I get the feeling, increasingly, that Christianity, especially evangelical, is a death cult.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 25, 2021:

They are convinced but not so on the can't wait idea. Also, evangelicals are big on cross ideas but not a cross with Jesus on it. They show an empty cross instead. Is it a death cult? What else would you call a belief system that claims your time on earth is just training for your position in eternity. The real deal is to surround god and sing his praises forever and ever. The ego of this god is forever stroked and you bow before him because he allowed you to be a part of all this. Over the years people who have anger towards me at this idea always claim "there must be something else to do in heaven." Ideas of this place are not very clear and it is described as having walls around it. I'm told this is symbolic but what it if is literal. I don't think I want to go. I'm equally convinced that American support for Israel is based on American Christian beliefs. I'm sure the Israelis appreciate the support but do not share in our religious ideals.

End Times Preacher: A Reptile Alien Imitating My Husband Tried to Sleep with Me | Hemant Mehta | ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 24, 2021:

Maybe her husband is the reptile alien. IDK. Maybe a good reason not to sleep with him too.

Christian Preacher: Jesus Walked Behind Me During a Sermon (and There’s Video) | Hemant Mehta | ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 24, 2021:

Video does not prove anything.

Just in time for Christmas, found in my fb Atheist Women group, posted by a woman who found it in ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 24, 2021:

OK. Is it $12.00 or $1200.00?

MAGA “Doctor”: Vaccinated Christians Can Still Ask God to “Cast Out” the Shots | Hemant ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 24, 2021:

Amazing or what? Cast out the shots. Why did they get them in the first place? This sounds like that old nonsense men always said about a woman having the power to not get pregnant if she was raped. I think Akin said that one. Why would they need birth control then, Todd? :)

My home gym isn't near completion, but we're getting there...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 23, 2021:

Looks good. If my feet were in better shape I would be all into this. I seldom even use the Bowfex any more.

Where do these"experts:" come from that know so much more than actual experts?

DenoPenno comments on Nov 23, 2021:

It takes red hat thinking. Another version of it is being white and telling everyone about BLM and how they are bad. It just takes a red hat.

Religion IQ?

DenoPenno comments on Nov 22, 2021:

Maybe just more gullible. I once heard a story of a scientist who was a believer and his proof of the great flood was to look at the Grand Canyon.

Did Journalist Dorothy Kilgallen's Probe of JFK's Assassination Lead to Her Death? | HowStuffWorks

DenoPenno comments on Nov 22, 2021:

Dorothy's big mistake was in telling people what she was going to do and her JFK info was going to center on Carlos Marcello, New Orleans, Oswald, and Ruby. Pills and alcohol do not mix and she may have taken some. People did that a lot back then. That does not explain her missing files and notes and other things that do not match up when you look at her death.

I’m starting to understand why people stop watching the news.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 22, 2021:

News media tries to drive you just like everyone else wants to sell you an app or something. Everything today is about ratings and pushing your buttons to get them. Throw in money and greed and there is the complete cycle. I work and come home. I avoid crazy people and seldom go anywhere except to buy food. Not fond of holidays and the world is now totally nuts.

Hollywood Squares Q & A... Q . Paul, what is a good reason for pounding meat?

DenoPenno comments on Nov 21, 2021:

Great answers and I miss that show. Paul Lynde was very funny. BTW the "Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly belieives in them" was in regards to UFO's.

Take a few moments to few this fascinating collection of historical photographs.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 21, 2021:

All of it is fascinating. As for beauty I thought Nefertiti was stunning. There are others too. On into Jesus, or Jesus Christ as some would call him. I noted that there are so many paintings of him and they all come from the Western world. How would they know what he looked like. Next, you think you have an idea from the image on the Shroud of Turin. They show a picture but the shroud is a known fake. I mean "fake" in the way that it is assumed by some to be a burial shroud of Jesus. Where did this knowledge come from? I also mean "fake" in the way that it is painted in places and did not come from the same era as Jesus. It came into existence later.

Einstein explained gravity over one hundred years ago: He said it was warped space-time and told ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 21, 2021:

I think that was very well put and explained. It doesn't make me an authority on the subject but it seems to make sense.

Incredible! A Tibetan monk has been discovered in the mountains of Nepal.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 21, 2021:

Incredible mummy.

A group of male, gun-rights jerks celebrated Rittenhouse's murder acquittal.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 20, 2021:

The gullible have been empowered by 4 years of Trump. He supports anarchy and does not hate and like all that his supporters do. This is the illusion that is created and white supremacy thinks this is all "freedom" for the white man. It simply is not so. The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict will certainly bring out more people just like him in a short time. I watched the opinion of Amber Ruffin on her show and then went to her Facebook page to comment. A middle aged white man saw my post and approval of what Amber said, then replied that he was "surprised that I could not see through all this and that I believed all the hype of the media on this issue of the trial." I had to answer that his words were exactly what I would say to him. The only addition was that he was very gullible in my opinion. We each believed the same thing but in a different way. I believe in justice for all. He believes in justice for his own. Follow that trial and you might see that the judge treated Kyle like he was his own son. If a person of color had of done this he would be facing a lot of jail time. What is the big difference and why do we have that difference? If you wear a red hat or come from the white supremacy crowd you just will not get this.

“Prophetess”: God’s Moving Me Into a Mansion So I Can “Infiltrate” the Wealthy | Hemant ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 20, 2021:

I recall when the believers claimed god was not done with Swaggart yet. God had more for him to do. Praise the gullible.

Sums it up Nicely:

DenoPenno comments on Nov 20, 2021:

We could just get a very good opinion of it all right here in our group. Try "Out of the Illusion" by William-Mary for a factual piece on the Rittenhouse trial. All there and no punches pulled.

New Orleans Archdiocese Will Pay Over $1 Million to Settle FEMA Fraud Claims | Hemant Mehta | ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 20, 2021:

Is jail time coming or do they have the Kyle Rittenhouse judge?

Anti-Gay Christian Florist Will Pay $5,000 to Settle Decade-Long Bigotry Case | Hemant Mehta | ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 20, 2021:

Here's the way I see it folks. If you are in business and do not want to bake any flowers for a gay couple they can go someplace else to get their flowers baked. Being in business does not mean I am obligated to serve you. Sorry. :) Kim Davis is another issue, however, and Kim Davis was wrong. If you cannot issue the license you need to get another job.

Pastor Matt Hagee Apologizes for Hosting MAGA Cultists (But Not from the Pulpit) | Hemant Mehta | ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 20, 2021:

Was he wearing his red hat at the time? Just askin.'

The Culture War Turned Legal And It’s Hurting Kids | Above the Law

DenoPenno comments on Nov 19, 2021:

What is critical race theory? The last I checked people were not really sure. My take on it was that white people and white supremacists would really enjoy it. As for "owning the libs" my take on this is someone cutting off their nose to spite their face. If there is not a clear definition of what CRT is we certainly do not want to teach it in schools. Someone should show valid info on exactly what it is and why it should be taught. We gain nothing by making our children feel inferior.

How the Left sees Kyle Rittenhouse: [youtube.com]

DenoPenno comments on Nov 19, 2021:

You do not have to be left or right on the Rittenhouse case. All you need to do is be aware that he was not called there by anyone and he was not going that far to help protect property. He also had no obsession with giving anyone first aid.

Freeze Alert! I know I checked the weather earlier since temperatures are getting down there, and ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 19, 2021:

You can bet my heat is on this morning. It is Friday now and 25 degrees at 6 AM.

Latest troll umbrella guard unfriended me because I'm brainwashed he never carried a M-16

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

In the Army I carried an M-14 to start with and later as a mail clerk and demolition specialist I carried a military 45. Most of the time these weapons were in the armory and not with us.

Advantage Plans are no advantage - Villages-News.com

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

I've known this for some time. Namath, Walker, Glover, Shatner. They all go 24/7 and year round. This is because you can change your provider all year round. My agent works for the Ming Agency and he told me that. I've had him now for years. Just for the halibut (nuk nuk) I did recently call to see how much of my $144 I could get back and they told me $50 a month. I told them to stick it.

Funny because it’s true

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

Are we trying to suggest here that this would be less expensive under Trump? Time to remove the red hat.

Freeze Alert! I know I checked the weather earlier since temperatures are getting down there, and ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

It will be that cold in mid Missouri tonight also. I play a little "heat game" with my furnace and turn it off if we have long periods of 50 degrees or so. Heat would run inside anyway but the inside is surely 20 degrees warmer. All this and I run inside temps of 68 to 70 degrees in the winter. I check it all with thermometers (one in every room) and I just paid a $62 electric bill the 15th. Not bad for all electric. Once it starts getting down colder like it is now this little game cannot be played. Before long the heat will have to be on 24/7 to be comfortable.

Cologne Catholic church holds penance service on sex abuse [euronews.com]

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

Just say 25 hail Mary's and you are OK. :)

Glenn Kirschner - Steve Bannon's Ridiculous Court Performance Exposed [youtube.com]

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

I think Steve Bannon needs a bath. So does his political views. Just like Bart, he is not so bright. (Breitbart.)

I'm spending the night with a friend in the city because she's taking me to outpatient surgery ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

Nice friends and I hope all goes well.

What I've been saying all along

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

Exactly so. In this case I wonder how Kyle and his judge ended up being buddies. He is a killer and this case is not going well. A few "critical thinkers" even believe he went there to provide medical aide. That is Ridiculous.

MAGA translated...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

He will probably walk but this is a step in the right direction.

Are you making claim?

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

I do not live there but how would you prove a claim? How would you know that the supposed symptom was caused by the jab? My own anti-vaxx daughter was finally vaccinated because she is going to be taking chemo in a hospital. This was recent, and she told me her left arm still hurt from that jab. I assured her it would get better.

Child sex abuse reparations: How will the French Catholic Church pay? [france24.com]

DenoPenno comments on Nov 18, 2021:

This is a good question. As the article says, the total sum could be colossal.

Are you complicit without compunction in the objectification of women and men?

DenoPenno comments on Nov 17, 2021:

I try not to debate. If one says yes and the other says no, who wins? As for pornography, how would you stop it? This would be like the drug war or prohibition. Media is another thing. They are the ones who report stories for profit and often create them or make them up. History is in a book somewhere but all history is the opinion of the writer.

The most dangerous man alive runs China and wants to rule the world.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 17, 2021:

First he gave us Covid? How do you know? I suppose that Kansas City gave us Spanish Flu. This sounds so much like MAGA and a continuation of the Trump myth created for his loyal base. A base that I'm told he despises. He always had more money than the ones who believe he thinks like them and hates the same things they do. This shows me he has nothing in common with them at all. Hating gets us all nowhere, but first we must straighten up our own problems here at home before worrying about China.

He strives to lead a Godly lifestyle. What would you say to him?

DenoPenno comments on Nov 17, 2021:

As a one time believer I would say avoid this man. Whatever his denomination is will be the determining factor of the "godly lifestyle" he is trying to live. He could be deeply religious or just one of the many who continue to lie to themselves. His match could be a woman who uses similar words to his in a profile.

The Brights' Net - Backtalk on "Bright"

DenoPenno comments on Nov 17, 2021:

Do I have freethought and am I a freethinker? Yes, within the bounds of my educational upbringing and lifelong people associations. This means that others who use the same words to describe themselves are not like me at all. Some will have less choices in a bad situation while others have more. Such is free will for you. When you enter gender into this realm it is yet different again. This is why we see people and families that are ranging from not so bright on into much smarter than ourselves. I notice quickly if the female is the dominate one in a family relationship and often they are. Is Bright a good name? Not really. Again, you can call yourself a freethinker and make that mean almost anything you want it to mean. To me the term is about like the use of "spirtitual, believer, or Christian."

In preparation for the Solstice Holidays (North and South, stronger together!) and for the ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 17, 2021:

An error occurred. Ops!

So over the past week and a half I was able to get started on turning my cement garage into a ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 17, 2021:

I still have a Bowflex and a Total Gym. Due to neuropathy and balance issues I do not use them like I used to. You workout area looks nice.

Come to Britain.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 16, 2021:

Looks like some of them are going in the right direction here. My big concern with American believers is that you point some of these things out and get the reply that "others have the wrong faith." Religion has always been that way. It is a collection of other faiths and beliefs and is ever growing.

Feeling spied on by websites. It's jarring.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 16, 2021:

This is all very true. Sadly so in my opinion. WE are the product and there are few ways out. Personally I use a VPN from Switzerland called Proton VPN. It does not track you and has a free version, but the $5 per month one works for me. I do this because I watch TV free from all over the world and much of this is illegal according to those controlling us. I also use their Start browser. The next item you need is Glary Utilities. The free version is fine. Run the maintenance section of this daily and do not browse anything without your VPN turned on. When done always remember to turn the VPN off. My instructions here are if you have a Windows computer system. I was driven to this because of what I do, plus the fact the Google and Facebook want to punish me. I either logged in too often, too fast, or some other bullshit. Sites want to control your account and convince you of how good a job they are doing with your information. They claim not to sell your information. It is a lie. If you have anything free from the Internet is is because they are selling your information.

I posted this several years ago on Facebook. It has aged quite well

DenoPenno comments on Nov 16, 2021:

I recall a relative telling me Ted Nugent was "woke" but I'm not. Ridiculous, and so is that relative.

A real fan!!

DenoPenno comments on Nov 16, 2021:

I am always amazed at those who claim there was no Russia collusion. Russia had nothing to do with influencing our election, they say. Truth is, many nations worldwide try to influence elections in other countries. America is one of them.

Why not evolution?

DenoPenno comments on Nov 16, 2021:

Viewing religion as a byproduct of evolution I arrive at the ideas of a herd, or group. You feel there is protection within your own herd but there are many different ones. Leaders of your herd might become criminal in time but none of them started that way. They simply saw opportunity for their own betterment. Society works this same way without religion. Some have more than others and everyone wants to get ahead in life. Some want to be leaders whether they deserve to be or not.

Trump encouraged his minions to break laws to help his political career.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 15, 2021:

I think a few still believe that Trump is President but they cannot explain that belief really. If that is what they think maybe they also believe they can be pardoned later.

According to a poster on my seniors only group incompetent Bidden said; "" There is a product ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 15, 2021:

The current drive is to make us (the product) want to consume anything and everything. It is all about the making of money. If the public does not consume the sellers make no money. Current shortages are driven by pandemic related things as supply and demand are not always instantaneous.

Albert Einstein and some of his thought as to what happens after death. [edgy.app]

DenoPenno comments on Nov 15, 2021:

Quantum physics is not a proven science. We just cannot seem to grasp that idea and yet many books, movies, and ideas are about it. In my mind it is all made up. It has yet to be demonstrated.

Yep!!!! 😂😂😂😂

DenoPenno comments on Nov 15, 2021:

My take on QAnon is that first you have to have Evangelical believers that find clues to everything in their bibles. They make up what they think the passages are about. Next you throw in Trump who can make or break their political careers. These people will say anything.

Stella Sinclaire

DenoPenno comments on Nov 15, 2021:

Hellooo, Stella. :)

Brandon Area Food Shelf rejects donations from ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ event - VTDigger

DenoPenno comments on Nov 15, 2021:

Hungry people are simply hungry people. This has nothing to do with Brandon or what you think it means. It also has nothing to do with political parties. Hungry is simply hungry.

As I read the news this morning two articles raised my blood pressure.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 15, 2021:

What Squad? That term is Trump think. As for us being a Republic, this is true and always has been true. If you want to hold at the Republic level then by all means be a Republican. Land and business owners get the money and benefits. Others get very little. Democracy is something to strive for. It started with FDR and was important to our recovery at the time. Some of us, Republicans in my opinion, have been trying to change this and get rid of Social Security even if they themselves have been helped by it. With trump they almost succeeded. Anyone honest with themselves can think back to Trump wanting no Social Security taxes withheld in the last quarter of his Presidency and then he claimed he would deal with Social Security when he was re-elected. Those words have a plain meaning to me. The fate of Social Security (which also funds Medicaid and Medicare) would become about the same as Trumps healthcare plan. That plan failed because Republicans have never been about healthcare and they never will be. Trump wanted to give us something but usually it was just more and more of himself. I don't talk of The Squad, Pocahontas, or Sleepy Joe. I do not believe that Mexico or George Soros was "sending us anyone." Most of my political thoughts are in the above. I'm a Progressive and not a Biden fan, but at least I know my Social Security (which is an insurance plan) will be safe and maybe expanded. We need this. I'm also aware that in the end Republicans will try and cut Social Security again as usual in ignorant attempts of trying to balance the budget. That idea is laughable to start with and the Trump Presidency had no concern for budget as he was given a free hand by the GOP that he now owns and controls. QAnon sprang up and it is amazing that so many sprout that nonsense. They do it because Trump can make or break their political careers. He is the infection that just keeps on giving.

Hmmm. Finally! Only one religion to assault logic. [huffpost.com]

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

Michael Flynn is more dangerous than some of us realized.

My goodbye email to Dave, 72. Was I clear? We didn't meet.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

Sounds clear enough to me. I would talk you to death but not like this clown did. I would also want to hear what you had to say. My question on this, Kathleen, is are you really looking? I'm not caught in similar situations maybe because I am a loner and not looking. Even so, I got another invite today to "go to hangouts" or just give her my e-mail so we could text. I'm not a fan of hangouts and words on a screen are simply words on a screen. They have nothing to do with the pictures you are seeing. I do not want or need endless texts daily from someone, and especially if I've never talked to them in real time.

Trump fanatic Michael Flynn Demands ‘One religion under God’ at far-right rally.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

I think I know where Flynn comes from.

Great idea

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

Yes, but think of the poor merchants. They are just not getting enough of your money. When I was a boy we were lucky to get a paper airplane. :)

The Bible says atheists don't exist, only idolaters (people who create their own gods) or those who ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

Throw in the fact that these gathered animals from all over the globe knew exactly where to show up to get on the big boat. Once that boat landed they all miraculously went on back to their homes.

Trump Claims Half of Legal Scholars Support His Fraud Claims. They Don't.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

Zero evidence. None. Trump is a grifter into the making of money by any means possible. There is no evidence of voter fraud and Pence did not have the power to suddenly give the Biden votes to Trump.

Mike Rubens Finds Out Why America is Losing Its Religion - YouTube

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

People believe in god but they all want to believe their own way. That has always been the religious problem. It has caused more groups and denominations and the Internet has sped this up tremendously.

Now evangelicals want to depict "social justice" as un-Christian: I hope God will forgive them | ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

My bible studies led to me becoming atheist. If that had not of happened I would not follow today simply because of the hypocrisy.

Especially when the business they claim to be "protecting" didn't ask.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

Exactly. Kyle wanted to do this and his mommy drove him halfway there. He was not asked by anyone to come there for any reason. That was the first myth created . A current myth even now is that people think he went to help others because he had a medical kit. Apparently some critical thinkers have even fallen for this last one.

Viced Rhino - The Bible is Inerrant, Even With the Errors! [youtube.com]

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

Viced Rhino has a lot of knowledge here. The problem is that he refers to the bible as "a book." In reality it came into existence as we know it today some 300 plus years after the time of Jesus and consists of 66 or more independent books. This is why I pay no attention to it and never will again.

Beau of the Fifth Column - Let's talk about income, public health, and Trump.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 14, 2021:

I can agree with that. It also shows Trump's narcissistic stupidity. Remember the time he took a sharpie and showed how the hurricane was going to move into Alabama? The GOP backed him up on that.

People that spread misinformation on here or online and public figures/ or the general public about ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 13, 2021:

I can agree with you fully because I am an atheist who studied to be a preacher in earlier life. In the end there simply was no evidence for gods. I'm not sure this makes me smarter than believers but it gives me less fear. I have a religious friend that I first met when we were kids. Sometimes we talk on the phone and if it becomes his dinner time his wife wants him off the phone ASAP. He tells me they are going to eat now and as we hang up I hear him praying, "we love you lord, oh, yes, we really do." I find it funny and all a big crock. Is he convincing an invisible being that he loves him? Is this desperation? Most likely he has more stress than I do.

SnowyOwl posted a thread about mortality/ethics, and this article discusses whether or or not ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 13, 2021:

This is true. As for me, I am not worried about morality in any way. You make your own morality in how you deal with others. Discussing it with the religious is a no win situation.

10 RULES TO AVOID THE DISCOMFORT OF CRITICAL THINKING BY TOM GUTOWSKI NORTHEN EXPRESS OCT.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 13, 2021:

This all looks pretty good to me. Very factual.

America 'on fire': Facebook watched as Trump ignited hate

DenoPenno comments on Nov 13, 2021:

I was right there fighting through most of this as a political activist while Trump supporters had balls enough to come on my page and call me names. A couple of them even reported me while doing this. Sorry, clown. It is my page and not yours. Zuck had a deal with Trump at this time. Later as that ended the platform changed and Trump was removed. Currently if you use the wrong choice of words it is "hate speech." Back when all this was allowed everyone had a field day with words.

New Rule: Avatar Time with Bill Maher | Real Time (HBO) - YouTube

DenoPenno comments on Nov 13, 2021:

I feel that I get this because I see people every day thumbing their cell phones and grinning. This is at work and everywhere. I witnessed a woman get into her car and strap her wrist holding her cell phone to the steering wheel before driving off. At work everything is "look at this, this is funny" and others rush to view the Online content. I'm always wondering when it will stop being funny and why do corporations act as if you have some Constitutional right to be doing this? Part of that answer is Corporate people themselves are addicted and another is that you cannot keep employees if you do not allow it. At the same time the smoke break has gotten to where you run to the back door, smoke, and make a phone call. I will talk you to death but I am not addicted to this nor to texting. Getting on into the virtual world, everyone is talking about this and it is in almost every action Sy Fy TV show. As a TV and movie nerd I have noticed that everyone now has a super power. Do we need this? More and more those on TV are wearing the virtual goggles. Virtual dates and even virtual sex is getting to be common. A dating site even asked me if I wanted to go on a virtual date. Oh, hell no! My best take on this is that the public is vulnerable. Get them interested and you can take their money. Keep them interested and you can get all their money almost any time.

Oregon School Board Reverses Decision to Fire Two Anti-Trans Educators | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 12, 2021:

Well, surprise! There are more than 2 genders. As for calling someone by their preferred name I'm not sure that "Oregon Honey." would do. The teachers could stay unless they were openly against minorities and LGBT people.

I equate morality with religion and so I do not presume to have them as a godless one but I do have ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 12, 2021:

That man is Giancarlo Esposito and I agree fully with his words.

Christian “Doctor”: God Uses Angels Armed with Sulfates to “Bring Us Healing” | Hemant Mehta...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 12, 2021:

Wasn't sulfur the original syphilis drug?

Hate-Preacher: “FBI, I Hope I Get My Subpoena Soon” for the Capitol Insurrection | Hemant Mehta ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 12, 2021:

The Evangelical religious tend to believe they are singled out anyway. Their Jesus said they would be persecuted. I see no reason for this guy to end up testifying about anything. Maybe his self importance.

Glen de Vries Flew In Space W/William Shatner, Dead In Crash

DenoPenno comments on Nov 12, 2021:

That's really tough luck. I would rather fly in a jet going overseas than to fly in Blue Origin or anything else going into space. Even so, I suppose that what happens just happens.

Let’s take a careful look at conservative means in theory and practice today.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 12, 2021:

Words and meanings change. Paul said in the KJV bible "I wanted to come to you but I was let." In 1611 the word "let" meant prevented.

Conservatives Now Demanding ‘Inappropriate’ Books Be Burned Not only are conservative ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 12, 2021:

It is a shame upon mankind that our history has many book burnings of written things we are never able to see today. We may have lost a lot of knowledge through ignorant book burning.

Buddah, Jesus, and Mohammed Stepped Into History... Or Maybe They Didn't

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

I think it means people really do know that when the bible describes the 40 days and nights Jesus spent in the desert that there was no way for it to be known. Reporters and camera men did not go along. That's just one example. Then, of course, we have Mohammad flying to heaven on a winged horse. Things like this and believers just do not get it that I no longer believe nor can I ever again believe. Myth is all we have here. Made up stories and nothing more.

If you want to be pissed off, just read the following article from today's Omaha newspaper: YES ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

Does this mean the abusers have a "day of fasting" so they cannot abuse on that day? What is it about?

Here’s a Quick Look at “Islam’s Favorite Heretic” | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

Reason over religion wins every time.

I just noticed that the number of visitors to my profile is 666!.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

That's cool. I could go with 666 as a street address.

Probably help if they did give a shit about the voters instead of big donors...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

The Democrats seem to go after over kill just to convince the GOP that we are all in this together and in trying to win them over. It is the wrong approach and is not working.

Woman seen comforting Kyle Rittenhouse’s mother is a consultant for picking the best jury, as she ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

FACT: Kyle Rittenhouse was an active shooter that killed 2 men. He had to travel to the scene of protest and there was no reason for him to be there. The above is what the prosecutor should be able to tell the jury before they retire to formulate a verdict.

Rittenhouse’s Judge's phone ring is a tRump rallies theme.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

I've read that the wrong kind of mistrial would mean it is all over and he cannot be tried again.

entitled white teenager driving to another state to antagonize and intimidate protestors with their ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

Your ideas on it are also thoughts of mine. It does not matter what state or what kind of protest Kyle went to. He was not invited to go, called to go, nor was he "protecting" anything. To even think that he was invites "Trumpist" type thinking. Mommy even believed in him so much that she took him and his AR-15 half way. Just get in the car and let's go. Suddenly you are a peace keeper without training and they need you there. Is it any surprise that Kyle shot someone? Not to me. The actions here are a part of "idiot think." Looks to me like Kyle, Mommy, and the judge should all be held responsible. The big problem here is that this trial can be thrown out in such a way that Kyle will never come to trial for murder again. That is scary.

U.S. Supreme Court divided over condemned murderer's religious request | Reuters

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

Why would this even go to the Supreme Court? He is going to die as punishment for his crime. If the religious requests keep on going in this manner, soon there might be a stay of punishment. Is it all about a last wish?

There is a difference I think between atheism/agnosticism/non-belief, on the one hand, and ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

I see your thoughts here. The big reason I have become so anti-religious is that I used to be one of them and the changes I see in their belief today is almost hysterical. It all gets worse and they want to force their delusions on us. I'm not forcing science on anyone. The only religious friends I still have are those I have known most of my life. I am also aware that we have a lot of idiot atheists. I'm speaking about those who do not believe in gods but go out of their way to support any other kind of woo. Wake up and stop making it up, please. Both sides do that.

Evangelist: My Critics, With Their “Big Educations,” Are in Big Trouble with God | Beth ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

Just another religious Trump nut. We will all be in big trouble when Trump and JFK jr. show up in the sky riding raptors and shooting us with automatic weapons. Jr. is dead and showing up as somebody else. Trump is not dead yet. A big problem here is the raptors.

How do you answer "Have a blessed day"?

DenoPenno comments on Nov 11, 2021:

That saying irks me to death. Whether it is said as a "blessed" day or a "bless-sed" day it still gets me. My thoughts are "who are you to tell me what kind of day to have." My upset is because it is used as a religious phrase of course. I don't want anything to do with your religion. If I tell you that I am considered hostile. My answer is usually just a "you too." I don't mean this but I do not want to wish them ill or anything. Now, going back in time on this, I had the same problems when others started wishing me a "good day." Yes, "have a good day." WTF are you to tell me that?

THE ASSAULT ON THE HORROR OF MASS DEMOCRACY WILL CONTINUE TO FAIL AS LONG AS IT REMAINS IN THE HANDS...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 10, 2021:

WTF?

Christian Mommy: Our Obesity Problem Could Be Solved if Women Stopped Working | Beth Stoneburner | ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 9, 2021:

Not true. Then they would eat all the time. I'm a male who has more time off work and it gives me more time to eat.

Trump Pals Slapped with Subpoenas

DenoPenno comments on Nov 9, 2021:

The importance of all of this is to see if they get arrested or not. If the answer is no we see no power in our government. Please arrest these bastards even if they do get turned loose later. They should show up and not ignore the law.

Like they are going to quit over losing 15%

DenoPenno comments on Nov 9, 2021:

I hear and understand this but it shows "people think" in my area. Many that were working are now jobless by choice and it makes me wonder how they get the bills paid. They exist waiting for the next gimmick the rich can come up with to get their money. Somehow they all manage to keep their cell phones which they check every 5 minutes.

MSNBC - Rep. Gosar's 'Despicable' Attack On AOC Blasted By His Own Sister [youtube.com]

DenoPenno comments on Nov 9, 2021:

Gosar should be removed from public office and his ignorant and threatening social media posts have to go as well. At the least, he should be censored. Why? This goes beyond freedom of speech.

I brewed my Winter Solstice Chocolate-Cherry Stout on Sunday 11/7 and I will add a 3 lb can of Tart ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 9, 2021:

Sounds great, Jim. I used to brew my own beer in Texas. Learned a lot of it from a man I met there, and also my grandfather used to brew beer when I was younger and lived with him.

Late Night with Seth Meyers - Biden Reportedly Farted in Front of Duchess Camilla Parker Bowles...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 9, 2021:

Maybe he learned this from Nancy Grace.

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DenoPenno comments on Nov 9, 2021:

That reporter is an idiot. An absolute idiot. If things hold current we will see gas prices drop a bit in the Spring. Not by a lot but just enough to show us the direction it should go. We should also be aware that Biden is not doing anything at all to influence gasoline prices. This is an OPEC thing.

I wonder why there is so much hostility between the Xstians and Islam?

DenoPenno comments on Nov 9, 2021:

I would say this is a big reason to not believe in gods. True believers would claim that the other side did not have the true religion. Very strange this "true religion" stuff. Pentecostals think they would still be Pentecostal even in Iran. I'm sure a lot of Baptists think the same. A lot of these believers think their god stacked the deck by allowing them to be born in the right country. It is a strange idiocy.

Most serial killers are men.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 8, 2021:

All I know for sure is that I love my ex deep down but today I have very little stress. This is because each of us wanted to be the leader.

Wealthy Man Hands Out $1,800,000 for Essays Showing “Evidence” of the Afterlife | Hemant Mehta ...

DenoPenno comments on Nov 8, 2021:

At what point did Bigelow get dementia? There is no evidence.

Don't PANIC, Don't Panic.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 7, 2021:

I'm sure I will be dead by then.

Please send roasted and salted Cashews, NOT peanuts please.

DenoPenno comments on Nov 7, 2021:

All Zuckerberg has done to me is ban me from Marketplace. They apparently still believe I was going to sell domain names and also become a car dealer. It was all a misunderstanding but happened because I used their developer tools. OK, just remove those tools please. Nope, the AI is convinced and it might be a permanent Marketplace ban. Now I have no free way to look at local yard sales.