I haven't learned anything really apart from there are a lot more people worth chatting to here than anywhere else.

To me the dissapointment of,the constant mention of religion, god and church. In my circles I can go for months without the mention of god as a friend or foe except for my interaction with this site were is a current theme. Daily. I dropped that crap as a child. Never in need to bring it up. I don't bash or seek to validate, I am not an atheist militant at war with god, church or religion. I ignore those aspects of those next to me. I don't expect everyone to be like me. I wasnt hurt by religion.

I'm a Brit and began to think that all Americans were moronic, demented, over-sexed, gun-crazy, greedy, vicious psychopaths. The behaviour of your armed forces abroad, and your police/national guard in domestic situations at home, reinforced this opinion...shoot a volley of bullets, kill, then ask the corpse some questions! Then I came across this site and discovered Americans who are intelligent, humane, sensible, logical, generous, loving and kind. And who also have a nice sense of humour! It has been a wonderful discovery and has certainly dampened what was once my heated vociferous condemnation of all things American. Contributors to this site have been a revelation - I did not know such Americans existed so thank you one and all you beautiful people!

1. Never assume someone's politics.
2. Scammers here lately.

I just think it's nice to know there are other sane people in the world ?

A lot of the things I have been saying for years I came here and there is a lot of people saying the same thing. Lets me know I am in the right place.

I feel I can be more open with people here than other places I've tried.

Thinking rationally when it comes to “a belief in a deity” does not mean that person will use rational thinking in other areas. Atheists also fall victim to thinking in a vacuum, having tribalist tendencies, and even reject opposing opinions (and sometimes facts) that would cause a change in position.

It’s okay to be wrong. It’s okay to put your foot in your mouth. It’s okay to look stupid. It stops being okay when you choose to do so after you know better.

Nothing profound from me. I stink at this virtual, digital world.

It’s like being in the whitness protection program. I live a relitivly normal life but nobody knows I’m here.

I have been pleasantly surprised that I can say "God can go to hell" and no one really cares...... Try that one on Facebook, I dare you

I have found it to be an open, non condesending forum, even when questioning topics I'm not very familiar with, but curious about. Not always, have run into to some so called intellectuals who think they know everything and want you to bow down.

Kindness is a "super power" which builds strength as it is practiced.

Ugh... I can run but I can't hide!

I learned you will be tarred and feathered in the general forum or political forum for being pro gun rights and a Trump supporter. Very few people here are free thinkers and like to use gang mentality on people who don't conform.

On the bright side, I have interacted with some wonderful and positive non judgemental people, as well. Any group for the expression of arts is good.

Can't stop it, can't make it go.

Might as well sit back an enjoy the ride.

Ugh... I can run but I can't hide!

I feel that mostly there is this collective feeling that when I talk to another person (usually, except for that one guy-sheesh!) I can rest assured they may not feel exactly the same way that I do about all things spiritual, but at least they will still be open and accepting much more quickly of at least my conceptual nature of spirituality. I'm not quite so afraid of stepping on toes, peeing in cheerios or being politically correct (again, except for that one guy Jeezus Friendo)-so yeah.

Atheists and agnostics are very peevish.

I have confirmed that amongst self affirmed agnostics, skeptics seem to be far fewer.
It seems that many, if not most folks are implicit Athiests or Agnostics, or both. By that I mean that for one reason or another they are not persuaded by whatever religious motif they grew up surrounded by, they saw heresy and corruption in religion, and set it aside as wanting without ever understanding it in a Dogmatic or Methodic fashion.
As such they have not applied that sharp razor of skepticism to things like "Energies", "Ghosts", "Souls", "Life after death" and so on.

Is getting a 100% or 99% a common occurence???