I was wondering how many people became disenchanted with religion vs.

confidentrealm comments on May 23, 2018:

Science doesn't require belief. I have a real difficult time blindly accepting text supposedly written by many different people over a long period of time, translated over and over again, and interpreted every week from someone in a pulpit looking down over congregants. Take me to the laboratory and show me proof. Then I might either believe it or attempt to disprove it.

Does daytime cannabis use cause insomnia at night?

confidentrealm comments on May 22, 2018:

I've not experienced that

Ladies.

confidentrealm comments on May 22, 2018:

Thong.

I have a general question for all interested in sharing your opinion.

confidentrealm comments on May 22, 2018:

You're right. It just doesn't seem like it really matters. I'm totally against the two party system. We need more choice. I liked Bernie but he was so obvious he was threatened to back down. So I went Green. Just my way of quietly protesting.

Do you find the catholic church hides and protects the priests that have been accused of ...

confidentrealm comments on May 22, 2018:

It's sad the children have been indoctrinated to be so fearful of the church they can't tell anyone about it, not even their parents

Which is more useful, intelligence or wisdom?

confidentrealm comments on May 18, 2018:

That's tough. Both of course. I really dig intelligent conversation but I'm not crazy about know it alls. I've never met a wise person who thought they knew it all. I just can't stand ignorance.

With or without music during sex?

confidentrealm comments on May 18, 2018:

Doesn't matter

Do you expect an award when you’ve done a good deed?

confidentrealm comments on May 18, 2018:

Absolutely not.

What's your take on manscaping?

confidentrealm comments on May 18, 2018:

I like hairy chests. The rest is up to the man. How do you feel about hairy women?

What topics do you gravitate towards within this community?

confidentrealm comments on May 18, 2018:

Any that explores intelligent discourse. I find most people here are much deeper than those on facebook. I appreciate culling the wheat from the shaft. Atheist seem to have more to talk about than average religious people.

Why are you on this site?

confidentrealm comments on May 18, 2018:

I'm here because I'm so tired of all the hateful religious people on facebook. All the Trump supporters, prayer warriors, and morons. I'm looking for intelligent discourse. I'd also like to meet fellow atheist vegetarian, maybe date a nice guy.

Finish This Statement: "I Remember"

confidentrealm comments on May 18, 2018:

I remember when I missed phone calls because I wasn't home and nobody cared.

Illnesses causes

confidentrealm comments on May 17, 2018:

Yep.

The world is on fire.

confidentrealm comments on May 16, 2018:

Too bad our government has been sold to the highest bidder. Citizens United sold the country to corporations. Any sane government would have impeached him by now but they are a fraternity of greedy Bastards. I have not heard anyone with a workable solution yet

What is your opinion on GMO foods and Monsanto?

confidentrealm comments on May 16, 2018:

It's sad that there is no respect for lives over profits. Monsanto is ruining the Earth with roundup and Gmos. It causes cancer.

Hi, my fellow Atheists.

confidentrealm comments on May 15, 2018:

The disappearing spoon

Bucket list. Name one thing you want to do before your time comes.

confidentrealm comments on May 14, 2018:

I want to visit all 50 states. I've been to 47. I still haven't been to Alaska, Hawaii, and Maine.

Music/songs

confidentrealm comments on May 14, 2018:

I've been so depressed lately that any love song will do it. I'm unashamedly lonely. I keep trying to cheer myself up. I guess I need to listen to other types of music. Humorous stuff? I'm terribly fond of a song called El Camino man.

WTF guys?

confidentrealm comments on May 13, 2018:

When I was younger I experienced the same thing. Not now. Must be my age.I meet very few men in y age range want a women their age. So many want youngsters. That's OK. I'm happy in my skin. I still wants relationship.

On my third glass of wine.

confidentrealm comments on May 13, 2018:

Maybe 62 is your lucky number. I enjoy a good glass of wine too. One of life's finest pleasures. No regrets. I've also come to terms with my sorted past. It's difficult to live in the moment and not keep going back inside your mind. But I keep thinking about what I want to do in the future and work toward my goals. That's all we have . The past is gone. The future is a shining star. Reach

What would you do if you won the lottery? RENO 911! - Lottery [youtu.be]

confidentrealm comments on May 9, 2018:

First I would have to buy a ticket

Is there any science lovers out there? Nietzsche reader? Newton's fan? Am I an endangered species?

confidentrealm comments on May 9, 2018:

When I create artwork in y studio I listen to lectures . I like Noam Chomsky, Neil degrasse Tyson, michio kacu, etc.

Do u think Christianity is bad ? What's your opinion on it

confidentrealm comments on May 7, 2018:

Children are taught falsehood. How can it be good?

How important is physical attraction?

confidentrealm comments on May 7, 2018:

The older I get the less physical attraction is important. I don't want to be with someone I can't stand to look at but he doesn't need to be gq necessarily. I'm more interested in personality

To or not to make friends with the new neighbors?

confidentrealm comments on May 6, 2018:

I just moved and as soon as I saw my neighbors said hello. One side is super nice, the other is a total bitch. It's a 50/50 chance it will work out.

I believe that I was meant to travel.

confidentrealm comments on May 6, 2018:

I've got a bucket list I'm working on. When I complete it, I'll make another one. I can't wait!!!

I believe that I was meant to travel.

confidentrealm comments on May 6, 2018:

I've got a bucket list I'm working on. When I complete it, I'll make another one. I can't wait!!!

05.

confidentrealm comments on May 6, 2018:

You can't change the past. Don't feel guilty. I too feel that way about the recent death of a loved one. I couldn't save him and I will never be the same. Just hold his memory in your heart. My condolences

I'm a bookseller, so this is probably the best way for me to get involved in the community.

confidentrealm comments on May 6, 2018:

Too many to count. I'm a bookworm but enjoy classics from before 1900 the best. I guess I yearn for simpler times. However, I also enjoy science, very brainiac. I've read some books many times. Tolstoy is perhaps my favorite author but that seems too narrow.

Are there certain things that you think about ONLY when you are very ? What are they?

confidentrealm comments on May 6, 2018:

I don't understand your question

Did you ever meet someone and knew they were the one for you?

confidentrealm comments on May 5, 2018:

I fell in love with my neighbor. It was love at first sight. We spent every day together for a little over nine months when he very suddenly and unexpectedly died.

The US military funded a study on climate change, and got unnerving results

confidentrealm comments on May 5, 2018:

It's so sad that so many ate selfish and self serving, not caring about others. Where is their humanity? Does money now Trump everything? Money will not buy us a new planet.

How do you property blaspheme the holy spirit?

confidentrealm comments on May 4, 2018:

I don't believe in any of it.

What is your favorite TV-Series ?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Star Trek

How do you use this site in relation to dating?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 30, 2018:

I was on pof but was disillusioned. So I saw this one and here I am. Not found anyone here but after I quit pof I found someone from that site. We've met once but have continued to communicate. Wish me luck

Did you ever meet someone and knew they were the one for you?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Absolutely. I met my soulmate... if that's what you want to call it. He died nine months afterward. I know it was meant to be. I just wish we would have had more time together

Is Amazon Prime worth $119 yearly to get access to their entertainment.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 30, 2018:

No

I love music and I am always exploring to find new stuff to listen to.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Stevie Ray Vaughn. Jethro Tull. ... lots of stuff

Money root of all evil? True or false?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Money is definitely evil but there are so many other evils too.

What would you say to God if when you died you were faced with him?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 30, 2018:

Not going to happen.

As a single person, would you pick up and move half way across the country if you found someone on ...

confidentrealm comments on Apr 28, 2018:

I once moved because a person I met online promised a better life. I don't regret it but it was not easy and the relationship didn't last because the better life was his dream, not mine. I didn't have a better life. I had the same life in a different place.

How do you handle people who tell you that they will keep praying for you?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 28, 2018:

I've told people, especially on facebook, don't bother but that you for thinking of me. I'm just about ready to give up facebook.

A research project: What caused your shift away from religion?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 28, 2018:

My divorce. I worked at a church for eight years but once I got a divorce, I was no longer welcome.my eyes were opened. Hypocrites rule. I always struggled swallowing the religious pill in the first place but was brainwashed as a child into believing even if you don't believe in Christianity or particularly Lutheranism, it's better to be a church member, mainly because you are part of the family. Well my life long extended church family really let me down.

Why is Faith considered so dearly and science is not?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 27, 2018:

From my experience, most every religious people believe if they are saved they are better than someone who is not. It's an ego issue. For example. My mom believes that when someone joins her church it is a personal victory, she just scored points. No scientist feel this way.if they can prove or disprove a theory, most do not feel that it is a personal victory bit rather a victory for humankind. Not scoring point in order to get into heaven. There is no heaven.

I am beginning to see more articles and posts on social media criticising 'The new atheism' and its ...

confidentrealm comments on Apr 26, 2018:

It's silly. There is no atheist religion so how can there be atheist evangelists? Anyone who believes that doesn't know what it means to be atheist. There is no belief.

Another confusing matter about religion

confidentrealm comments on Apr 26, 2018:

It's a myth. There is no god.

Is Tradition worth keeping?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 26, 2018:

Depends on the tradition

What do you think of separate rooms for couples?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 26, 2018:

After we all left home, my dad moved into my brother's room but I don't think I would want to do that with my mate, if I ever find one. I'd want to spend as much time with him as possible.

Movies of your life

confidentrealm comments on Apr 26, 2018:

I live the song, I have confidence, from sound of music.

Best opening lines?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 26, 2018:

I like when a man sends me a message, anything. I check his profile and if I might be interested I respond. I generally don't initiate the conversation.

How openly atheist are you?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 26, 2018:

I'm openly atheist. I just can't stand it when someone says they will pray for me. I always say don't bother but I appreciate the thought. My mom even has accepted I'm atheist now. My daughter is atheist too. I just feel intellectually stronger. I enjoy listening to lectures by scientists on atheism but it is not a religion. It feels funny to explain that to people. And I don't hate religious people just because they follow a religion. I just sort of feel sorry for them because they are brainwashed. I was once one of those legions but always knew it was ridiculous.

What is your favorite season and why?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

I love heat and less clothing

What is one big thing you want to accomplish this year?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Working on the bucket list. I'm going to Maine

What are your thoughts on sleeping in the bed with multiple pets?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

I can't sleep with my cat. He keeps me up at night kissing me. Drives me crazy

Is anyone else sick and tired of all the Superhero movies?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Yes. Give me a good drama instead.

What’s the longest you’ll allow dirty dishes to be in the sink?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Over night. Especially when my daughter is here.

If you can retire early, what you will do in your Life?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

I have a bucket list I've been working on and I have three states out of 50 left to visit, Maine, Hawaii and Alaska. I also plan to ride in a hot air balloon and take a cruise. Retired or not, I will accomplish this. I'm an artist so I suppose I'll never retire but will have to quit curating at some point when it is no longer physically possible. I would also like to have a best friend again to share my life. That's sort of a priority.

Sirens song, 1 of 5 panels, collage on canvas. 16" X 20" each. A recent original artwork.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Not a very good picture

Sirens song, 1 of 5 panels, collage on canvas. 16" X 20" each. A recent original artwork.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Not a very good picture

How do you deal with Door-knockers?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Shut the door and lock it

How many folks here know who this is, and/or remember his presidency?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

I do.

Night owl, or early bird?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Who sleeps?... lol

How do we get atheism/nonreligion to influence politics

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Bernie has wonderful ideas. He's intelligent enough not to speak of religion. We need more people like him. Run for office if you dare.

When I was in public High School, my guidance counselor was a Catholic Priest.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Everybody in the small town in which I was raised was some brand of Christian. Mixing denomination was unheard of. My mom considered it a personal victory when we got a new member to join the church. Heaven knows they could have converted to Catholicism...lol

When I was in public High School, my guidance counselor was a Catholic Priest.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 25, 2018:

Everybody in the small town in which I was raised was some brand of Christian. Mixing denomination was unheard of. My mom considered it a personal victory when we got a new member to join the church. Heaven knows they could have converted to Catholicism...lol

How do you feel about intentions?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I'm not certain about intention but it doesn't hurt to set your mind to something specific and make it a goal to work towards. I have painted places I want to see. It helps me keep my goals in the forefront of my mind. And I will see these places. I'm working on a bucket list.

What would you say to God if when you died you were faced with him?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Not going to happen

Would you like to live simply?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 24, 2018:

Yes. I do love this way every chance I get.

Is partner's wealth an aphrodisiac?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 24, 2018:

It's nice to be financially stable but it's not top priority. Love and respect is much more important.

Well just wanted to talk to yall for a minute.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 24, 2018:

I've dated Baptist s and they are relentless, brain washed, I think. I find not only the belief system incredible but also the attitude. I know I will not date one again.

Why do we fall in love?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 23, 2018:

For me it's simple. I don't want to live this life alone. I want a best friend. Makes life better to share it with another person. So falling in love is mainly the hope that the other person feels the same way.

I I am leaving room for the possibility of a god that produced The Big Bang.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I think people don't want to admit there is only one life and this is it. I know when someone passed away recently whom I was very close with, I couldn't help thinking I would see him again. It is very difficult to accept tthat I never will. I want to so badly and will love him forever, but I know it will not happen. It is so easy to understand why we all want this but very difficult to break beliefs and acknowledge this is it.

Do you believe in Karma?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Not sure. Define Karma. I've heard different takes on the subject. What goes around comes around. Possibly. I'm a nice person. I'm sure I've said mean things a time or two but I'm not like the greedy 1%ers and they all seem to have life by the balls, no consiquences.

As an atheist, I think Homosexuality should not come into mainstream. What's your take ?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 23, 2018:

None of the above. To each his own.

Ted Cruz: Americans Have No Right To Masturbate

confidentrealm comments on Apr 23, 2018:

Ted. What a joke!!! I can't stand to look at his face.

So tired of being alone on the weekends.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 23, 2018:

I'm tired of being alone, period! I've been keeping the TV on all the time, not watching it. I wish I didn't have one. It's addictive. I need to get out. Maybe technology is like a new god. There's only one thing that makes me turn it off... Joel ostein... when I see that man's face I just want to puke.

Have you ever been stalked?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 23, 2018:

For years. I got a restraining order. And the phone calls, went on for about six months. It's over now. I'm no longer afraid.

I’m in the process of hiring a contractor to replace the wood trim around the windows on my house.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 23, 2018:

No more than 50% up front. Remember, the contractor must buy supplies. I can recommend one in Houston if you want.

Death and the massive expense involved with the funeral.

confidentrealm comments on Apr 22, 2018:

I like the idea of having a tree planted over my body. No embalming or coffin. And a huge party and art exhibition in remembrance.

Is religiosity really declining?

confidentrealm comments on Apr 22, 2018:

I hope