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I hear too many people, even atheists, say things such as that Jesus was a good man, a teacher, but ...
goatgirl comments on Nov 15, 2017:
WOW! Now THIS is exactly why I joined this site. You just opened my eyes to some good shit! I always kind of shrugged about Jesus the man and assumed he was a kindly hippie type that today's christians would escort straight out of their church on a Sunday. But this posting is an AH HAH moment ...
Diogenes replies on Nov 16, 2017:
Jody yep, "Saint" Teresa worked hard to overpopulate the world. She loved the so-called "unborn"- but she hated the born and where some poverty stricken couple might eek out a life with one child, and they already had nine, she was going to make sure they could not get birth control- so they would have more. Forget about the things that would make life worthwhile: 'music', (yes, I put "music" in there) edible food, clean and safe housing-------- instead they exist in a rubbish pile that a pig would disown, if it could. Left over garbage for food- if they could get it.. And she did it- so that she could be a whore for the Catholic Church. And then there's Emperor Trump- who is trying his hardest to create as much evil as he can, defunding any agency that is involved with birth control.
I'm just curious since it is November already.
sol65 comments on Nov 7, 2017:
As an atheist with a secular, non-believing Jewish upbringing the entire season is a reminder that I don't fit in, that I am a marginalized and sometimes hated minority, and that forces currently in control of the USA want to ram Christianity down my throat. Despite that I enjoy the lights, the ...
Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2017:
I have no religion---- so I don't have to hate anyone. There is no excuse for you not to teach your children history and nature- ya, and a little love thrown in.
I'm just curious since it is November already.
Lonely comments on Nov 7, 2017:
If Christmas is limited to exchanging presents ant having dinner with the whole family it feels very good. Santa has no connection with religion. This is to make joy for children. When they grow, they understand that it was just another fairy tale made for their fun, and they do not feel being ...
Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2017:
Dam, I thought Santa Clause was JC's brother. Got it wrong again. I don't think one fairy tale should take precedence over another
I'm just curious since it is November already.
resserts comments on Nov 7, 2017:
I don't dread Christmas. It's a good time to spend with family and friends. The only thing I really despise is the six weeks of incessant Christmas music.
Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2017:
That insane howling is music?
I'm just curious since it is November already.
mistymoon77 comments on Nov 7, 2017:
I boycott the stores all together.. Hate the music/the commercialized junk they sell. Its ridiculous. People spend money on shit they can't afford for people they usually don't like just because its the "thing to do". Fuck that! I don't buy into the craziness of it all, never have and never will....
Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2017:
Ya, the materialism- and the gluttony- while a huge part of the world has nothing including food and even drinkable water. Hope the gluttons stuff it in until they explode.
What do you think of 'acknowledging' the Winter Solstace?
MsOliver comments on Nov 14, 2017:
The winter solstice exists. That's all the acknowledgement it needs. As a matter of fact, it would exist even if nobody paid attention to it. I don't think it makes any more sense to "celebrate" a natural event than it makes to "celebrate" the existence of air.
Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2017:
You would be rather hard pressed without air.
What do you think of 'acknowledging' the Winter Solstace?
roberbro comments on Nov 14, 2017:
I'm of the opinion that most post modern people (including myself there) are far removed from the cycles of nature. Our ancestors used to be in tune with the changing of the seasons that marked the passing of the year. I have to think hard to remember the last time my bare feet touched the bare ...
Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2017:
Sorry, a misquote by me- should have been, "bare feet touching bare earth".
What do you think of 'acknowledging' the Winter Solstace?
resserts comments on Nov 14, 2017:
The seasons are the reason for the timing of many religious holidays, because the seasons are meaningful. I say enjoy the seasons, just without the religion.
Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2017:
Yep
What do you think of 'acknowledging' the Winter Solstace?
roberbro comments on Nov 14, 2017:
I'm of the opinion that most post modern people (including myself there) are far removed from the cycles of nature. Our ancestors used to be in tune with the changing of the seasons that marked the passing of the year. I have to think hard to remember the last time my bare feet touched the bare ...
Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2017:
I like your, "walking on grass in your bare feet". Must be 'heaven'! (LOL) But if you're one of those Christians you're going to go to La la Land, and walk on streets "of purest gold". Gross, just gross! All that ugly glitter would be hard on the eyes- and besides walking on metal would be hard on the boots.
What do you think of 'acknowledging' the Winter Solstace?
MsOliver comments on Nov 14, 2017:
The winter solstice exists. That's all the acknowledgement it needs. As a matter of fact, it would exist even if nobody paid attention to it. I don't think it makes any more sense to "celebrate" a natural event than it makes to "celebrate" the existence of air.
Diogenes replies on Nov 15, 2017:
Your word "celebrate" was one I did not use. Maybe winter would be better 12/12. What do you say after it rains a week and then there is the first bright and sunny day? I know what I say: ( I probably start off with a Freudian slip) God, what a fantastic day! LOL
How comfortable are you with the word "Atheist" ?
CraigAllen comments on Nov 9, 2017:
I am very comfortable with the word "Atheist." However, you have to understand what the word means and how to use it in a sentence. First of all, the word atheist is derived from the Greek language, the letter "a" meaning "non" or "not" and "theist" meaning someone who believes in theology or ...
Diogenes replies on Nov 13, 2017:
Yes, Mr. Allen, you figured it out- apparently by accident. Yes you do not put "an" in front of a word beginning with a consonant such as "non-typical". I think that must be pre-kindergarten grammar.
How comfortable are you with the word "Atheist" ?
CraigAllen comments on Nov 9, 2017:
I am very comfortable with the word "Atheist." However, you have to understand what the word means and how to use it in a sentence. First of all, the word atheist is derived from the Greek language, the letter "a" meaning "non" or "not" and "theist" meaning someone who believes in theology or ...
Diogenes replies on Nov 11, 2017:
I see this as rather simple- and concise. All man-made gods are foolish nonsense. If Nature is 'cognitive'- and not the smartest person on earth, or any person that has ever been on earth, knows this- that would make Nature a god/creator- or whatever you want to call 'it'. And the lesson in composition: "an" is the article that replaces "a" when the following word starts with a vowel. Ain't difficult.
Are there any other alcoholics in this group?
AMGT comments on Oct 26, 2017:
On Halloween, I’ll celebrate 34 years of sobriety. I left AA when I had 19 years, not long after my faith in a god had fallen away. I didn’t think it was appropriate for me to continue to be part of a group that influenced its members with factually false, theistic nonsense. I didn’t want ...
Diogenes replies on Nov 7, 2017:
I want to congratulate anyone on here who has dealt with their addiction to alcohol--- I have, even if I still have a couple of beers- and this aversion to being drunk and stupid has gone on for at least 20 years. If, on the other hand, complete temperance is the only way that you can deal with the problem----DO NOT LET SOMEONE CONVINCE YOU TO "JUST HAVE ONE". Work it out your way. There are more interesting things in life other than booze. Again, congrats.
Vegans
Diogenes comments on Nov 4, 2017:
Hi. First, my claim to 'fame': I am the biggest vegetarian hypocrite in the world----- that does not make me proud! I go for awhile not eating meat, then, with other problems, not involving eating, I get depressed, and chew up another resident of this rock. We go into the supermarket and there ...
Diogenes replies on Nov 4, 2017:
Hope, hi, back again. We are basically on the same page. One thing that I didn't mention on my first note, but you did mention- that was "entertainment". I had the misfortune of working with the hillbillies much of my life. How bad can it get? "Vulgar", by today's standards, may be an archaic word, but it does apply to the hillbillies. They'uns jes loved te git in the jungle an' blow the guts out of sumthin'---- and then blather about it at lunch.
There is all this talk about "freedom".
daddy4pugs comments on Oct 30, 2017:
You are "FREE" to disagree, but you will be punished for your "FREEDOM." Such as choosing not to accept a god concept and burning in everlasting torment. "FREE WILL" at its best.
Diogenes replies on Oct 31, 2017:
Ya, but god-dude was loving you while you burned. Fire is a horrible way to go- the "controllers" certainly knew what torture to threaten the unlearned with.
There is all this talk about "freedom".
ThomasMeador comments on Oct 29, 2017:
I have never heard that expression before; "Chained to the Ball of Freedom". I don't quite know what to make of it. Is it referring to trading one servitude for another. Or is it referring to giving up some freedom to gain more freedom, but it's just a more serious servitude? That's kind of what I ...
Diogenes replies on Oct 30, 2017:
Let's try again. My point was, some people 'worship' freedom- they must be connected to it at all junctures: they must have the 'freedom' to drive twice the speed limit, kill someone, and then have the freedom to not pay the price. I am sure there are many more, and varying, examples than that. It is my personal belief that more liberty is gained when a person fights for their liberty/freedoms BECAUSE IT IS THIER RIGHT, but also they should avoid intruding on others rights.
Just because unbelievers have shed one delusion are they really as free of others as they might like...
Introverted comments on Oct 21, 2017:
Depends on the methods you use to determine what is true etc. I'm a big fan of skepticism and the scientific method (by which I mean observation, testing, attempt to falsify, collect data, update models etc), because I've seen how effective those methods are. Science - it works, bitches. :D Being...
Diogenes replies on Oct 30, 2017:
Introverted- not being a sycophant- but the fact is that you have taken the point much better than I have. There is a point that a person does not have to be much of a skeptic, with an above average IQ, to be able to dismantle so-called "biblical truths". Science and the continuous new discoveries are so interesting, compared to any trip through La La Land.
There is all this talk about "freedom".
Squirrellglider comments on Oct 30, 2017:
I am also puzzled by the expression chained to the ball of freedom. I spent most of my life self employed and considered myself free from the chains of the employee. But never felt chained to the demands of any one customer. In fact the thought that there was always another customer around the next ...
Diogenes replies on Oct 30, 2017:
Yes, I agree with you. You are one of the lucky ones, being successful and self employed. But for those that have the "freedom" to buy endless amounts of junk, and are compelled to do that, because they have no self discipline. there is a problem. There is the "freedom" to be a glutton- and die at an early age---- lots of "freedoms". Then there is the freedom to show some discipline, and be free of compulsions.
It is "false news" that Tillerson said that Trump was a "moron".
smilnjan comments on Oct 20, 2017:
Hey, it IS false news! He called him a "Fucking Moron". LMAO!!!!
Diogenes replies on Oct 23, 2017:
Okay, it was "false news" in TWO different ways. First, he is not intelligent enough to be a "moron". The other false news is that he was a "'ucking" moron. Well we know that the only things that he does are with his mouth--- so that eliminates the "'ucking" part. And to clarify something: I don't think "'ucking" is the archangel of all so-called 'dirty' words, but I am in a coffee shop and I don't want to be deleted from their WiFi.

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