“With or without religion, good people can behave well and bad people can do evil; but for good ...

Theresa_N comments on Sep 4, 2020:

What's a good/bad person? I question that it takes religion for so called "good" people to do "evil." I think we see evidence of "good" people doing "evil" all the time with no religion involved. Just saw a movie about a German author whose book featured mercy killing who was elevated to a high rank in the nazi regime, without any malice on his part, to his dismay at the uses it was put. He had no religious convictions. There are many "good" people placed in situations where they do "evil" in the tech industries.

Steve Miller beware

Theresa_N comments on Sep 4, 2020:

Star Trek alumni are some of the worst singers and poets.

Georgia Church Leaves United Methodist Over LGBTQ Clergy, Same-Sex Marriage : NPR

Theresa_N comments on Sep 4, 2020:

Good for them I attended an "inclusive" methodist church for a few months. It was one of the better churches I attended. But the bible centric preaching made me cry. I switched to a Unitarian Universalist church and that was much better, another step towards atheism.

[salon.

Theresa_N comments on Sep 3, 2020:

This is typical of many in many states, but my brother moved to FL because white supremacy is more accepted there.

Yes i will

Theresa_N comments on Sep 2, 2020:

I haven't had a car in a long time yet I still get calls about it's extended warranty.

HP or Cannon painters are the same

Theresa_N comments on Sep 1, 2020:

I gave up on inkjet printers a few years ago. Got myself a small brother laser printer and have had no problems since.

When I joined this group I was hoping to find some discussion about Asia, right now, one of the hot ...

Theresa_N comments on Sep 1, 2020:

Yes, my thoughts, HK should not be considered part of China, Taiwan is now Taiwan and has been for a number of years. I'd much rather live in Taiwan than China. China is a totalitarian regime while Taiwan is a democracy.

Hi! I'm brand new, just signed up yesterday.

Theresa_N comments on Sep 1, 2020:

I was raised catholic and even though I've been an atheist for many years I still say "jesus, mary, and joseph" when something bad happens. Welcome, the more the merrier.

Will spend my birthday helping a dear friend.

Theresa_N comments on Sep 1, 2020:

It's good to have friends like you.

JK Rowlings returns human rights award: [theguardian.com]

Theresa_N comments on Sep 1, 2020:

I am heartened by the response of so many here. I expected more support for her. I live in a cis-normative community and live in fear.

PLANNING A WEED LEGALIZATION BILL Senate Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) confirmed that ...

Theresa_N comments on Sep 1, 2020:

With no help from biden or the dnc. The only way we will get cannabis legal in all 50 states is a party other than the two.

Polish bishops call for "clinics to help LGBT people regain natural sexual orientation"

Theresa_N comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Poland is on it's way to being a fascist country in part because of the catholic church. There's conversion therapy in the catholic church in the US too. My former significant other is involved in it.

Can an atheist and an Evangelical be friends?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Depends on how fanatically evangelical the person is. After all he/she will feel it necessary to evangelize.

Since conspiracy theories are in.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 31, 2020:

As likely as most conspiracy theories. I like Maher some of the time.

Many rehabs rely on religion.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Since just as many quit on their own as quit because of a twelve step program, I think twelve step programs have proven to be ineffective. I've never been addicted to anything other than nicotine in my life and since nicotine has positive health effect for me I haven't really considered quitting in a number of years. Haven't smoked in a number of years though.

If drugs were not involved they need to start trying them

Theresa_N comments on Aug 31, 2020:

They look crazed, I think anti-psychotics might be called for. How embarrassing for them.

So what happens if the cheeto gets another four years?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 31, 2020:

With one neo-liberal running vs. a neo-fascist I despair for the US. There is no hope in this election, it's going to be a half bowl of shit vs. a full bowl. The next four years are going to be bad either way, so just take care of yourself since that's all the control we have left.

thought you might want a FB status to post.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 31, 2020:

I like it too, but I wouldn't post anything on FB. It's a cesspool.

NOT STONERS Actor Keanu Reeves said that the film characters Bill and Ted "are not stoners.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Good reason not to see the film.

Just started watching The Kominsky Method on Netflix.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 30, 2020:

Yes, it is good, I've watched all the episodes. Good to see older actors playing their own age.

Kurt saw the world as it really is. So it goes.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 30, 2020:

Vonnegut's bipolar disorder could cause that. One of my favorite authors as a teen.

Joe has got some long days ahead of him...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 30, 2020:

And joe isn't up to the job.

So what happens if the cheeto gets another four years?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 30, 2020:

Recent polls show tRump drawing even with biden demonstrating that the dnc's strategy of appealing to repuglicans AND NOT to progressives is failing.

Michael Jackson would ben 62 years old today! Here he is singing Blame it on the Boogie with the...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 30, 2020:

Good ol' michael the pedophile.

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Theresa_N comments on Aug 30, 2020:

Moved on.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Unveils Pigs with Computer Chips in Their Brains Tesla and SpaceX founder...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 30, 2020:

There are far more appropriate groups to post this in. But regardless of this I would never get anything associated with Musk implanted in my brain. His cars have shown over and over again that their self-driving technology is unsafe.

Here’s a question.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 30, 2020:

I'm a humanist as well as an atheist. Humanism gives life a purpose beyond mere survival as an individual.

The choices this time are so depressing, I might just sit this one out. 🙄🍷

Theresa_N comments on Aug 29, 2020:

I'd think you would vote for biden since you have such disdain for the left, he does too. He's courting repuglicans not progressives. He should be your sort of neo-liberal.

Fake Christian of the Week. That tool, Jerry Falwell. [youtu.be]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 29, 2020:

Thank you for this, it brought me a smile.

I'd be making sure they heard everything....

Theresa_N comments on Aug 29, 2020:

Godless activities, I wonder what those are, not everyone is born of a virgin ;)

Let's be fair, he had it coming. :)

Theresa_N comments on Aug 29, 2020:

Since he has been creating "biblical" videos I'd love to shoot him with a phaser.

Now that social distancing is cool that means we're cool........ and a bit hipster

Theresa_N comments on Aug 29, 2020:

I'm too old to be a hipster, I'm more of a hippy than a hipster except I reject all the new age garbage thinking of the hippies.

As a Lefty Libertarian or Anarcho Libertarian, it behooves me to monitor the Far Right Libertarians ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 29, 2020:

I used to be an anarcho socialist and am beginning to be one again. Ron Paul and his father are two of the vilest people I know of. I can't see anyone with anarchist leaning supporting them but the libertarian philosophy lends itself to their sort of thinking.

Does anyone else get a real kick out of being called a "demon-rat?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 29, 2020:

And tRump and tRumpsters are tapeworms.

good one Leonard Cohen Estate Denied RNC Request to Play “Hallelujah” Attorney for the Cohen...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 29, 2020:

"You Want It Darker" would be much more suitable.

Truth in advertising

Theresa_N comments on Aug 29, 2020:

Nobody knows if corona virus originated in China. One of the first cases was in Europe. The whole "China virus" thing is primarily a product of tRump. I don't care for the govmt. of China, but the whole blame China for it thing seems political to me.

Trump’s Vancouver Hotel Files for Bankruptcy The parent company which owns one of President ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 29, 2020:

I'd expect that there wouldn't be that many people who thought highly of tRump in Canada. He has had more bankruptcies than any "billionaire" should. Glad to see him fail again.

I saw a good meme, which, even I could not resist reposting on FB.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

If that was all jesus did I'd support him.

Have you seen this?! 😍😍😍 [youtube.com]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

That's one great dog and a better singer and musician than many "professionals."

[news.yahoo.com] dino skeleton found inside egg

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

Fascinating.

German words....

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

I don't find that true at all, but maybe my German heritage makes me biased.

BREAKING NEWS 8/28/2020 FEDERAL LEGALIZATON The House will be voting on a comprehensive ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

That's good news, but good luck in the senate. Also, biden doesn't support legalization so even after the election there is little hope for this.

This from my fundie sister .

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

This is just the reason I no longer speak to my fundie sister and brother. I would simply point out there's no evidence for god and they've been looking for some for many thousands of years.

RELIGIOUS VALUES VS QUALITY OF LIFE For the second night in a row, a Republican National ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

If they had severe arthritis and PTSD they'd know why "marijuana shops" stayed open. Also, abortion is an essential health service.

The time here is 5pm.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

I used to do all my computing nude, I had no control over how hot it was in my computing area. Plus way more comfortable than with clothes on. I agree, if we were meant to have clothes on except when around others we'd be born with them.

Is it "mean" of us to ridicule the entire Trump Crime Family?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

I think he is a child and should only criticized for what he has done. I know very little about him apart from his family. He has my sympathy for growing up in such a dysfunctional family, so I presume you crossed a line that shouldn't be crossed. The rest of the tRump family have all participated in their father's/inlaw's wrongdoing so they are fair game.

"The Methodists preach about heaven, The Baptists preach about hell; The Atheists preach this is ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

I don't think I've ever preached anything apart from non-violence in my activist days. I certainly never preached atheism. Preaching is a particular type of speech, not just any old speech but a specific type trying to win over converts. Even when writing to agnostics on this forum, I limit myself to asking if they are atheists as far as the easter bunny and the tooth fairy. That's a straight forward question, not preaching. So I think this song has it wrong.

Prejudice vs.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

People without power cannot be racist regarding those with the power. You are a white therefore your arguments are racist because you defend racists. Aboriginals, because they don't have the institutional power you do are prejudiced according to you. Now your thin skinned white ego might not accept this, it is a fact.

White supremacy is the true religion of the United States.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 28, 2020:

I think white evangelical christianity has a lot of white supremacy in it's ranks and leadership. But no, that's not all it's about. I think this is a generalization. It's like saying it's all about repression of LGBT+ people, that's just part of it. It's about the dominance of evangelical xtians.

Yesterday I listened to a webinar given by Dr.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 27, 2020:

This is not a surprise to me. We don't know if the vaccines will work and we don't know how long they'll work for.

Pence makes an ass of himself retroactively, brilliant ad by the Lincoln Project. [youtu.be]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 27, 2020:

Awesome ad. Pence is a bigger hypocrite than the many hypocrites I've known.

Would you stay here for 30 days for a million dollars while the whole world watched?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 27, 2020:

No way, first, my medical needs would be unmet, secondly I couldn't live without streaming video.

Wife attacks husband's car as he drive with mistress 🤣🤣🤣 [youtu.be]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 27, 2020:

I'm glad to see the woman confronting her husband and mistress. Too much of this goes on. Get a divorce if you're going to cheat.

China crackdown on Buddhism [youtu.be]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 27, 2020:

I think they have replaced religion with authoritarianism. Sadly, communism has proved a failure. Socialism such as in Scandinavian countries has proven to be a success.

"Religious freedoms" is code for "I want to be able to be a bigoted control freak and not face any ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 27, 2020:

I can attest to the fact that they are hypocrites, I've known a homosexual minister who preached against LGBT people, priests and brothers who were pedophiles, gay brothers and priests.

Shake it.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 27, 2020:

I was raised roman catholic and didn't know this.

Trump Demands Biden Be Drug Tested Before Their Presidential Debate In a recent Oval Office ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 27, 2020:

There will probably be no debate, neither one is up to it.

A new substance, solid hydrogen.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 27, 2020:

Interesting to see if it works out.

How many of you former xtians when leaving the church after listening to a sermon, shook the ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 27, 2020:

I've heard many sermons in my life and not one I can remember moving me apart from Dan Berrigan SJ. Look him up if you can't remember him. And those were "homilys" not sermons.

"Ahh! After 10,000 years I'm free! It's time to conquer Earth!"

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

Isn't she the governor of California's former wife? I think I read that in The Guardian but it might have been one of the other speakers.

I Wish there Were a Hell, For These Bastrds, and their Sick Ilk: [truthout.org]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

If only biden were a socialist as they accuse him of. His positions on such things is more of a center right even republican (back when republicans were more moderate). So we supposedly only have a choice between a fascist (tRump) and a moderate repuglican (biden). Well I choose not to support either one.

GROK grahk Part of speech: verb Origin: American English, 1960s 1: Understand (something) ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

I thought "grok" originated in Stranger In A Strange Land by Heinlien.

Another Brick in the Wall.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

To me this makes absolutely no sense. Please explain.

SCIENCE REPORT A study suggested that there are "antimicrobial properties of the extract of ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

I'd take my meat with cannabis. But I don't know about "minced meat."

I definitely remember the burn.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

Yes, I remember it.

The Bookshop - 2017 movie.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

I recommend the film too. I saw it years ago and was impressed by the acting.

Says the woman trapped in the loveless marriage with him

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

I don't know how anyone could marry him. Says a lot about her morality.

SDNY in song: [youtube.com]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

Bad music but good message.

Ever just feel like Fannie Lou Hamer said, "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

I think the more people the better, we might have political differences or otherwise, but you are still appreciated. I've blocked a few people, but I keep it to a minimum.

Just once please

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

I sometimes say to my dog Lily "upsidasium." This was a mineral in Rocky and Bullwinkle that made objects travel upwards.

Perfectly said....

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

Mellania is the perfect wife for tRump.

Opinion | One nation ‘under God’?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 26, 2020:

I stopped saying those things in Jr. High during the war in Vietnam. Still not saying them.

as an atheist, i find the idea of Satan appealing.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

I think identifying as satanists is counterproductive. We don't want xtians thinking that atheists worship their satan and it would keep away many new non-believers. But to each their own.

Something of a starter. Move to another location: bus/plane ticket. $100-$500?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

Check out the Catholic Worker Movement. They provide housing in numerous locations across the country and don't require you to work for them or proselytize those they help. They are an anarchist/syndacalist movement.

[newsthump.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

It is odd that evangelicals don't recognize how much tRump matches their anti-christ. But then they're an ignorant bunch.

What a shame Jerry Falwell Jr. wasn't a speaker at the RNC. He would have fit right in.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

It's been interesting following this. I wonder how long it'll take for l.u. to force him out. Of course the evangelicals have proven their hypocracy by continuing to support tRump.

Acapella group announced to perform at RNC convention.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

I saw the movie, but I'm not watching the convention. :)

Has anyone looked around lately and wondered of God only looks after his own?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

We are "in the last days" of human life if we don't do something immediately about the environmental catastrophes we have created.

Official song of quarantine [m.youtube.com]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

Repetitive.

10 lbs of shit in a 5 pound bag

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

What a dysfunctional family.

See....Iy iz eetin muh brussulz sprowtz....

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

So that is what Brussel sprouts are for, I knew they weren't for me.

Finally, some truth!!!!

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

I would differ with this, elect the Green Party instead.

Arrested felons Mark and Patty McCloskey, who pointed guns at peaceful protestors, said last night ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

It's odd that tRumpsters invest all this expectation in biden. It'll be more of the same establishment corporatist dnc policy of the so called "good old days" which are only better than the current tRump disaster. There will be nothing like a green new deal, less war, national better than medicare for all, it will be back to the Carter administration is all.

Non God Believer

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

You're right about there being no god but the "evil" everyday is accompanied by good. That's not to say that there aren't bad things that happen everyday.

What drugs do to you....

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

It missed the crazed cocaine user. I'll stick with weed.

FUDNC FCKBDN

Theresa_N comments on Aug 25, 2020:

While I cannot support the lies told by tRump and his cohorts, I cannot support the position of biden and the dnc either. Green party here I come. Also, I've seen no evidence that biden is a rapist, inappropriate touch yes, rape no.

[yahoo.com] Trump twists everything

Theresa_N comments on Aug 24, 2020:

This is relatively old news, but still pertinent. tRump is as crooked as they come.

Cognitive Dissonance

Theresa_N comments on Aug 24, 2020:

Hillary is not a sex offender AFAIK, but she is a cheat.

How many more years...?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 24, 2020:

A) Depends on if there was another "revival" like the one in the mid-19th century. B) In many countries it is on the way out, not so much in the US. C) Who knows?

We Don't Smoke It No More · Neil Young [youtube.]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 24, 2020:

Don't smoke WHAT anymore?

Twitter isn't as Trump friendly as it used to be. [aol.com]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 24, 2020:

Now if they could get rid of all the other hate and lies.

Do you think vaping is WORSE than smoking cigarettes?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 24, 2020:

Vaping is not harmful apart from being addicting. Cigarettes are bad for your lungs, vaping is not. Where's the question here? One not harmful the other extremely harmful. A doctor recommended vaping to me when I couldn't quit smoking. That was many years ago and I haven't smoked since.

What every household will need when the police are disbanded or defunded. 🤔

Theresa_N comments on Aug 23, 2020:

Thanks for posting this so many times. By the way, the police shouldn't be involved in many things they are. They should have the funding taken away for those things and it should be given to other agencies. That's what defunding the police is all about.

Well, I have completed my experience at slug.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 23, 2020:

I looked at the home page posts and immediately decided there was no sense in being there.

Catching the morning sun.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 23, 2020:

I'm owned by a dog name Lily too. :)

The British Empire [youtube.com]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 23, 2020:

I'm always surprised how much some English hate the Irish.

The hardest part of dog companionship is the older ones.

Theresa_N comments on Aug 23, 2020:

It's time to be merciful, I know it's hard, I've had to do it.

Can Religious Freedom and LGBT Rights Co-Exist? [youtube.com]

Theresa_N comments on Aug 23, 2020:

There are denominations of xtianity that are more than welcoming of LGBTQA people. They don't have the numbers of the evangelicals though.

How many know the uses of these pedals/buttons?

Theresa_N comments on Aug 23, 2020:

Clutch, brake, gas, starter I believe.

Pain is a strange thing, you are certainly aware when you have one, a toothache perhaps or back ...

Theresa_N comments on Aug 23, 2020:

Maybe because it stops gradually.