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Mom says, N.J. school tried to make my kid Muslim. Judge says, Go to court. [nj.com]

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 21, 2018:

I read the book of Job in high school English. I don’t think every lesson ABOUT religion is indoctrination. It’s to be seen whether the facts bear out.

So here it is: Apparently, on dating sites, relationships are supposed to fall into one of two ...

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 21, 2018:

I am personally not interested in hooking up or casual sex. I certainly don’t think that every date can or should turn into a long-term relationship, and I know that most relationships don't make it to forever. but if you aren’t looking for something that could become a long-term relationship, what are you HONESTLY looking for? Friendship? Sex without commitment? Commitment with the stated intent that you will eventually get bored and leave?

"Trigger warnings," "Safe Spaces," "Snowflakes," and other current buzz-word criticisms of the ...

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 21, 2018:

Have you seriously considered at all that you may have been condescendingly lecturing on the assumption that your knowledge and perspective was superior to that of the women in the class? Just saying...

Just finished making a birthday gift to my daughter by donating to Americares.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 21, 2018:

That’s awesome! You done good, dad!

Hoovering: the attempt to suck us back in to a toxic relationship.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 21, 2018:

My ex usually skipped the “honeymoon” phase unless this one offense justified leaving him - the notion that I might leave for persistent, repeated violations of my rights and needs was ridiculous. But after our divorce was final he claimed his apartment had toxic mold and begged to stay with me “temporarily.” I, stupidly, allowed it. He begged me to take him back and I told him I needed to “see the change” before I committed. A few weeks later I discovered that he had picked the lock on my safe and cleaned me out,as well as stealing every dollar he could find in our teenage son’s room. All told, close to $1000. At that point I kicked him out and he threatened suicide because “I” made him homeless. A couple months later he claimed a brain tumor. About a year after that, he told me his girlfriend was pregnant then asked me to give him another chance.

Is it hot where you are?

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 18, 2018:

Well that’s one I haven’t heard before. And yes it’s hot as balls in Michigan.

So sad because it's true.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 18, 2018:

True story. And nobody’s putting their children in cages.

Dildo Dent Removal - YouTube

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 18, 2018:

Never judge a woman walking down the street with a dildo again!

Dear Science

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 17, 2018:

Hah!

Sexual desires and being a introvert.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 17, 2018:

You might try OKCupid. You can answer questions about religion and get matches that factor that in, and leave the religion category on yourself blank, so you don’t risk easily being outed if someone you know sees your profile.

You can do it, Kansas..

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 17, 2018:

We’re voting on recreational marijuana in Michigan this fall.

Ok today’s attempt at science humor.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 17, 2018:

Booooooo!

How can someone like me meet new people?

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 17, 2018:

I suggest joining Meetup and looking for groups with your interests. My area also has atheist meet ups which is how I met my best friends.

I call the tangerine fuhrer...daughterlust

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Eww

My atheist cat has taken over my side of the bed.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 16, 2018:

They do that. But is a cat atheist if they believe THEY are god?

Cultural diversity.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Wow and Spanish in particular is used in MANY different cultures, there are huge differences between Mexico and Peru and Cuba and, hello, SPAIN!!

Don’t fall for it.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Especially common in religious communities. You are supposed to stay married NO MATTER WHAT and abuse is no exception.

On rebuilding and finding your tribe As I’ve only recently distanced myself from my father ...

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 16, 2018:

It’s common for abusers to isolate - it helps them to project an image that is different from the reality, and to prevent the social capital that would allow you to escape. My ex didn’t TELL me to shut people out of my life - he emotionally manipulated me instead. When I did anything that wasn’t about him and his needs, he pouted and gave me the silent treatment (without ever SAYING what he was mad about.) When we were out together in any situation that wasn’t one-on-one he sulked and sighed and let me know he didn’t want to be there. Eventually it was easier to not go out, to not see people, to rush out of our kids’ events without socializing and to not have anyone close except him.

Ain’t it the truth?!

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 12, 2018:

It’s totally impossible that the mild-mannered loser who is my ex is actually a highly manipulative narcissistic sociopath.

As we grow older is a persons looks as important to you, or is their ability to connect with you on ...

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 12, 2018:

Mostly just want someone who’s nice to me and thinks I’m awesome. First date dealbreakers: bad hygiene, being rude to the staff, racism/misogyny. There’s definitely more!

I declare that today was actually Thursday! Not feeling Monday this week. Who’s with me?

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 12, 2018:

It is often today. It gets a little confusing!

I NEED to share what I am thinking right now but it is harsh and irrational.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 12, 2018:

I am so sorry for your struggles. If you are considering suicide, please call 1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741 and ask for help.

Any suggestions about what to do with 500 Catholic/christian pendants?

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 11, 2018:

You could probably make clear glass or silicone sex toys with the medallions imbedded in them. ?

Supreme Court allows Ohio's and other state's voter purges. [abcnews.go.com]

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 11, 2018:

That SUCKS. Carefully times to remove people who are newly motivated to get to the polls by the current political situation.

IHOB response from Wendy's

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 11, 2018:

Wendy’s has the absolute BEST social media team!

Dear Canadian friends, please accept my deepest and sincerest apology for the behavior of D. Trump.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Yes this. We really are sorry. Most of us didn’t vote for him.

[youtube.com] It would seem Fox news really DID call Trump a dictator.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 10, 2018:

I think that’s what they call a Freudian slip!

Today is my ex’s birthday.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 10, 2018:

Ha you are doing better than I am. You can do it!

I forgot to buy cat food this morning and now my cat is playing some Sarah McLachlin tune and ...

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Hah they are masters of the dramatic!

People who are mentally ill are not selfish.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 9, 2018:

1-800-273-8255. Or text 741-741. Tell a friend, a counselor, a doctor. Please talk to ANYONE.

So, coffee.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Same. Sometimes I have iced coffee in the evening instead of hot. That’s the only difference. And it ALWAYS has to be GOOD coffee. Bad coffee is a sin! ?

I had an ex who checked off most of these boxes during a two-year relationship.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 9, 2018:

20 years with an ex who met the criteria for ASPD and NPD and at least 2 of the last 3. And yeah it fucked me up.

Trump says he'll likely support bill letting states set their own marijuana policies ...

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Ok fine he’s finally said something I can agree with. Let’s see if he actually sticks to it.

How many pets does everyone have...and what kind?

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 8, 2018:

3 cats. A smart one, a pretty one and a weird one.

Hi guys.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Wow that’s a rough road. I hope you are getting therapy to help you heal.

99% of school shootings were done by males . How do we get them to stop ?

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I think it’s notable that the is a uniquely white, male and American phenomenon. It seems that many of these young men feel that 1) they are entitled to attention/liking/approval from classmates and that 2)they believe that violence is an acceptable response when they are denied what they want.

How has abuse affected your dating and relationships?

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 6, 2018:

It’s been 3 years andI have hardly even dated. I have not had a relationship. I have not been intimate with anyone. I am still trying to un-fuck my head, learning that I am not a bad person and it IS ok to ask for what I need. My ex, of course, moved on quickly to someone else to meet his needs and is remarried to a stupid woman he could control.

Lefties, how have you adapted to the right-handed world?

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I am right-handed, but injured my right wrist more than 6 months ago, so I have been learning to do things left-handed. Using a fork, computer mouse, and opening doors, and everything else. Now I get why lefties complain about right-handed scissors.

So many verbal abuse tactics: this is one of the worst.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 2, 2018:

“I didn’t do that. And if I did it wasn’t as bad as you’re making it seem.”

Is it a comedians job to be vulgar sometimes?

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Yes. If it was always between the lines it wouldn’t be funny.

There are so many things in the Christian Bible itself that say that it's all just a myth.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 1, 2018:

A few good examples of literally hundreds.

U.S. televangelist asks followers for money to buy him a US$54 million private jet | CTV News

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Poor people. Poor people will pay for that asshat’s multi-million dollar private jet.

I'm addicted to Supernatural and I don't feel bad about it.

A2Jennifer comments on Jun 1, 2018:

I keep seeing people say that. Maybe it should be my next streaming binge-watch.

What do you do when you love someone deeply but don't see a future with them?

A2Jennifer comments on May 31, 2018:

Your last sentence says it all to me, “find someone who loves me as much as I love them.” If you’re feeling that way after 2 years it’s not going to get better.

Gentlemen, could you please give me some insight concerning unsolicited pictures of male genitalia?

A2Jennifer comments on May 28, 2018:

Is this happening through Tinder, by chance? My friend quit Tinder for mainly that reason. I have not encountered it on other sites.

The Pacific ocean has 3.9 stars out of 5 on Google maps. Who the effin fuck is downvoting the ocean?

A2Jennifer comments on May 27, 2018:

“It’s far too big and full of gross fish. Do not recommend.⭐️⭐️ out of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

Did we get hit?

A2Jennifer comments on May 27, 2018:

I don’t - but back in about 2004 there was that huge, multi-state blackout on August 13 and we definitely went to terrirism then. So, it’s not unprecedented.

When your woodworking friend has a bonfire.......

A2Jennifer comments on May 27, 2018:

That’s fun!!

Ever notice how Christians are always crying persecution, but are the main ones damning people to ...

A2Jennifer comments on May 26, 2018:

No I think lots of us feel that way.

AL Pastor Puts Up Sign Saying “Black Folks Need to Stay Out of White Churches” – Friendly ...

A2Jennifer comments on May 25, 2018:

It turns out not to be about racism, at least not in the way you think. He talks about the impact of white flight on the community - significantly because white people didn’t want to live and educate their children with black people. And they don’t choose to worship with black people either. But black people, by necessity, have gotten comfortable being the minority in all spaces, so they are much more likely to attend majority white churches than vice versa. The result is to threaten the very existence of black churches, even in the inner city. That potentially threatens the exit of those churches and results in a loss of community cohesion. It’s a valid point even though it’s done in an intentionally provocative way.

Can humans think without language? Try it.

A2Jennifer comments on May 24, 2018:

That’s why I wonder what animals think!

Food Pantries, Financial Aid, Counciling From Agnostics/Atheists?

A2Jennifer comments on May 24, 2018:

A friend and I grow produce every summer and donate to our local food pantry distributor as “Ann Arbor Atheists.” Last 2 years we gave over 1000lbs of fresh produce. So, the organization publishes Ann Arbor Atheists on their annual list of biggest donors.

I'm generally not prone to mystical or spiritual stuff.

A2Jennifer comments on May 24, 2018:

I have a similar thing. After my grandfather died, we planted some flowers from a basket at the service. One little vine comes back every year. It always reminds me of my tough, resilient grandpap.

Was walking around (checking on things) after l got home this evening and look who l found in one of...

A2Jennifer comments on May 24, 2018:

Cool!

Loving this. I think I may have read all these. [pbs.org]

A2Jennifer comments on May 22, 2018:

There are a lot of variations to this - great books, best books, books everyone should read. I am using one as a loose reading list.

Don't worry I will never tell my religious friends about this

A2Jennifer comments on May 22, 2018:

That’s probably best

DeVos Demands Taxpayer Money For Religious Schools

A2Jennifer comments on May 22, 2018:

FUCK THAT

So I left the house without my wallet and ended up at dinner with friends.

A2Jennifer comments on May 21, 2018:

Lucky you! Would be very nice of you to go back and tip her for the wonderful service!

Freedom from religion. Are things changing fast enough?

A2Jennifer comments on May 21, 2018:

Maybe it’s like politics- more people moving to both extremes.

I have a question for the women on this site.

A2Jennifer comments on May 20, 2018:

You will probably have to work harder than the men around you. Do it anyway, and kick ass!

The more I learn the less I know. It's intriguing and sad at the same time.

A2Jennifer comments on May 20, 2018:

Hah it feels that way doesn’t it! The more we learn, the more we can see all that we don’t know and understand. Don’t worry, you aren’t actually getting dumber, it only feels that way!

I was initially doubtful about meeting someone online.

A2Jennifer comments on May 20, 2018:

Congrats!

On this Friday evening, who else is spending it home alone, if you're willing to admit it like I am.

A2Jennifer comments on May 18, 2018:

Yup. No regrets!

How does Religion affect Views of Palestine/Israel?

A2Jennifer comments on May 17, 2018:

A friend told me about going to an atheist meet up this week and encountering a man with an anti-Israel T-shirt who expressed angry anti-Semitic views, including Holocaust denial. She and another woman started to argue with him but he was not rational and she ended up walking out upset. Definitely not what we typically expect in atheist groups.

What's worse? Misandrism or misogynism? They are both rampant in US!

A2Jennifer comments on May 14, 2018:

Misogyny is deeply imbedded in society at a systemic level. Individual people or actions can be biased against men but they don’t contribute to the ongoing sexism in our society, that routinely treats women as lesser, as objects for male use/pleasure, and of lower value as human beings. The default of most things in society is still male. There is a presumption that maleness and the way things “have always been done” is innately superior. So, while misandry is not nice and is harmful, it does not happen on a scale that systemically disadvantages men the way that misogyny does.

Happy mother day from your friendly neighborhood Agnostic Athiest ☺

A2Jennifer comments on May 13, 2018:

Thanks, man!

Just toggled over to OKCupid which said a "married bisexual" man was a 96% match for me.

A2Jennifer comments on May 13, 2018:

Every now and then I get a 95% match where the other 5% is Catholic. That’s more than 5%. I guarantee it.

Ask Your Baby's Permission Before Changing Diaper, Says Sexual Consent Expert

A2Jennifer comments on May 13, 2018:

It was always my position as a parent that you don’t offer children a choice if they don’t have one. That only sets you up for an argument. NOT “Do you want peas?” But instead “Do you want peas or carrots?” “No” is not an option. parents who end every sentence with, “ok?” end up arguing and negotiating because they imply that toddler gets to decide for themselves whether to eat vegetables, wear a seatbelt or leave the playground when told.

Why would a white woman in Oakland,CA, waste the time of the 911 emergency ops over a non-life and ...

A2Jennifer comments on May 12, 2018:

There have been a disturbing number of situations like this in the news recently - white people calling police because the presence of brown people made them uncomfortable. Situations where the police never would’ve been called if they had involved white people - For grilling, golfing, touring a college campus. It is really appalling.

Mother's Day Best Wishes to you..

A2Jennifer comments on May 12, 2018:

Haha!

People in general: Good or Bad?

A2Jennifer comments on May 10, 2018:

In my experience, how a person answers a question like this tells you more about them than about the world.

Catholic school sex ed, I was 13 and the girl was a grade behind me so probably 12.

A2Jennifer comments on May 9, 2018:

Geez that’s terrible

Atheists who bash Christians.

A2Jennifer comments on May 9, 2018:

I joined a FB group for “The Thinking Atheist.” A lot of posts are funny memes or personal questions. But a percentage are really nasty, hostile, unpleasant, angry. Not sure if I will stay a member and ignore the nastiness or just drop the group.

Really no one near me. Is there any value in not deleting my account?

A2Jennifer comments on May 5, 2018:

I find to be tone a good source of community, even if it’s not big enough yet to serve as a dating site.

My girlfriend of 13 years died last December. Do you think it is too early to get back into dating?

A2Jennifer comments on May 3, 2018:

I think the right time is when you feel ready.

I left the Catholic Church when I was 17.

A2Jennifer comments on May 1, 2018:

That’s why indoctrination is so critical in keeping religion going.

Trump dictated the glowing health letter

A2Jennifer comments on May 1, 2018:

Not even surprised.

Probably gonna get cussed out

A2Jennifer comments on May 1, 2018:

Surprised that women would post non-smiling photos on dating sites. In general contexts, there is the whole, “women’s appearance is not for the purpose of male enjoyment” thing. But dating sites serve a different purpose and most people don’t want to hang out with someone who presents as unfriendly.

'On Fire For God's Work': How Scott Pruitt's Faith Drives His Politics : NPR

A2Jennifer comments on May 1, 2018:

I heard some of this story today. Scary and disturbing to me when people use political power to pursue a religious agenda.

I took my Little Girl (cat) In for her shots today and discovered she had been chipped.

A2Jennifer comments on May 1, 2018:

Oh I’m so sorry! That is so hard. Kind of you to return her after loving her for so long.

Hmmm.

A2Jennifer comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Good luck!

Religion in politics are two of many mental disorders!!

A2Jennifer comments on Apr 30, 2018:

This is nonsense.

Got rather pissed off today at work.

A2Jennifer comments on Apr 30, 2018:

You did the right thing. Hope, though, that you were pissed at the situation and the man engaging in the behavior, not the woman who didn’t report it. There are lots of reasons women don’t pursue things like that - most related to self-preservation.

Plans,of course.

A2Jennifer comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Yeah. And then “who knew healthcare was so complicated?”

Given all we know about the two, which person is the worst? Pence or Trump?

A2Jennifer comments on Apr 29, 2018:

I debate this often. Is an erratic Trump the greatest danger due to international relations? Or is a methodical, effective Pence more of a danger in domestic policy? I think Pence would do more damage. Unless Trump incites nuclear war.

I'll just leave this right here.