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EMC2 comments on Jan 9, 2018:
I live in rural Florida , a deep republican , alt right area, When I moved into my house I had an older couple come to me, They saw my Obama sign in the yard and told me out here we go by the good book, I said great I like good books. They then lectured me on the bible and I said I have read it cover to cover and put it up there with Homer and the Iliad, Not knowing anything about Homer I was then able to point to a belief is great powers and such, They then stated that it is ONLY the bible that is considered the good book, I smiled and said yes it is a good book but also fiction. We now only say Hello as I am the satan of the neighborhood.
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EMC2 comments on Jan 9, 2018:
I live in rural Florida , a deep republican , alt right area, When I moved into my house I had an older couple come to me, They saw my Obama sign in the yard and told me out here we go by the good book, I said great I like good books. They then lectured me on the bible and I said I have read it cover to cover and put it up there with Homer and the Iliad, Not knowing anything about Homer I was then able to point to a belief is great powers and such, They then stated that it is ONLY the bible that is considered the good book, I smiled and said yes it is a good book but also fiction. We now only say Hello as I am the satan of the neighborhood.
Do atheists have morals without religion?
EMC2 comments on Jan 9, 2018:
Morally speaking, I am who I am and that alone is good. I know not to kill for pleasure, or if I feel pleasure in killing then I also know this is twisted and If I do not know that there is no moral code that will alter this. It is merely evolution of our species, that is all
If you were God, what would be the moral thing to do?
EMC2 comments on Jan 9, 2018:
Reminds me of the book "Illusions" by richard Bach , The adventures of a reluctant messiah, God gave one commandment and that was to be happy within yourself. That is it.
Do you support Trump?
EMC2 comments on Jan 9, 2018:
I disagree fully, this president was is not legit, he is not a leader, When OUR president ridicules and mocks the left wing, the poor, the disadvantaged, it is time for us to awaken NOT pledge loyalty because he holds the oval office. This is democracy and with that we seek a leader of all people not just the rude and uneducated. This president is NOT our president, he may be that of those who support authoritarianism but not the rest of us. I want the US to remain a democracy, which trump wants overturned.
I'm reading Michael Wolff's "The Fire and Fury," the expose of the workings of the Trump White ...
EMC2 comments on Jan 9, 2018:
The fact remains, Trump would not have won if not for the Russian help. Trump would not be a financial giant if not for the Russian government. Trump is indeed one who can be controlled by the stronger in power. Trump is NOT really bright, as we see and hear from his childish tweets. the book is merely an inside view from a point of view. However it does fit well with the accusations against this president. I do believe Trump is an incompetent fool.
I would like to discuss a little about what we say and what is understood.
EMC2 comments on Jan 8, 2018:
". Gnosticism is a heresy which is made up of a diverse set of beliefs. It is the teaching based on the idea of gnosis (a Koine Greek word meaning "secret knowledge"), or knowledge of transcendence arrived at by way of internal, intuitive means" I understood the gnostics to be the first and true believers in Jesus, however they knew the feminine side and only the humanism, not the rising from the dead stuff. And yes I see that GNOSIS means knowledge but in my mind I always saw agnostic as against gnosticism and that did not work for me
Homophobic atheists?
EMC2 comments on Jan 7, 2018:
You cannot be an atheist and be homophobic , That is the way I see it. No god, no need to judge, no need to demand a lifestyle as mine, NO problem
When did you first doubt religion?
EMC2 comments on Jan 7, 2018:
when I first felt a real spiritual side to myself. That was it , it was not what religion told me.
How do you deal with Door-knockers?
EMC2 comments on Jan 7, 2018:
I have done something similar back in the days I wanted to defame them, I would invite them in and explain about my position, I prayed they would reach my door this day and since god sent them, they came in. I told them about satan and then ran out of time. Now I smile and say no thank you but I do appreciate them thinking of me, What the hell, they will never understand reality until it hits them square in the face
A Priori Axioms to answer life's big questions. What is the basis of existance?
EMC2 comments on Jan 7, 2018:
The key to all is "space time". Without time nothing exists and yet all at that moment measured by our reality shows it too exist. Without time there is no measurement ergo nothing exists, until we take a measurement. Infinity , eternal life, forever all mean the same thing, NO TIME, nothing
Who agrees with the theory of multiverse?
EMC2 comments on Jan 7, 2018:
Yes String and Membrane theory remain unproven yet intriguing to the highest level. String would mend the bridge between Einstein's general relativity and quantum physics. Not that easily done but in a nutshell. I appreciate the view that we should not consider String the magic answer as this is where science needs to take over. If things look like they should exist mathematically, then we must seek, The Higgs boson was merely a theory until we had the technology to locate it if it were there and it was. Trust science, it is correct whether one believes it or not.
TOTAL ATHIEST WORLD?
EMC2 comments on Jan 5, 2018:
I think the human species has always sought a GOD However I do believe presently, the god will be substituted with the wireless aided mind. God is truly just a panacea for the cure to afraid.
What are your opinions on hypnotism?
EMC2 comments on Jan 4, 2018:
No doubt people can be hypnotized, No doubt however I do not believe total control of someone is possible unless the person under hypnosis is exceptionally insecure and needs to comply.. This is where the true soul, or inner self takes control Ever notice how everyone that gets the jesus forehead hand , they all fall backwards, it is what is expected,
How many of us here went to a religious school?
EMC2 comments on Jan 4, 2018:
This is just absolutely mind altering to me. I really did think it was so stupid it would never really grab hold of some. I am also so proud of those who were forced to go to these schools and you are here . congratulations for being a real free thinker
How many of us here went to a religious school?
EMC2 comments on Jan 4, 2018:
I have brother who is a pastor of the Baptist . He believes dinosaurs and humans existed together. No science on earth could convince him other wise, The thing is he is a great guy, very well read regarding philosophy and sociology , But to give up that the bible is incorrect it is just pure convincing denial.
How many of us here went to a religious school?
EMC2 comments on Jan 3, 2018:
The part of what you say I find astounding, You are quite young which means to me that this type of teaching did NOT go away, I am late 60's now and well read but the 6000 years debate Still being mentioned, Thank you enlightening me once again
What are your opinions on hypnotism?
EMC2 comments on Jan 3, 2018:
The ONLY method I would trust is doing it to me and thankfully there is video there.. Now I need to trust what the video shows and this could go on and on, No, I believe not on the total control thing but possible on simple influence
Are you entertained by illusionist and magicison shows?
EMC2 comments on Jan 3, 2018:
I have seen this one and it continues to blow me away,, Love love illusion and magic.. It is one who knows how to fool the standard wiring of the human brain, Where to insert the illusion is the key to knowing when the brain is not focused of that event,
Do you believe in Divination?
EMC2 comments on Jan 2, 2018:
Depends on what we mean by future. Einstein hypothesised atoms and their orbits.. Did he see the future or already know that the physics say this is true, Then we get into human thought and predicting future events. I do not believe there is the capacity to alter another's perception of their world. Not at all.
What moral code do you follow now that you are non-religious?
EMC2 comments on Jan 2, 2018:
I recently joined this group and to date love the mindset that I see. Thank you for that. Now, I am a deeply spiritual person and assume most of us are. I think therefore ,,,,,, In the past the term atheist implied nothing beyond death, no god, nothing and that was me. But with years of science I now understand that the human brain is all we have to measure things with, The idea of a god is ridiculous, the idea that we live on in the mind we now have is ridiculous and to believe this mind is all you are in ridiculous That is unconditional love, all of it
What moral code do you follow now that you are non-religious?
EMC2 comments on Jan 2, 2018:
Good question, Yes I love and respect all, everything, all atoms, however I respect that I am a homosapien walking around as a life form, All this means is that yes I avoid poison ivy and will not eat certain veggies but I do love the ecosystem of all. Each atom in your bod Neil, is 14 billion years old, They were in a different ecosystem before you came along. We Love all unconditionally, as the saying goes, my child can commit a murder and will always love them but like poison ivy, I do not like it.
I want everyone to think logically and realize that God, religion, and other deities are made up ...
EMC2 comments on Jan 2, 2018:
Well God did make man out of a ball of dirt so it follows that his liking is a ball of bull shit. Dirt to dung
How much of a backlash will the Republicans get in the midterms?
EMC2 comments on Jan 2, 2018:
Listen, this orange haired racoon head of a president is working to make America His , not ours. Never have I felt so threatened by our government and I am 67. We cannot lie back and see what happens, we must be active in our voice and our positions. The 2018 democratic motto should read Once again, we will make america great
Does anyone still make new year's resolutions?
EMC2 comments on Jan 1, 2018:
It is old in style. such as having to kiss someone at the stroke, It is nice but truly out dated
As an Atheist or Agnostic, are you less depressed or anxious?
EMC2 comments on Jan 1, 2018:
I don't believe they are even related. How one truly trust their OWN stated of mind, is the key, IF one accepts excessive guilt as their guide , then they should not be depressed, we only accept what we select to accept
Aren't we all agnostic?
EMC2 comments on Jan 1, 2018:
everyone has a voice they chat with that exist only in their mind, Who do we think ,think about that, we are talking too?? We always question ourselves
If you found out the Christian God of the bible was real, would you worship him?
EMC2 comments on Jan 1, 2018:
Yeh god made trees before man He gave trees photosynthesis allowing them to harbor birds and squirrels,, Nice system, no need to destroy anything to get their energy from the sun, Then the big guy says I will make man in my image and to hell with photosynthesis, I will make him dependent upon consuming live tissue to sustain life. Hell I will even show man how to kill. It is my image after all. Why , being the all powerful ,would I not give man photosynthesis, hell it works. But in order to represent who I really am, we must kill living organic life, which I created. Wow is god smart or what
Look at all these Christian animals
EMC2 comments on Jan 1, 2018:
if only those humans who spit on refugee busses and close their doors to the poor could see this IF only humans could help other humans realize they are drinking the cool aid
This shit, is really fun.
EMC2 comments on Jan 1, 2018:
I too, just joined a week ago and I state clearly this is a great site .. I have not encountered trolls or obnoxious comments. Speaking my voice and hearing others comment on it is what makes this work. Very informative and killer interesting Thanks to all within this community for providing this voice. I love it here
Boyfriend is agnostic, I'm an atheist. How to cope with disagreements?
EMC2 comments on Dec 31, 2017:
Perhaps consider dating again, He is not into what you hold as your core
What is the non-theist replacement for "I'll pray for you?"
EMC2 comments on Dec 31, 2017:
I will be thinking of you.
I bring to all of you an alternative religion to which I would like you all to convert.
EMC2 comments on Dec 31, 2017:
I just call the religion "Christinsanity"
This would be the closing joke for the year 2017. Had to post this.. couldn't resist.
EMC2 comments on Dec 31, 2017:
According to his contract he will be released under the"Santa Clause"
Who agrees with the theory of multiverse?
EMC2 comments on Dec 30, 2017:
I think what you just stated was perfect Bringing membrane and string theory together it is likely we find this. Love this topic, thanks for bringing it up
Personally, Was 2017 A Good Year For You Or A Bad Year? Explain Why.
EMC2 comments on Dec 30, 2017:
As a woodstock ex hippie, I have always followed politics and had my heated moments, But with the new alt right and Trump, I see a disaster more than this nation has ever imagined since the civil war. This year was the year I saw the US in terrible danger
-Science vs Religion
EMC2 comments on Dec 30, 2017:
Science has nothing to do with GoD , Science is completely a standard model to find truth. For some to continue a debate about some deity is just not getting it,
Does the lack of beleif in an afterlife bring you fear or comfort?
EMC2 comments on Dec 30, 2017:
It appears most think of death as the end of something. Comfort, being etc. When one goes under anesthesia, all time ceases to exist, Your body in cut open and altered. You wake up 4 hours later and have no idea of what happened the last four hours Death is totally dependant on the awareness of time. If one believes in eternity, then one realizes that state has no time. There are no events as there is no time to allow them to happen and be recognized. this is what the energy really is.
I would like to discuss a little about what we say and what is understood.
EMC2 comments on Dec 30, 2017:
They have a mindset that cannot be altered. It is their defense against full responsibility of their life. Jesus protects them and the devil makes them do bad things. But deep down inside they hurt as they reach out to another source of love instead of them self.
If you were given the chance, would you want to be famous?
EMC2 comments on Dec 30, 2017:
I already am in my mind. Older now with many experiences behind me and the most wonderful of a life if I realize I am my own hero.. I made what I have today and now that the later years are upon me , I have learned than Fame or recognition is special , only when I believe it.
I'm not much into politics yet I really don't agree with what's going on in the white house ever ...
EMC2 comments on Dec 30, 2017:
That is a great thing. Now it is time to get interested in politics as we know we can indeed control our outcome. Trump is pushing Fascism and authoritarianism. We are one of the most recent to go through this. It is people like you and I that can care and speak up as you just did. Way to go and thanks
So on Facebook I’m friends with 2 physicists Sean Carrol and Lawrence Krauss.
EMC2 comments on Dec 30, 2017:
Hell, you are in a great position, all you need to do is get yourself to appreciate it more. I found physics my senior year in college. I did not follow through but my love of physics lives on, If someone is a TRUE scientist, your enthusiasm would be welcome beyond what you believe. For me, not a certified scientist but awfully dedicated to it, I thrive for the moment someone ask me for my thoughts You, my friend, have tremendous opportunity to chat with people that want to share with we the interested ones.
Does the lack of beleif in an afterlife bring you fear or comfort?
EMC2 comments on Dec 30, 2017:
All of us must realize "afterlife" is a human thought, The atoms making up our body organization are 14 billion years old and will never "not exist" NEVER. Presently we live with the molecular construction and family our atoms have configured into. When the body dies the atoms move along the way into another existence. All life is real without time,
Virtual Sex
EMC2 comments on Dec 29, 2017:
Virtual reality soon will produce smell, humidity and fill all the senses. Scientific American had a similar article not long ago. We will be able to implant memory into our brain itself. Think of the forms you see on the back of your eye lid when the light is turned off. You see a reality that the brain agrees is there but it is not outside at all This reality will be able to deliver the entire package of being human ,, including sexual pleasure. I do not fear this at all as it is what we all love, Evolution
I'm leaning towards "free will" being an illusion. Convince me otherwise.
EMC2 comments on Dec 29, 2017:
Assuming we mean Free Will regarding the human mind> I would agree with the concept of everything is result of the previous events and since the Big Bang, Bounce, bubble etc, each event indeed triggered the next adjusting to the new variables existing. However, we as a homosapien, have a conscious which consist of predetermined events also. But the odd thing I find is that when we talk to our self, we do carry on a conversation, The mind believes it exist in this illusion and it has free will to do what ever it wishes to do But will we get the results expected, maybe not
Next Democratic Candidate for President?
EMC2 comments on Dec 29, 2017:
I would anticipate Joe Biden. However it is too far off. In the mean time we watch as Trump pulverizes the american spirit and way of life. Have others noted that the alt right jesus is an asshole compared to the loving jesus they pretend to like It is amazing to me that so many deeply rooted jesus believers have allowed jesus to become a vindictive and spiteful god
Can there realy be universal truths?
EMC2 comments on Dec 29, 2017:
Yes there are definitely universal truths. Math is it. If we are to discover the singularity of all , we must use the physics provided by nature, god, dog, whatever, But math is the true answer in regard to what shall follow.
In order to truly advance humanity (even study religion as an evolutionary need) will it be ...
EMC2 comments on Dec 29, 2017:
When we hear "it is only a theory" , we hear this from those not understanding what the scientific model defines as a theorem Ignorance appears to be the path of least resistance. I agree that a large segment of our population has opted no longer to read. I find it astonishing how many people do not know of the LHC
In order to truly advance humanity (even study religion as an evolutionary need) will it be ...
EMC2 comments on Dec 29, 2017:
Yes, Science is merely the method to study something without bias. IN other words , if one truly wishes to find out the truth, then one must remove preconceived thoughts from the equation. Now if one ONLY seeks a simple comforting answer, then one reads a scripture of some sort
What moral code do you follow now that you are non-religious?
EMC2 comments on Dec 29, 2017:
there is ONLY one statement that defines for me UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. I have heard that the gods practice this however reading their scripture is not supportive You love all things with no conditions attached, we can address bad behavior but to kill the person is not without conditions
What makes SCIENCE so believable?
EMC2 comments on Dec 29, 2017:
We use science to study the validity of specific religions, Science provides the real truth a day in court if you will To be one who refuses to learn or even care to learn is just a shame , Wasting a mind on forced belief
What makes SCIENCE so believable?
EMC2 comments on Dec 29, 2017:
Just acknowledging what science is brings us to reality Science means knowledge, there is a methodology standard to science, If someone does not use the standard model then it is NOT science SCIENCE IS REAL WHETHER YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT. This is fact, Science is never wrong , it is merely seeking the truth,
Do you believe in the existence of an historical Jesus?
EMC2 comments on Dec 28, 2017:
I have always asked this question, Thank you I believe jesus is by far the most successful marketing campaign of all time. He was educated and well read but never wrote even a thank you note. He did not become a religion until 250 years later A little late on his return policy
How do you handle family (extend or close) who refuse to accept your beliefs for what they are and ...
EMC2 comments on Dec 28, 2017:
That is so difficult because they believe they are absolutely correct and we are the confused ones I have had many the debates but now realize I am the result of what I believe and I love this guy
What is your favorite color/colors?
EMC2 comments on Dec 28, 2017:
In a way I wonder about the colors , we humans cannot see, I believe it is one of those
Does the bible have any ethical principles other than the 'golden rule'?
EMC2 comments on Dec 28, 2017:
NO, But we cannot miss the method in which the biblical god deals with bad people, Holy shit send in the army and kill all.
What is your technique to connect to the Universe?
EMC2 comments on Dec 28, 2017:
As Einstein asserted , the most complicated thing about our universe is it's simplicity. To connect we only need be our self but that is the real issue. We must know who the self is Notice how we all talk with ourselves and actually hold a conversation inside. These two voices exist and it is knowing the voice that speaks from beyond being merely human. Know the energy of creation itself and you know that all your atoms are 14 billion years old/ We are not a human, only by chemical reaction but not by mind

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