China, and they now have a huge gap in the availability of girls as boys are the preferred gender. What I feel needs to be done is have mandatory family/child rearing classes in school. Too many people go into parenthood without knowing the pros and cons and are completely unprepared for the responsibility. As for genetic manipulation.... it reminds me too much of Khan Noonien Singh of Star Trek. I know you are just talking about eradication of diseases and disabilities, but the possibility of it going towards making the "perfect" human is too great. I'm not sure if I would want that.

Grandparents of shackled children: ‘God called’ on parents to have large family | fox8.com

kiramea comments on Jan 22, 2018:

"God" may have instructed them to have a large family, however I'm sure he didn't instruct them to shackle and abuse them. I really REALLY hope the police don't take their religious convictions into account and let them off.

Limitations on comedy? Are there limits? everyone likes a laugh but at what cost?

kiramea comments on Jan 21, 2018:

I personally don't care for insult comedy; therefore I never listen to it. Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. Comedy is like art (well, it is art). Some people want to look at the poop encased in plastic and calls it art but most don't. Where do you draw the line on what is acceptable and what's not especially when you have freedom of speech?

If the two Korean governments can agree to share the Olympics together, then why is it still ...

kiramea comments on Jan 21, 2018:

Because the Koreas may just form as one communist country and then the "world" will be in danger. In otherwords, if the entire world isn't a democratic world where the US has its hand into everything, we won't be happy.

Why don't we have a agnostic church ?

kiramea comments on Jan 20, 2018:

For me, just the thought of going to any kind of church puts me in a state of dread. I had such a bad experience with the whole church thing that I want nothing to do with it.

Is anyone from Texas?

kiramea comments on Jan 20, 2018:

I am; however I escaped back in the early 2000's. I now live in Missouri.

I just wanted to say hello from a tiny blue dot in a stupid, red state.

kiramea comments on Jan 20, 2018:

I just checked your profile. I moved from Wichita, KS to my tiny dot of blue in Missouri.

Ancient Aliens

kiramea comments on Jan 19, 2018:

I was raised in Texas. I remember when I was a child hearing that there were illegal aliens in the town where I lived. I was so excited; I was going to meet a real live alien. Imagine my disappointment when I was told that the "illegal aliens" were people from Mexico.

How does a nice Facebook post get slandered by two people?

kiramea comments on Jan 19, 2018:

I sometimes post things on facebook to weed out the extreme idiots so I'm not one to be giving advice.

So... do flat earthers think the other planets are flat also?

kiramea comments on Jan 19, 2018:

This should answer your question: http://www.iflscience.com/space/flat-earth-society-responds-musks-tweet-flat-mars-society-just-can't-even/

Taking yourself out to eat?

kiramea comments on Jan 19, 2018:

I go out by myself all the time.

If necessary to testify in court would you put your hand on the bible?

kiramea comments on Jan 18, 2018:

I've had to testify, however I did not have to put my hand on anything. Just raised it and affirm that I will tell the truth. Even if I had to put my hand on the Bible I would. It's not like I'm planning on lying or anything.

Piercings? Yea or Nay?

kiramea comments on Jan 18, 2018:

I used to have around 15 piercings (none in my ears), but have removed all of them when I had cardiac bypass surgery.

How do you let your hair go grey gracefully?

kiramea comments on Jan 18, 2018:

The first time I dyed my hair was in 7th grade. For me, it was really embarrassing to have gray hair that young. I finally got used to it, and let it go until my mid 40's. That's when I started dying it. I finally got tired of all the retouch, and let it go natural. My hair is 95 percent gray. I'm about to buy some hair chalk combs and see how that works. It would be interesting to have a different color funky color whenever I want it.

I am interested in what type of auto's you drive.

kiramea comments on Jan 18, 2018:

2015 Mazda3, 35-40 mpg

Social anxiety anyone?

kiramea comments on Jan 18, 2018:

My social anxiety manifests itself when I'm with people, not at social media sites. That's why I've been single for over 10yrs; it's very hard to meet someone when you don't go anywhere and distrust dating sites.

Have you experienced the slap, kick, and punch of big pharma?

kiramea comments on Jan 16, 2018:

If it wasn't for Medicare and Medicaid I would have had to fork over more than $100,000 for my bypass surgery. Also, since Walmart is the only "preferred" pharmacy in my area, if I refill my meds anywhere but Walmart it would cost me more than $600 a month versus $28 at Walmart. This isn't necessarily big pharma, but insurance/anything medical is just as bad.

New Evidence That Man-Made Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Does Not Cause Global Warming ...

kiramea comments on Jan 16, 2018:

This is on the "about" page of the website you cited: The purposes of the magazine, as stated on the Home Page, are to promote Christian values, traditional American values, and the upholding and protecting of our United States Constitution. In other-words, I would need to see peer reviewed correlation from a reputable source before I believe anything that is posted on this site.

Anyone else here having difficult problems dealing with elderly parents

kiramea comments on Jan 15, 2018:

My mother passed 26yrs ago. Step-father found her on the floor of their house. Apparently she got out of bed and dropped dead from a heart attack before she even hit the floor. My father recently passed from multiple cancers. Step-mother banned his children from even visiting him preferring her "good Christian" friends that will pray for his recovery instead (she essentially told us that). After he died she wanted all four kids to sign a paper stating that we were horrible children and hated our father; then she would drop the lawsuit keeping us from probating the will. We all refused; will got probated anyway because it was determined that she was not in it due to the prenup they signed. I had no problem dealing with difficult parents; my problems was after death. Hopefully with all the payable on deaths that I've signed my children will have an easier time.

Would being a 'slave' be better than being homeless?

kiramea comments on Jan 14, 2018:

Last I heard, that is called bartering. As for indentured servitude/slavery being better than being homeless....... not for the homeless. Slavery implies non-consensual. Anything non-consensual is wrong.

What in your opinion would an extraterrestrial look like?

kiramea comments on Jan 14, 2018:

If you believe the accounts of abductees, there are at least six species of aliens that have visited Earth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alleged_extraterrestrial_beings

Forgive and forget?

kiramea comments on Jan 14, 2018:

Forgive yes, but not forget. Also, not for every infraction. I will never forgive my ex-husband for physically assaulting our son and sexually assaulting our daughter. In fact, when he died our son and I bought pizza and celebrated. That's one less asshole on this earth.

Here is the example that helped me to realize my beliefs on confederate monuments.

kiramea comments on Jan 13, 2018:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it illegal to have anything Nazi-themed in Germany?

I don't know why, but I thought that I wouldn't find as much discrimination and bigotry on this ...

kiramea comments on Jan 13, 2018:

I have a lot of strange beliefs, which I have talked about here. Most people don't agree with me, however most of them area respectful and allow me my delusions. In other-words, just because they don't agree with you does not mean they are discriminating or being bigots. It just means...... well that they don't agree with you.

The Donald said he did not say that certain countries are shtholes.

kiramea comments on Jan 12, 2018:

He denies things that he's said that were caught on tape, so for me I don't care.

Trail mix is nothing more than simply M&M candy with obstacles. Am I right?

kiramea comments on Jan 12, 2018:

I don't eat trail mix with candy in it.

What are your thoughts on funerals?

kiramea comments on Jan 12, 2018:

My middle brother didn't go to our father's funeral. I had no problem with it, however my sister did. Besides, my dad will never know. Funerals are for the living, not for the dead.

The question; "How did something come from nothing?

kiramea comments on Jan 12, 2018:

When someone tries that on my I ask them where God came from. Of course they will say he was always here. When I point out that something/someone had to make him they usually walk away. If they push the matter I tell them that if they can believe that God was always here I can believe that something came out of nothing.

Why do the religious people have a hard time respecting trans women and men?

kiramea comments on Jan 11, 2018:

Because in doing so they are admitting (in their eyes) that God makes mistakes.

What type of coffee is your favorite?

kiramea comments on Jan 11, 2018:

caffeinated, preferably strong.

How long do you have to be in a relationship before it's commited one to one?

kiramea comments on Jan 11, 2018:

It really depends on the relationship.

Look, I like Oprah as a person.

kiramea comments on Jan 10, 2018:

I personally believe Oprah is over-rated.

This is for the single ladies over 50.

kiramea comments on Jan 10, 2018:

The only rule I have is that I will never date anyone younger than my oldest son (he's 39). Now, if I had a chance with Jason Mamoa........ well let's say that rule will be thrown out the window :)

Why do people wait until they end up in prison and/or the hospital to find religion??

kiramea comments on Jan 10, 2018:

My last boyfriend insisted that he would NEVER convert to Christianity; after all he was a Druid priest. Then our house was raided and computers/cell phones/tablets confiscated. Apparently he was frequenting a pedophiles account on 4chan and exchanging images. Arrested, and pled down to 10 counts of possession and one count of distribution of child porn (he had over 500 images on his computer). The day before sentencing he was baptized a Christian and married a "fine Christian woman". All because he thought it would give him a lighter sentence and easier time in prison. Don't know/don't care if it worked, but I do know that his "wife" divorced him less than a year into the sentence and he is listed again as pagan. I can't tell you why others converted, but I would think it would also be to have an easier time in prison. As for the hospital, I have no clue.

Should the U.S. Electoral College be abolished?