[theatlantic.com] After Monsey will Jews go underground like they do in Europe?

Jolanta comments on Dec 31, 2019:

I red the article and found it sad that they find that they have to do this. I was also wondering about guards with machine guns in front of synagogues? Is that so? Then it made me wonder how the Muslim population is fearing, how do they deal with Islamaphobia? Do they have guards with machine guns too?

I would like to be included in this group, but I am not Jewish by Culture.

Jolanta comments on Dec 31, 2019:

The more than merrier. I am very interested in you converting even though you are not a believer.

[jta.

Jolanta comments on Dec 31, 2019:

I think he is doing a good job there. I don't really care about the persons ethnicity or color who did the horrible deed. I cannot think of him being sane at all. I am sorry for it happening.

The hospital clerk asked my religion before a medical procedure.

Jolanta comments on Dec 31, 2019:

He was just doing his job and could not care less what your religion was or not. It's just a formality.

What gave you joy in 2019?

Jolanta comments on Dec 31, 2019:

Finding this website and making some new friends. Realizing my hording obsession and doing something about it. Finally getting rid of my ex from my life. Getting to "know" myself better.

This post does not pretend to represent a scientific analysis; it's just a conversation starter.

Jolanta comments on Dec 31, 2019:

So, one group is aware of what is happening to them and can elaborate but the other just cannot due to so called beliefs? Or......?

What am I saying?

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

I think you need help big time.

Conspirators Claim Burger King's Impossible Whopper Giving Men Breasts Burger King’s ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Well, I have noticed that men's physic is changing since I was a girl. They do get breasts, must be all that rubbish they eat not enough of vegetable, too much sugar and far too much meat.

Remembering those Tangerine Dreams [youtube.com]

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Just a lot of noise.

I am not a religious Jew ( i guess thats why i am on this website) but i am outraged and angry that...

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

I think there are many, many people who are angry at what is happening to the Palestinians in Israel also many people are angry about all those billions going from the US to Israel too. That certainly creates hatered.

I may post this as well in the general forum.

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Just nonsense from both religions.

So, here I am, folding my laundry, wondering about descriptions of existentialist ambiguity, esp.

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

When I am folding my laundry my thoughts wander towards what I have to do next or what I shall have for lunch or dinner. Do I need to go and do some more shopping have I remembered to make the appointment with the dentist, etc, etc.

PA GOP Wants Death Certificate, Burial For Fertilized Eggs That Don’t Implant

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

That just shows what idiots get elected to government.

lately I'm beginning to think they should change an IQ test from measuring how intelligent someone ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

I know plenty of University professors who don't know how to boil water or tie their own shoelaces. An IQ test doesn't mean much look who is the president in the US, prime minister in Australia or prime minister in UK. All buffoons. Good at lying, cheating and being generally very bad people.

I watched a Netflix miniseries docudrama last nite situated in Sweden about a school shooting.

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

I started watching it today. Seen the first episode and I do like it. I love the Scandinavian films and TV dramas. Have you seen “The Bridge”, not the US version though.

Why do Christians get threatened and terrified by Atheists?

Jolanta comments on Dec 29, 2019:

It seems to be happening in the US a lot. I have never come across it anywhere else in the world.

I watched a Netflix miniseries docudrama last nite situated in Sweden about a school shooting.

Jolanta comments on Dec 28, 2019:

I shall look it up.

If you think it is the right thing to "respect other's beliefs", please tell me why?

Jolanta comments on Dec 27, 2019:

Of course one should respect other's beliefs. You want others to respect yours after all, but yes if it is harmful physically or mentally then do stop.

How do my fellow Atheists deal with depression?

Jolanta comments on Dec 27, 2019:

Not that easy but you need to find what it is that you are depressed about. Is it real or just in your imagination?

I hear from my brother frequently about how concerned he is I'm going to hell.

Jolanta comments on Dec 27, 2019:

You did a splendid job there my friend.

Brain Sees Men As Whole, Women In Parts.

Jolanta comments on Dec 26, 2019:

Some years ago I saw a documentary on Cuba. How men and women saw each other. It was lovely, men really appreciated women no matter if they were fat or skinny, and women appreciated their own bodies too. They women were very confident in their bodies, ugly or not. It all has to do with advertising, there is not advertising in Cuba about how women are should look.

The Importance and Relevance of Endorsements in Presidential Candidates Joe BIden has the most ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 26, 2019:

Endorsement may so be but the people want Bernie.

Getting close to that time. Chinese food and a movie

Jolanta comments on Dec 25, 2019:

Sounds good, what are we watching?

To everyone here...

Jolanta comments on Dec 25, 2019:

The noodly appendage probably taste delicious with a bit of soy sauce, garlic and olive oil.

In accordance with our religious views, we went to see the new Star Wars movie this Christmas Eve.

Jolanta comments on Dec 25, 2019:

I saw it the other day and enjoyed it.

I love how inventive humans are.

Jolanta comments on Dec 25, 2019:

Yeah I do love science fiction too. My favorite genre.

Gahhh.

Jolanta comments on Dec 25, 2019:

You can use some ear plugs, probably better unless you want to ruin your hearing.

I haven't been here in a long time, i started here when the site was just starting up and made a few...

Jolanta comments on Dec 24, 2019:

A sense of direction, what does that mean exactly. There are many people here and they are all different, some things we may have in common but a lot we don't. There are groups here with special interest I am sure you can find one that will suite you or you can start one yourself. Things are never just black and white, there are many shades even of them. Just chill.

Married to a JW

Jolanta comments on Dec 24, 2019:

My ex husband joined an Indian cult. It ruined our marriage. I could have stayed but it would have been on the cults terms 100% which was not possible for me. He choose the cult. It has now been some years, I have made a nice life for myself, I am happy and content. In the end you may not have a choice it may be done for you make the best of it.

I have quite a dilemma.

Jolanta comments on Dec 23, 2019:

Let us see, you are in the USA and she is in UK to start off. Do you really think that anything can come off it, you already "squabbling" or she is trying to convince you about religion. Say good buy to her immediately. Look for someone close by. What are you thinking.

This was 5 years ago but that cutie is my daughter.

Jolanta comments on Dec 23, 2019:

She is indeed cute and I am sure you have lots of those 5 years worth of memories.

Your in-person community?

Jolanta comments on Dec 23, 2019:

The so called face-to-face social or religious communities often provide, anger, guilt, disappointment and sometimes death too. Just look at the 600 + years of Spanish Inquisition. If one likes one can start ones own ongoing community that has meaning. Just get some like minded people together, to meet for friendship and mutual interests and those interests can just be anything.

Do you approve capital punishment?

Jolanta comments on Dec 23, 2019:

Yes, yes I do for certain crimes but not sure whether the US should have capital punishment as the justice is somehow not just if you don’t have money.

How do you deal with Holiday family gatherings?

Jolanta comments on Dec 23, 2019:

I used to walk on eggshells but could not give a hoot anymore. If someone wants to squabble then I can always go home or into my bedroom or just around the block. It works a treat.

Have you ever thought about why religions think they need to sacrifice a goat, a lamb, a virgin or a...

Jolanta comments on Dec 23, 2019:

And God wants to constantly being worshipped too. Oh hell it reminds me of Donald.

Afterlife thoughts... Do you believe in an afterlife?

Jolanta comments on Dec 22, 2019:

I think all it matters is this life we are living now. If there is an afterlife so be it and if not I and you will not be any the wiser.

No one teaches a newborn human to breath.

Jolanta comments on Dec 22, 2019:

Why indeed, but there are a lot of people who have the "need" of finding the meaning of life, instead of just being and enjoying. They seem to think that humans are oh so very "special and important" that there can not possibly be nothing more to we are born, we live and then we die.

Here I am in the UK at last, these are Devon and Dartmoor.

Jolanta comments on Dec 22, 2019:

Just gorgeous. I went to Devon a few years ago, would like to go back.

As time goes on, I notice fewer and fewer posts related to philosophy and meaning which are not ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 21, 2019:

No we have not but there is so much more to think about all the time. What shall I have for breakfast, do I need to pay that bill right away, does my bum look big in that dress, etc, etc.

Hello all! I was thinking, as a child of the 50s there were no computers, no world wide web and ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 21, 2019:

We did not get a TV until I was 12 and there was one movie once a week and that was on a Saturday. There was a lot of nature programs which I at those days was not interested in at all and old quiz programs where one could win $10 000 but of course they were "boring". Oh how things change, now i almost prefer a nature program to a "boring" movie that has a lot of shooting and car chasing.

Have you ever entered into a relationship with someone who is associated with some kind of religion ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 21, 2019:

My ex husband joined an Indian cult called the Brahma Kumari. He is still in it. It destroyed our marriage. It took over his life, it was more important to him than our relationship. All our friends were gob smacked and very disappointed when it happened, they though we were the happiest married couple they knew and so well suited. I used to think the same. Just show how little I knew.

I’m confused about my beliefs on afterlife.

Jolanta comments on Dec 20, 2019:

There is so much going on in life all the time so whether there is an afterlife is completely irrelevant. Just enjoy what you have here now because you be a long time dead.

I don't know if this has been posted in here somewhere.

Jolanta comments on Dec 19, 2019:

I just signed and put it on facebook. This is preposterous to do this.

I am bemused that people would talk so much about religion, mostly Christianity, on here.

Jolanta comments on Dec 19, 2019:

Well, some people who have been living most of their lives in suffocating religious communities need this outlet, especially ones from the US. So it is good for them to have this. Some places in the US they would be one of the very few people who no longer go to church and it can be very frightening and intimidating. We need to be there for them.

I’ve listened patiently for a few months trying to understand the dichotomy between Agnostics & ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 19, 2019:

I am an Agnostic and I am not an introvert, the opposite applies here.

So coming up to Christmas please tell me Athiests what you think of the Holiday season since you ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 19, 2019:

One doesn't have to believe in God to enjoy the festivities.

If Jesus saves, why are all of his human representatives alway asking you to give them money?

Jolanta comments on Dec 18, 2019:

It's like the rich don't already have enough.

How does one get their ex-pastor to leave them alone?

Jolanta comments on Dec 18, 2019:

You listen far too much to what your brother in law is saying. As soon as he opens his mouth you need to start thinking of what's for dinner, have you picket up the dry cleaning yet, do the kids need to go back to the dentist, etc, etc.

Justin Trudeau moves to ban gay conversion therapy all throughout Canada – DeadState

Jolanta comments on Dec 18, 2019:

Fabulous.

What are your thoughts on home schooling?

Jolanta comments on Dec 18, 2019:

I know of several children that were home schooled. They did very well in the world, but then this happened in Australia. None of them came from religious families. Most went on to university. And all of them were very nice human beings too.

Afterlife

Jolanta comments on Dec 18, 2019:

Hell is here when one has to deal with fanatic religious nutters.

Left to Right: Han Solo, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, R2-D2

Jolanta comments on Dec 18, 2019:

I am off to see the new one on Saturday.

"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.

Jolanta comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Do not take any notice of what they say, they are usually the worst perpetrators

Lowfat Almond Biscotti

Jolanta comments on Dec 17, 2019:

I shall try it, but will cut the sugar

"I never fit in anywhere," Isabel Allende said. How about you?

Jolanta comments on Dec 17, 2019:

I always have been a square peg in a round hole. When my children were small (pre teen and teen) they used to say to me "why can you not be "normal" like other mothers", and now they are proud of the person I am.

What can be done about the inactive members problem on this site?

Jolanta comments on Dec 16, 2019:

What does it matter? Some people talk a lot and some don’t.

Ohio Lawmaker Admits Doing No Research on Insane Ectopic Pregnancy Bill | Hemant Mehta | Friendly ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 15, 2019:

Of course they don't do any research on anything, just raking in the money.

Back in Summer 2009 at the age of 21, I was baptized after I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 15, 2019:

Why is it so important for you to believe? Just be, much easier than trying to "find" something that isn't there.

I'd like to make a suggestion as I watch more folks jump ship over moral differences with the site ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 15, 2019:

What? What nudes? Bad words but no nudes so far here. I am thinking it must be me, I must be somehow discouraging all these so called nudes coming my way.

Why are so many Americans so paranoid of socialism?

Jolanta comments on Dec 14, 2019:

I have lived in three different countries, Poland when it was communist, Sweden being social democratic and Australia with it's now right wing happy clappy government. The best one is SWEDEN. Americans are paranoid of socialism because they have been brainwashed by the media. They do not understand that there is a huge difference between socialism and communism.

It's Saturday where I am. Should I say "Shabbat Shalom?

Jolanta comments on Dec 14, 2019:

I am not Jewish, but curious about it all. What I understand of Shabbat is no so much different from going to church on Sundays and resting/thinking of god and his works. All nonsense to me.

This week brought us some interesting new reporting on the whole "people be stupid" front.

Jolanta comments on Dec 14, 2019:

People with very little brain activity do those things.

I pray that my first post on this website is a success and that it helps me level up to eventually ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 14, 2019:

The problem with opening ones mouth sometimes.....................

Catholic archbishop claims LGBT activism is the new communism

Jolanta comments on Dec 14, 2019:

Well, that just shows how some people are so frightfully uneducated.

People Who Overtalk

Jolanta comments on Dec 14, 2019:

Wow, Kathleen you certainly seem to be attracting the nutters. Maybe time for a break by not dating anyone for a while.

Good afternoon everyone! Been a stressful day.

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

Yeah, moving is stressful. I am at the moment de cluttering. It is a huge task as I must confess to having huge tendencies towards hoarding. It think I am cured of it but not that sure. After 25 years in one and the same house it is a huge task, but I am doing fine. Every day something is gone.

Is your favorite band on the list? Mine would be the Eagles.

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

I wonder how many of them will have their walkers with them.

Not every day is a good day......... Agree/Disagree?

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

Some days are better than others. Most days are great. Okay, everyday is great until something horrible happens but then the day is still great except for that one horrible thing.

Exotic weed - Pic of the day!!!!!

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

Very nice indeed.

Is trying to meet women on dating sites a bad idea while separated but not yet divorced?

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

How about you first learn how to live with yourself, how about you figure out what went wrong, what part did you play in all that, before you venture out on the prowl.

The other night I was at a club where people go to dance to the blues.

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

So he is your dance partner and nothing else. If you are there to dance then dance. Most men say some truly stupid things and so do women sometimes. Sounds to me like he was just doing some kind on machismo there. You have a big opportunity to teach him some things.

So, I had a long day so far, doing lots of shopping of all sorts.

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

I just have to say. If there is a heaven you probably will go there without having to pay that $200, hell that was monopoly wasn't it.

Just for kicks and giggles, I signed up for Temptingflirting.

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

A bit of advise to you. If you truly are looking for a life companion and your kids always will come first I can guarantee that you will fail. Kids should not come first, a partner should. Kids should come a close second to your partner, always, whether that partner is the parent of those kids or not.

Happy Friday! I have no kids this weekend so I'm going to try to get Christmas stuff done.

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

When your children are with you, the motivation comes from the stress having the kids and needing to get stuff done.

there seems to me to be way to much animosity towards religion.

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

I think so many people here, especially from the US has been so hurt by religion that they are now lashing out. But if they were thinking rationally it is not the religion that is the problem but the people who are part of the religion.

Millennials Are Leaving Religion And Not Coming Back | FiveThirtyEight

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

They obviously must be smarter than their religious parents.

It is impossible to believe a person (a man named 'Jesus,' for instance) did what is described in ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 13, 2019:

Yes, all myths and legends. If you believe in Jesus you may as well believe in Thor and Odin.

Dealing with praying?

Jolanta comments on Dec 12, 2019:

I kind of think of it as in the Janice Joplin song... OH God can you give me a color TV..............

I figured that I would share my favorite questions that melt brains and/or just end conversation ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 12, 2019:

I have a huge list for that and most of it would end in a lot of people being "taken" care of in a horrible way for them.

What does Christmas mean to you?

Jolanta comments on Dec 12, 2019:

Christmas to me means chaos in the shops, when I need to go and buy milk or bread and all those people jostling about buying way too much food, just as if suddenly at Christmas they are going to eat more than any other day of the year. It is the screaming kids with parents who will not parent I hate the noise and some of the Christmas music gets on my nerves occasionally, after hearing the same tune for the, I don't know 20th - 30th time, I want to puke. It means having to arrange a get together with my family which I do enjoy even though a lot of times we have a tiff amongst each other which after wards we all laugh about. I love Christmas decorations but have so many in boxes and most of the time cannot be bothered putting them up, after all we usually spend Christmas not at my place. Where I live Christmas is a hot affair, it may be up to 40C (104F) or more and all we want is a nice shower but of course it doesn't happen. The so called religious aspect of Christmas doens't bother me one bit, where I live most people don't care for it at all, not like the US where one has to be careful of what one's says about Christ.

The Man Who Slapped a Female Reporter’s Butt on TV is a Christian Youth Leader | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 12, 2019:

A typical religious hypocrite, thinks it is ok to do that.

Is social media destroying relationships?

Jolanta comments on Dec 12, 2019:

He is obviously not the right one for you. He should marry his phone.

Greenland's ice sheet melting seven times faster than in 1990s Scale and speed of loss much ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 11, 2019:

Yes, Australia is on fire. We have not had any rain for I don't remember when and our happy clappy prime minister is doing nothing, because he thinks that it is god's will. A lynching is on the horizon.

I know people love their animals, but I wonder what would happen if you were required to sponsor a ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 11, 2019:

I have often thought of it. I have friends who have no children but have dog that they overindulge. The money they spend on those animals is immense. It is a disgrace.

I always get so enamored of the theory of surplus value.

Jolanta comments on Dec 10, 2019:

People pay some absurd amounts for rubbish just because it is in fashion. Just look at those jeans with holes in.

I'm a 70+ moderate and even Ican see that modern Capitalism, with it's blind and unreadonable faith ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 10, 2019:

Time indeed

Is there a colour any of you would associate with happiness?

Jolanta comments on Dec 10, 2019:

I love yellow, but wait, I love green, blue, purple, orange, magenta etc, etc. All colours are beautiful if the circumstances are right.

Christian Youth Minister: We Need to Tell More Kids They’ll Be Tortured in Hell | Hemant Mehta | ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 10, 2019:

And so now you want to torture them with your nonsense.

California nativity scene depicts Jesus, Mary and Joseph as caged family separated at border

Jolanta comments on Dec 9, 2019:

Brilliant, the only thing I would want to change there is the colour of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, after all they should be of Middle Eastern appearance.

Despite my being an atheist, I still like Christmas.

Jolanta comments on Dec 9, 2019:

I love Christmas trees all decorated in lovely baubles.

Alright, alright! Everybody has a bitch! Tell me - what have you done to further the age of ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 8, 2019:

I am a devils advocate where ever I can.

Work in progress! Opinions or suggestions welcome.

Jolanta comments on Dec 8, 2019:

I love it. I guess it must be rather heavy now with all those beads. Could you get some kind of resin or "fimo" clay to attached it to? You may also have to used some more wire in the center so it doesn't fall down.

[haaretz.] Trump challenges that American Jews don't love Israel enough?

Jolanta comments on Dec 8, 2019:

I am totally with you there.

My agnostic husband and deeply religious father started having a debate about whether or not God is ...

Jolanta comments on Dec 8, 2019:

Like two bucks sparring.

Hot Damn! Please, stay in your lane While I fire up your brain!.

Jolanta comments on Dec 8, 2019:

Are you bringing me a present?

What is our purpose in life?

Jolanta comments on Dec 8, 2019:

I have a purpose in life. It is to make others happy, to sometimes ease their pain in whatever form it comes, without hurting myself.

Tax religions: how?

Jolanta comments on Dec 7, 2019:

A church is just another business and should be taxed accordingly.

Declining invitation to church,

Jolanta comments on Dec 7, 2019:

Well if lunch was provided after the service I would consider of going. But while the sermon was going on I would be thinking of what to have for dinner, how many loads of washing I needed to do, what dress to wear tomorrow, you know stuff like that.

WSJ Essayist: Atheists Should Just “Lie” to Their Kids When Talking About Death | Hemant Mehta |...

Jolanta comments on Dec 7, 2019:

Tell children the truth about everything. It is not the truth that is the problem but the delivery.

When a man wants to show a woman how to do something. [facebook.com]

Jolanta comments on Dec 7, 2019:

Brilliant.