As a parental father figure,Old Testament God does not appear to like children very much (or uses ...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Mar 16, 2019:

If this God did exist CRPS (Cosmic Racial Protective Services) would have removed the Jews from his care and placed them in the care of a foster God for their own protection after the garden of Eden fiasco. Who leaves the tree of knowledge unlocked let alone let's the kids play in the same room with it when the gods gone to the store for smokes?

If you say you are 100 percent certain there is no god, doesn’t this saddle you with a burden of ...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Mar 15, 2019:

There are infinite make believe things. I don't need to iteratively disprove them. There's no obligation. Or look at it another way around... prove that the opposite exists, that there is a "higher power". There would some sort of evidence, that's how existence works. No evidence, no existance. Contradiction. That's a valid proof. Also, induction.... To prove that a higher power exists, we would have to accept he idea that the higher power knows everything (Some indefinable number)... so the higher power must know at least some definable number of things too. And then that number minus 1... And so on. So prove the higher power knows even just one thing. Can't be done. That really goes back to contradiction, but the point is that higher power power can't be induced. It's a belief. Last type of proof... deduction. That would require evidence that would make any option but a higher power, impossible. But the whole concept of a higher power is based on accepting the idea that somehow the impossible,is in fact possible. For that to be true, it is necessary that no evidence exists. Therefore by deduction, a higher power can't exist.

A Lamont Cranston he ain't.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Who knows? Not this clod.

Space explained - look in a "empty" cardboard box - what do you see - space, or area.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Mar 15, 2019:

Fairly sure I've never seen a worse explanation, but you responses to criticism (entirely justified criticism, btw) leads me to believe it wouldn't matter. In your example the box would be expanding pulling the tennis balls further apart and the tennis balls movement would be independent of the boxes expansion. Pretty sure you won't understand that, but it's for someone else to grasp, not you. Anyways, there's lots more wrong with your post but why bother? Just farting in the wind.

I may have mentioned this before, but if I'm walking down the street with a big smile and you're ...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Jan 2, 2019:

You very well may have mentioned it before, but its so interesting no one including you, remembers it.

Hey all.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Jan 2, 2019:

My preferred pronouns are he/him/his, so i tend to use those on other people too, lacking any reason not to.

HAPPY NEW YEAR I hope everyone has a better new year then 2018.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Jan 1, 2019:

I had a fantastic 2018, personally. If your 2019 is half as good then you'll have a great year.

Go Vegan

MarkiusMahamius comments on Jan 1, 2019:

No thanks

I don't mind being called "unattractive" or "ugly" but please don't assume I or anyone else is ...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Jan 1, 2019:

In all honesty, if you just learned something you should have learned in your 20's it's hard not to insult your intellegence.

I'm dismantling my Xmas paraphernalia today.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 30, 2018:

*I could have used that advice these past two Xmases.* Slow learner alert.

New research says men who marry intelligent women tend to live longer .

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 30, 2018:

Because they're smart enough to pick a healthy man as opposed to an unhealthy one?

I'm visiting my son in Banstead, London, and there is a thick mist outside.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 30, 2018:

It's always sunny on top of the clouds

So there are good people in the world, after all ... [bbc.co.uk]

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 28, 2018:

6, by my last count.

When I looked at who viewed me, it said "Hovered". What does that mean?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 28, 2018:

It means they're from the alternate universe where hover cars are common.

How can people pass the laws they want?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Politicians can't even pass the laws they want.

Religion Considered Important to 72% of Americans

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 28, 2018:

I consider it very important just because of the number of people beleive that crap.

The new year is almost here.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Well, not wait till Jan 1st if my life isn't what I want it to be

Where did this idea that people should live in a world where they are never offended come from?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Your imagination?

When your boss says he and his bestie are like parental figures to most people in the office.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 28, 2018:

People that have an overinflated sense of self worth are a joy not to be around. As the responsible 16 y/o shouldn't you be getting an allowance from him instead of having to work?

Wanted.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 28, 2018:

What's this obsession with how she organizes her ducks?

So my birthday was the day after Christmas and Santa failed to bring me my big breasted blond even ...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 27, 2018:

Why are you texting Santa for a birthday present? Never know, he may think you're a big enough boob on your own. Try asking for a small breasted woman and see if that works.

True Love is when two people lower their standards enough to make it work.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 27, 2018:

Aww, no one willing to lower their standards enough to fall in love with you?

Anyone else bloody freezing

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 27, 2018:

Nope. My blood coagulates instead of freezing.

I'm very comfortable with saying "I don't know".

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 27, 2018:

I'm also comfortable saying " I don't care", when I don't. Very freeing.

Please God

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 27, 2018:

No.

Just a though to ponder

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Killing everything to get rid of one species? Sounds familiar and quite godlike.

The one thing that religion offers that secularism fails to equal is the transcendence of self, the ...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Well, about the only thing right here, IMHO, is the grammar and spelling.

“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Lao Tzu

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 25, 2018:

What if I like the direction I'm heading?

As adults, we should all create our own religion: One based on the individual's experience, ...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Or, you know, not create some silly religion and let the whole idiotic concept die a peaceful death in its sleep.

@cutiebeauty asked me a pretty good question today concerning this meme and my response.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 23, 2018:

I think the current administration just needs to keep driving the economy into the ground, and cut the problem of people seeking economic opportunity off at the source.

What's everyone's favorite brand of coffee.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 23, 2018:

I order beans from independent suppliers around the world, but primarily Central America. I just cant live without some Vietnamese robusta peaberry though, and I get that from Amazon. Sad face. I make my custom blend and then grind it using my burr grinder that's attached to my hand crank short wave radio that I've modified specifically for this purpose. Ahhh. I drink Mickey d.

Hello everyone!!!

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Hi there. Enjoy your time here.

The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 23, 2018:

More European history. Can't get enough of that stuff.

Questions

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Explain to me why Zeus doesn't exist, then apply that to your god.

I want to be a bit provocative. So here goes: "If I wasn't married..." finish the quote.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 23, 2018:

I'd be on a godlessly themed dating site

The urge to lay around in my pajamas all day is sooo strong right now...and company's coming at 2.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 23, 2018:

If they can't handle you in PJ's they aren't good enough friends to come over on a Sunday.

Department of Obvious not so obvious to some: LEAVE the service dog alone [boredpanda.com]

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 23, 2018:

People are dicks. Some individuals are nice, but people in general are dicks.

How do i mail [ost

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Try copying the link

Spirituality: Same nonsense by another name?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Spiritual to me just means an unorganized religion instead of an organized one.

What is the policy regarding a user name change. The pros & cons of doing so.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Change your profile pic, too, and go total incognito.

My xmas...... alone, no invites, no friends.......

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

You could be stuck at your aunts house with a religion you don't follow being shoved into your face. So yeah, I'm jealous.

Who is your favorite Super hero and why.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Duckman

I'm the only atheist in my family and, believe it or not, have no real atheist friends.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Alcohol

How do you measure intelligence?>

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

I don't. Its to varied a subject to be singularly quantifiable.

Just feeling cranky today -- could we ask people to stop posting links without any explanation or ...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Then don't click on them. It's actually easier than clicking them.

I fear for our intellectual future:

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Or at least about American tv viewing habits

Is it harder for non-believers to find love?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

It's hard to imagine that the things that we call love, are somehow easier to find if you believe in God. But I do think that people who believe in God are more open to relationships that don't meet the over idealized criteria that this site seems to attract.

I heard a tiny voice coming from the spice cabinet, saying "Seasons Greetings!"

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Eggnogs strong this year.

This xmas invite old folks to your xmas day........... some may die without food or company.....

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Let them die in January. Way better. No moral obligation that way. At least, that's how we do it in the US.

Sad news from the Pole:

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

What's sad about well fed polar bears? https://youtu.be/l-oVPVsCqs4

Do you hate or love the way emotions can color a day?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

That screams "I'm bipolar" as loud as can be. Leaving now.

How to learn how to earn points.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Well done! That'll solve that non existent problem.

Not to Be Political Today But.......

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

That's not political that's stupid.

Finally! Our tabletop tree is decorated with my Gund stuffed ornaments and anything else I could ...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

This is just one of the trees my uncle subjects us to every year. Ugh.

She's dressed for a nice evening. He's thinking "One button at at time..."

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

How do you know she isn't gay and wants a woman to undue the buttons?

I'm going to just leave this here for a while.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

*Steve Goreham is executive director of the Climate Science Coalition of America, an association of scientists, engineers, and citizens that believes there is no evidence that global warming is man-made or will be a crisis.* But we're the ones that need to have an open mind?

The moment I find another atheist is the happiest moment of my life!

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Meh, if im going to just have one criteria for evaluating people, it'll be boobs.

New partner after a long time relationship finished?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

I'm only here because a classmate of mines dad found the love of his/their life on this site - both of whom had previously failed marriages.. It's full of people, which includes the good and the bad, but you can find it here.

On to a new man.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

He's going to ask you for money next week.

If time travel will be possible in the future, how come no one has ever come back to say hi?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Saying "hi" to one's long dead ancestors may not be high on a time travelers to do list. I'd certainly choose to do other things with it than dazzle the ignorant, backwards, people from the past.

Good morning Tucson! I’m a social media addict. I’m going to hangout here more ?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Only way I know of to make new friends in person is to get off social media and, damn, what's that called again? Oh yeah, leave the house.

Effective child care ?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Wish I would have found her. Kids that age fetch a pretty good price on the black market.

Does the double standard still exist for women or Ursi's crazy Friday nights (part3).

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Yes, it does still exist in some small peoples minds.

Pajama party time !!! Who's coming?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

If I came at that point at a pajama party I'd never be invited to another one.

Has anyone else gotten addicted to this stuff?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

I wonder what the legal definition of "coffee" is. I should look it up. I'm surprised that's not "koffee" or "coffee-style"

Is it possible to break out "only" San Diego articles and news?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Pretty sure Google's news feed can do that. But here? Doubtful.

I'm not going to celebrate Christmas. Am I a monster?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

The 2 are not related.

Opinions please ?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 22, 2018:

The quality of a knight is in direct proportion to the queen they serves.

Am I the only one

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Sometimes when deciding if I want to follow someone I'll go to their profile for a couple days or so to selectivly read what they've posted.

I have posted 186 times and I have commented 5114 times...what does that say?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Time for a name change?

What would a wall do?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 21, 2018:

What do you expect? He's a real estate developer who thinks the only way to get somethings done/show you did something is to build something. And of course he knows it'll be called Trumps Wall, thats another selling point to him. So thats all it'll do - make him think he did something.

BANNING OTHERS IS BAD FORM.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 21, 2018:

I feel i should report you to admin for telling people how to act. Also, and this may be hard to swallow, but not everything that gets written is valuable.

I just feel people are getting emotionless currently.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 21, 2018:

The world is a mirror of yourself.

I... Must.... Not... Overact.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Dont you hate it when what youre cooking falls on the floor?

Hello everyone.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Hi Chuck! Good luck, happy hunting, enjoy yourself, tip the wait staff, and avoid the veal - its underage.

What quality(ies) of the opposite sex do you appreciate the most?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

What quality do I appreciate the most? Their willingness to have sex with me. Those that don't want to I appreciate as people and get on with life.

I am 30, and am just now considering using my GI Bill to attend university.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Law enforcement. We need men like you.

So someone decided if one asshat was going to start a gofundme to build the wall, they would start ...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

We have a pool for how many hours it'll take before the first undocumented worker gets an interview on MSNBC

What is it about a woman's boobs that men (and some women) find so attractive?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

I like them with nutella

I have seriously been thinking about taking up Yoga.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

What the ever loving fuck

When you've fallen for someone who isn't right for you "Everything in our life is a reflection of...

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

I think you can exhaust just a few possibilities. Maybe one.

I'm freshly separated from my husband and looking to enjoy being single. Any suggestions?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

I'm sure you liked things before you were married, try those again. Also http://bfy.tw/KVqf

Gender Pay Gap?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Women are more valuable to the company since they are paid less. So they are a protected asset. Logic.

WHY do SO MANY MEN visit other mens profiles? SMH

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Whew I'm glad you're straight

SETI’s Catch-22: Part Two.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

"I would have to assume,..." Right there is where you should have s stopped.

Covert operation ?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

Covert? The hell?

Neither the Democrats or Republicans are nearly as far left as Fox News portrays them.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 20, 2018:

This begs the question: What does fox news portray accurately?

I wonder who came up with this idea

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Thanks I needed that

Why do I find myself blocked from the offenders group?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 19, 2018:

If you can get admin to block you (aka banned) its awesome, but then youd be gone :(

Secretary Mattis is absolutely correct:

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 19, 2018:

I really don't like the need to call people out by comparing them to women.

How might the erotic massage book for atheists and agnostics be different from this one?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Jewish people are all kinds of crazy with stuff like this. Those bible thumpers got nothing on us.

Those Who Don't Believe in Magic Will Never Find It.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Dec 19, 2018:

Lots of people don't believe in magic and do just fine

Hello Agnostic community.

MarkiusMahamius comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Awesome! https://agnostic./post/159168/can-you-meet-someone-here-yes-you-can-for-those-keeping-score-at-home-add-another-relations

Can atheists lead a meaningful life?

MarkiusMahamius comments on Aug 20, 2018:

*Short answer: Yes, this is perfectly possible, but only on condition that they stop asking/ inquiring at a certain point.* It's the theists who have to stop questioning at a certain point before they discover that what gives them meaning is a made up fantasy. We are the universe trying to understand itself - to stop questioning at point X because of a made up answer can't give any real meaning to anything.