I would like to have a fact based rational discussion about the Christian Bible and religion in ...

nicknotes comments on Nov 14, 2018:

From the Catholic Encyclopedia... http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14530a.htm No book of ancient times has come down to us exactly as it left the hands of its author--all have been in some way altered. The material conditions under which a book was spread before the invention of printing (1440), the little care of the copyists, correctors, and glossators for the text, so different from the desire of accuracy exhibited today, explain sufficiently the divergences we find between various manuscripts of the same work. To these causes may be added, in regard to the Scriptures, exegetical difficulties and dogmatical controversies. To exempt the scared writings from ordinary conditions a very special providence would have been necessary, and it has not been the will of God to exercise this providence. More than 150,000 different readings have been found in the older witnesses to the text of the New Testament--which in itself is a proof that Scriptures are not the only, nor the principal, means of revelation.

Jewishness

nicknotes comments on Nov 14, 2018:

I like Jewish people. They are usually cultured, civilized, and very smart. They are often professional people. I have had Jewish, lawyers, doctors, accountants,,,etc.

Did I read this correctly [myfox8.com]

nicknotes comments on Nov 14, 2018:

I think Ron De Santas suggested this "toy" in a commercial where he has his very young daughter building Trump's wall.

How war should be fought, in reverse.

nicknotes comments on Nov 14, 2018:

Slaughter House 5 is a fabulous story..

With Thanksgiving coming up next week, what is your favorite Thanksgiving Pie?

nicknotes comments on Nov 14, 2018:

I love Sweet Potato Pie.....it tastes fantastic.

42! "Another one bites the dust?" Maybe she's not down for a race war. [msn.com]

nicknotes comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Trump blames his failures on others.

Prior to the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, Afghan Heroin was only 5% of the worlds supply! ...

nicknotes comments on Nov 13, 2018:

Is it possible that the Taliban oppose poppy growing for religious reasons and as we try and suppress the Taliban we actually suppress the Taliban's efforts to stop poppy growing?

How do you deal with Door-knockers?

nicknotes comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I find it entertaining when the religious knock on my door. I let them in and enjoy the debate.

Jobs?

nicknotes comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I'm retired. But I worked as an Electronic Technician. I enjoyed my work....sometimes I miss it...I often dream that I am still working [ yes...I really dream about it while I am sleeping] The pay is decent and now I have a pension.

A free press is not an 'enemy,' it's a pillar of democracy: Mitt Romney

nicknotes comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I'm hopeful that Mitt Romney has a conscience and will become a thorn in Trump's plans.

This Woman’s Viral Thread Explains Why Republicans Pretend To Believe Things They Know Aren’t ...

nicknotes comments on Nov 13, 2018:

The Republican leadership has mastered Adolph Hitler's "Big Lie" technique. Just keep repeating the lie while swearing it's true and eventually people will believe the lie. Remember how more than 50% of Americans believed Barack Obama was born in Kenya because Trump repeated this lie every chance he got.

This 35-year-old Japanese man spent $17,600 on his wedding to the hologram of a virtual reality pop ...

nicknotes comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I wonder how one has sex with a hologram?????

Democrat Kyrsten Sinema wins Arizona Senate race after nail-biter against Martha McSally

nicknotes comments on Nov 13, 2018:

I think this makes the Senate 50 Republicans to 47 Democrats plus 2 Independents with Mississippi waiting on a runoff. The 2 Independents, Bernie Sanders and Angus King caucus with the Dems so this will make it 50 to 49 while waiting on Mississippi. But if the Florida recount turns the Senate race from Rick Scott to Bill Nelson, that will make the balance 49 Republicans to 50 [Dems + Independents] while waiting on Mississippi. At this point Mitch McConnell will no longer have a majority to be Senate Majority leader....at least until Mississippi's runoff is decided. If somehow the Mississippi runoff goes to a Democrat then the Dem coalition will control the Senate 51-49 [It could happen...look how Alabama elected a Dem for the Senate last year] But if Mississippi elects a Republican, then the Senate will be 50-50 and Vice President Pence will have to vote to break every tie vote. So the Scott/Nelson recount is crucial The Mississippi runoff is very crucial. It will be exciting to see how this turns out.

What was your favorite story book as a kid?

nicknotes comments on Nov 12, 2018:

Grimms Fairy Tales ​

Rigged elections 2018

nicknotes comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Have you noticed the photos of very looooong lines waiting to vote? What is "interesting" is that these long lines are usually in districts that are heavily Democratic. In Republican districts there are more than enough polling places and plenty of free parking. This is a very subtle way to suppress the Democratic vote.

Police: Man with no pants falls through Waffle House ceiling | CTV News

nicknotes comments on Nov 8, 2018:

If you've ever eaten in a Waffle House you would know that unusual things happen all the time.

What's Your Favourite Food & Your Least Favourite?

nicknotes comments on Nov 8, 2018:

I have gotten into the habit of eating a kale salad for lunch every day. I use scissors to cut the kale, add mushroom slices, walnuts, raisins, roasted peppers cut up, black pitted olives and garbanzo beans. Just a little Italian dressing...DELICIOUS.

?? I’m still laughing.

nicknotes comments on Nov 8, 2018:

That should be put in a museum at the Vatican. It might be the real fruit of the knowledge of good and evil.

I love beer..

nicknotes comments on Nov 8, 2018:

Justice Kavanaugh loves beer also.

Can't believe this election, in Floridiota, all the liars and climate deniers won.

nicknotes comments on Nov 7, 2018:

I'm very disappointed that Gillum, and Nelson lost. Because the Republicans rejected the Medicade Expansion 800,000 Floridians do not have health insurance. If these people would have voted Democratic Nelson and Gillum would have won easily. Obviously these idiots either failed to vote at all or voted for the Trumpies against their own best interests.

If you had a nickel for each person who found you unattractive, would they eventually find you ...

nicknotes comments on Nov 7, 2018:

I think with some women money talks. I have a friend who is over 300 pounds of blubber but recently married a younger very beautiful wife. He confided to me that when he first met her he bought her a brand new ford mustang because she was poor and needed a car to get to work. Needless to say now that they are man and wife she no longer works but does a lot of shopping.

On your mark....

nicknotes comments on Nov 6, 2018:

Sally...you are an exciting woman.

In universities, there are 12 Democrat professors for every Republican, striking!!!

nicknotes comments on Nov 3, 2018:

Perhaps it is because intelligent people choose to be Democrats rather than Republicans.

Gotta love'em..

nicknotes comments on Oct 29, 2018:

Mormonism is just as big a fraud as all the other fraudulent religions. They are all fakes.

Kinda explains the U.S. these days...

nicknotes comments on Oct 29, 2018:

I saw that movie where Lizard people take over the USA.

22-year-old Christian preacher clarifies that he wants gays executed ‘humanely’ – DeadState

nicknotes comments on Oct 26, 2018:

Well his god doesn't like gays and god wants them executed. Good reason to know there cannot be a god.

I try not to get too political on this website,.

nicknotes comments on Oct 26, 2018:

I'm not surprised either

What Won't You Eat? One Point For Each.Just checked-5 for me.

nicknotes comments on Oct 25, 2018:

I'm a vegan.....too many on this list I won't eat.

Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen just joined the chorus of warnings about $1.

nicknotes comments on Oct 25, 2018:

This is the thing that caused the great depression starting in October 1929.

[yahoo.com] Desantis Warns Florida Jewish Voters That Gillium Will Hurt Israel - WTF!!!!

nicknotes comments on Oct 25, 2018:

If you watched the DeSantis Gillium debate you know DeSantis is a liar just like his mentor, Donald Trump.

I survived 33 tomotherapy radiation treatments to my face and endured Cisplatin chemotherapy once a ...

nicknotes comments on Oct 24, 2018:

I hope all is going well for you now.

Do you believe it's unethical to eat meat?

nicknotes comments on Oct 23, 2018:

I think Scientific Evidence has proven eating meat is unhealthy.

Did Dems/Soros Fund Caravan?

nicknotes comments on Oct 23, 2018:

It wouldn't surprise me if it was discovered that the Republicans are funding the caravan. Remember it was the Nazis who burned down the Reichstag and blamed others for political advantage. Trump seems to be following Hitler's "Big Lie" technique to blame the Democrats for the problems he has created.

What would you do if the priest slaps your baby for crying?

nicknotes comments on Oct 23, 2018:

Get the names of witnesses and call the police and my lawyer.

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

nicknotes comments on Oct 22, 2018:

I suppose men are evaluating a woman as a possible partner. I read about a man who met an attractive women and married her. On their wedding night she presented him with a pile of maxed out credit card statements.

The march of thosands of people from South America coming here.

nicknotes comments on Oct 22, 2018:

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore"​​

I am located at the bottom of the Appalachian Mountains in west NC.

nicknotes comments on Oct 22, 2018:

Religion is a fraud. Preachers are afraid Atheists will expose their fraud.

After reading Jesus Interrupted by Bart Erhman where he states that lay people know so little about ...

nicknotes comments on Oct 22, 2018:

Most people don't know the Bible well enough to recognize a contradiction. They never really study the Bible and they put their faith in the priests and ministers who tell them what to believe.

What's the best response to "why are you so quiet'?

nicknotes comments on Oct 22, 2018:

Thinking further on this.....the question is really a sly way to manipulate you....make you feel inferior because you have nothing to say. I'm positive you will speak up if something important catches your attention. Meanwhile,.....I think it is better to spend more time listening.

What's the best response to "why are you so quiet'?

nicknotes comments on Oct 22, 2018:

I'm the "Strong Silent Type."

Do you agree that all forms of religion should be banished from the Earth as a bad case of mental ...

nicknotes comments on Oct 22, 2018:

We have to have freedom for people to believe the most idiotic things they want to believe. However....we don't have to treat religion with "kid gloves." The media and our governments should be exposing the fraud of religion as a service to protect our citizens just as any other fraud is exposed and people are warned. And all tax benefits currently given to religion should be stopped.

Can I talk about my feelings for a bit?

nicknotes comments on Oct 12, 2018:

The God myth can be difficult to get over.

One of the questions on this site when I signed up was if I believe in God or gods, and then it ...

nicknotes comments on Oct 12, 2018:

I heard God is now on twitter....maybe he will friend you.

God, I am such an asshole, sometimes. Forgive me? I love You.

nicknotes comments on Oct 12, 2018:

This is a very common ailment....move on...you will survive.

I feel lonely and lost. I wonder if it's because I stopped believing in Regions?

nicknotes comments on Oct 12, 2018:

I live in the Florida Region.....I can assure you Florida is real....believe it.

How many of you still participate in gift exchanges with family/friends during their holidays?

nicknotes comments on Oct 7, 2018:

I send my children and grandchildren checks. I refer to it as end of year money and never mention Christmas.

Higher minimum wage is good for the nation.

nicknotes comments on Oct 7, 2018:

IMO when low wage people earn more money they spend it. This creates demand for goods and services. It spurs the economy forward.

Do atheists observe Halloween?

nicknotes comments on Oct 7, 2018:

It all depends if you want candy or not.

Do you suck toes?

nicknotes comments on Oct 7, 2018:

If you ever get your toes sucked it will be a fantastic experience.

Does evil exist? As non-believers do we still accept the concept of evil in its pure form?

nicknotes comments on Oct 7, 2018:

Did you watch Judge Kavanaugh's performance on the Senate hearing? The man was evil.

Should There be a Columbus Day?

nicknotes comments on Oct 7, 2018:

Hey listen up folks......for many of us Columbus Day is a paid holiday. Be careful for your vote.

Which would you choose?

nicknotes comments on Oct 5, 2018:

I'll go for the groceries.

Should prostitution be legal?

nicknotes comments on Oct 5, 2018:

I think so. Sometimes it is the only way for people to survive.

Will time one day end ?

nicknotes comments on Oct 5, 2018:

Time will end for each of us at our death.

I did it! I made it! Thanks for helping me get to Level 8, everyone!!!

nicknotes comments on Oct 4, 2018:

Congratulations....

I have a master's degree I was born to my parents, in an apartment, in Tacoma, WA.

nicknotes comments on Oct 3, 2018:

Good going...terrific story

Dating after 50

nicknotes comments on Oct 3, 2018:

I would expect that older people would be more mature and handle dating much better.

Do Americans feel guilty about their history?

nicknotes comments on Sep 28, 2018:

The United States has done well but in my opinion they could have done better. In the Declaration of Independence it says.." ALL MEN ARE EQUAL." But African Americans were not equal ...they were slaves. It took a bloody war to fix this problem. The Civil Rights Act was not written until 1964 as AA were treated as second class citizens. Women did not get the right to vote until 1920. President Wilson, an Internationalist, got us involved in the European war, World War I to help the international bankers and this led us into WW II .. the Korean War, Viet Nam. Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.

What is the best way you see yourselves preparing for retirement?

nicknotes comments on Sep 28, 2018:

I retired at age 60. I prepared for retirement. I have a pension from my former employer, and Social Security. I purchased savings bonds throughout my working life, started an IRA years ago and invested in a Stock Plan. My house and automobile are debt free. I exercised and took good care of my health.

While in your teens did you see your current age as old?

nicknotes comments on Sep 28, 2018:

Yes ...I thought my current age [76 years] was old when I was a teenager. But now it doesn't seem old. I am in great health and feel terrific. I still have all my hair and it is still not all gray. I'm 5' 10'' tall ..165 lbs and I think I look great.

If you were paid $50 million (tax free) today to take a pill that would cause you to die peacefully ...

nicknotes comments on Sep 28, 2018:

Sure I would take the pill right now because I will never turn 70....I'm past 70 now.

How many cups/mugs of coffee do you drink per month?

nicknotes comments on Sep 28, 2018:

I drink 1 cup [12 oz] per day at least 6 days per week.

Right?

nicknotes comments on Sep 28, 2018:

What a fabulous moment in history as the UN world leaders were enthusiastically laughing at Trump's lie concerning his Presidential performance.

Who's the Liar?

nicknotes comments on Sep 28, 2018:

I watched the hearing from start to finish. I didn't see Dr Ford lie even once. She was very credible. On the other hand Judge Kavanaugh displayed all the traits of a liar. He was often evasive and didn't answer simple questions directly. He often lost his temper and attacked the questioner. Liars cover over their lies by getting angry, raising their voice, and playing the victim card. This is what we saw from the Judge. Most people know that the Triangle Club is MFM three way sex encounter not a drinking game as Judge Kavanaugh stated. Boofing is not flatulence but using a syringe to put alcohol up your anus. Alcoholics use this so their breath does not smell of alcohol and their stomach does not get upset but they get drunk quickly. As I watched the Judge argue with the Democratic Senators I wonder if he had been boofing for the hearing. As for Renate being just a good friend of the team ....well even my old grandmother was laughing at that lie. It is so obvious that Kavanaugh was saying she was the team whore. I found this characterization despicable. I fell empathetic for Renate that her character has been destroyed by the Judge.

If someone that does not really know me offers to pray for me I say " Waste of time".

nicknotes comments on Sep 28, 2018:

Very erotic concept....arousing.

Florence flooding pollutes Carolina rivers flowing into ocean | News & Observer

nicknotes comments on Sep 24, 2018:

Pig dung is polluting the land.

Physical feature that is the best turn on?

nicknotes comments on Sep 24, 2018:

Long silky hair...

This political cartoon is not meant to condemn all rich people or begrudge anyone their success.

nicknotes comments on Sep 20, 2018:

I agree with the cartoon.

For the women : Has a man every asked you out on a date and when you said no, he reacted in a ...

nicknotes comments on Sep 18, 2018:

There is no reason to get angry when rejected. Just move on...

Smearing the victim has begun! Do you know she knitted, and wore (gasp!) a pink pussy hat for a ...

nicknotes comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Supposedly Kavanaugh has 65 women from his High School days who say he was a "good guy." Doesn't this seem very implausible? He went to an all boys High School so how did he know so many women who are able to vouch for him? How did he get this list so quickly? Seems like BS to me....and a symptom of guilt.

[msn.com] Fuhrer trump Pushes For More Punitive Tariffs on Chinese Imports-WTF!!!

nicknotes comments on Sep 18, 2018:

Watch as Wal-Mart prices go up.

Why Do Conservatives Still Think Contraception Is Abortion? | HuffPost

nicknotes comments on Sep 10, 2018:

The Catholic Church is against contraception. The Republicans want Catholic votes.

Getting this pic to post was nearly impossible. Got 'er done

nicknotes comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Terrific...

What's the big deal about Level 8?

nicknotes comments on Aug 27, 2018:

It's a steep climb.

Take it to the grave?

nicknotes comments on Aug 19, 2018:

If I told you it wouldn't be a secret any longer.....

So today in the work break room I was sitting with a coworker (CW) chatting & this random fuck ...

nicknotes comments on Aug 16, 2018:

NP's question crossed the line . The question is way too personal.

So today in the work break room I was sitting with a coworker (CW) chatting & this random fuck ...

nicknotes comments on Aug 16, 2018:

NP's question crossed the line . The question is way too personal.

Why are comments posting twice?

nicknotes comments on Aug 11, 2018:

Deja Vue....

Does any girl like a chinese man ?

nicknotes comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Because of the unintended consequences of the "one child policy" it must be difficult for a man to meet an available woman in China. There are just too many extra men in China and not enough single women. Perhaps you need to look outside of China to find a woman.

Confrontation

nicknotes comments on Aug 8, 2018:

I avoid arguments.

EPA is now allowing asbestos back into manufacturing

nicknotes comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Maybe rich Republicans own Cancer Treatment centers and they need more business.

Hello all! Noob here. Tips? Pointers? Thank you Site looks interesting.

nicknotes comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Hi Sally...just keep reading, commenting and looking. You will have fun and make friends.

No more star for trump. This will keep me up at night... [yahoo.com]

nicknotes comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Trump needs a prison cell.

My office assistants at work today. My work is so challenging.

nicknotes comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Are you stocked with plastic bags?

Some food for thought about Science.

nicknotes comments on Aug 5, 2018:

Excellent comment.

This is so good..

nicknotes comments on Aug 5, 2018:

Yes...look at all those Q Anon people kissing Trump's rump.

Atheist/Agnostic pickup lines? Be creative.

nicknotes comments on Aug 5, 2018:

What are you doing Sunday mornings?

I <3 him

nicknotes comments on Aug 5, 2018:

It is disgusting the way Trump separated children from their parents.

Any one watching Malcolm Nance on BookTV "Book being discussed "The Plot to Destroy Democracy".

nicknotes comments on Aug 4, 2018:

I've seen him on MSNBC many times. He knows his subject matter.

Attention Veterans: soon more of us can shop at the local PX [stripes.com]

nicknotes comments on Aug 2, 2018:

Thanks for posting this.

God must exist because this picture was just revealed by a science project.

nicknotes comments on Jul 30, 2018:

Are you a Christian? If so this exercise will not convince anyone to believe the Jesus fairy tale.

Rules Are for Schmucks: The Tax Bill’s Hidden Gem - TheHumanist.com

nicknotes comments on Jul 28, 2018:

Lock them up....Lock them up....put all those religious schmucks in jail for tax evasion.

Damned militant Atheists!

nicknotes comments on Jul 28, 2018:

If the Christians take over it may come to this.

I've decided I'm going to heck.

nicknotes comments on Jul 28, 2018:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heck,_North_Yorkshire Is this the place to which you are going?​

Question Everything.

nicknotes comments on Jul 27, 2018:

As Atheists we are skeptics. We question everything.

No Duh!

nicknotes comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Most other first world countries have universal health care. We are supposed to be a rich country and we don't. What the HELL is wrong?

What car would you own if . . . .?

nicknotes comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Beautiful car....did you buy it?

139 House Democrats Join Republicans to Approve $717 Billion in Military Spending "Of the total ...

nicknotes comments on Jul 27, 2018:

I think we spend too much on defense.

Fox News uncovers a predator on their staff, and fires her.

nicknotes comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Don Trump Jr may be facing some hard times.

This co-worker of mine who drives a forklift has a habit of driving his forks straight into ...

nicknotes comments on Jul 27, 2018:

Is the boss happy that he damages a lot of merchandise?