What is your explanation?

indirect76 comments on Aug 8, 2018:

Wouldn’t variations imply that there is no soul?

What is your favorite movie?

indirect76 comments on Aug 8, 2018:

Boogie Nights

Without religion?

indirect76 comments on Aug 8, 2018:

For the most part it would look like the world does now.

Let's give him a choice...

indirect76 comments on Aug 7, 2018:

He can be president for life. That would be better than waiting for him to be voted out in 2020.

I always seem to have that one friend who uses word "literately" when they mean to use the word ...

indirect76 comments on Aug 7, 2018:

Even if you’re friend uses ‘literally’, I doubt it’s being used properly anyway.

Hiroshima.

indirect76 comments on Aug 6, 2018:

August is hot enough as is.

I'm curious to understand: Do you hold grudges?

indirect76 comments on Aug 6, 2018:

Nope. Holding grudges only weighs me down.

If you had to choose between being deaf or blind, which one would you choose?

indirect76 comments on Aug 6, 2018:

Can’t do without music, sorry eyes.

So in another thread here the notion of needing someone was given a rough battering in favor of ...

indirect76 comments on Aug 6, 2018:

Need != Want

Marie Curie, first women to get a Nobel Prize ...also inspirational.. [youtube.com]

indirect76 comments on Jul 25, 2018:

She died as a result of radioactive exposure over the years of her scientific research. Pour one out for Madame Curie.

I was driving home yasterday from work and noticed what I thought was a rebel flag in front of one ...

indirect76 comments on Jul 25, 2018:

Unfortunately things like this will exist if we have freedom of speech. Ignore it and move on.

From what i understand it means that you put your socks on before your shoes and so you should do ...

indirect76 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

You can multiply numbers in any order you wish and get the same results. This is called the commutative property of multiplication. Addition has the same property. What you cannnot do is mix adding/ subtraction with multiplication/division in any order and expect the same result.

Looking for quiet intellectual man

indirect76 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

I got the quiet part down.

I went to my granddaughter's birthday party last Saturday.

indirect76 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

Good on you and the folks you’re talking about.

How many of you agree? We don't need a religion

indirect76 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

I don’t need it. Beyond that I can’t say much else.

Always looking for a better response

indirect76 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

Nothing wrong with thoughts.

What’s the worst injury you’ve ever gotten from the gym?

indirect76 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

A few sore and pulled muscles. On the other hand I got a black eye from the Jim once. He’s an angry drunk.

How do you people feel about prenups?

indirect76 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

I think they go against the whole idea of what marriage should be. It’s a permanent descision and a prenup flies in the face of that. If you don’t trust someone don’t marry them. I know it’s not realistic, but that’s how I feel.

Calling out well!!

indirect76 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

Never. I’m actually more bored at home than work. I actually tend to look forward to the weekend ending.

A few questions for Atheists out there.

indirect76 comments on Jul 23, 2018:

Nothing made me an athiest. It’s the default position. I think my parents are athiest. I know my brother is. Have I told my parents about my religious thoughts? No. We never really talked about religion when I grew up and we don’t now. Maybe that’s a reason that you were looking for.

What things did people have in the 70’s that we don’t have now?

indirect76 comments on Jul 20, 2018:

I’d love to live on a house that is worth three years of salary.

What's a common misconception about you?

indirect76 comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Look, you gotta understand that at the time I thought my life was in danger. It was dark and couldn’t tell that they were children. The newspapers are going to write up a sensational headline, so please don’t go off of that. Years later I was able to plead down to involuntarily manslaughter, and the bury that on page 10 if they report it at all.

What are body parts you find sexy and feel are underappreciated?

indirect76 comments on Jul 19, 2018:

Holy shit. I was going to comment collar bone.

Where do you stand on the political compass?

indirect76 comments on Jul 18, 2018:

I don’t stand anywhere on that map.

Honestly, How many people look at the photos, instead of reading the bio?

indirect76 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I will be honest. I look at the photos, then possibly the bio.

“Secularism is expected to decline throughout the 21st century since religion and fertility are ...

indirect76 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

“Secularism is expected to decline throughout the 21st century...” Says who? Could the same not be said about every century? This is clearly false.

Since this is my Facebook ?

indirect76 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Act like you are interviewing them. You are evaluating the company to see if they are worth it.

Which door will you open?

indirect76 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

I’ll go with the one that will give me something that that is pretty much impossible and otherwise unobtainable. #1.

What are some good atheist documentaries to watch?

indirect76 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

Anything with David Attenborough.

How unusual is it for men to not like sports?

indirect76 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

It’s unusual, but there is nothing wrong with it.

When did you tell your parents?

indirect76 comments on Jul 17, 2018:

We never discussed religion. I’m pretty sure they are athiest too.

From Dan Rather: I will not minimize the gravity of what happened today.

indirect76 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

What is he talking about? Link?

Do you have a preference as to which side of the bed you sleep on?

indirect76 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

The top side has always worked for me.

Why Is It So Easy to Fool Republicans?

indirect76 comments on Jul 16, 2018:

His new show premiered tonight. I’m a huge fan of his first show from the early 2000s, but wasn’t really impressed with the new one. Maybe it will get better.

Dress Code for atheists: I remember watching a very old video taken in a bar where if memory ...

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I don’t wear clothing identifying me as anything but perhaps, male. I find clothing with sentences on them as tacky, but that’s just me. I find no need to advertise the way my mind works. People are welcome to figure that out the normal way.

Attachment vs. Love: Understanding the Difference

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

The author of this article strikes me as a person that did not think clearly in the past and is now projecting those faults on others.

Did you know there is a scientific institution studying Parapsychological events? [noetic.org]

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

What are their findings? Have they published in any scientific journals? Their website isn’t very helpful.

Should we still tell children Fairy tales such as Cinderella, Three Little Pigs, Red Riding Hood ...

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Yeah, I don’t think these stories have ever been presented as anything but fiction. There wasn’t a day I found out that the three little pigs weren’t real. So why would we want to stop?

Let's get personal: What is your worst vice? Mine is smoking cigarettes and eating sugar.

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

PCP and bath salts.

Things You Must Try on an Elevator? How Many Would You Try? Would You Add Anything ToThe List?

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Add sex to the list. Add it to all the lists.

I don't know how many are here, but I would like to ask the black people on this web site a serious ...

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Deserve? Probably not. I don’t know, but ‘deserve’ is a somewhat useless word. If you get upset over not getting what you deserve, then I’m afraid your going to have a bad run at life. Reality doesn’t often conform to our notion of what people deserve. Though reality does correspond better to the notion of actions & consequences and that’s what happening here.

How do you make sense of this?

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Why did I dream that I showed up at work with my shirt inside out? I was raised to wear my shirt the proper way.

Massive Iceberg Looms Over A Village In Greenland : NPR

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

No worries. It should melt soon.

"Religion is often depicted as a kind of virus, a mental disease or disorder, a scourge on humanity,...

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

If religion is a virus, then so is any idea.

Did anyone see Michael Moore on the last episode of the season of Bill Maher?

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

I’m not getting whipped up into a fearful frenzy. Sorry.

I am curious if anyone ever wonders how can this really smart person believe in God?

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

If someone thinks differently than me on something, I assume only that. They think differently. I don’t make judgements or assumptions on their intelligence.

Get involved or mind your own business?

indirect76 comments on Jul 15, 2018:

Call police, then possibly get involved.

For the love of food...

indirect76 comments on Jul 13, 2018:

Salmon nigiri sushi. I could eat it every day.

Do you think this quote is accurate..??

indirect76 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

Yeah. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing though.

It doesn't work, the devil won't show up... It's been 30 years and he hasn't answered yet!

indirect76 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

Well yeah...

Anyone else have much experience with narcissism?

indirect76 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

Being such an incredible person, I would have no experience with it.

I have read a lot of the dark tower saga.

indirect76 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

The Amazon miniseries looks like it could be good for the Ka-tet. https://www.google.com/amp/s/consequenceofsound.net/2018/02/a-tv-adaptation-of-stephen-kings-the-dark-tower-is-happening-at-amazon-report/amp/

Red-hot planet: All-time heat records have been set all over the world during the past week - The ...

indirect76 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

That’s just the atmosphere. The interior temperature of the earth has remained the same and these lying ass scientist are cherry picking the data.

Whats the best argument for wining over a religious person? For efforts of trying to convert.

indirect76 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

Counter every argument with “nuh-uh” and win the debate 100% of the time.

Pakistan: New party gaining popularity by insisting that “blasphemers” must be put to death by...

indirect76 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

It seems to be an odd choice to have these people put to death by Robert Spencer.

Just a curiosity, how many of you would send a letter in the mail?

indirect76 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

People are always genuinely impressed by a hand written letter. It never fails and it’s so easy.

Do you consider Barack Obama a Super Hero?

indirect76 comments on Jul 12, 2018:

I’m not very political so I tend to judge politicians on superficial qualities. I thought the guy was classy as hellz.

Argued with someone about the Bermuda Triangle last night.

indirect76 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

They haven’t closed that area off? What are they thinking??? A couple of planes went missing in that area in the 1940s. Close it off now before more go missing!

Dean Foods to close Illinois dairy plant!

indirect76 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

The human body has NO NEED for anything from any specific specie of plant or animal.

Being too intelligent might make you a less effective leader | World Economic Forum

indirect76 comments on Jul 11, 2018:

Intelligence is not necessarily the best tool to have in all circumstances. It might be natural to assume otherwise, but other qualities like compassion and the ability to work with people can be more helpful. You also have to explain exactly what is meant by ‘intelligence’ as there are many aspect to that concept alone.

What's your favorite name?

indirect76 comments on Jul 10, 2018:

Jane: simple, sounds common, but is extremely uncommon. Trevor: I just like the way it sounds.

Can someone explain this to me?

indirect76 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

I’d say having basic education in physics, chemistry and biology has nothing to do with being religious. I’d also having nearly 30% of the population as non-believers is pretty damn good.

We’re lucky in the UK that we don’t experience the aggressive Christian bullying that seems to ...

indirect76 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

From my personal experience there is very little Christian bullying in the US. I honestly don’t get why people say that. If anything things have gotten way better for atheists in the last 10-20 years.

How does the brainwashing in televangelism work?

indirect76 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

This is convincing evidence. I have changed my mind and all you people are going to hell.

What devices and/or services do use to watch tv?

indirect76 comments on Jul 9, 2018:

You can use an antenna designed for analog signal to receive digital? I had no idea.

Take it to the grave?

indirect76 comments on Jun 30, 2018:

I raped and murdered a guy back in 1998. I’m not telling that to anyone.

How do you deal with today's pain in this difficult world?

indirect76 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

I create algorithms.

Why is it easier to believe 150,000,000 Americans are to lazy to raise themselves from poverty than ...

indirect76 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

Maybe the too premises are equally believable.

Texas cop kills for Christ, claims he is a ‘Christian Warrior’

indirect76 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

“Eipper says he was motivated to write the book after watching the movie Rambo IV.” ???

Social Experiment

indirect76 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

2.... obviously?

Would you rather work day shifts, night shifts or graveyard shifts?

indirect76 comments on Jun 29, 2018:

9-5 for life!

There is a concept I cannot grasp no matter how it is explained.

indirect76 comments on Jun 28, 2018:

They are phase locked. The same side of the Moon always faces the Earth. It’s as if the Earth is in the center of a merry-go-round and the Moon is on the outer edge facing inward.

Complete the following sentence: I do not trust... (For me it's dentists.)

indirect76 comments on Jun 28, 2018:

Period

How many could disagree with the message on this image ?

indirect76 comments on Jun 28, 2018:

Disagree.

I saw a shirt the other day that said: "Never trust an atom... They make up everything." ?

indirect76 comments on Jun 28, 2018:

Except plasma, which 99% of the universe is comprised of.

Am I on the right track?

indirect76 comments on Jun 28, 2018:

What an incredible totalitarian nightmare you’ve come up with. I hope you never get any kind of power.

What do you want to see happen to Donald Trump?

indirect76 comments on Jun 27, 2018:

I’m not a fan but I wish him well.

When I was traveling around Arkansas last week, we went into a local restaurant and the young lady ...

indirect76 comments on Jun 26, 2018:

That’s hilarious. I want one.

Religion substitutes for the non-religious?

indirect76 comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I’ve always turned to myself. It’s worked out so far.

Famous sex robot can now refuse sex if she’s not in the mood | SYFY WIRE

indirect76 comments on Jun 23, 2018:

OK, this me too thing has gone to far. ?

So, what do you do?

indirect76 comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I would have done the same thing. There are times to speak your mind and there are times to just play along. You did the right thing.

Food for thought over the weekend: What is the cause of human suffering?

indirect76 comments on Jun 23, 2018:

The continuous need for food and shelter combined with the knowledge of our mortality coupled with the ability of physical pain to be much more powerful than pleasure.

If you have been called out for mansplaining or microaggressions, if you resist calling people by ...

indirect76 comments on Jun 23, 2018:

I get it. My full name is Robin and I’ll get called Rob sometimes. Rob is far more common, so I prefer the somewhat gender defying long form. It doesn’t bother me much though. My very close friends can call me Rob with no issue even. The gender thing is a bit different. I’ve never been asked to use a different gender pronoun by anyone. If I were, I would certainly do so unless the person is being a real jack ass about it. What I don’t go for is legislating manditory speech.

There is a tiny house by my work for sale.

indirect76 comments on Jun 20, 2018:

I’m in the process of buying currently. It doesn’t hurt to go to your bank and talk about it.

I’m on the November ballot unopposed to be State’s Attorney!!

indirect76 comments on Jun 20, 2018:

That’s awesome, but are you on the ballot if you are a write in?

What's the most selfless thing you've done?

indirect76 comments on Jun 19, 2018:

My friend traveled to Europe once. I think that was pretty selfless of me.

Okay everyone let's hear it.

indirect76 comments on Jun 19, 2018:

*silence*

Anyone else get really bad anxiety to the point where you sense a panic attack coming whenever ...

indirect76 comments on Jun 19, 2018:

“whenever you're at a church service, bible study, church events, or any other faith/religious base programs?” No. I don’t do those things.

An alternative view of karma:what if karma is real but works a little different than most people ...

indirect76 comments on Jun 18, 2018:

Your new notion of karma seems awfully similar to cause & effect.

80 lbs in 8 months without any exercise and no dieting.

indirect76 comments on Jun 18, 2018:

You should see a doctor.

For The Gamers In The Community....

indirect76 comments on Jun 18, 2018:

The description in the article certainly seems like a disorder to me. Replace “playing video game” in the description with just about any other activity and I would think it would rise to the level of mental illness.

You don't meet people by accident. Or do you ? ...

indirect76 comments on Jun 18, 2018:

A random selection of words from the dictionary probably has more value than this.

If it is okay to kill animals to eat, is it okay to kill them for sport (fox hunting, grouse ...

indirect76 comments on Jun 18, 2018:

No, No, No

Trump’s Lawyers Argue That He Cannot Be Impeached Because He Was Never Actually Elected | The New ...

indirect76 comments on Jun 18, 2018:

The Onion is going to get sued if they keep using the New Yorker logo like that.

Activism.

indirect76 comments on Jun 17, 2018:

None. I’m fairly satisfied with the way things are.

Local Atheist activities

indirect76 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

Would’t every activity not done with churches or church members be athiest activities?

Ah drugs Lsd, pcp, cocaine, meth, heroin, ex, shrooms.

indirect76 comments on Jun 16, 2018:

I love it when I have to drag myself to the hospital nearly pissing myself in pain for kidney stones and they give me static because I want some pain killers. I have to ask and try to not look like a drug seeker only to get mostly APAP. Taking one does nothing, so I have to take three times the amount on the label. I know there’s a big problem with their abuse, but the reaction has been overkill. This wasn’t a thing 10 years ago. I could go to the hospital, get treated there and go home with some narcos safe in the thought that I would not have to endure excruciating pain. I’d be better off going to a drug dealer for my kidney stones, but at my age that’s not going to happen.

Does your brain and your mouth have separate agendas at times ?

indirect76 comments on Jun 15, 2018:

Yes. Thankfully my thumb and mind are in lockstep so this message is coming through unaltered.

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

indirect76 comments on Jun 15, 2018:

I don’t even like baby talk to babies.

Making friends after 30.

indirect76 comments on Jun 13, 2018:

I stopped accepting applications for new friends around 30 years of age.