Pope laments 'hemorrhaging' of priests and nuns in Europe - Religion News ServiceReligion News ...

ipdg77 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

They're peddling bullshit so there isn't a solution that suits them.

Do you "talk with your hands"? Does it bother you if others do?

ipdg77 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Yeah a bit, not to the point where it looks like I'm trying to communicate through the medium of dance, but in a modest way. If a person talking to me wants/needs to flap like they're taking off that's fine so long as I get the drift of what they're saying :-)

How often do you say WTF!

ipdg77 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Part of me is less and less surprised by daily life and WTF is almost redundant. The other part of me is always surprised by the growing stupidity of people and WTF seems the only appropriate reply :-)

How confident are you in debating fundamentalists?

ipdg77 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I haven't had the opportunity but I'd be reasonably confident because they won't show up with any evidence :-)

Perfect day for the flea market. My companions wandered away..

ipdg77 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I'd have raced you to get started :-)

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. True? False? Why?

ipdg77 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Broadly speaking what goes around comes around :-)

Burn It Down ://youtu.be/dxytyRy-O1k

ipdg77 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I do like a bit of Linkin' Park :-)

R.E.M. - Everybody Hurts ://youtu.be/5rOiW_xY-kc

ipdg77 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Good call :-)

Metallica - Nothing Else Matters ://youtu.be/tAGnKpE4NCI

ipdg77 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

The business :-)

To Block or Not Block

ipdg77 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I've blocked two because they met my wanker criteria, it was on a whim so I could unblock them but they didn't have anything to say I wanted to hear so......... I've definately been blocked by one because I had the temerity to have an opinion on US gun laws when I don't live in the US and I may have been blocked by one other but that would have been recently so not sure. :-)

AC/DC: You Shook Me All Night Long [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Brilliant

Have a Beautiful week-end everyone ! From Cape Town !

ipdg77 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Yeah, you too :-)

Really funny [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

This guy is the best :-)

Flat Earthers I think the only reason Flat Earthers exist is to give scientologists something to ...

ipdg77 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

I think social media gives these lunatics a platform and a profile totally disproportionate with there credibility. What doesn't help is political correctness coupled with 'you never know' gives them more coverage. There are two things that lay this to rest: 1. Watch a sun set, it's a sun 'set' not a 'sun gets further away' 2. The time zones. There is no flat earth model for time zones that puts NewYork at UTC -5 and Perth at UTC +7 or any other for that matter. Treat it with the contempt it deserves

What’s your favourite small piece of technology you would be lost without ?

ipdg77 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Does a kettle count?

What's your wild side?

ipdg77 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Marrying a fucking lunatic is right up there! :-)

World Cup 2018

ipdg77 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

No gray area there then! lol Don't have a favourite, I'm English so I'm stuck with them. Hope springs eternal as always :-)

Is there, I wonder, any significance to the fact that most members here seem to follow more members ...

ipdg77 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Don't know is my answer, I have one more follower than I'm following :-)

Who are you?

ipdg77 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

I'm Ian (UK) Been here since Feb this year. Separated with two daughters,11 and 14. Work in adult social care as an employment officer for adults with disabilities, trying to find them work. Baptised and confirmed a Catholic before I had any say in things, did all the church stuff growing up but never thought it made much sense or seemed particularly fair. When I started to critique Christianity I found very quickly that it didn't stand up under any scrutiny. Finally joined all the dots and a few years ago found Christopher Hitchens who articulated far better than I exactly how I felt and what I thought (Great minds eh? :-) ) I'll start by giving people the benefit of the doubt but have no tolerance for wankers or the arrogant, thoroughly dislike the class system and have difficulty with hierarchy and authority.

Booker T. & The MG's - Time Is Tight [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

I saw most of these guys when they were playing with Clapton. The first time Elwood (Dan Ackroyd) came on for the encore and they played Everybody..... Brilliant! :-)

Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Had a director where I worked named Ian Anderson, could never take him seriously as I always imagined him in a leotard playing a flute lol

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - The House Is Rockin' [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

SRV is/was magnificent :-)

David Gilmour: Comfortably Numb Live in Pompeii 2016 [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Dave Gilmour is not of this earth :-)

Joe Satriani - Summer Song [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Great song :-)

Disturbed - Stupify [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Love Disturbed, saw them at Download (in the rain) in 2016 awesome :-)

Slade Rock and Roll Preacher [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

I do love the lads from Wolverhampton ;-)

Canned Heat …. On The Road Again --- chosen for my funeral along with John Martyn …. Solid Air

ipdg77 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Where's the vid? Here you go :-) https://youtu.be/qRKNw477onU

Hey out of curiosity to you level 7 types...what are the perks for that level?

ipdg77 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

The respect and admiration of everybody else on Agnostic.com.........well maybe not everybody, perhaps quite a few, well perhaps somebody, maybe......... But you'll get to level 7 easy enough. I forgot, one of the perks of reaching level 7 is a lesson in how to swim in treacle as it seems a mighty long way to level 8 (where the ninjas reside)

What do people think of Tommy Robinson?

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

I don't know this guy but i do know a Tom Robinson, great musician from the 70s and 80s, was fighting for gay rights long before a lot of people :-)

What was the happiest day of your life?

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

The day my two girls were born. I have had other good/happy days too but nothing will ever compare to that moment :-)

Most unusual place you've done it

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

Hyde Park in London, summer's evening about 9.00pm :-)

Mitch Ryder: Rock and Roll [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

Not familiar with this one but it's good stuff :-)

T. Rex: Bang a Gong (Get it On) [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

And again :-)

Mott the Hoople: All the Way to Memphis

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

That makes you 4 for 4 so far tonight :-)

David Bowie! Panic in Detroit [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

Put that CD back! This is one of my favourite Bowie tracks and it never gets played.....until now :-)

Are there any other Romulan fans out there?

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

Do the Tal Shiar know you've asked this question?

The Clash: I Fought the Law [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

You're rummaging thru' my CDs again lol

Do you think the EPA is good?

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

What's the EPA?

The Ramones: I Wanna Be Sedated

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

Love the Ramones...........One, Two, Three, Four!

What's a small thing someone has said to you that made you feel good?

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

I work with learning disabled adults of varying abilities. One of my guys said to me the other day, when we were working on a gardening project, 'I like talking to you 'cos you listen' :-)

How do YOU navigate this website?

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

With a compass? :-)

Do you feel less alone, isolated and/or different since joining Agnostics?

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

It;s certainly added a nice dimension to an evening to yar away with a few of you guys, agreeing with some, disagreeing with others. Made a couple of internet buddies which wouldn't have happened otherwise so pretty positive really :-)

Would you rather live 100 years in the future or 100 years in the past? timetravel

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

Being in the UK 2118 has got to be better than 1918, we were coming out of WW1, things were pretty desperate

Best advice for someone new to hiking

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

Start small and build up, get your footwear right (blisters are absolute nightmare), really plan what you're taking (including the people) and most of all, just enjoy the experience :-)

Asumming you had a job that didn't have any restrictions on piercings you could have; what would you...

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

I had my left ear pierced when I was 15, 1975, it made me somewhat of a rebel at the time at my school. But my mum did it as she was working in a jewellers and wanted to practise lol I don't have it now and think at 57 I'd probably look a bit of a prat :-)

Does anybody else love "Andromeda"?

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

I assume you mean the TV show as opposed to the galaxy? I quite like both actually lol

Where are you going on vacation?

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

Devon UK, I'm on the Isle of Wight, my brother and his family live near Plymouth, so my youngest and I will spend half the time camping on Dartmoor and the other half with them :-)

What’s the thing you hate most about dating websites?

ipdg77 comments on May 31, 2018:

There's a few things I don't like. Firstly, and I can only do this from a bloke's point of view, most women have a huge list of what they don't like, which would seem to eliminate everyone. 99% don't have the manners to just say 'No thanks' if you initiate contact and lastly it appears to be solely down to looks.

Do you find it offensive when theist think without a belief in god/gods, it’s impossible to have ...

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

I can't really say as I've never been confronted with it first hand but I don't think I'd find it offensive as it's nonsense

Original versions of songs we all know.

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

This one's done the rounds over the years including versions by Dave Edmunds and The Ramones but this is the original (I hope) from 1969 Andy Kim - Baby, I love You https://youtu.be/JZxQusF3GUs

Warren Zevon: Werewolves of London ://youtu.be/iDpYBT0XyvA

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

Good call :-)

The Most Outrageous Belief

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

I supposed one that gave me a 7 or 8 years olds version of WTF? was that not going to church was a mortal sin the same as murder!

The Most Outrageous Belief

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

That is a good one :-)

Okay guys, something a little different.

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

://youtu.be/_stXKkkmIjc

Okay guys, something a little different.

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

Can't see anything :-(

Nostalgic music.

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

I'm in the UK so in my case it was a secondary modern for boys but to answer your question, what reminds me of school: Slade, T.Rex, Roxy Music, Sweet, Focus, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper (Billion Dollar Babies in my case) and others :-)

World Cup begins in 18 days. Who’s your favorite team?

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

Definition of optimism - Being a fan of England's senior soccer team at any tournament :-)

What was your worst experience in a church?

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

Putting money in the collection plate before I saw the light :-)

What is your favorite sport? Mine is Football

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

Football (Vikings) Soccer (Chelsea) Baseball (Yankees) and a host of other sports :-)

Slade: Mama, Weer All Crazy Now [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

Fantastic, have loved these guys for years, I could post most of their songs on here and they'd all be favourites :-)

Have a favorite Prince song?

ipdg77 comments on May 30, 2018:

I can take him or leave him for the most part but did really like 'Let's Go Crazy'

Lets rock down to eclectic avenue.

ipdg77 comments on May 28, 2018:

The Gas Man Cometh - Flanders and Swann https://youtu.be/zyeMFSzPgGc

Lets rock down to eclectic avenue.

ipdg77 comments on May 28, 2018:

Johnny Clegg - Scatterlings Of Africa https://youtu.be/6Ca2uVZuiY0

Lets rock down to eclectic avenue.

ipdg77 comments on May 28, 2018:

Jimmy The Hoover - Tantalise 1983 https://youtu.be/kr9h5xBQz3k

Georgia Satellites: Battleship Chains [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on May 28, 2018:

Brilliant

I have been meaning ask a question to all of you, but I am really busy reading and responding as ...

ipdg77 comments on May 28, 2018:

A tatty Ford Escort Estate in 1986

What sort of word would conjure up the idea of godlessness without pulling up the agnostic -atheist ...

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Bob :-)

Does anyone here use essential oils?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

The only essential oil I use is the one in my car :-)

Do you believe in life after death of any kind?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Is there life, some or any sort of life after death? I don't know and nor does anybody else :-)

Are you a fan of the theory of negative clothing?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

I just like the idea of a Theory of Negativity. And no I don't know what it is lol :-)

What are you reading? I just finished News of the World. Cute story.

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

The Age of Reason - Thomas Payne :-)

I won't back down! [youtube.com]

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Fantastic :-)

Hormel just announced they're recalling 20000 pounds of spam. Do you like spam?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

The Spam Song - Monty Python https://youtu.be/g8huXkSaL7o

Alright— here’s what I think will be a fun topic: Name some explanation you were given as a ...

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Thunder - God's moving the furniture :-)

Attempts to suppress sexual thoughts......

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Some people really do have too much spare time :-)

Things Not To Say During Sex

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Geronimo?

Flat Earthers. Seriuosly?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

It's so ridiculous people seem to be worried they're missing something, they're not, it's complete and utter rubbish :-)

If you could take any trip anywhere where would you go ? Would you take someone along ?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Purely selfish - US Bank Stadium to see the Vikings Ludicrously selfish - Mars Not selfish - Any of the Disneyworlds 'cos my girls are young enough

Cockroach Milk: Yes or No?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

What the fuck is cockroach milk? Bet the udders are hard to get hold of? Is it like earwig juice?

What Is Art?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

I'm not even remotely surprised lol

One or two coffee's before leaving the house for work?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Just the one, bladder's not what is was (bet that's added to my dating credibility) then another on arrival at work, then further coffees at 30 minute intervals throughout the day :-) I probably spend half my day in the bog come to think of it but it's worth it...mmmmmm coffee :-)

He just doesn’t know if he’s coming or going!

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

I would have thought his tits were of a bigger concern than his lack of fashion sense!

Another bank holiday weekend and another fucking leak, this time it's the sink.

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

That's what I like, a good bout of tourettes when things go awry. Go girl :-)

I’m witnessing the most phenomenal thunder storm I’ve ever seen in my 50 years on the planet.

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

I'm at the other end of the country to you and last night's storm was a snorter :-)

Do we really need God or religion to tell us what's right and wrong?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

I don't, can't speak for anybody else :-)

Do you have a well-defined body space?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

I'm not sure being agitated by someone too close is all that unusual. Everybody has a slightly different perspective on what their own personal space is or should be. Crowded areas are one thing but like you if the next person in line is a bit close I will shuffle up a tad, if they do the same I'll step back on them with a perfectly weighted 'Oh sorry!' :-)

What would you do with super powers?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

I'd play God, we haven't had one yet lol :-)

Going gray, or turning white haired [youtu.be]

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

I used to be a blonde and started going gray years ago but so what. The issue was that two people, albeit old and with dementia, said I looked like Ken Barlow from Coronation St (UK soap and not a good look) so I shaved it all off for charity, Brave The Shave (MacMillan Cancer Support) and now have a No1 once a month :-)

Do you follow any particular major league baseball team? If so, which one and why?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

New York Yankees. I spent 6 months in the States in 1987, I worked on a summer camp in upstate New York and was taken to a Yankees/Orioles game. We won 6-3 and I was hooked :-)

World Cup begins in 18 days. Who’s your favorite team?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Go England! Go England! Go Eng..............oh they're out!

Pink Floyd- Shine On You Crazy Diamond Heard this yesterday.

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Can't go wrong with the Floyd :-)

Hello! I just wanted to post because I'm new on here.

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Crazy cat lady eh? lol Welcome along :-)

What topics do you gravitate towards within this community?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

The section on the page called 'Similar Posts', I glance at those and if the first few words grab me I'll have a look. After that probably, general, humour, polls, science (in no particular order), I also look at the groups I'm in :-)

Oh Well by Fleetwood Mac ://[www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKjfjO2Y1H4]

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

With all due respect to how they evolved, this is the real Fleetwood Mac :-)

>How will you vote?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

I'm in the UK so can't really join in but a few years ago when my eldest daughter was about 3 or 4 we took her along to the polling station when we voted. She saw that we put a cross by whoever we were voting for and told her the one with the most votes wins. So she thought for a moment and said 'So the one with the most kisses wins?'

So what is your most hated song of alltime?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

No Charge by JJ Barrie. It's horrendous. The end

Is it ok if married couples keep secrets from one another?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

Depends on the secret

Just for grins, how many of us still have bibles laying around the residence?

ipdg77 comments on May 27, 2018:

I've got a couple kicking around along with a Qu'ran, some Hindu stuff, pagan bits, The Tao, etc etc it all helped me get to writing this post on here :-)

She did it!!!! My free thinking princess graduated magna cum laude at Josephine Dobbs Clement Early ...

ipdg77 comments on May 26, 2018:

Congratulations :-) And I've had to look up what *magna cum laude* means as we don't have it in the UK so very well done indeed :-)

Best of Christopher Hitchens Amazing Arguments And Clever Comebacks Part 18 [youtube.com]

ipdg77 comments on May 26, 2018:

Never tire of listening to the Hitch :-)