Am I the only one who has had the most miserable holiday ever?

Triphid comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Life IS what you make it, if you can't find something in life or a holiday to enjoy then are YOU really trying?

Once again, Political? Silly/funny? Actually it is sad, real sad.

Triphid comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Who hasn't seen Melania tRumps titties flashed out somewhere before.

See how the world is handling the transition from 18 to 19. [bbc.co.uk]

Triphid comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Well, it's been 2019 here in Australia for approx. 8 hours and 32 minutes now, a Public Holiday, going to be bloody hot as usual for summertime and it feels just like any other day of any other year.

Whatever time zone you are in, read it on Jan 1st…

Triphid comments on Dec 31, 2018:

And the same to you and yours, doubled.

An interesting review of the past year and young women's activism around the world. [smh.com.au]

Triphid comments on Dec 31, 2018:

Kudos to them all, everyone of them.

Getting ready to go to a Boy Scout Eagle Rank Award Ceremony inside a Baptist Church.

Triphid comments on Dec 30, 2018:

Don't worry, you're not alone my friend Churches tremble and quiver every time I walk past them....LOL.

Here's a little poem I wrote.

Triphid comments on Dec 30, 2018:

Perhaps we might like to consider setting up a Poets Group or Poets Corner here on Agnostics.com

Does anyone else enjoy reading about the War of the Roses and the Tudors?

Triphid comments on Dec 30, 2018:

I enjoy reading up on anything historical, ancient or modern times.

Tragedy of human beings

Triphid comments on Dec 30, 2018:

The divisiveness created by religion is one that should surely top the list.

When you really think about it.....isn't blasphemy a victimless crime?

Triphid comments on Dec 30, 2018:

Blasphemy - A law devised by humans to prevent an Imaginary Being from getting its imaginary feelings hurt.

It is Dec.

Triphid comments on Dec 30, 2018:

The very last day of 2018 has arrived here in Broken Hill, Australia and WHAT did I get woken up by? 8am, and there's a knocking on my door, I answered it somewhat still bleary eyes to find 3 people claiming to be members of the Assembly of the Children of God TELLING me that as a Christian it IS my DUTY to invite the to dinner in MY HOME this evening so that, afterwards, we ALL may pray and give thanks for the year that is passing and the year to come. I simply told them nicely btw, that I AM an Atheist, I am not interested in their superstitious drivel and IF they are seeking a Free meal they should try somewhere like St. Vincents De Paul. At the pace and velocity they exited my front yard I'd say that the record for the 4 Minute Mile is most definitely under threat. High time for me to begin working on my next 'garden ornament', I have a an old toilet bowl which I've been considering placing strategically in my front yard with a very large sign saying quite clearly, " Please feel free to place your religion in here."

Someone asked me, "How can I get people to recognize that Christianity is false?

Triphid comments on Dec 30, 2018:

" You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make it drink, you can also lead a Believer to reason BUT you can't make them THINK." - William Anthony, 2016

Tick tock, tick tock

Triphid comments on Dec 29, 2018:

Plus, how about renaming that huge landfill site where New York dumps its waste and garbage " Trumpsville?"

Tick tock, tick tock

Triphid comments on Dec 29, 2018:

Oh how ironically great that would really be. tRump would be 100% pissed off to the max.

Don McLean - Vincent ( Starry, Starry Night) With Lyrics - YouTube

Triphid comments on Dec 29, 2018:

Ah Vincent, IF only we could see the world as you saw it, then perhaps we may just learn to be more compassionate and passionate about everything.

Hi, I'm new here.

Triphid comments on Dec 29, 2018:

Firstly, how one expect to 'see' anything that has never existed in the first place. Secondly, all magic is merely an Illusion, smoke and mirrors and little else more, Most important of ALL, is this, Welcome to the Group TeeAar, nice to have aboard.

Who got the best Christmas gift EVAH??? That would be me...to go wine goblets. There is a god!

Triphid comments on Dec 29, 2018:

Mine was, without a doubt, the very best of them all when young Henry (5 year old Nephew) literally SHREDDED the wrapping on his present, supposedly from Santa, his Poppy Alan and myself, to find the hand-made and painted Car Park. His Poppy and I got ' bear hugs' galore before he settled down, dried the tears of joy from his eyes and spent hours driving and parking his toy cars all over it. He even knew straight away that the H in a white circle/disc meant Helipad as well as H for Henry.

Something about Neanderthals - How Neanderthal are you? [bbc.com]

Triphid comments on Dec 29, 2018:

Not being 'racist' here but when one looks at the facial features of older, non-inter-bred Australian Aboriginal one can see some the remaining traits of Neanderthal - Homo Sapien interbreeding. In particular the thickened brow ridges, the broader flatter noses, etc. In fact I'm bloody proud that my genome carries some Neanderthal within it.

Everyone keeps telling me that I need to work on myself first before seeking a relationship.

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Hey there, just tell the denigrating arse-holes to join you in a game of 'Fuck Off' and give them the first go at it.

The problem with kitchen drawers... So funny!????

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

I only ever wear 'drawers' in the kitchen when I have visitors around the house, otherwise it's just short pants and me going ' commando.'

Here is a question, where does your online name come from and is it always the same?

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Not wishing to be boastful in any way, and liking the old movie " Day of the Triphids" I combined my having 3 PhDs and the movie title for my screen name ' Triphid.'

Writing poetry is the best plunger for my brain

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

I truly enjoy writing poetry when the Muses take a hold of me.

What classic rock band or artist do you despise/hate/dislike/won't listen to because they were ...

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

For me it's about 99% of the songs put out by that pretentious Elvis Presley. Second would be Michael Jackson.

Trying to get a hold of an old friend of mine who is australian and lived in new south wales.

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

You could try the Electoral Rolls, they list everyone who has enrolled to vote. By the way, N.S.W. is a bloody big State over here, so it may take quite a bit of searching.

The New Year Rituals When I was a child, my catholic mother would fret over completing all these ...

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Ah yes those ages old religious 'traditions' ( more like superstitions), my 'mother' practised numerous ones herself, like NO doing ANY laundry on New Years Day as it would wash away her 'friendship' with Jeebus, you MUST eat only Smoked Cod with lumpy mashed potatoes and very soggy peas on Good Friday, candles/kerosene lamps ONLY on Easter Sunday and NO bread at all to be eaten over Easter. I'm so glad I escaped that insanity as early as I could.

How to spot a problem

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Jeez Louise, that'd be classed as Domestic Violence in any CIVILIZED Western Society.

This!

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

As my Dad used to say, " Every day you are above the ground (not dead and buried) is a day to be thankful for and the only one you need thank is yourself because it IS you who made it there."

It's been almost a year since I decided to be an Atheist.

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Congratulations on joining the world of Reality, please do come out of the 'closet' and be proud of yourself and your great achievement, fear not the ' faithfools' and their insipid responses for that is ALL they have and NOTHING more.

Party on Wayne! I'm at 7.5! And when did I start giving a shit about points btw?

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

I'm not that far behind you Mate, just hit the 7.4 myself.

A friend of mine nailed it.

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

To my way of seeing it as an outsider, tRump has been only expounding the manner in which the U.S. been viewed for so many years before by the world, i.e. an meddlesome, domineering, self-righteous Bully to say the least.

May be because Im a bit of an emotional dude, but I keep coming back to the topic of Theodicy.

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

IF, and that is very, very Cosmos sized IF, there was such an Omnibenevolent Sky Daddy Being watching over us continuously then WHY would such things be permitted in the first place? Yes, I know that there may be Apologetics out there eagerly awaiting with bated breath to jump in with their tediously mundane response of " Because God would be interfereing with the Free Will the he granted us all."

Why the Catholic Church Is So Conflicted about Sex - TheHumanist.com

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

The churches, Catholics in particular, see sex as something that brings actual joy and happiness, therefore it replaces church doctrines and that CANNOT be allowed.

The Beatles - Revolution - YouTube

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

"Changes brought about with violence is NOT true change, it is just Anarchy mixed with desires to replace one ruling class with another." -William Anthony, 2018

How to respond to those who say they will pray for you?

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Personally I find them to be somewhat condescending when they say that to me. One of my numerous responses to them is " Is not praying simply like trying to swim in dry, desert sand?"

Do you think that one "chooses" to become an atheist or is it more like they always were but only ...

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

The truth of the matter is that EVERY child is born an Atheist, it is ONLY after they are either indoctrinated or allowed to develop their minds free from said indoctrination that they become either ' faithfools' or Atheists.

Hello ,fellow athiests !

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Greetings to you my fellow Heathen and Greetings to all other fellow Heathens as well.

An Atheist Christmas

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Atheists don't celebrate Christmas they celebrate Atheistmas instead....LOL.

Fairly new here and trying to make my way to level2

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Keep working at it, you WILL get there.

I want my house back!!!

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

" once one has a cat/cats in residence one is potentially homeless since the felines have already gained and taken ownership." - William Anthony, 2018

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

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

Sad that the world has lost another truly decent and caring human being. May he be praised and remembered always.

How do you explain to others that you have morals and ethics despite not being religious?

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

I simply try to explain to them, often without any results sadly, that morals and ethics were a part of human kind long before religions were ever invented.

Dave Allen, great comedy never gets old. [youtube.com]

Triphid comments on Dec 28, 2018:

I tried never to miss even one of his tv shows. He was bloody marvellous.

Minnesota weather

Triphid comments on Dec 27, 2018:

Would you consider a weather swap, the photo below shows the hottest regions in purple, the color our Weather Bureau HAD to add due to the 'imaginary' Climate changes that are occurring these days.

FB Jail again fffffffffffs

Triphid comments on Dec 27, 2018:

How long did they give you this time? I've been doing 12 months this time, due for release in April, 2019.

My boy,Beau, got his year end bath.

Triphid comments on Dec 27, 2018:

To me his eyes are saying "Why did you give me a bath, I smelled really great, just like a dog should smell."

Mom Drowned Daughter and Set Her on Fire to Make God Happy ? - YouTube

Triphid comments on Dec 27, 2018:

No matter what way you view it, IT IS MURDER without a doubt, the rabid bitch of a 'mother' should be convicted of premeditated Murder and her religious beliefs should be dismissed as just being a nothing more than a scam to get away from prison time.

Pope Francis’ early blind spot on sex abuse threatens legacy | PBS NewsHour

Triphid comments on Dec 27, 2018:

Pope 'Wanky Frankie' has more blind spots than Stevie Wonder ( my most sincere apologies to Stevie Wonder.)

I pray to Odin.

Triphid comments on Dec 27, 2018:

All Hail Odin, at least he managed to do something that he promised.

Ouch! I hope the shark's okay. [msn.com]

Triphid comments on Dec 27, 2018:

FFS, sharks have been around since before the dinosaurs evolved, they just swim innocently in the seas and bloody humans intrude in their homes. What a pity the shark didn't grab a quick snack when that half-wit hit the water.

Why not? It worked for Mary! [amredeemed.com]

Triphid comments on Dec 27, 2018:

Nuns are celibate and virginal, yeah right tell me another one. For the first 11 years of my life we lived in a house that really over-looked a Catholic School complete with Priests' house on one side of it and a Convent on the other, there was more 'black coated' traffic across the playgrounds after hours than there are black cabs in London. I and my friends in the neighbourhood saw from my bedroom window sexual antics between Nuns and Priests than any child should ever be a witness to, things that would make even the hardest Street Hookers blush bright scarlet to say the least.

A toast for the new year.

Triphid comments on Dec 27, 2018:

Here's to 2019, may it bring long awaited World Peace.

NASA has plans to probe Uranus in search of gas Read more at: [ascienceenthusiast.com]

Triphid comments on Dec 26, 2018:

Bloody hell, why go so far out, I've got plenty of 'gas' to spare......LOL.

Could Jesus be based off Aphrodite or the Buddha?

Triphid comments on Dec 26, 2018:

Everything in the Goat-herders Guide to the Galaxy ( aka bible) is 'pirated/plagiarized from innumerable other cultures/civilizations that existed and thrived long before the Abrahamic religions were even dreamed into being.

I have suggested that we change the rules for making war.

Triphid comments on Dec 26, 2018:

I most whole-heartedly agree with that proposal.

I had to go to the ''gofundme'' website to make sure it was true,, and it was.

Triphid comments on Dec 26, 2018:

Hey, I've got a GENUINE Copper Nail from Noah's Ark here for sale, I'll sell it to the highest bidder but it has to be cash only and the purchaser pays freight and insurance.

Hope there’s not an odd one left over

Triphid comments on Dec 26, 2018:

That's kind of like the very old joke; Q. What goes 99 thud, 99 thud? A. A centipede with one wooden leg.

The Mummy's Wrath

Triphid comments on Dec 26, 2018:

Truly bloody brilliant people those Ancient Egyptians, they could turn Daddies into Mummies with relative ease.....LOL.

Nantucket-Heartbreakerhttps://youtu.be/dXvFX_XDpRw

Triphid comments on Dec 26, 2018:

Not bad at all, like it. Hey, can anyone remember a song from way back in the 'old' days that had lyrics that went like this: " Bend your backs and row me lads, take me to me whale......." I can't remember the title, singer/s and have been searching high and low for it for years.

Offensive is in the eye of the Beholder

Triphid comments on Dec 26, 2018:

You can bet that there'd be someone who found that offensive though.

In the religious freedom debate, the bullies are playing the victim

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

The Bullies have been playing their precious 'victim' card at every turn since religions were invented. Xtians falsely claimed persecution by the Romans right from almost day one, where undeniable historical records show clearly that the Romans usually embraced numerous elements of the belief systems of countries within the Empire quite willingly and happily Roman records also show clearly that Herod the Great OFFERED a bribe of 30 Shekels of Silver to the Triumvirate of Rome ( the Triumvirate of Anthony, Octavian and Lepidus)for both his right to rule as a Vassal King over Judea and Galilee and for Rome to EXTERMINATE any and ALL opposition to his rule. The triumvirate REFUSED the bribe. Later Herod bribed the Roman Governor with the self same offer to rid him of the gang of 13 led by one Yeyoshua bin Yusef, known criminals, murderers, arsonists, kidnappers, etc, etc, of whom 3 were sentenced to execution by crucifixion and the remainder were sent to serve as Galley Slaves until they died.

How did animals from Australia get on Noah's ark?

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Well, NONE since the whole Ark bit is just a made up story anyway, plus Aussie animals were much smarter than the rest, they simply remained undiscovered and the flood never bothered them.

I was afraid this would happen

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Jeez Louise, please don't show that to Tony Abbott............LOL

Religion Is A Gigantic Fraud

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Religion- the carrot on the stick used by the scam artists to make the sheeple more compliant.

A Message for the Anti-Vaccine Movement - YouTube

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

If anyone has ever seen a child dying from Tetanus then they'd surely be first in line to have their child vaccinated. As a nurse I saw such a thing happen and believe me it IS not a pretty sight to see.

What is something you forgot once but will never forget again?

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Once I forgot that my favorite pair of short had developed a very big rip in the crotch at the rear, I put them on, walked up to the shop and only discovered my error when walking back by wondering why I had a very cool breeze blowing up against my bum. I'll NEVER make that mistake again.

A Message for the Anti-Vaccine Movement - YouTube

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

In my honest opinion Parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated should be charged with both Child Abuse and Deliberate Endangerment of a Childs' life. In addition, sites promoting Non-Vaccinations, such as Facebook, etc, SHOULD be charged with Aiding and Abetting Child Abuse and the Reckless Endangerment of a Childs' Life.

Welcome Edgeward!

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Welcome @Edgeward.

Merry Christmas to all of you.

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Lucky you and thank you for the Seasons Greetings. My day was great too, especially when young Henry tore open his present from me (600mms x 700mms) to find a hand-made and painted toy car parking lot complete with a Helipad, which the very bright little bloke named straight off the bat without ant prompting btw. He played with it non-stop for hours and even needed to dragged away from it for Xmas dinner.

It's like a how to program for raising mean spirited and delusional people by training them from an ...

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

THEY needed a University to do a study to tell them something most Atheist already knew?

LOL 😂 ...

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

Krampus, a Catholic Priest in disguise perhaps?

Anyone out there??

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

I was here last week but I left.

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

Triphid comments on Dec 25, 2018:

All that religions, Xtianity in particular, offer are Superstitions, Vain Hopes, False Promises and rampant arrogance. Atheism IS the road to Reason, Morality, Empathy and Peace for all mankind.

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to ...

Triphid comments on Dec 24, 2018:

And, when he said "drink me" the apostles fought over who would be first in line.

Christmas: Behind the Curtain - YouTube

Triphid comments on Dec 24, 2018:

May Sol Invictus bring forth its radiant countenance yet again to shine upon one and all, warming the land and helping your crops to grow aplenty.

Government shut down.

Triphid comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Do you mean that the President can shut down the Government at will? What sort of Government is that?

Have a cool Yule, y'all ✌?

Triphid comments on Dec 24, 2018:

And my your Yule Log burn bright and warm.

It's been a very tough and confusing year for so many of us.

Triphid comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Aw, poor little Cupid, he's only trying to help as best he can....LOL.

A couple more examples of Creative Xmas Wrapping.

Triphid comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Love the 'Charlie Brown' themed wrapping style.

How many of you could not care less about xmas?

Triphid comments on Dec 24, 2018:

I only do Xmas these days for my 5 year old nephew, Henry, just as I did with my daughter until she lost her battle with cancer. Otherwise to me it's just another day of the year.

Merry Christmas. Here's some bad (or good) humor memes.

Triphid comments on Dec 24, 2018:

I did NOT appreciate the one referring to the child with cancer, that, in my opinion and experience was in extremely POOR tats.

For all members of agnostic !

Triphid comments on Dec 24, 2018:

Ditto to you and all other members as well.

Why is the map not showing many members?

Triphid comments on Dec 23, 2018:

So, how does one find this map anyway?

Why is the map not showing many members?

Triphid comments on Dec 23, 2018:

And you'll find me way out west of Dubbo on the map below.

Okay, okay, one more

Triphid comments on Dec 23, 2018:

And, not submitting a valid Flight Path to the F.A.A.

Imagine the outrage if this guy was a Muslim [patheos.com]

Triphid comments on Dec 23, 2018:

He's not a Muslim and I'm still outraged. That's just premeditated MURDER to say the very least.

Why is the map not showing many members?

Triphid comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Maybe it's because 'Surfpirate' can't read maps....LOL.

What do you traditionaly cook on December 25th?

Triphid comments on Dec 23, 2018:

Out here in Aussie it's way too bloody hot for the USUAL, Traditional Xmas Fare, we often resort to salads, seafoods, cold meats, etc, no sense in sitting around the table, sweating away in 30 - 40 degree(Celsius) heat with the Air Coolers struggling to keep you cool. Had enough of that when I was growing up, NEVER again though.

Can You Smell a Liar?

Triphid comments on Dec 22, 2018:

The newest spelling of 'liar' is TRUMP.

Touché........

Triphid comments on Dec 22, 2018:

Game, Set and match to the old lady.

Pretty much...

Triphid comments on Dec 22, 2018:

This, imho, describes religion perfectly.

Trump's war on Christmas

Triphid comments on Dec 21, 2018:

A little suggestion from me to tRump and Co.

New beginnings...

Triphid comments on Dec 21, 2018:

"In each painful experience there is a joyful lesson, one only needs to seek it out and relish it when found." William Anthony, 2018.

cough cough

Triphid comments on Dec 21, 2018:

No, of course NOT, it's been sanitized to the max so as not to put the U.S. in a bad light where it TRULY belongs. Why not ask the 7,000+ Cherokke that were forced marched from the Carolinas to Oklahoma and died from exhaustion, starvation, cold and diseases, the thousands of other native peoples the white invaders slaughtered wholesale, Oh no you can't can you, you've already MURDERED them.

What’s a favorite film of yours that deals with science?

Triphid comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Jeez, my list would a bit too long to post here.

Happy Solstice to everyone!

Triphid comments on Dec 21, 2018:

And the same to you and everyone from me also.

[themighty.com] Dos and Donts of How to Help Someone With Cancer.

Triphid comments on Dec 21, 2018:

As the father of a child who went through Chemotherapy my answers are; A) Be supportive and caring at all times, BUT do NOT go overboard with it, B) Remember that Chemo can and does often change the temperament of the patient so be ready to give them some leeway when needed, C) ALWAYS tell them the straight out TRUTH, despite what YOU think, they can handle it better than you think, D) do you darnedest to keep your promises to them as best you possibly can, E) tell them they ARE special to you because they are because there is NO guarantee that treatments will work 100% of the time, F) last but by no means least, allow yourself time to relax, recuperate and gain your inner strength because they need it to come from you as much as you need it to endure what is happening.

"He's a very naughty boy" 😂

Triphid comments on Dec 21, 2018:

And for those who vote against M.P. then ' I fart in your general direction,' LOL.

The ugly truth behind beauty magazines

Triphid comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Without the air-brushing, photo-shop techniques, etc, etc, those mags would be defunct in no time at all.

A good kicking........LOL

Triphid comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Bloody Party Pooper, spoiling our enjoyment in life.

Mine go in a bag.......

Triphid comments on Dec 21, 2018:

Q. Why do farts smell? A. So we can share them with people who are deaf.