Could you love a child conceived out of rape?

MissKathleen comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I could not even carry one to term.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 23, 2018:

High my name is tim i grew up southern babtist my father was a preacher i have ben very educated in ...

escapetypist comments on Jun 23, 2018:

Periods are for men, too

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@VAL3941 menopausal grammar? Yes that is the age we live in. :D

Could you love a child conceived out of rape?

MissKathleen comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I could not even carry one to term.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 23, 2018:

Could you love a child conceived out of rape?

MissKathleen comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I could not even carry one to term.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 23, 2018:

Could you love a child conceived out of rape?

memorylikeasieve comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I'd abort it. It's not a baby, it's not even a foetus. It's biological garbage left by other biological garbage.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 23, 2018:

Could you love a child conceived out of rape?

Paul_Clamberer comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I have believed for a long time that the decision to abort, in any instance, should be that of the woman. And that no-one has a right to judge her for it.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@Omen6Actual the time to consider if you want a child is during sex. Wear a condom

Looking for a unique name for your baby?

Captnron59 comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I know a girl who has two sons... one is named Brave... the other is Legend...they will have hell living up to those names.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 23, 2018:

yeah well some people just shouldn't breed

Socialist vs. Socialism?

jlynn37 comments on Jun 22, 2018:

I believe there are different applications of socialism as well as capitalism. It would just take working out the compromises to make it work for everyone's benefit, but that most likely will never happen. Selfish human nature, power, greed always prevails.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 23, 2018:

@Prescott Yes I agree. We in most western countries promote individualism which is all about self-interest. Other places like China and Japan have a more collective approach, where they put family or community first. I like that

High my name is tim i grew up southern babtist my father was a preacher i have ben very educated in ...

escapetypist comments on Jun 23, 2018:

Periods are for men, too

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 23, 2018:

lol smartarse. He said he was educated in religion and science..........not grammar. :p

Quiz: What's Your Sense of Humor? -- Science of Us

MsDemeanour comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I use self-deprecating humour. And I love black humour and irony.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 23, 2018:

affiliative says the quiz

I have encountered 2 scammers on this site so far.

thislife comments on Jun 22, 2018:

I think I just got messaged by one. How do you respond?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@LadyAlyxandrea I reported him and I think we all should. I don't care that he tries it on me but there might be other vulnerable people that could be exploited.

I have encountered 2 scammers on this site so far.

MsDemeanour comments on Jun 22, 2018:

Hey I've just met my first scammer. He swears he's american but the semantics, the way he writes is all wrong.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@jlynn37 he's sending messages to me and thislife

I have encountered 2 scammers on this site so far.

MsDemeanour comments on Jun 22, 2018:

Hey I've just met my first scammer. He swears he's american but the semantics, the way he writes is all wrong.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@jlynn37 yes right here, now

I have encountered 2 scammers on this site so far.

thislife comments on Jun 22, 2018:

I think I just got messaged by one. How do you respond?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@thislife lol he's definintely a scammer. I keep poking him about his semantics. The pic looks llike the all american boy but he says now he's spanish lol

I have encountered 2 scammers on this site so far.

thislife comments on Jun 22, 2018:

I think I just got messaged by one. How do you respond?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@thislife "hello,how are you doing,i love your profile and single and searching,am ready for date that will leads to relationsh​ip.will like to know you better if you don't mind" This is the msg I got

I have encountered 2 scammers on this site so far.

thislife comments on Jun 22, 2018:

I think I just got messaged by one. How do you respond?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 22, 2018:

@thislife Was it trimmer231?

On a serious note.......

Ludo comments on Jun 22, 2018:

Change "spiritual" to "moral" and I'd agree with this.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 22, 2018:

yes I agree 'moral' is more appropriate.

Is that my teenager?!?!

Eirteacher comments on Jun 20, 2018:

It could me and my ex-wife.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 21, 2018:

yeah it's me moving fast to get away from the other half

Bible do's and don'ts

CraeftSmith comments on Jun 19, 2018:

Like, Christians in general don't care too much about the old testament. If you want to engage them in meaningful debate (street epistemology) it will do you no good to point any of that out. They will just assume you don't understand their position and need their help

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 20, 2018:

Thing is........it is still the same god supposedly so unless he underwent a complete personality change he has a bloody weird moral compass. Does the new testament specifically SAY you shouldn't have slaves, abuse children and women and gays or are they morals that humans have made up without the bible's say so?

At least s/he's wearing a coat

Mofferatu comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I need one of those "coats" for rainy days. It's brilliant.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 16, 2018:

you might be able to carry it off ;)

If Jesus was the son of god he sure missed out on plenty of opportunities

Mofferatu comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Worse than Darth Vader? :)

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 16, 2018:

Well noooooo I'm not Donald Trump. Just a few er...misdemeanours ;)

America: Do you believe Canada is a socialist country?

JeffMesser comments on Jun 16, 2018:

People need to learn what the heck "socialist" means before throwing it around like a bad word. that would start with the OP's clumsy definition as well. a lack of economic freedom is not the definition of a socialist country. it may be a characteristic depending on what you are observing and ...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 16, 2018:

yes this is true. I don't know why 'socialism' is such a dirty word. There is certainly a lot of misinformation being fed to people. Socialism is a good thing when it provides free health care, education and other services that come from our taxes. Australia has been described as socialist but it's not at all. Let me go to Denmark. Democratic socialism for me.

Last social media date

HoaryMarmot comments on Jun 15, 2018:

Bars are still around...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@HoaryMarmot Bars? Drunks and prostitutes don't count :p

Last social media date

Sticks48 comments on Jun 15, 2018:

The next one will be my first one. ☺

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 16, 2018:

lol me too

Stories like this make me so proud to be a South Australian.

MsDemeanour comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Yes I heard this on the radio last week. I don't get why anyone would want to be affiliated with such a group. Anyway, it gives me an excuse to boycott all future catholic weddings, christenings and funerals.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@FrayedBear Well I wouldn't bother with the Anglicans but I must say I have never seen a jewish, muslim or buddhist ceremony so I might go out of curiosity. Uniting, Anglican, Catholic.... I am over them

Stories like this make me so proud to be a South Australian.

FrayedBear comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I do not really understand your emoji though if you are proud. However good this legislation may seem to be it really is total hypocrisy in the face of Australian Family Laws, Australian Child Care Laws, and the treatment of children as chattels of wealth and weapons of discrimination in family ...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@David1955 yes I think most of us got the sarcasm lol

Stories like this make me so proud to be a South Australian.

FrayedBear comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I do not really understand your emoji though if you are proud. However good this legislation may seem to be it really is total hypocrisy in the face of Australian Family Laws, Australian Child Care Laws, and the treatment of children as chattels of wealth and weapons of discrimination in family ...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 16, 2018:

of course Child abuse hasn't been limited to RC's but shit they certainly didn't come to the inquiry willingly. Their payouts have been far less than say Anglican abuse. But this isn't the argument. Anglicans don't have confessionals and neither do Jews. Instead of agreeing to International child protection laws that state that all cases must be reported to police, the catholics are saying the confessional is above the law and above the welfare of children.

I'm getting to the point where I don't want to ask someone I haven't seen for a while how they've ...

IamNobody comments on Jun 14, 2018:

How have you been?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@IamNobody Are you serious? You didn't hear her irony yet you espoused it yourself

I just want to bang my head against a wall! I've NEVER saw a president with so many lawsuits, or ...

MsDemeanour comments on Jun 15, 2018:

Why don't you shoot him?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 16, 2018:

@snytiger6 Absolutely everything is open to humour. People have their individual limits to what they find acceptable or offensive but it's not up to you to judge what I find funny. Nor is it my business what you find funny. And I don't give a flying fuck about the NSA since I have as much interest in holidaying in the USA as I do in soaking up the sun in Syria. Actually I have changed my mind about that (USA not Syria) and it's because the people I've seen posting here. I realise I have held a stereotype of the average American that is less than appealing and I'm sorry for that. There is a bunch of us here, humanists, that are united despite borders, in fact our link is stronger than nationalism. I think we should all meet in New Zealand and have our own conference/ party. We would be bigger and more zealous than the Billy Graham campaigns. Who's with me?

I just want to bang my head against a wall! I've NEVER saw a president with so many lawsuits, or ...

MsDemeanour comments on Jun 15, 2018:

Why don't you shoot him?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@TheGreatShadow I have a dark sense of humour that clearly most can't appreciate

Are non believers more likely to suffer from depression?

TheMiddleWay comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Several studies consistently show atheists are more prone to suicide: ://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/atheism-has-a-suicide-problem_us_5a2a902ee4b022ec613b812b Several studies consistently show that believers are happier than non-believers: ...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 15, 2018:

your first reference wasn't a research study but an opinion piece. I couldn't access the second reference. There is nothing more fake than seeing a bunch of happy clappers going around pretending everything is fun and dandy in their life. To be human means having the full range of emotions including depression. I'm a third generation atheist.But I am a humanist. The only advantage I can see with church is that it gives people a sense of community. I am lucky that I have good friends and family and find fulfillment without that institution. Any lonely atheists are welcome to join us for xmas dinner. I love folklore, myths and legends and am happy to carry on the tradtion of xmas

Are non believers more likely to suffer from depression?

JeffLemar comments on Jun 14, 2018:

As an effect of being human, I doubt that group A (non-religious) versus group B (religious) has any significant difference in depression instances.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 15, 2018:

Perhaps depressed people are more likely to turn to a god in the hope of healing

'Roseanne' canceled after star's racist Twitter rant

Ungod comments on May 29, 2018:

Roseanne once described HERSELF perfectly, though I can’t remember the source: “White Trash with money”❗️?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@Ungod Rosanne presumably is an actress and the show called for a trashy character. She wasn't playing Ophelia. I don't know how broad her acting skills are.

'Roseanne' canceled after star's racist Twitter rant

Tecolote comments on May 29, 2018:

ABC did the right thing. Free speech does not entitle anyone freedom from the consequences of their words.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@Countrycuz666 Why do you think it is ok for people in a public position to trash the reputation of others?

'Roseanne' canceled after star's racist Twitter rant

Shelton comments on May 29, 2018:

The tweet was at 1:45am. It kind of makes you wonder why and what possessed her to do that at that hour. Why is she up at that time tweeting about that woman? Could she have been under the influence of something?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 15, 2018:

@Countrycuz666 American elections are as dodgy as the FIFA world cup. But I'm just a bystander and couldnt care less about either

'Roseanne' canceled after star's racist Twitter rant

vnufall comments on May 30, 2018:

Personally I think Roseanne is mentally ill. Nothing new, I have heard her speak of her childhood, screwed up and she never had therapy. Has gotten worse over the years. ...conspiracy theories...delusions.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 15, 2018:

Lots of people have mental illness and aren't racists. Lots of people are racist and don't have a mental illness. I don't think the two are any more related than whether or not people with mental illness like brussel sprouts

Interesting how those who cry discrimination due to their heritage display the most racist attitudes...

VAL3941 comments on Jun 15, 2018:

You have hit the nail on the head, smack in the middle. You should come to SA to experience it in all its glory !

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 15, 2018:

Still got your black house maids Val?

I've discovered/concluded that I really can't stand baby talk in a relationship.

Corvus comments on Jun 15, 2018:

Baby talk, women that act ditzy for effect , I find the stereo type of the dumb blond is a turn off for me, I enjoy ladies who are funny smart direct and confident .

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 15, 2018:

gees that's a relief. I thought men mostly liked that 'little girl' voice.

I photographed this hunting spider in my kitchen a few days ago.

Faithless1 comments on Jun 14, 2018:

Yes. We'd call that a huntsman. Only here, they're more like this:

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 15, 2018:

I'm not sure 'huntsman' is politically correct. What are the females called? :p

For the ladies only

CraeftSmith comments on Jun 9, 2018:

I wonder what the equivalent thing men should joke about women is...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 9, 2018:

mmm I wondered the same thing

My dads entire life he was an Atheist.

peaceman1948 comments on May 13, 2018:

I think for you it's important to be forgiving of his wife as her intentions were good in that she didn't want him to go hell. In other words, she didn't want him to suffer, and that's a good thing. And, you're right, her actions were to quell her own fears and provide peace of mind. You're not ...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 9, 2018:

No this was a very selfish act on the part of the wife. She did not respect her husbands wishes, she imposed her beliefs for her own selfish peace of mind. I would hate to think, should I get dementia that someone would baptise me. My children know that any of my organs are to be donated. I would hate my wishes overrided by someone else's philosophy.

Should public nudity be legal?

RoslynMadrid comments on May 5, 2018:

I remember an Ottawa bylaw that forbade public display of 'any disgusting object'. There are some things that are best left covered up.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@snytiger6 I don't find anything aesthetically pleasing about an old saggy or fat body (and I have one). This is not to say people shouldn't be naked at say the beach where the context is appropriate. Young fit people and children can look beautiful naked. Just look at all the art work dedicated to the naked form. When my boys were little, I thought them beautiful naked. But if I had thought that someone was sexually aroused by the sight of my naked sons, I would be revolted. As a parent I would want to protect my kids from the eyes of perverts so for this reason I'm not comfortable about kids (who aren't able to give legal consent) coerced into public nudity.

The Atheist movement has changed since the days of Christopher Hitchens (hallowed be his name).

Novelty comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Christopher Hitchens was an arrogant dick, I hated his politics, especially his support for the invasion of Afghanistan and the world is better off now that he's gone. I mostly agreed with his views about religion but I found his knowledge on the subject to be fragmented and in many cases ...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@Norie Richard Dawkins has been noted for his sexist remarks too. This doesn't mean I don't admire him for the great work he has done promoting the atheism. I wish men embraced feminism and didn't feel threatened by it. I love my dad but he takes devious delight in winding me up with sexist jokes and comments. Ah well it's hard to like EVERYTHING about someone. ;)

The Atheist movement has changed since the days of Christopher Hitchens (hallowed be his name).

Novelty comments on Jun 9, 2018:

Christopher Hitchens was an arrogant dick, I hated his politics, especially his support for the invasion of Afghanistan and the world is better off now that he's gone. I mostly agreed with his views about religion but I found his knowledge on the subject to be fragmented and in many cases ...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 9, 2018:

Well I didn't like him because he was a sexist pig. (but he was very witty as he cut through his opponent's rhetoric tho)

What happens to our conscience when we die?

birdingnut comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Einstein taught us that all matter is a form of energy, so since energy can neither be created nor destroyed, we have always existed and will always exist in some energy form, and quantum physics already tells us different dimensions exist. Therefore reincarnation is possible and children ...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@birdingnut I see there are some interesting hypotheses posited regarding this subject but I could find no actual research conducted, no empiracle evidence. There are many more contradictory hypotheses. It's just hypothetical speculation. Lawrence Krauss says, "No area of physics stimulates more nonsense in the public arena than quantum mechanics."Boyle, Alan. "How to Spot Quantum Quackery". NBC News Science News

What happens to our conscience when we die?

MsDemeanour comments on Jun 8, 2018:

You're talking about a soul? Most of us don't believe in such things. There is our mind or brain that, like the rest of us, ceases to exist. Sorry to burst your bubble, but you're just not that important.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 9, 2018:

@birdingnut I think someone somewhere would've won the nobel prize if reincarnation had been proven to exist

Could you live with a life partner with a religious belief system?

TheLiberalGent comments on May 31, 2018:

I could not intellectually respect her if she truly believes in a sky daddy. So my vote is no.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 8, 2018:

I agree it come down to respect. And I wouldn't be able to help but be patronising

Could you live with a life partner with a religious belief system?

TheLiberalGent comments on May 31, 2018:

I could not intellectually respect her if she truly believes in a sky daddy. So my vote is no.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 8, 2018:

I agree it come down to respect. And I wouldn't be able to help but be patronising

What do people think the meaning of life is from a atheist point of view?

Uncorrugated comments on Jun 8, 2018:

Why does it have to have meaning?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 8, 2018:

It doesn't have to have meaning but you can make it more MEANINGFUL by acknowledging what/who is important to you, being honourable and living by your chosen values.

Picture on profile is not a face sometimes a cat, landscape, cartoon, etc. Why?

PickledRick comments on Jun 8, 2018:

I don't post my picture because I am such an Adonis that you other guys wouldn't have a chance. So I'm doing the community a favor!

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 8, 2018:

Are you telling me that's not you in the pic?? And all this time I thought you such a cutie. Not to mention, such a clever little dog!

Day 2 of I hope you like cat memes 1

phxbillcee comments on Jun 7, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_beJnlTeTk

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 8, 2018:

Could you please post your own vid using your rubber tongue?? If it's xxxx rated just send it privately. cheers

The gs people do

Rudy1962 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

Oh damn

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 5, 2018:

aren't you going to give it a pull Rudy?

Do you spank?

Alimacbean comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Causing intentional pain to a child is wrong. I have never spanked my child. I don't believe children learn anything of value from spanking, only fear. I dont want my child to fear me, I want respect. Isn't that the same as "god-fearing?" Do right because you're scared?? Doesn't make sense to me.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@WhatsInAName . Positive reinforcement is of course the best way to shape behaviour. If kids only get noticed if they 'nag' 'cry' 'misbehave'; that's what they will do. They want parental or teacher to engage with them. The trick is to catch them doing something good and praise them for it.

WOMEN ONLY: What is your race/ethnic origin?

memorylikeasieve comments on Jun 1, 2018:

So why are you asking, now that a bunch of people have told you your link doesn't work?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@TheMiddleWay When we speak of 'minorities' we refer to disadvatages or prejudice. I hardly think having PhD in physics or working in medical physics constitutes disadvantage unless you are looking for someone in the same work line. This is not to take away from your admirable endeavour to profile our group. But to quote the most quoted quote in statistics, 'correlation does not mean causation" :p

WOMEN ONLY: What is your race/ethnic origin?

memorylikeasieve comments on Jun 1, 2018:

So why are you asking, now that a bunch of people have told you your link doesn't work?

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@TheMiddleWay I think your sample size is too small and it is only a single sample. Also does the 200 include us from 'the rest of the world' or just Americans. Because I think you'll find far more people that have English as their first language joining the group. Many poorer countries with no computers do not speak english. If the sample is solely American, are there demographics, say poorer socio-econonmic groups over represented by particular ethnic groups that can't afford internet or computers. Lots of variables to consider

Fellow agnostics, how do you feel about believers joining?

Heraclitus comments on Apr 12, 2018:

In theory, I welcome diversity of opinions and challenges to my way of thinking. However, in my experience, most religious people neither argue rationally nor honestly. The lack of honesty bothers me more than the lack of reason.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 2, 2018:

there is diversity of opinions here! Being a skeptic I don't know how one can be an atheist and believe in the zodiac but it happens. There are people here who still believe in reiki or crystals or any number of things which have no scientific basis. I can't figure them out. Maybe you can.

Fellow agnostics, how do you feel about believers joining?

Nevermind345 comments on May 3, 2018:

To be an Atheist is making a statement about Religion. It is your religion. Whatever their intentions are if they are going to try and win conversions ROR (Rots of Rocks) Most Religious Scholars cannot defend what they preach. That you are told to believe is the end all of their statements ...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@BettyColeman But doesn't it concern you the damage that religion has done and continues to do through out the world. We could talk about the crusades, the inquisition, missionaries who tried their best to destroy local culture, the oppression and subjugation of women. The method to control the masses by ' accepting their lot in life because it is gods will'. And frankly if I belonged to a tennis club with as much pedophilia as the christian churches have been accused of, I would distance myself from that club pretty damn quick. Accepting what people believe is a cop out. They should be challenged. And we need to fight to keep separation of church and state. So maintain the rage!

Fellow agnostics, how do you feel about believers joining?

Deb57 comments on May 7, 2018:

They have plenty of their own sites where they can preach to the choir. I'd prefer that they leave us alone here.

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@BettyColeman I am an atheist and a humanist but I cannot abide religion because it oppresses and divides people. I also consider myself spiritual because i can be moved to tears by a piece of music or a wonderful experience or by simply closing my eyes and breathing in a beautiful rain forest. I am overwhelmed with awe at the very existence of the universe so please don't tell me I'm not spiritual. I find it in the connection I have with those I love including my dog and trees.

There is no agnostic vs. atheist! The peeve I have...

filthyMONKEYmen comments on May 10, 2018:

Great post, and thanks. The way I look at it— if the term agnostic needs to be applied to all things we can’t fully know based on current evidence, then we all need to start calling ourselves agnostic aleprechaunists, agnostic afairyists, agnostic abigfootists, etc. I mean, there is no ...

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 2, 2018:

I hadn't thought of it like that. Interesting

Breasts

Humanity4all comments on Mar 24, 2018:

Explain to me why a large breasted Hairy Dude can expose his DD'ss and its no big deal, But if a Woman's nipple is exposed for a fraction of a second the whole country loses its mind???

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 1, 2018:

@hemingwaykitten but this wouldn't be the case is exposed female breasts was the norm. Yes some men (or women) might admire a nice set of breasts (or a six pack) but when you look at Australian Aboriginals and tribes that went naked in other parts of the world, it just became common place.

Breasts

TheLiberalGent comments on Apr 16, 2018:

My rule for dating is my date's breasts have to be bigger than mine. LOL

MsDemeanour replies on Jun 1, 2018:

my rule for dating is that my date has bigger balls than me.....metaphorically speaking

This morning I stood on line at Starbucks behind someone I worked with for years at my prior church.

Holysocks comments on May 29, 2018:

Why in BOB's name would any sensible person be in line at Starbucks? (No offence meant!)

MsDemeanour replies on May 30, 2018:

I try to avoid franchises. I prefer the hidden away cute eclectic, original cozy coffee shop where everyone doesn't hear my convo

Sexy is as sexy does

Westy_lad comments on May 27, 2018:

Whatever floats your boat, for me hairy armpits is a no no

MsDemeanour replies on May 28, 2018:

Good for you! No one should bow to peer pressure. If you want to shave your armpits, more power to you!

Well if this isn't depressing, I don't know what is.

phxbillcee comments on May 23, 2018:

& for "60" it's by decade & there's only 2 in the package!

MsDemeanour replies on May 24, 2018:

At my age I can dispense with them altogether

I've obviously been living under a rock but I've only just discovered that Hugh Laurie who played ...

LenHazell53 comments on May 22, 2018:

Fry and Laurie are one of my favourite modern double acts.

MsDemeanour replies on May 22, 2018:

@LenHazell53 I looked at the trailor. Great cast

Why it's important to be anti-theist and not passively agnostic or atheist.

LenHazell53 comments on May 22, 2018:

His parents need to be prosecuted for child endangerment, exploitation and mental cruelty. I was shocked when I first saw this years ago and still am made nauseous by it today.

MsDemeanour replies on May 22, 2018:

We all indoctrinate our kids but at least I encouraged mine to be critical thinkers and question things told to them.

We need sensible gun laws.

educatedredneck comments on May 20, 2018:

Why is restrictive legislation the main or often the ONLY focus for reducing gun violence?

MsDemeanour replies on May 22, 2018:

@educatedredneck Do you have referendums in your country?

Any Johnny Cash fans? What’s your favorite song(s)?

kmdskit3 comments on May 15, 2018:

Since everybody keeps mentioning it: https://youtu.be/vt1Pwfnh5pc ...whoa, this just fucking levelled me...

MsDemeanour replies on May 22, 2018:

I feel his pain in this. Truly moving

We need sensible gun laws.

CrankyAntie comments on May 19, 2018:

I'm a gun owner, and I get so tired of these conversations. Here's a very good article that explains in simple terms that there has to be a sensible middle ground (the answers are not on the extreme left or extreme right). Yes, I'm usually the black sheep when it comes to gun issues; I'm badgered ...

MsDemeanour replies on May 22, 2018:

fences and door locks only keep the good guys out too.

We need sensible gun laws.

Toscani comments on May 19, 2018:

It is much to late for any gun laws to have effect due to the huge amount of guns in circulation

MsDemeanour replies on May 22, 2018:

well just give up then

We need sensible gun laws.

educatedredneck comments on May 20, 2018:

Why is restrictive legislation the main or often the ONLY focus for reducing gun violence?

MsDemeanour replies on May 22, 2018:

@educatedredneck "Countries that have confiscated weapons after sweeping bans have significantly fewer gun deaths, although other deaths do increase. Overall it still saves lives." Can you source that please cos I think it sounds like codswallop. ANd how the fuck do guns SAVE lives?????. No wonder China doesn't have to be aggressive, they'll just sit back and watch the US self-destruct.

Oh ho,what's Goin on?

birdingnut comments on May 22, 2018:

I don't understand the appeal of buying high-priced coffee by the serving, when your own coffee machine and gourmet coffee, stored in the freezer, would make coffee that is equally delicious, but cost much less. One tall Starbucks drink costs, on average, $3.34 daily, and $1,221 annually, which ...

MsDemeanour replies on May 22, 2018:

It's like going out to dinner. We appreciated it more when it is made for us. A treat I guess

Get out of the way, shark jerk!

Johnsalterego comments on May 20, 2018:

Um, No. Just No.

MsDemeanour replies on May 20, 2018:

sometimes john, you have to step up and show 'em who's boss :D

Has anyone smuggled or mailed from a legal state to an illegal one?

SilverDollarJedi comments on May 17, 2018:

I still will not incriminate myself lol.... But for everyone's information, people send drugs of all kinds through the mail everyday. A small percentage of them get caught. USPS has low budget for postal inspectors so that's usually what people go with. Vacuum seal and make sure no finger prints and...

MsDemeanour replies on May 17, 2018:

@SilverDollarJedi thanks for the heads up.........just in case anyone I know was interested in doing such a thing

Mystery meat group.. any guesses?

MsDemeanour comments on May 17, 2018:

Whatever they are, they'll make women redundant

MsDemeanour replies on May 17, 2018:

@phxbillcee oh what was I thinking! who would cook and clean? :p

Do you celebrate Christmas? Why or why not?

MsDemeanour comments on May 15, 2018:

Christmas is a great time for family to get together and perhaps invite that poor soul from work who has no family. Plus it's the only time my sons will allow them to take a photo of them all

MsDemeanour replies on May 17, 2018:

@moNOtheist Judging by the arguments that many families suffer at this time I'm not so sure good will even extends to family. We actually spend xmas with some really good friends that we think of as family.

Is Turnbull the worst PM we've ever had?

DragonDust comments on May 12, 2018:

Through history technically no... But he is a prejudiced ass-hole with resources the presidents that were worse than him didn't have. It's like... Satan's son isn't as bad as his dad but Satan's son can blow the world up. His dad just whispered into powerful peoples ears.

MsDemeanour replies on May 17, 2018:

well we don't have presidents yet in Australia. But I'll be pleased when we do cut the English ties to monarchy. However I never want to see the American election circus adopted here

It's a mystery.

crazycurlz comments on May 15, 2018:

Really? Does the name Kim Jong Un mean anything to you? How about Putin who started his career as an Atheist? Hitler himself was considered irreligious. According to Lenin communism meant Atheism. So, how exactly did you come up with this fantasy? Power is power is power. It doesn't matter who ...

MsDemeanour replies on May 15, 2018:

@BeardedWonder Communism in theory is not a bad philosophy at all.The beliefs of communism,by Karl Marx "From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs. Karl Marx. This would ensure the needy were looked after and the .01% didn't own the wealth of the world. If everyone was a humanist, it would work quite well. Unfortunately it doesn't matter what political system, corruption reigns because the people that claw their way into power are the sociopaths intent on power instead of humanists.

Do you celebrate Christmas? Why or why not?

DavidLaDeau comments on May 15, 2018:

I think Tim Minchin says it better than I could. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL2iN92t6BQ

MsDemeanour replies on May 15, 2018:

thanks for this David. I love Tim Minchin. I've seen this before of course. I love that he can make cutting social statements that sound so touching. Plus I'm an Aussie too, so at xmas I drink white wine in the sun!!!

Well thank you for allowing me to reach level 3.

VAL3941 comments on May 15, 2018:

The difference between me and a religious person is that I believe in one less God than they do ??

MsDemeanour replies on May 15, 2018:

@VAL3941 for the first time I looked at your pic close up I notice you aren't in a wheel chair at all but on a push bike!!! hahaha

Well thank you for allowing me to reach level 3.

VAL3941 comments on May 15, 2018:

The difference between me and a religious person is that I believe in one less God than they do ??

MsDemeanour replies on May 15, 2018:

I think that was Hitchen's quote wasn't it?

Bastards

Seminarian comments on May 15, 2018:

All the Fundy Christians I know have convinced themselves, in even greater numbers than usual, that the end is very near. I believe just like in the past that as time goes by they will eventually abandon these extremist beliefs just as has always happened in the past, but this time in even ...

MsDemeanour replies on May 15, 2018:

unfortunately I think it might be too late for our planet.

Someg to k about...

Rudy1962 comments on May 10, 2018:

And yet most women keep buying into the religious bullshit

MsDemeanour replies on May 10, 2018:

yeah if they're not oppressed by religion, they're oppressed by men......it's a problem

Morality, our achilles heel.

phxbillcee comments on May 6, 2018:

I have to go with the first two in combination. Much of our 'morality' is genetically based & part of our mammalian/primate ancestry i.e.: reciprocal altruism), apart from this, & for specific answers to specific situations/problems I attempt to follow most of the precepts of Humanism primarily as ...

MsDemeanour replies on May 7, 2018:

I agree. I was going to say morality is intrinsic to evolution. We survived as a pack animal and as such learned to treat others as we wished to be treated. And I subscribe to the Affirmations of Humanism too. What a shallow life is one where values are not held. As Socrates said "The unexamined life is not worth living"

Incest: Immoral or Moral?

ladyprof70 comments on May 4, 2018:

I would vote 'amoral'. In some cultures, brother/sister incest in the royal family was require to keep the blood line pure (Egypt and Hawaii are examples). This of course, assumed there would be -- and even encouraged offspring. It is really only very recently that fertility could be sufficiently ...

MsDemeanour replies on May 7, 2018:

actually there is often a great deal of trauma involved in sibling relations. Anyone who has grown up with brothers and sisters knows all to well the power differentiation and coercion of a sibling just two yrs senior, let alone 5 yrs. There are other biological indications that incest is not intended in the evolutionary process. Did you know a girl is likely to defer onset of her period if she lives with her father. On the other hand if she lives with a stepfather she is likely to start her periods early (a potential genetically compatible mate)

Speaking of Canada....if there is such a place?

phxbillcee comments on May 6, 2018:

Not even a mention of hamsters or elderberries!

MsDemeanour replies on May 6, 2018:

you're thinking of the French part of Canada ;)

Why are atheists so certain there is not some sort of intelligent design?

MsDemeanour comments on May 5, 2018:

There's enough scientific evidence to support the notion that it is possible for the universe to come about without a god. We can't disprove a god but if you're 95% sure there is no god, why not just round up?

MsDemeanour replies on May 5, 2018:

@gsiamne I don't know what you're talking about. I didn't mean 95% of the population. I just meant if one is 95% sure within themselves. As for the scientific evidence, there is plenty of that.

Make Love Not Porn

geko comments on May 3, 2018:

I am always on the lookout for female porn addicts....

MsDemeanour replies on May 5, 2018:

lol. Is this so you don't have to put much effort into foreplay geko??

If you could choose any weapon to have unrivaled mastery in, what weapon would you choose?

magicwatch comments on May 4, 2018:

okay, in the spirit of this site, https://youtu.be/xVBT6wktF5E

MsDemeanour replies on May 5, 2018:

the incomparable Jethro Tull.....it's been a while. Thankyou

Humanity needs to be held accountable

Novelty comments on May 4, 2018:

This points to one of the greatest dangers of religion. I know a Mormon Elder that has like 18 kids from his 25 year marriage. He didn't like me anymore when I asked him if he had had that talk with his wife. "What talk?" he asked. The talk where you explain that it's a vagina, not a clown car.

MsDemeanour replies on May 5, 2018:

what do you mean by 'clown car'? I never heard that expression

I'm interested in what else you do in Oz in support of your non religious views?

David1955 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Just thinking that just as most Australians don't take their religions to extremes, compared say to the US, secular minded Australians likewise aren't so animated in their secularism to be part of formal organisations or be activists. I guess it cuts both ways.

MsDemeanour replies on May 4, 2018:

I don't think there is discrimination toward the non-believers like there is in USA. Often they dare not mention at work they're atheist for fear of getting the sack. I can't imagine that happening here unless you're an arch deacon or something

Is it OK to be racist against white people?

MamaMOB comments on May 1, 2018:

I'd like to point out that in the poll only 4 people said yes and 35 people said no and yet most of the comments here are saying yes. What didn't you want to vote? Didn't want to put down that yes tick to make it look like it's okay to be racist against white people when you then turn around and say...

MsDemeanour replies on May 1, 2018:

@JAEMPRESS My scientific explanation for how racism (or wariness of difference) came about IS totally inadequate for today's prejudice, you're right. As a woman having experienced sexism, I can only glimpse what black people go through on a daily basis. Our Australian Aboriginals have the same deal where they are over represented in jails, lack education, increased health issues and have a life expectancy ten yrs less than white people. It's an appalling situation. I believe racism is a choice today, regardless of how you were brought up, people, all people should make a stand for injustice and it starts with every individual. People need to question their values.

Is it OK to be racist against white people?

MollyBell comments on May 1, 2018:

Not possible. There is no racism against white people, period. That's my opinion.

MsDemeanour replies on May 1, 2018:

@GregGasiorowski https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/reverse-racism-isnt-a-g_us_55d60a91e4b07addcb45da97

Is it OK to be racist against white people?

MamaMOB comments on May 1, 2018:

I'd like to point out that in the poll only 4 people said yes and 35 people said no and yet most of the comments here are saying yes. What didn't you want to vote? Didn't want to put down that yes tick to make it look like it's okay to be racist against white people when you then turn around and say...

MsDemeanour replies on May 1, 2018:

@Kaitaki It is more an evolutionary behaviour that kept us alive for millions of years. We had to make snap judgements whether someone was of our clan. Did they look like us or were they a threat. Today we no er have to make those snap judgments so if a racist thought or fear pops in our mind, we can reject it because it is no er relevant today

Funny shit!

z0000 comments on May 1, 2018:

Feminists are going to hell? Because they want equality? WTF. So glad I live away from all that lunacy.

MsDemeanour replies on May 1, 2018:

of course. Patriarchal religions don't want women who don't know their place

Is it ok to be an athist but still use religious books for social guidance?

jlynn37 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

It is OK to do/be anything you want to do/be as long as you do/cause no harm. IMHO

MsDemeanour replies on Apr 21, 2018:

which book did you read>?

Is it ok to be an athist but still use religious books for social guidance?

djalicex comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Yeah, when I needed some cash I consulted the bible to see how to sell my sister as a sex slave. When my mate cheated on his wife I raped her in public to punish him just like the good lord commanded. The bible is full of moral lessons we can all learn from.

MsDemeanour replies on Apr 21, 2018:

your comments gave me a chuckle

Marriage... yea or nay

Condor5 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Been there thrice--never again.

MsDemeanour replies on Apr 21, 2018:

yes I think anyone would be wary of marrying someone who had failed 3 times

I know there are some supporters on here, so this is asked honesty, I want to hear your opinions.

HeraTera comments on Apr 21, 2018:

I am not a supporter, but he does seem to have bullied North Korea into a more reasonable stance on nuclear weapons. That helps all Americans. I am still trying to comprehend what has happened. I have been thinking about how in nature some animals put on a bluff and big display to scare off ...

MsDemeanour replies on Apr 21, 2018:

Being the bully boy of the school yard is I know the usual technique employed by the USA but there are other ways. Perhaps negotiation is an option but of course no weapons could be sold if countries were amical.

LMFAO enough said !!!

phxbillcee comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Needs to be paired up with this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbjHOBJzhb0

MsDemeanour replies on Apr 20, 2018:

I wanna have a "hop at the local soda pop". Curious that they consider the ultimate outcome is madness....I woulda thought suicide top of the list. Hilarious film though