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I have asked on social media, did God know Adam and Eve were going to sin when he created them.
nicknotes comments on Oct 27, 2019:
MY VIEW OF THE ADAM AND EVE STORY Genesis 2:16-17 (New American Standard Bible) 16The LORD God commanded the man, saying, "From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; 17but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely...
AnneWimsey replies on Nov 1, 2019:
@nicknotes same question.........and where, exactly, does the babble say it is a fairy tale? Be auseThat would be refreshing, and true, instead of pages of how we are going to hellfire not believing every word as written.........
How have YOU escaped the trap of loneliness?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 31, 2019:
I am never lonely, I find myself good company, as is my little dog. Plus I belong to an 9ver-60 Singles Social Club where any Member can suggest activities. Plus Karaoke, i see familiar faces wherever i go to sing. Plus, I learned in my marriage of 33 years that the absolute most lonely you can ...
AnneWimsey replies on Nov 1, 2019:
@Seeker3CO I have never heard the term "vacant marriage" before, and it is spot on! Hugs!
I was wondering about revenge porn... does it have to be malicious?
demifeministgal comments on Oct 31, 2019:
It seems the seniors here are vehemently opposed to anyone taking a nude and think that a ruined reputation and ruined career are just punishments for making the foolish mistake of taking a nude... for me, the punishment is way too excessive and should not fit the stupidity... then there's the funny...
AnneWimsey replies on Nov 1, 2019:
"Just punishments"???? How about "actions have consequences", ? a concept anyone must understand as they go through life. Choosing to drive drunk, or shop lift, or take nudes & put them on the internet....stupid, incredibly stupid and no one would advise you to do the first 2, yet yell "victim" if YOU Do So knowing what can & will happen. A nude poster must get undressed, groomed (I hope!) posed, take the pix & send them....a far cry from a woman who has been raped, abused, tricked out of money, etc. who is Actually a victim. Taking nude pix of yourself & sending them off where you Know you have lost control the minute you hit "send" is NOT being a victim, it's being STUPID, period!
What to you guys think of this? [theconversation.com]
Mb_Man comments on Oct 30, 2019:
** Our research demonstrates the paradox that although New Atheists claim that their ideology is more enlightened and peaceful than religion, they often end up advocating violence. This is because they exhibit a simplistic view of the world as being divided between two civilisations – secular and...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
@OwlInASack showing perfectly, Again, that generalizations SUCK!
Causality, much like reality, isn't what it used to be... [phys.org]
WilliamFleming comments on Oct 30, 2019:
It’s a very intriguing article—what I can understand of it. I can’t help but wonder if the phenomenon of consciousness might play a vital role in nature. Maybe when a decision is consciously made to observe (follow) a particular path through reality, that entire path becomes “real” or ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
I believe there are verified experiments in quantum mechanics where the presence of an observer has been shown to make a difference. Too weird!
Does Philosophy actually any longer strive for arête, or only investigate in the abstract?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 28, 2019:
Philosophy has always been about the abstract...meaning, all in the heads of people with far too much time on their hands, who take themselves far too seriously, IMO!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
@Mb_Man because I actually died & learned what is important in life? And reject mental masturbation? Oookkkaaaayyyyy........
I was wondering about revenge porn... does it have to be malicious?
NightSerf comments on Oct 31, 2019:
Another point: posting nude pics without permission is likely to be actionable even if it is not illegal. It is wise to protect one's finances by refraining from actions that could result in successful lawsuits.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
First you have to prove the person's phone was not hacked and/or stolen...good luck with that!
I was wondering about revenge porn... does it have to be malicious?
JeremyTaylor comments on Oct 31, 2019:
"Revenge Porn" generally has a malicious component to it, a deliberate intent to cause harm and duress to the victim. That said, just because you do not intend harm in your actions, does not mean you do not cause harm with them. Nor does it exempt you from the consequences of hurting someone. It...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
"I got hacked", "I lost my phone"..... you think you can Prove who sent the pix? And punish them if there is a shadow of doubt?
I was wondering about revenge porn... does it have to be malicious?
MakeItGood comments on Oct 31, 2019:
This is a dumbass question....let's rephrase it: "my action may cause harm, is it revenge if I do it because I'm okay with doing it cuz fun and because it does me no harm and I'm okay with breaking someone's trust?" Four letter expletive beginning with the letter 'F' that guy! Gimme a break ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
@Cutiebeauty if you take, and send pix of yourself that you would/could regret, and you must know "something" about the internet if you do, yes?, you are not a"victim" you are foolish! To say that someone is a victim of their own overt, stupid actions,, demeans actual victims!
I was wondering about revenge porn... does it have to be malicious?
MakeItGood comments on Oct 31, 2019:
This is a dumbass question....let's rephrase it: "my action may cause harm, is it revenge if I do it because I'm okay with doing it cuz fun and because it does me no harm and I'm okay with breaking someone's trust?" Four letter expletive beginning with the letter 'F' that guy! Gimme a break ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
How about not taking (& sending them) in the first place?!
I was wondering about revenge porn... does it have to be malicious?
mongo1977 comments on Oct 31, 2019:
I stopped dating a woman recently and told her I immediately deleted the few explicit pictures she sent me...and I did...because I'm a decent person and didn't want her to worry. You can just use the plural form of a word without putting the "s" in parenthesis. I believe the word "revenge" is ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
If a guy sends explicit pix, I get a restraining order! SO inappropriate from any gender!
I was wondering about revenge porn... does it have to be malicious?
Simon1 comments on Oct 31, 2019:
They would throw the book at him in court sharing nudes without permission is not allowed at all I'm surprised he's allowed to post them on this site
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
I have seen & heard nothing , ever, being done because, "my phone got hacked " or "I lost my phone"....hard to prove & so no convictions/fines possible if there is a smidgen of doubt. Just do not take pix of yourself (even wearing a funny hat!) That you do not want to see 20 years later when you are up for a federal judgeship, duuuuh......
I have asked on social media, did God know Adam and Eve were going to sin when he created them.
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 28, 2019:
Why are you wasting your precious time (your Life!) on stuff like this? Help out at a soup kitchen, or work for a candidate, ferpetessake!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
@BitFlipper, @balance_point I mean, Babble reading & quoting AS IF it had/has any relevance whatsoever?!
Does Philosophy actually any longer strive for arête, or only investigate in the abstract?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 28, 2019:
Philosophy has always been about the abstract...meaning, all in the heads of people with far too much time on their hands, who take themselves far too seriously, IMO!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
@Mb_Man sometimes it is...after my stroke (chiropractor severed one of my vertebral arteries) I was expected to live out my life in a nursing home. Here I am, at 71, maintaining/upgrading my home & yard, traveling in my tiny RV, being 6th-tterm President of a 100-member social club, etc. ........stubborn, baby!
Does Philosophy actually any longer strive for arête, or only investigate in the abstract?
JacarC comments on Oct 28, 2019:
The practice of philosophy is a reflection of human observation. Always useful.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
@AaronAgassi I repeat, eugenics as posited by the Third Reich....hardly a "best way"!
Does Philosophy actually any longer strive for arête, or only investigate in the abstract?
t1nick comments on Oct 29, 2019:
As a geologist this is the definition for arete that I am most familiar: a·rête /əˈrāt/ noun noun: arête; plural noun: arêtes a sharp mountain ridge. Origin: early 19th century: from French, from Latin arista ‘ear of corn, fish bone, spine’. ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
I too googled the term & said "huh?" to the dog.....
I was wondering about revenge porn... does it have to be malicious?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 30, 2019:
Sending nudes is as dumb as it gets....someday you could be in line for a nice promotion, teaching, running for office, spokesperson for a cause, etc etc etc, even 20 years from now, Aaaannndd up they pop! And good luck tracing the "gulity" party....that would be You!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 31, 2019:
@demifeministgal ummmm, yes their careers can be ruined, as well. Stupid is genderless!
I was wondering about revenge porn... does it have to be malicious?
BillF comments on Oct 30, 2019:
We as a society have lost the notion that things are mine because I have it in hands. No a loving wife sends her husband a picture and later after the divorce he puts it on line! Not a criminal case but one of anger issues and just plain stupidity. We, as a society need to come to grips with the ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
How about only sending pix wearing clothes.....?
Impossible Whopper.
sassygirl3869 comments on Oct 30, 2019:
While working today I had to make a u turn at a McDonalds and decided to order a fillet of fish and a small fries. Big mistake. Cost was over $7.00, threw half of roll out-too much bread, fries were cold and salty. Felt sick the first bite I took. I don't use salt. It was gross. Never again! Next ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
I hear ya! The "fish" doesn't taste like fish at all, might as well just order tartar sauce on a bun!
Impossible Whopper.
Mofo1953 comments on Oct 30, 2019:
If you are eating fast food for health reasons or being good to yourself, well, who's kidding who?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
Curiosity, plus hungry & needing to eat on the run......
Have you ever UNblocked someone because you wanted to continue reading a particular thread?
Geoffrey51 comments on Oct 28, 2019:
I know who you mean and I gave him a chastising for speaking to you like that. I don’t think you are missing anything wth this empty vessel but I am having the greatest fun pulling him up on his attitude. Go for the unblock because we’ve got your back with this whippersnapper! You can ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
I did,and the crickets are Loud........
Have you ever UNblocked someone because you wanted to continue reading a particular thread?
JackPedigo comments on Oct 28, 2019:
I was in a group and one member and I had good rapport (so I thought). I once made a negative remark about Libertarians, not knowing she was one. When I got back on the site I had 21 messages waiting,, yelling at me for my remark. Some were not nice so I reported her and she was told to back down. I...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
Sounds like a very unstable person!
I was wondering about revenge porn... does it have to be malicious?
RiverRick comments on Oct 30, 2019:
I am not sure of the criminality of what you describe but everyone MUST start thinking... When a picture leaves your phone or PC... The world owns it and you no longer have control. That's just a fact!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
@demifeministgal tracing them down how? "My phone got hacked/stolen"........
Impossible Whopper.
RiverRick comments on Oct 30, 2019:
Only 30 calories? WOW! I knew the sodium was gonna be higher. My sister told me she tried one and it was pretty good... But salty.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
I know...and about 1/3 more expensive, $8 vs. $6 for a Whopper, plus i could have had 2 junior whoppers for $6. Curiosity satisfied, i now return to "normal" junk food........
Impossible Whopper.
Seeker3CO comments on Oct 30, 2019:
You can also look up the "sustainability" of the impossible meats and find they are not environmentally friendly either. Also cost more than beef. Not healthier in fats. But you do at least get the moral advantage of not participating in the death of a fellow thinking and feeling mammal.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
It was about 1/3 more expensive than a real Whopper!
Impossible Whopper.
moosepucky comments on Oct 30, 2019:
Americans expect to be salted with meals. This is only one of many reasons that I rarely eat out.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
@Justjoni it'sthe law everywhere, but I cannot beat it out of some teenaged employee.....
What is the purpose of this site?
TheMiddleWay comments on Oct 30, 2019:
"What is the purpose of this site?" To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
@motrubl4u you Sure?!
Does Philosophy actually any longer strive for arête, or only investigate in the abstract?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 28, 2019:
Philosophy has always been about the abstract...meaning, all in the heads of people with far too much time on their hands, who take themselves far too seriously, IMO!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
@Mb_Man yeah, I am just stubborn that way.......
Impossible Whopper.
moosepucky comments on Oct 30, 2019:
Americans expect to be salted with meals. This is only one of many reasons that I rarely eat out.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
Since avoiding sodium, I have become a better cook, and do quite well eating out, too! I asked as I ordered this thing, they said they had no info & to look it up on Google, which I did after I got home.
Impossible Whopper.
Charlene comments on Oct 30, 2019:
Did it taste like a burger?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
It tasted lovely, but if it has More sodium, and only saves 30 calories, WTF??
Do you believe this chap?
Davesnothere comments on Oct 28, 2019:
When he talks about there being no way back for religion, I think "which one"? If you mean the "classical" religions of today, Christianity and so forth, I believe he is correct, there will be, generation by generation a decline. That does not address things like scientology, which was created in ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
@Mcflewster if I knew the answer, I could make millions on the talk-show circuit, I bet.....
Does Philosophy actually any longer strive for arête, or only investigate in the abstract?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 28, 2019:
Philosophy has always been about the abstract...meaning, all in the heads of people with far too much time on their hands, who take themselves far too seriously, IMO!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
@AaronAgassi horsefeathers! Archimedes!
Do you believe this chap?
Davesnothere comments on Oct 28, 2019:
When he talks about there being no way back for religion, I think "which one"? If you mean the "classical" religions of today, Christianity and so forth, I believe he is correct, there will be, generation by generation a decline. That does not address things like scientology, which was created in ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
@Mcflewster that's because they are, and the originator, a former sci-fi author, has always been upfront about how he invented it to get rich.....but, "believe"!
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AnneWimsey comments on Oct 8, 2019:
Jacar, Jacar, Jacar...2 posts in 3 days with heart & warmth & fun in them! Finally got those meds adjusted, did ya? And I mean that in the nicest way, you seem so much happier! Now, please, please, please do not show me this is all just a build up to your former usual-ness.......
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 30, 2019:
@Jacar I have been wanting to go to Michigan, actually, just to see it. I could park my tiny RV near your place! Or if you came here,you could live in it in my driveway. We could go to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods, both less than 20 minutes from me, see a show or 2, you could enjoy hearing me sing, too, Foxwoods has karaoke! I could bake you a pie. Not the only one with a rich fantasy life!
Does Philosophy actually any longer strive for arête, or only investigate in the abstract?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 28, 2019:
Philosophy has always been about the abstract...meaning, all in the heads of people with far too much time on their hands, who take themselves far too seriously, IMO!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 29, 2019:
@AaronAgassi I tried reading the above, but it isn't even good Emglish, "sentences" without verbs for example, crappy punctuation, enough underlining to drive me crazy, and, the "best" part, about 90% multi-syllabic words when simpler ones would be more precise, and clearer. In fact, everything I find stupid & pathetic about "philosophy"!
Is hope realistic?
CommonHuman comments on Oct 28, 2019:
Given the circumstances, hope can be cruel or fantastic, but hope is never realistic.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 28, 2019:
I hope that tomorrow I will wake up, and my little dog too. (she's older than me in dog years) I hope I will get some things in the house & yard accomplished I hope my friends remain healthy. I hope I remain upright & away from the ER I think most people think these kinds of things every single day, and they are realistic.
I see posts here saying "are Atheists this?
Cutiebeauty comments on Oct 25, 2019:
Yes but you forget that we all like to eat babies.... 😲😱😵😨
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 28, 2019:
@DenoPenno mustard gives me gas......
Is hope realistic?
Atheist3 comments on Oct 28, 2019:
Only if it is realistic hope based on realistic expectations.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 28, 2019:
What,you never bought a lotto ticket?
Is hope realistic?
Jolanta comments on Oct 28, 2019:
Where would you be without it.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 28, 2019:
@OwlInASack I reject that view utterly & completely! I have had a damned tough life by any standard, but always have looked for better days ahead!
Is hope realistic?
KKGator comments on Oct 28, 2019:
I do not suffer from existential angst, and I generally am a very hopeful individual. I'm always hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 28, 2019:
You betcha girl!
Have you ever UNblocked someone because you wanted to continue reading a particular thread?
Pralina1 comments on Oct 28, 2019:
No . The kid was disrespectful and made a fool out of him self . U have no buisness to revisit this just to argue Ms Annie , let it go . He ain't worth your time and your brains . My opinion .
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 28, 2019:
Thanks everybody! Calling people "honey" says a lot about Him!
I have asked on social media, did God know Adam and Eve were going to sin when he created them.
nicknotes comments on Oct 27, 2019:
MY VIEW OF THE ADAM AND EVE STORY Genesis 2:16-17 (New American Standard Bible) 16The LORD God commanded the man, saying, "From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; 17but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 28, 2019:
What makes you think anyone on this site wants extensive Babble quotes?
No gods/no kings?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 28, 2019:
I have never in my l adult ife bowed down to anyone or anything.....who got you to do that?! My favorite fairy tale has Always been the one about the Emperor having no clothes!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 28, 2019:
@KKGator why, thankyu,thankyuvurrymuch!
No gods/no kings?
genessa comments on Oct 28, 2019:
It depends on the government. Some elected officials think they reign over subjects. Others realize they are public servants. g
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 28, 2019:
They should be working for those who PAY them, that would be We The People!
Suppose you were to try to convince someone of your non-belief in the existence of God, what (in ...
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 27, 2019:
Show me! Show me the compassion, the end/easing of suffering, the answer to fervent prayers! Now, explain what I actually see & hear about 24/7/365.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 28, 2019:
@attila did you read & understand the OP, it asked for "under 200 words to say to a BELIEVER."?????!!!!! Try reading before replying, and "honey" to a 71 year old? Who has been a staunch atheist since before you were born.........blocking your fathead disrespectful truly foolish self Now.
This morning I received a mesage from Admin that several groups have been cancelled.
Remiforce comments on Oct 27, 2019:
Gawd, Don't tell me we have bureaucracy in Agnostic.com too. The inexplicable compounded by the irrational leads to malaise
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 27, 2019:
So you don't think that being notified that a group you were involved with was cancelled is simply common courtesty???? Really?
So this is a poll... do atheists believe in capital in capital punishment?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 25, 2019:
Why would an "Atheist", or anybody else shoved into a category, have consistent outlooks on Anything? Seems like a pretty silly question! And disrespectful as well!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 27, 2019:
@itsmedammit "but Manson ....never...would get out"... ooookkkkaaayyyyyyy, even prison overcrowding has allowed terrible "humans" to walk free! .Try Googling "released murderers who killed again" & then have a relaxing day!
I've just found out about 2 great grandchildren we didn't know about.
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 26, 2019:
This sounds like it could be wonderful! Sadly, in today's world, at the first mention of money (loans, gifts, anything to do with money!) DISAPPEAR! Best wishes!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 27, 2019:
@Lilac-Jade the parallel was eerie as we, both the Slavs & those here, were farmers...we had dairy cows as well. Not like we were rich (not even close!!!) and refusing to share.......
I've just found out about 2 great grandchildren we didn't know about.
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 26, 2019:
This sounds like it could be wonderful! Sadly, in today's world, at the first mention of money (loans, gifts, anything to do with money!) DISAPPEAR! Best wishes!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 26, 2019:
@Lilac-Jade I certainly hope not, and that it never is...but my Mom's long-lost family found us (from eastern Europe) and after the initial happiness, it was hand-out request after hand-out request, and increasing guilt-inducement when none was forthcoming. So I speak from sad experience. My Mom & her sister (who being much older & born there could remember some of them) were devastated, in fact 25 or more years later were still sad about it.
So this is a poll... do atheists believe in capital in capital punishment?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 25, 2019:
Why would an "Atheist", or anybody else shoved into a category, have consistent outlooks on Anything? Seems like a pretty silly question! And disrespectful as well!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 26, 2019:
@attila Generalizations are and always have been, universally recognized as being patronizing & disrespectful of actual People. You know this, so do not try hiding behind that "I'm just asking a question" claptrap! You think we haven't seen that before??? Try a simple question, like "what are your views on....?"
A simple syllogism- if evil exists there cannot be a god both benevolent and all powerful Some ...
Joanne comments on Oct 26, 2019:
I absolutely do not believe there are any gods and see no reason to think any exist; but, should there be one, or more, I see no reason to think it is in any way benevolent. It either created evil, is disinterested in evil, or is impotent to do anything about evil--in any of these cases, it would ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 26, 2019:
Acknowledging that there IS a gawd, are we?
Dave Daubenmire: We Must Make Homosexuality “Unthinkable Again” | Sarahbeth Caplin | Friendly ...
Marionville comments on Oct 26, 2019:
What a horrendously ignorant and deliberately offensive individual this “Dubbed in the Mire” is. He like most of his ilk have their brains permanently on the sexual mechanics of others, they seem to get some sort of kinky thrill by talking dirty and denigrating the sexual relationships of ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 26, 2019:
A good dose of Mind Your Own Business would go along way here.
CHURCH & STATE | There’s No Broad Right to Use Your Religious Beliefs to Discriminate against ...
girlwithsmiles comments on Oct 26, 2019:
If they refuse service it follows that the whole community that relates to the person they refused to serve and sympathisers to the group will take their service elsewhere. Perhaps they should be encouraged to put up a sign so that people know where not to go?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 26, 2019:
@OwlInASack good idea, warn the discriminated ones and me, to not bother going inside. FB has been a big help with this, no Hobby Lobby or Chik-fil-A for me!
Land of the free.
BestWithoutGods comments on Oct 25, 2019:
Whatever happened to freedom of speech and the press? :o
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 26, 2019:
@Triphid don't forget "gifting" them with blankets where smallpox suffers had died.
Stephen Hawking famously said that "Philosophy is dead." What do you think?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 25, 2019:
IMO most philosophy is a complete waste of time. Why not debate how many angels can dance on the head of a pin, a hot topic in the Middle Ages, and actually leading to severe persecution of the "losing" side of the debate! (blasphemy!)
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 26, 2019:
@LenHazell53 name any textbooks in use, or even in print, that did Not have a religious base at the time. Plus people got excommunicated and/or accused of blasphemy over crap like this. Serious charges in that day! Using "thought" as a weapon!
So this is a poll... do atheists believe in capital in capital punishment?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 25, 2019:
Why would an "Atheist", or anybody else shoved into a category, have consistent outlooks on Anything? Seems like a pretty silly question! And disrespectful as well!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 26, 2019:
@attila Then pose the question that way, not in such a confrontational disrespetful manner! Oh, and IMO the death penalty is a good thing! Do you know how many get out on "good behavior", or whatever, and commit the same or more horrendous crimes against more innocent victims. Do you know Charles Manson was up for parole every year for decades?
Stephen Hawking famously said that "Philosophy is dead." What do you think?
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 25, 2019:
IMO most philosophy is a complete waste of time. Why not debate how many angels can dance on the head of a pin, a hot topic in the Middle Ages, and actually leading to severe persecution of the "losing" side of the debate! (blasphemy!)
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 26, 2019:
@LenHazell53 no, theythought of it as philosophy, as everything was religion-basedbackthen.
So this is a poll... do atheists believe in capital in capital punishment?
WilliamFleming comments on Oct 25, 2019:
I have finally, after many years, decided to be against the death penalty. I have no strong feelings—it just seems a rather unsociable thing to kill people. Actually I don’t identify as an atheist or agnostic. If you are taking a poll strike me out.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 25, 2019:
Keeps them from escaping or getting paroled & doing it again! Do you know Manson was up for parole every year for de ades?
Is mathematics the last refuge of Platonism in the sciences?
Jolanta comments on Oct 25, 2019:
How do you know, that the grin remained?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 25, 2019:
The grin remained in the mind of the author, a cokehead who liked his girlfriends about age 10...........this is your "authority"?
Only Ever Vote For Your Own Race - AOC should have endorsed Julian Castro because he is Latino, ...
St-Sinner comments on Oct 23, 2019:
There are a few things to take into consideration here: 1. AOC's endorsement will bring zero votes to Bernie's dying campaign. She is among the choir 2. AOC is returning the favor to Bernie who endorsed her in her House race campaign in New York 3. Bernie accelerated her endorsement by ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 25, 2019:
@St-Sinner what name? Fathead? Too bad so sad, after all you persistently state & imply you are the arbiter of "behavior" and my thoughts..... And who is this "we" kemosabe? .
Stephen Hawking famously said that "Philosophy is dead." What do you think?
DougReed comments on Oct 25, 2019:
All I know is I had to take the philosophy class in college and I was not ready to learn about philosophy. Peace
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 25, 2019:
I dropped out of "phil9sophy" after about 5 weeks, took "Comparative Religion" instead. Such a better choice, learned all about the hows & whys of Middle Eastern ancient religions, the wars & power shifts, how monotheism came to the Hebrews, etc etc etc...and still serves me 50+ years later in debates with "believers"!
Stephen Hawking famously said that "Philosophy is dead." What do you think?
Mb_Man comments on Oct 25, 2019:
There is more to human existence than levers and pulleys. Though it is popular for even supposedly brilliant people to utter statements like "Philosophy is dead", they too, are idiotic. Sure, I would never deny that science gets things done and has brought us a long way. At the same time, ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 25, 2019:
Philosophy brought us eugenics as practiced by the Third Reich. It brought the idea of several genocides just in the past couple hundred years. It brught the idea that women are weak & inferior, another that babies & dogs not feel pain so it is justfineto do any physical procedure on them willy-nilly. You act as if philosophy is some kind of squeaky-clean thing...it is most emphatically Not!
Only Ever Vote For Your Own Race - AOC should have endorsed Julian Castro because he is Latino, ...
St-Sinner comments on Oct 23, 2019:
There are a few things to take into consideration here: 1. AOC's endorsement will bring zero votes to Bernie's dying campaign. She is among the choir 2. AOC is returning the favor to Bernie who endorsed her in her House race campaign in New York 3. Bernie accelerated her endorsement by ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 25, 2019:
@St-Sinner 50% of the nation proves nothing but that 50% are idiots! Objective analysis clearly shows 70% of what they push as "news" is CRAP.............I prefer actual Facts, myself.
Only Ever Vote For Your Own Race - AOC should have endorsed Julian Castro because he is Latino, ...
St-Sinner comments on Oct 23, 2019:
There are a few things to take into consideration here: 1. AOC's endorsement will bring zero votes to Bernie's dying campaign. She is among the choir 2. AOC is returning the favor to Bernie who endorsed her in her House race campaign in New York 3. Bernie accelerated her endorsement by ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 25, 2019:
@St-Sinner actual experts appear on MSNBC & CNN all the time, with their degrees/areas of expertise/job descriptions. (Like former ambassadors, attorney general's, military officers, etc) Faux lets Hannity, et al, flap their gums with opinions.
Only Ever Vote For Your Own Race - AOC should have endorsed Julian Castro because he is Latino, ...
St-Sinner comments on Oct 23, 2019:
There are a few things to take into consideration here: 1. AOC's endorsement will bring zero votes to Bernie's dying campaign. She is among the choir 2. AOC is returning the favor to Bernie who endorsed her in her House race campaign in New York 3. Bernie accelerated her endorsement by ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 25, 2019:
@St-Sinner which "experts" ? haven't seen or heard any., just flapping gums on Faux.....and,just the amount if money sucked down by our military alone would easily pay for all of it, while leaving a reasonable fighting force that could scramble to abandon the Kurds, at short notice, for example......which you or any thinking person well knows! And Bernie is at least 3rd-ranked....AOC did not endorse him because he is losing, ya know.
Only Ever Vote For Your Own Race - AOC should have endorsed Julian Castro because he is Latino, ...
St-Sinner comments on Oct 23, 2019:
There are a few things to take into consideration here: 1. AOC's endorsement will bring zero votes to Bernie's dying campaign. She is among the choir 2. AOC is returning the favor to Bernie who endorsed her in her House race campaign in New York 3. Bernie accelerated her endorsement by ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 25, 2019:
@St-Sinner you Could go to YouTube & see Bernie telling you all these things, including concrete plans to finance it all, for over 30 years...he is & always has been totally consistent, totally for We the People. Or, you could continue to wallowin ignorance & demand people "behave" according to your old white guy nonsense. Whining is So unattractive, and so is ignorance.
Who is this idiot! I have heard less offensive comments from the religious peanut brains! I ...
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 22, 2019:
You mean the gal making major fool of herself in several videos has opened her mouth & made a fool or herself Again? Who'd a thunk it?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 25, 2019:
@HankSherman "you......strive for perfecttion" ??? K8nd of speaks for itself, then you describe counseling a young person & appear to contradict yourself completely......
Only Ever Vote For Your Own Race - AOC should have endorsed Julian Castro because he is Latino, ...
St-Sinner comments on Oct 23, 2019:
There are a few things to take into consideration here: 1. AOC's endorsement will bring zero votes to Bernie's dying campaign. She is among the choir 2. AOC is returning the favor to Bernie who endorsed her in her House race campaign in New York 3. Bernie accelerated her endorsement by ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 24, 2019:
@Flowerwall the impeachment hearings going on right now, daily...they are gathering testimony from witnesses in a room designated for the purpose in the Capitol building.. About 25 repubs, (senators), forced their way past security guards, all carrying cellphones, which is totally against security regulations, yelled gibberish & used their cells to order pizza (!) which they slung around the room! They were "supporting" drump, I guess in the manner he taught them......
Only Ever Vote For Your Own Race - AOC should have endorsed Julian Castro because he is Latino, ...
St-Sinner comments on Oct 23, 2019:
There are a few things to take into consideration here: 1. AOC's endorsement will bring zero votes to Bernie's dying campaign. She is among the choir 2. AOC is returning the favor to Bernie who endorsed her in her House race campaign in New York 3. Bernie accelerated her endorsement by ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 24, 2019:
@St-Sinner I hear the room they invaded was made sacrosanct by the Repugs for Benghazi hearings. I also hear there were already a fair number of Repugs in the room at all times anyway, so the invasion was just Claptrap.
“Miracle Mineral Solution,” According to Jim Humble and his Genesis II Church of Health and ...
azzow2 comments on Oct 23, 2019:
I had once thought that the practice of drinking bleach was something that was isolated to a cult, after looking into it it is I had discovered it is widely practiced. The ignorance of the people that consume bleach is just baffling. Regular bleach is bad enough what about the Clorox? Clorox has ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 24, 2019:
@azzow2 lye is potassium hydroxide. No lye in clorox/bleach, they are sodium hydroxide.
Science vs religion Atheist historical nogodexists aincentphilosophy Agonostic
Pedrohbds comments on Oct 24, 2019:
The idea of the text is correct, but to tell 33 AD or say that Epicurus said that is completely wrong. First, he died before 200AC so he was not saying much stuff on 33AC Second The idea of a monotheistic all powerful god was restricted to some tribes in the middle east, although Alexanders ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 24, 2019:
@Pedrohbds sounds like somebody was/is putting words in his mouth!
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Pedrohbds comments on Oct 24, 2019:
The idea of the text is correct, but to tell 33 AD or say that Epicurus said that is completely wrong. First, he died before 200AC so he was not saying much stuff on 33AC Second The idea of a monotheistic all powerful god was restricted to some tribes in the middle east, although Alexanders ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 24, 2019:
Maybe somebody stole his quotes?
I grew up believing that unborn babies and kids not old enough to understand the gospel would ...
robtam comments on Oct 22, 2019:
All of the back and forth about god , heaven , purgatory and on and on , give me a fucking break ! I got onto this site to ESCAPE all of that ignorant bullshit !
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 24, 2019:
See my rant post on this very issue!
Who is this idiot! I have heard less offensive comments from the religious peanut brains! I ...
indirect76 comments on Oct 22, 2019:
That’s Miley Cyrus. Her name is in the article title.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 24, 2019:
@indirect76 ....just wow..........
Who is this idiot! I have heard less offensive comments from the religious peanut brains! I ...
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 22, 2019:
You mean the gal making major fool of herself in several videos has opened her mouth & made a fool or herself Again? Who'd a thunk it?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 24, 2019:
@HankSherman then why the comment above?
“Miracle Mineral Solution,” According to Jim Humble and his Genesis II Church of Health and ...
azzow2 comments on Oct 23, 2019:
I had once thought that the practice of drinking bleach was something that was isolated to a cult, after looking into it it is I had discovered it is widely practiced. The ignorance of the people that consume bleach is just baffling. Regular bleach is bad enough what about the Clorox? Clorox has ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 24, 2019:
"Sodium hydroxide" IS bleach.
Only Ever Vote For Your Own Race - AOC should have endorsed Julian Castro because he is Latino, ...
St-Sinner comments on Oct 23, 2019:
There are a few things to take into consideration here: 1. AOC's endorsement will bring zero votes to Bernie's dying campaign. She is among the choir 2. AOC is returning the favor to Bernie who endorsed her in her House race campaign in New York 3. Bernie accelerated her endorsement by ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 24, 2019:
@St-Sinner ROFLMAO, considering the mid-term results. I am so looking forward to Nov. 5th! And those jackasses who invaded the hearing room deserve everything they are going to get!
Who is this idiot! I have heard less offensive comments from the religious peanut brains! I ...
indirect76 comments on Oct 22, 2019:
That’s Miley Cyrus. Her name is in the article title.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 23, 2019:
@indirect76 these people have millions of followers/worshippers, who hang on their every thought. With great power comes great responsibility, or being called out for being careless & nasty! So, Miley, watch yer mouth!
Who is this idiot! I have heard less offensive comments from the religious peanut brains! I ...
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 22, 2019:
You mean the gal making major fool of herself in several videos has opened her mouth & made a fool or herself Again? Who'd a thunk it?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 23, 2019:
@HankSherman naaaah, "perfection" is a terrible trap that stifles initiative...if you can't do it perfectly, why bother? Once I learned this (i was raised to be perfect, and by this I mean A+ was the only thing good enough, normal "A" required more work) and learning I did not have to be perfect was a major turning point in my life!
Only Ever Vote For Your Own Race - AOC should have endorsed Julian Castro because he is Latino, ...
St-Sinner comments on Oct 23, 2019:
There are a few things to take into consideration here: 1. AOC's endorsement will bring zero votes to Bernie's dying campaign. She is among the choir 2. AOC is returning the favor to Bernie who endorsed her in her House race campaign in New York 3. Bernie accelerated her endorsement by ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 23, 2019:
You are real big on "putting people in theirplace", aincha? Good luck with AOC on that, Bernie too! Oh, and who (besides you& Faux) ASSumes Repugs will still control the Senare after November?
it seems to me like to be "all-knowing" would require a rather thorough and intimate knowledge of ...
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 22, 2019:
"Sin"??!! What the Hell are you babbling about?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 23, 2019:
@hankster not without gawd 's "help"...that's sarcasm, hasten to mention.
it seems to me like to be "all-knowing" would require a rather thorough and intimate knowledge of ...
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 22, 2019:
"Sin"??!! What the Hell are you babbling about?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 22, 2019:
@hankster aaaaawwwwwwww, I feel so much better now that a delusional guilt-inducer tells me to.
it seems to me like to be "all-knowing" would require a rather thorough and intimate knowledge of ...
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 22, 2019:
"Sin"??!! What the Hell are you babbling about?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 22, 2019:
@hankster "connection to gawd"...again WTH are you babbling about? No gawd(s) no sin, get off the "-guilt train"! And stop trying to put others on it!
it seems to me like to be "all-knowing" would require a rather thorough and intimate knowledge of ...
Word comments on Oct 21, 2019:
2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. God is sin. Go and sin and you will then know God and the Masonic lodge secret religion racist devil worshippers will throw you in Jail and make you pay fines, fee and court ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 22, 2019:
OMG, back with the "racist" hatred of Mason-ism are we? "Jail"? What jail? Where, exactly? Oh, and BTW, Surely, my sweet Mother conceived me in love, you nasty fathead!
it seems to me like to be "all-knowing" would require a rather thorough and intimate knowledge of ...
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 22, 2019:
"Sin"??!! What the Hell are you babbling about?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 22, 2019:
"Sin" is a religious construct (only) that is intended to keep people subjugated through fear and the offering of a "path to salvation" usually through asking for money & self-castigation. It is an UGLY concept from start to finish and I am not buying your "explanation" of trying to use it for leverage...which is exactly what religion does....using nasty ideas helps No One!
You know what really frosts my ass?
hankster comments on Oct 19, 2019:
just a consideration..... if you are spending enough time on here every day to be aggravated by that, you might start looking for a hobby yourself. ✌️
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 22, 2019:
@hankster I live for snark-asm......
You know what really frosts my ass?
Fernapple comments on Oct 19, 2019:
If your ass is cold, Amazon do a good line in thermal knickers. Also I have very warm hands, but unfortunately I am on the other side of the Atlantic. (Plus, you may block me if I go any farther, with that idea.)
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 22, 2019:
You might think wrong........
You know what really frosts my ass?
bleurowz comments on Oct 19, 2019:
I focus on the discussions that have interest to me and disregard the rest. There's enough interesting conversation on here that I'm not concerned about that. I figure some people are still grappling with what religion has done to them and may need to work that through.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 22, 2019:
My actual problem is, I feel these posts are a way "true believers" are trying to woo us back into their web by getting us to think about religious Crapola AS IF it was true....makes me feel both manipulated & angry!
You know what really frosts my ass?
hankster comments on Oct 19, 2019:
just a consideration..... if you are spending enough time on here every day to be aggravated by that, you might start looking for a hobby yourself. ✌️
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 22, 2019:
I am6th term president of an over-55 singles social Club, (about 100 members), travel in my RV, (just got back from NH) do all my own yard & home repair work, do some online dating, donate to soup kitchens, work for Bernie. Anything else you think I need to be doing?
Column: Attorney General William Barr to nonbelievers: Go to hell - Chicago Tribune
WayneDalton comments on Oct 19, 2019:
You first😚
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 19, 2019:
It's where all the fun people will be anyway.......
Less than half of American adults attend church regularly, while 26% claim no religious affiliation...
dokala comments on Oct 17, 2019:
Believe it or not, many christians lie about their Church attendence. Back in 2005 US church attendence was at 17%, which was on par with Germany. Here is a believer source being honest about their situation back then ...
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 18, 2019:
Careful, you'll make me think there Is a gawd & she doesn't give a damn....oh, wait........
Jill Stein is baaaaack.
St-Sinner comments on Oct 17, 2019:
Unlike Greta Thunberg, Jill Stein has finished school and is a physician. Both are climate activists but what a difference.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 18, 2019:
@St-Sinner uuummm, "faux news is praising Bernie"? Your meds need adjusting, stat?
Jill Stein is baaaaack.
St-Sinner comments on Oct 17, 2019:
Unlike Greta Thunberg, Jill Stein has finished school and is a physician. Both are climate activists but what a difference.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 18, 2019:
@St-Sinner "behave"???? So, you are now in loco parentis? NEW FLASH: Nobody needs to "behave" according to your ideas, too bad so sad.......
On the menu today...
kiramea comments on Oct 18, 2019:
I don't get it. What does one have to do with the other?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 18, 2019:
@Marcie1974 nasty post trying to say atheists are responsible for teen suicides, methinks......
On the menu today...
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 18, 2019:
A lot of those suicides are gender-challenged/confused young people, sadly. Their intolerant environments (a lot driven by religion) make them so unhappy they opt for death. Yet another thing "xians" can take credit for!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 18, 2019:
@skado they can not only see, on social media, that there are many inclinations out there, but that some families/communities are loving & accepting. But imagine being born with supposed "horrible/sinful/evil" leanings & knowing you will lose evetything if you are honest with your family & community...and how well youngsters cope with even minor problems of acceptance & belonging......
Posing with my shirt!! Thanks!
demifeministgal comments on Oct 16, 2019:
Oh wow it comes in black?! :o I've only ever seen it here in purple.... does it also come in blue?? :)
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 18, 2019:
Black or purple only.
Jill Stein is baaaaack.
St-Sinner comments on Oct 17, 2019:
Unlike Greta Thunberg, Jill Stein has finished school and is a physician. Both are climate activists but what a difference.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 18, 2019:
@St-Sinner nice "defense" of your inane comparison between a grown woman vs. a 16-year old girl.......ROFLMAO, LAME! Oh, and pointing out how Lame your remark was is somehow "praising" Greta? Not so much........
Jill Stein is baaaaack.
St-Sinner comments on Oct 17, 2019:
Unlike Greta Thunberg, Jill Stein has finished school and is a physician. Both are climate activists but what a difference.
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 18, 2019:
Ummm, you do know Greta is 16 years old? Because just a weird comparison! And, "Jill Stein is a climate activist"???? Really, I have enjoyed her constant comments & articles so much in the last 2 years, when we have needed people to step up so badly....NOT! Huckster, snake oil seller, maybe. Activist? Not at all!
Stephen Hawking Says, in Final Book, “There Is No God.
JeffMesser comments on Oct 16, 2019:
and how the f*ck would he know?
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 17, 2019:
@GipsyOfNewSpain despite hefty bribe attempts, I assume........
And they continue to eat their own.
AnneWimsey comments on Oct 8, 2019:
I am starting to enjoy the news again! The volume of rats scrabbling to get off the ship is both amusing & satisfying!
AnneWimsey replies on Oct 17, 2019:
@Captain_Feelgood do you wake up coherent?

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