Against cheerfulness: Practising the Greek virtues of wisdom and courage is one thing.

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

Have a nice day :-)

What is the longest amount of time you have ever gone without sleep?

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

On one visit to the USA I didn't sleep for the first two nights. Jet lag, heat and humidity etc. On the third night I had amazing dreams. Almost like an acid trip.

Not all who wander are lost. Agree/disagree?

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

Of course. My mind wanders all the time but I have never lost it.

Religious fundamentalists and many of today’s atheists share the same approach to texts.

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

I heard an Islamic scholar on a BBC programmed say that the Koran could be interpreted in a multitude of ways. It is also said to be the pure and unadulterated word of god. They cannot really have it both ways.

Just turn it off...

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

Love it

Yesterday, Trump’s Personal Pastor Claimed To Have Cast Demons From The WH - The Intellectualist

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

Isn't that not why they have an oval office ?. No corners for the demons to hide in.

Facebook Hires Koch-Funded Climate Deniers for 'Fact-Checking' - EcoWatch

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

It's all about balance. Got to pander to our many "conspiracy theory" users.

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Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

" Compounded by long standing international sanctions". should be mentioned as well. How dare the country want to have nuclear weapons. that should be reserved to the USA. ( the only country to have used them in war) and a few select other countries.

I guess he had to get his 2020 marching orders.

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

You guys love your conspiracy theories. Maybe he is taking note of a comment by Winston Churchill. "Better to jaw,jaw, than to war,war"

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE? It may be a profound question for many but the answer is quite simple.

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

We were spreading the ashes of my partners late father in a little ceremony at a beach in S.W. Scotland where he was evacuated to during WW2. We parked our car about 100m from the beach and as we walked to it a cat appeared from a nearby wood mewing loudly and accompanied us. It stayed with us during the short ceremony and back to the car park afterwards then just walked away and disappeared from view. If I believed in reincarnation there would be no doubt that the man had returned as a cat. Ironically during life he hated cats.

THE PASTOR DIES| CAN ONLY BE RESURRECTED BY OFFERINGS .... how gullible are some people ? [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

I don't think he is really dead. I'm sure I saw his head move. It's America, someone must have a gun. Put a bullet in him just to make sure.

Holy crap! There are so many liberals on this site!

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

What's a liberal ?

Please use your turn signals when driving

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

A common question to a learner is "If you are following a car and the left indicator is flashing what does that tell you". The correct answer is " It tells me that the indicator lights on the car are working". Roundabouts are so rare in the USA that he maybe didn't know what the proper procedure was.

Trump To Pence: Because Of Me, People Are Mentioning God More - The Intellectualist

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

Probably saying something like "Oh god what is that idiot saying now".

Between pessimism and optimism is being.

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

Prepare for the worst and hope for the best

Really neat and inspiring person! [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

What a great story.A great ambassador for his country.

I can remember going to bed at night without worrying about "what fresh hell" I'd be waking up to ...

Moravian comments on May 4, 2019:

I feel the same way about the Brexit situation here.

My dads entire life he was an Atheist.

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

I can see why you are upset but it is totally meaningless so I would let it go. I was baptised as a baby and the date and name of the minister is written on my birth certificate. I have seen advertised "depabtism certificates" but what's the point , it's a load of nonsense anyway.

What is the non-theist replacement for "I'll pray for you?"

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

I would say "thinking of you"

Describe your love life in one word.

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

infrequent

Opinions, please

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

My mind is made up. Do not confuse me.

If from one man and one woman stemmed all humans, why do i and alot of others have 0% middle eastern...

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

Who said the garden of Eden was in the middle East ?

Did you like George Carlin?

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

I would question anyone who didn't like George Carlin

The only coffee makers I need.

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

Wot?. You mean you don't grind the beans yourself ?

"It is still a metaphysical faith upon which our faith in science rests – that even we seekers ...

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

philosophical gobbledygook

What is the greatest invention ever created?

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

beer

Trump's Biggest Step To Destroy Obama's Legacy Has Arrived

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

Well, at his last medical Trump was declared to be in perfect health and will certainly remain so for years to come so why should anyone else require medical treatment ?

Are You one of the lucky ones not to have been abused when a baby by having your penis circumcised ...

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

Muslims also circumcise and I find it ironic that followers of the Abrahamic religions believe that god made man in his image but didn't quite get it right so alterations are required. On the other side of the coin around 1.3 in 100,000 men in the UK develop penis cancer and require full or partial penis amputation. The cancer is usually due to poor hygiene in uncircumcised men.

Do you ever miss the religious life?

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

Never had a religious life but as a child at sunday school I always found the church a very depressing place and the death worshiping made me feel uncomfortable.

How comfortable are you with the word "Atheist" ?

Moravian comments on May 3, 2019:

i too dislike the word. It implies that being a theist is the norm. Certainly in the UK non believers are in the majority so the word should not be used.

We have more self-professed christians in government than ever before, yet more homeless than ever ...

Moravian comments on May 2, 2019:

But how many of the homeless are Christians. I remember years ago interviewing a guy for a managers job. I asked him if I could arrange hotel accommodation for him and he said No don't bother I am Jehova's Witness and I just go along to the local church and someone will put me up for the night. They look after their own.

This is an interesting story about a black Formula 1 race car driver interviewed by Trevor Noah.

Moravian comments on May 2, 2019:

A black FI driver ?? FFS. Lewis Hamilton is a five times FI world champion and one of the most successful drivers ever.

In most instances, things are never as bad as they seem .

Moravian comments on May 2, 2019:

That is very true. Things that look insurmountable at night often diminish in the morning.

I'm a curvy girl! With that said, a man from this site messaged me to tell me admitting to my ...

Moravian comments on May 2, 2019:

Maybe he was just trying to eliminate the competition as it is the only chance he has of getting a date.

I had one of the most bizarre dreams last night.

Moravian comments on May 2, 2019:

https://youtu.be/IeVnbAfcwv8?t=35 Too many prunes ?

"When the bird and the book disagree, always believe the bird."

Moravian comments on May 2, 2019:

https://youtu.be/2WNrx2jq184?t=30

Have you seen this? Brilliant. British response to racism. [facebook.com]

Moravian comments on May 2, 2019:

Would bring a tear to a glass eye.

Thought I would join and say hello :) Hippie in training I am 4 months down the road from a ...

Moravian comments on May 2, 2019:

Good luck and love the drawing of the VW. I would forget about getting another one. They are money pits. My nephew has one he attends VW rallies in and it usually comes back on a breakdown truck. He bought a Brazilian manufactured one. spent a fortune on it making it in to a hearse for VW lovers to take their last trip in but that didn't work and he is trying to sell it. Maybe a T5 would be OK but expensive.

Who agrees?

Moravian comments on May 1, 2019:

I have heard this said many times but i don't agree with it. Obviously life's experiences can affect us in positive or negative ways but ask a serviceman with PTSD who narrowly escaped death in Afghanistan what he thinks.

USA and Canada are both complicit in the disaster befalling Venezuela and Sachs documents the USA ...

Moravian comments on May 1, 2019:

John Bolton proposed military intervention in Venezuela weeks ago and he was quite honest about it. He and his cronies want US firms in there managing the oil and making big bucks in the process.

Joe Biden and Democratic Establishment Support Trump’s Coup Attempt in Venezuela | News | teleSUR ...

Moravian comments on May 1, 2019:

Of course they do. They want their buddies in the US oil industry to move in and make big bucks

Hahaha! [facebook.com]

Moravian comments on May 1, 2019:

Surely Shirley didn't smoke that.

The Doors - Alabama Song [youtube.com]

Moravian comments on May 1, 2019:

Great video, but lighting a joint in a filling station ?. tut tut

4/30/2019 5PM Another school shooting at University of North Carolina Charlotte.

Moravian comments on May 1, 2019:

Didn't make the news over here. School shootings are so common now that they are just ignored

Well this is interesting.

Moravian comments on May 1, 2019:

Caroline Lucas is correct in her description of Trump but that is not a valid reason to ban him coming. It is the office of the president of the USA we are welcoming not the man and anyway we can have a laugh at his inane ramblings

Catholic League On Predatory Priests: It’s Not Rape If The Child Isn’t Penetrated | Michael ...

Moravian comments on May 1, 2019:

The Church of Scotland has just paid £1 million to three people who were sexually abused as children in a care home run by the church. Others who were in the care home and were abused have been asked to come forward. The church is not nearly so wealthy as the Roman catholic church so this will really hurt them financially.

Evangelicals Breaking Up with Jesus [youtube.com]

Moravian comments on May 1, 2019:

America's best Christian. Love her.

Why does someone with the ridiculous name of "Birdingnut" have me blocked?

Moravian comments on May 1, 2019:

She blocked me too. She posted about being able to read minds and being able control dice using her mind. I suggested she contacts James Rani who is offering $1 million to anyone who can prove that they have psychic powers. Should have thanked me not blocked me but obviously she read my mind as I was thinking she was a complete nut not a birding nut.

What moral code do you follow now that you are non-religious?

Moravian comments on Apr 30, 2019:

I have heard this question so often but each of the Abrahamic religions say they are superior to all others. Is that a moral code ?.

Chinese authorities blow up Christian megachurch with dynamite | The Independent

Moravian comments on Apr 30, 2019:

What a hideous building. Insult to architecture would be reason enough to have it demolished.

Good news from Spain, the Socialist Party has won the election with Prime Minister who is pro EU, ...

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Good news

Does anyone believe their is something else out there after our time on Earth?

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

If you are talking about an afterlife, definitely no

A student girl was beaten and her phone was destroyed by a mob of students at Kabul University for ...

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Very sad. I hear that face covering has been banned in Sri Lanka after the terrorist bombings. I wonder how that will go down.

I first heard this Stones number when I was on my first overseas holiday in Spain with my ...

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

One of their classics

Man rescued from Virginia cave says the 'Lord watched over' him

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

So it wasn't the lord who sent the downpour to soak them and give them hypothermia ?. Probably testing them :-)

Murder On Campus: The story of Mashal Khan (Humanist & Socialist) lynched by a mob in Pakistan ...

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

The law of blasphemy is used by totalitarian govts as a control measure. It is a sign of civilisation when a country abolishes this ridiculous law. It is just over 300 years ago that a young man was hanged for blasphemy in Edinburgh and the law was abolished ages ago but although not used in Ireland it was only abolished recently. The answer is avoid living in a theocracy if at all possible and make sure that politics and religion are kept separate at all costs.

X or y = 1 or zero And(x,y) = xy Not x = 1 - x OR(x,y) = 1 - (1 - x) (1 - y) From A ...

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

My brain hurts

With absolute certainty I can say I will never date anyone who is religious!

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

I dated a religious woman for three years. She had many admirable qualities and our differing views only occasionally caused friction. She was very materialistic and dumped me because I could not afford to " Wine and dine" her in the manner she wanted and expected, so in no way did she follow "the teachings of Jesus"

How many women have been married and determined that they just don't care for the entire role of ...

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

I think the "love , honour and obey" thing has been mostly discontinued. Certainly in humanist weddings I have attended . It is more of a partnership these days. I don't know about the US but in the UK many people are living together long term without getting married and it is often family or parental pressure that forces them to get married.

I found the fountain of happiness and youth!! It is JUST STAY YOUNG AND HEALTHY ! _!

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

The answer is Good genes,good luck, and good living, Like Meat Loaf, I say two out of three aint bad.

Hmmm... Methinks the former is real and the latter isn't.

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

I wonder if those funny or ridiculous church notices which are frequently shown on here are genuine. They would be very easy to fake to poke fun at religion. Has anyone actually seen them ?

Iranian chess player

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

Beauty and brains.Poor girl will now be looking over her shoulder in case some religious nut feels his masculinity threatened

Lost Voice Guy has the audience ROARING with unique comedy routine | Auditions | BGT 2018 [youtu.be]

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

seen him on TV several times. Very funny.

Anyone likes Harari's books?

Moravian comments on Apr 29, 2019:

I read it some time ago and thought it was ok bu there was nothing groundbreaking in it.

George W.

Moravian comments on Apr 28, 2019:

I find it interesting that Americans think that Obama restored the reputation of the USA in the world. Under his watch more bombs were dropped then even Dubya managed.Trump is obviously an embarrassment but is probably doing more damage at home than abroad.

Groupthink, a term coined by social psychologist Irving Janis, occurs when a group makes faulty ...

Moravian comments on Apr 28, 2019:

You could add to that mass hysteria when a crowd behaves in an irrational way that the individuals in the crowd would never act on their own.

I wound up with too much time to think this’s week.

Moravian comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Interesting, but do i detect a trace of cynicism there ?. I think theoretical physics should get a class of it's own. The maths (please not math) show it to be true but much of it we are unlikely to be able to prove. I dislike to use of "gospel" to quantify known facts as we now know the gospels to be nothing more than fairy stories.

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, ...

Moravian comments on Apr 28, 2019:

Just two comments. 1. history is written by the winners and the Jews were sometimes successful in invading rival tribal territories and killing the people so that they could expand the land they occupied. 2. Jesus was a Jew and whoever put the words in his mouth knew the Jewish history.

Despite being atheist, im pretty sure I 100% believe in Tarot cards.

Moravian comments on Apr 28, 2019:

You are right. they certainly exist but the invention of teabags has sadly killed the ancient art of reading the tealeaves. My late mother was so good at this arcane art that no decisions were made before a nice cup of tea.t.

Why does this community have to be so harsh?

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

I have attended secular group meetings in the past and their mantra was "attack the idea not the person " It's a good thing to remember but when confronted with some racist bigoted person it is not always easy

George Galloway declares for Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party - World Socialist Web Site

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Looks like gorgeous George has lost the plot

Saudi Arabia executes 37 for terrorism related crimes - JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

The US's hatred of Iran goes back along way. When their puppet despot Shah Pahlavi was deposed they were not happy and have not forgotten it.

Erik Buell's new Fuell brand opens pre-orders on electric motorcycle and e-bike

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

*Buell bikes handled like little else on the planet" What you mean is, they handled better than Harleys, which wouldn't be difficult. I suppose ebikes are the future so good luck to him *

Jesse Duplantis says he's not asking followers to buy him a private jet.

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Why does he need a jet. Surely if his belief is strong enough he can just flap his arms and fly.

“The goal of a good society is to structure social relations and institutions so that cooperative ...

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Globalisation and the deregulation of the banking system has caused untold harm to ordinary people but has filled the coffers of the ultra rich.

Would you raise your children religious just to fit in?

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

If you lived in a theocracy you may not have a choice so religion must be kept in it's place. Away from politics.

For atheists - what makes you believe no deity exists?

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

"there isn't enough evidence".?. there is no evidence. I find it interesting that when this question is asked it always refers to the Jewish god Yaweh, never to the Roman gods or the Greek gods. Of course that would be silly wouldn't it. Of course we know they don't exist. Questions like this show that earlier indoctrination has residual effects.

are you afraid of death?

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Only my own :-)

So unusual question and massive controversial question here but what do you all think about ...

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

There is currently a minor measles epidemic in the UK because of children not being vaccinated. Measles can be a killer. I read a very moving tale by the late children's author Roald Dahl who's daughter appeared to be recovering from measles then suddenly contracted encephalitis and died within a day. People who do not have their children vaccinated are stupid and it should be compulsory.

Here is a link from bicycling.

Moravian comments on Apr 27, 2019:

Good to see an effort is being made.

Grand Canyon Deaths: After latest fatal fall, tourists still drawn to the edge

Moravian comments on Apr 26, 2019:

Darwin awards all round.

The Power of Prayer

Moravian comments on Apr 26, 2019:

A few years ago I watched a TV show with two young illusionists from Aberdeen who recreated all of Jesus's miracles including bringing a body back to life. It was in a hospital morgue, very authentic looking and quite scary.

Outraged to read that: Rep.

Moravian comments on Apr 26, 2019:

This was shown on BBC last night on a satirical show hosted by comedian Frankie Boyle. What an embarrassment. The chairman looked very uncomfortable and looked as if he wanted to shut her up

Scientist see the rarest event ever! [google.

Moravian comments on Apr 26, 2019:

Wow, that's even slower than govts accepting that climate change is a real threat

I was talking to a Muslim friend and we had a terrible disagreement about the truth of the Koran and...

Moravian comments on Apr 25, 2019:

I have tried reading an English translation of the Koran but I found it so tedious. boring and repetitive that I gave up. Islam is just a mixture of Judaism, Christianity and pagan beliefs of the region with lots of Draconian rules added,nothing more. Although I am a fan of Bill Bryson and love his travel books I'm not sure that he is the best introduction to science

What is your opinion on Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement of yesterday, that she is calling for ...

Moravian comments on Apr 25, 2019:

I think she has got to take advantage of the Brexit mayhem in Westminster. I think her only hope is to attract voters who want the country to remain in the EU. Westminster promised more devolved powers which have not been delivered and post Brexit some devolved powers are to taken back to Westminster. If this can be shown to voters she nay attract more but I cannot see hard line unionists changing their minds. I am not hopeful of independence any time soon

A big strong and hoppy yet well balanced double IPA from Denali Brewery in Talkeetna, Alaska, that ...

Moravian comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Strong at 8.6 %. I saw an ale advertised as a session ale at around 5%. Over here a session ale is 3.8 to 4%. We obviously don't have the staying power of you guys.

I need someone to test this

Moravian comments on Apr 25, 2019:

Reply ; - You cookie, or no nookie

Scientists starting to study God?

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

NO. they are not studying god. they are studying the effect of hallucogenic drugs on people.

04.

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Now go back a bit and list the millions killed by the US military

What's the oldest thing you own and still use?

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

My body and my mind

Name an old school word that we don't use anymore.

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Blackboard. I believe they now use whiteboards.

Do scientific and religious explanations necessarily contradict each other?

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

in a word "YES" Didn't need to read past you r headline.

There have been a few questions about how to handle door-to-door god solicitors.

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Put a sign outside your door "cold callers will be composted"

Those of you who—like me—frequently travel in Europe will completely understand this...

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Unlike the USA where the shops are all in malls outside the city and there is no public transport to get there.Apart from the city centre there are no pavements (sidewalks) and if you can find a pub they only sell tasteless beer so cold that it gives you sinusitis.

I really don't get all this Isreal on a pedestal bs.

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

A few very wealthy Zionists are putting money in the pockets of politicians

Belief is the death of intelligence do you agree?

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

No. In my experience believers are non less intelligent than non believers.

Do you think this can be a good name for a church? (Big potential for a massive men following)

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

That would give "speaking in tongues" a totally different meaning. :-)

@Admin, I come home to find this! Kessie swears it was addressed to her but she doesn't even have a ...

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Cute.

As the dressing up season is upon us, some tips for the would be Scots out there: [youtube.

Moravian comments on Apr 24, 2019:

Duly noted. I still have a horrific image in my memory of a tourist,American I think, walking down The Royal Mile wearing one of those cheap polystyrene kilts from a tartan tatt shop. He was wearing it back to front over a pair of track suit trousers. I almost dropped my can or Irn Bru..