Darwin vs. Jesus. Who is more influential in modern times?

indirect76 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

I would say Jesus is more influential by far. The theory of evolution is great and definitely helps us understand the world. I just don’t see it or Darwin influencing people.

Isle of Dogs.

indirect76 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

I saw it Tuesday. I liked it. As with all Wes Anderson films I will probably love it upon further viewings. This man makes art.

Does anybody else here think that your atheism/agnosticism is actually a pretty uninteresting part ...

indirect76 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

Yes. The fact that I’m an atheist is boring as all get out and not something I think of as far as my identity. Further, if I were to become religious tomorrow, I would basically be the same person.

It's never too late for ________ (fill in the blank).

indirect76 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

Bedtime

Is an affair always wrong????

indirect76 comments on Apr 13, 2018:

Absent any more details... Yeah, it’s wrong.

Registering Journalists

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

What a horrible idea. I suppose people should register their religion too, you know, to prevent terrorism. The logic follows.

More People Believe in Ghosts than Darwin.

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

19% seems shockingly low. Where did you get this figure?

What, me worry?

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Alfred E. Neuman

A question for the guys: What qualities most impress you in a woman?

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

A sense of humor, kindness and independence.

"So you think you understand Evolution?

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I don’t particularly admire Darwin over any other famous scientist.

I use Google Photos, and today I'm seriously rethinking that option.

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I’m failing to see any problem.

The Wall Pink FLoyd's version or at the US Mexico border

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Build tables, not walls.

Should we have intelligence thresholds for voting?

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

So who would determine what it means to be intelligent?

What’s your views on the death penalty laws?

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I believe there are acts for which people deserve death. I do not believe we can properly and fairly administer that kind of justice without error. I also believe life in prison is worse than death. So I’m against the death penalty.

What good has come to the citizens of the United States because of the current administration?

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

It’s making comedian’s jobs criminally easy.

Footprints

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I recycle, but I think it’s more important to reduce waste overall. Not using plastic bags at the grocery is a good move. Though recycling is good, it still takes a truck to come by and pick it up and it takes power to recycle the material.

Should all drugs be legalized?

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Legalize and regulate all drugs. Addendum: Everyone has probably heard that marijuana is legal in Colorado, but what you probably haven’t heard about is how the crime rates in that state have sharply increased, how child protective services has been swamped with cases and how graduation rates have plummeted. You haven’t heard about those things because they didn’t happen.

Do you tell people you don't believe in god? Or let them find out?

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

It rarely come up. I don’t mention it because it’s usually not relevant.

Just a friendly reminder that 16 hour work days Are an abomination.

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Even when I want to work long hours, my ability to do quality work drops off sharply after the tenth hour.

Ok.

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

She is correct.

Religion has always been about saving people or trying to convert others into their way of ...

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Nope. I’m happy to explain how I see things if asked, but I would never try to change someone’s mind when it comes to religion.

Life and Death decision This may seem silly, but trust me, I'm going somewhere with this! If ...

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Bon appétite!

Whats your dream date
?

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

My dream date is an afternoon of conversation over coffee, perhaps a walk along the river then dinner at a nice sushi place. Suddenly, I look up and see an owl staring at me from a tree outside. My feet are glued to the floor and I realize that I’m only wearing underwear and I’m late for class!

Knowledgeable

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

I have not. How does one go about using it?

Do you have compassion for the believers?

indirect76 comments on Apr 12, 2018:

Everyone justifies and and rationalizes things. Admitting this is the first step to reducing it.

Getting over someone

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

The heart wants what the heart wants. There are few remedies for being love sick. Good luck.

Day-drinking....yes or no?

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

It’s not usually my thing, but there’s nothing wrong with it.

Coming out of the Religious Closet

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

If asked, I just politely say I’m not religious.

Invoking Jesus when you don’t worship him: Often people who don’t identify as Christian will ...

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

It’s not necessarily hypocritical.

Food for thought?

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Don’t plant have like ten times the amount of DNA compared to animals? If this is true, I’m not surprised there is overlap.

Is touch important?

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XfH3erWacsQ

Do you collect anything?

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Old video games and vinyl.

Could a computer create a more fair/functional society for mankind?...

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

No. I don’t see how that is remotely possible right now unless you are talking about The Sims.

Yeah I made it to level 7! What happens at this level? I haven’t seen anything new

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

+12 hit points Wizard learns spell ‘magic missile’

What is your knowledge of religion?

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

As with most subjects, I admit that I’m more ignorant than knowledgeable.

Love or to be loved

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Easy. To love. I just enjoy loving more than being loved.

Fermat's Last Theorem.

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

That’s the fantastic thing about the theorum. It can be stated so briefly, but takes volumes to prove. Anyone ready to prove the Riemann hypothesis?

Understanding vegans

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Such a hang up on death we humans have. Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for ethical treatment of the animals I eat, but life... it’s predicated on death. It’s admirable that people want to reduce harm on other living things, but I think we have an odd way of viewing death as absolutely bad. Do you think animals comprehend death as much as we do?

Whats everyone's favourite animal and what pets do you keep or would like to keep?

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

My favorite animal goes meow.

So I had my account on another website 'permanately suspended' because I had the audacity to post ...

indirect76 comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I must be alone in this, but that image is blatantly disrespectful of the beliefs of others. If you are surprised at getting banned, then I don’t know what to say. I’ve no idea what site it is, but you don’t have a right to be a member there or use their platform for your speech. I mean, honestly, what were you trying to accomplish? Was this an attempt to opening a civil dialog? No. It’s an antagonistic post meant to ruffle feathers. It does nothing good for us. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not like I believe people should never be offended. Sometimes the firebrand approach is an effective tool, but I’m willing to bet nobody would bat an eye at some holy roller getting banned from here for posting similarly insulting comics. That my friends is hypocracy and weak sauce. Weak sauce indeed.

If the people in America that are alive today made up the generation that fought the revolutionary ...

indirect76 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I think you will have to give more details about your premise. Would these people have been raised in that time? This would make a big difference. I tend to think that each successive generation is better than the previous though. It’s an unpopular opinion.

Just wanted to share something I think is pretty cool and educational.

indirect76 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

False advertising. That thing will evaporate before it reaches the sun. Thus it won’t be burnt IN the sun. I love being pedantic.

Do you see gender pay gaps in your company?

indirect76 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Where are you getting this stat from, by the way?

Do you see gender pay gaps in your company?

indirect76 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

No. We don’t have any female employees. Just me and two other guys.

Compliments

indirect76 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Once while discussing some problems I was having, a good friend said, “well, you’ll be fine. You always roll with the punches”. It was the way he said it, with such confidence, like it was the most obvious thing. It gave me strength then and I continue to draw on it.

Can we have a civil conversation about American policy without getting emotional?

indirect76 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Civil discourse seems to be a lost art these days. I tend to be apolitical, but mostly because I’m just not interested. Though, I do find your support of Trump interesting because you don’t fit the mold of the popular idea of a typical supporter (white, male). I supppose that illustrates a bias and prejudice I have that I always like to pretend isn’t there. But, back to the subject at hand, I wouldn’t call myself a fan of Trump, but it’s always important to me to be civil with folks. I also like hearing the other side. You never know when someone will enlighten your mind.

Anybody else watch The Atheist Experience on YouTube?

indirect76 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Sometimes if I’m bored. It seems like they are just restating things from past shows, which isn’t really their fault. The subject of atheism isn’t that broad. I’m glad it’s there though. I know a lot of people really enjoy it.

Believers are always asking me, "If there's no god, what's the meaning of life?

indirect76 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

“I don’t know” is also a perfectly fine and honest response.

I was conversing with someone who does not believe the US ever landed men on the moon .

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

I always tend to look for the positives. Though I disagree with moon hoaxers, flat earthers and the like, I think it gives us an opportunity to exercise our critical thinking skills, affirm things that had been taught or assumed and sharpen our overall knowledge of this reality.

What is your earliest memory of a film (or scene) that really, really scared you.

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

The Shining. Those twins. Multiple scenes really.

Anyone want secular daycare and pre school?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Honestly, I’d rather see an orphan go to a religious family than none at all.

Do you like your buns toasted?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Yes, raise a glass and say something nice for those buns. The same can not be said about mayo or miracle whip.

What item from fiction would you most like to possess?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

“I refuse to prove that I exist,” says God, “for proof denies faith, and without faith I am nothing.” “But,” says Man, “The Babel fish is a dead giveaway, isn't it? It could not have evolved by chance. It proves you exist, and so therefore, by your own arguments, you don't. QED.” “Oh dear,” says God, “I hadn't thought of that,” and promptly disappears in a puff of logic. -Douglas Adams On that note, I’ll take the infinite improbability drive.

Informed Delivery

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Kind of cool, but I get enough junk mail & I don’t also need pictures of them sent to me as well. Absent this problem, I would probably take advantage of it.

Reasonable but wrong?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Boy, the sun sure does look like it’s moving around the earth.

Many religions allow a man to have more than one wife.

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Marry as many men/women you want, regardless of your gender. Get married to a duck or tire iron for all I care.

What does karma really mean?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

It’s an imaginary concept that good happens to those who do good, and bad happens to those who do bad. Though I’m sure all of us know this is not the case, it’s none the less a better if we all live our lives as if it were true.

So why don't heterosexuals category appear on this Oregon voter registration note if we believe in ...

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

I think it is. All you have to do is not check the LGBTQ box.

Just wanted to let anyone who might be interested know that the pictures on my profile page.

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Holy shit! You look great. I’m inspired to hit up the gym more often.

To vape or not to vape? What is your personal opinion in vaping?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Vape away so long as you aren’t obnoxious about it.

Cannabis...

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

I used to really enjoy it, but 3-4 years ago I just kind of stopped liking the way it made me feel. I don’t think my religious view had anything to do with my openness to try it, but It’s hard to say having never been religious.

Does the current economic crisis here in America make you lean towards a more agnostic/atheist ...

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Economic crisis? It’s booming from what I can see.

Who is your favorite, most influential, atheist/agnostic thinker?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Wasn’t his son nailed to a tree or something?

What are your top 2 go-to meals during the work week?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Salmon fish plank and veggies.

Is it possible for you not to judge people based on their appearance?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

If appearance is the only thing to go off, then obviously no it is not possible, otherwise yes.

My quick blurb on Pascal's Wager (one side of the argument)

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Pascal’s Wager breaks down in so many ways. It assumes there is a binary choice of belief vs non belief. There are many gods to choose from, which one do I believe in? Believing in one can piss of the real one. What if simply believing in one is wrong because polytheism is true? Even if it were a simple binary choice, who’s to say that the one and true god is testing for gullibility and sending believers to hell for believing in something with no good evidence?

Texas Bill Prohibiting Male Masturbation Moves Closer To Becoming Law

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

A lot of people comment without reading the linked article, making their comment fairly irrelevant. I like the statement that the proposed law is trying to say. Though, I don’t think proposing legislation is a proper way to say something, especially when, as demonstrated in this thread, lots of people will take it at face value and miss the point entirely.

Rutt-row.

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Well, I would imagine the law is written too broadly, otherwise Craigslist wouldn’t feel legally exposed.

Who's been the best President of the United States in your lifetime?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Obama

Is sports useful?

indirect76 comments on Apr 9, 2018:

Health and entertainment. Can the other activities produce these benefits more efficiently? I don’t know, the answer seems highly subjective.

What song would not be appropriate at a funeral ?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Who Let The Dogs Out is probably not the best choice.

Do you believe all children are naturally born Atheist?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Yes. I would find this hard to dispute.

What's something that many people haven't done, but that you have?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I found a job doing something I really enjoy.

As athiest, what charaties do you support?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Local organization that help the homeless.

If we ever officially devolope time travel, when would you go to?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I would go back just a little bit and visit my childhood home.

I believe that if I expect people to respect my right to be an atheist, then I have to respect other...

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Let’s see. I’ll just apply this old principle called the golden rule... Yep, the math checks out. I think we have to respect other people’s right to believe.

Scientists discover the universe has much less phosphorus than we thought, potentially meaning there...

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Um... what if alien life doesn’t have DNA and the need for phosphorus?

Born again Christians.

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Why does any one of any faith believe all the crazy stuff written in an old book? I suppose some feel comfort believing it, but ultimately I do not know.

Tract on Agnosticism

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I don’t know how one would even go about ‘proving’ agnosticism. The whole idea seems flawed to me. It’s such a broad concept because there are so many definitions of what a god is. The pastebin is a very long winded logical analysis and I think the author is trying to prove antitheism. For an agnostic or atheist, all you have to say is that there is no compelling evidence. Done.

Tell me something about your town/village/area.

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Living just outside of Cincinnati Ohio. We get all four seasons here. You do not have to go far to get to the sprawling countryside. We have a couple major league teams along with a hockey & soccer team if you are into sports. We have a revitalized downtown with a new streetcar system. There are lots of local breweries that are fun to visit. The real estate is affordable we are experiencing an economic boon. About 70 Miles our we have Mammoth Cave, which is a must see if you are ever near here.

How did everyone find this site?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I think there was a link on Reddit that I clicked.

How original is your site name? I swiped mine from pop-culture.

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Mine is short for ‘indirection operator’ and my birth year. I’ve used it since the BBS days.

Is abortion morally objectionable?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Absence of context.... yes. It is morally objectionable.

Which of these ordered top 3s do you prefer?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Rotj, tesb, tlj

It is true, being overly clean can actually be bad for your health and your kids health.

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Everything in moderation. We need to expose ourselves to germs so we can train our immune system. That does’t mean go play in the dumpster behind the hospital though.

Hello everyone, In my quieter moments, sometimes a philosophical thought will simply appear in...

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Don’t all thought just pop into our head? Are we really thinking or merely experiencing thought? Anyhow, that’s an interesting thought, and now it has multiplied.

Quiz time: Without looking it up on the internet, can anyone tell me the name of the swimming pool ...

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I think it’s L.A. That’s all I can say.

How many others reached a point like myself, where they cannot or will not date a god believer?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I have no problem being with a religious person, so long as they are fine with my lack of religion.

What gaming systems do you currently own?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Where is the ‘all of the above’ option?

I'm just gonna say this now so I don't blindside anyone, but I'm a bigger girl.

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Welcome to the site! Personally, I like a bit of meat on the bones. I think men tend to be more descriminating as far as weight and women have a bias towards tallness in men. Being of short stature, there’s not a lot I can do. I just try to make up for it with charm.

So I'm curious.

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

Generally I’m liberal on social issues and conservative on fiscal issues.

How do you groom your downstairs? How do you prefer your partner?

indirect76 comments on Apr 8, 2018:

I’m a fan of the Bermuda Triangle.

The Difference Between Men And Women. This Is Genius. - tickld.com

indirect76 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I think women can have a tendency to overthink things and men can have a tendency to be loners. A good man would let her in on what’s going on. A good woman would understand that he doesn’t want to talk about it.

Will robots make them believe more or less?

indirect76 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I don’t believe having more time to think will have much effect.

So, I just had two teeth pulled yesterday.

indirect76 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I would never call up a friend to announce that I was coming over. I think that’s quite rude.

We are now more than ever in a censored society, is that a good thing or bad?

indirect76 comments on Apr 7, 2018:

I don’t agree with the premise. We’ve never lived in a time when it was so easy and free to communicate. For the sake of argument, I think censorship is generally bad.

Aren’t you glad to have this site as an alternative to Facebook?! ?

indirect76 comments on Apr 6, 2018:

YES. I abandoned that dumpster fire long ago. Around 2010 I got a job building social media components for various websites. I came to find out what kind of data collection policies were in place at Facebook and noped out shortly after.

Was just made level 4.

indirect76 comments on Apr 6, 2018:

I just reached level 4 too. I gained 12 hit points and learned the spell of magic missile.

I'm having a hard time.

indirect76 comments on Apr 6, 2018:

Don’t feed the trolls.

What weird things or noises can you do with your body that others might not be able to do?

indirect76 comments on Apr 6, 2018:

I can move the toe next to the big one (the index toe) independently of the others. I can pop my 3rd thumb knuckle. The one next to my wrist. Yes, that thing pops and it feels... awesome. I can walk on my hands. This is not a trick of language. I can put my hands on the ground, put my feet in the air and walk. I can put my palm over my eye socket and make fart noises.