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Share something random about yourself.. I'll go first, I love the smell of new leather..

richiegtt comments on Jan 24, 2018:

Have lived in the same house my entire life .The House was purchassed new 67 years ago by my parents. I was born a year after.

How many people like telling people your anti religious and how many people keep it a secret? Why?

richiegtt comments on Jan 24, 2018:

If It is a friend relative or associate I will only tell them If I am sure that they will not be offended .If I don’t care about the individual then I would tell them if the subject was approached .

What would be the definition of hell to you?

richiegtt comments on Jan 24, 2018:

Being in a place for eternity with absolutely no purpose, and nothing to look forward to, no challenges or ability to educate my self. Actually this is what believers would call heaven

Generation Gap Do you see your generation as better, stronger, tougher than the one after or ...

richiegtt comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Technology breeds laziness.At 66years of age I think each generation becomes lazier,and has it easier than the generation before .My grandfather had it harder than my father ,my father had it harder than me and my daughter has it easier than me . But as intelligence goes all the same .

How many times have you been married?

richiegtt comments on Jan 23, 2018:

Once .From 1983 until now

Who in your family do you most admire?

richiegtt comments on Jan 23, 2018:

My 101year old father .He survived a kamikaze attack on a ship during WW2 and became a NYC FIreman . He is Voracious reader and still can have conversations on a wide range of subjects .He was always a very generous person with family and friends

Intelligent design vs idiotic design

richiegtt comments on Jan 23, 2018:

The human brain. High Intelligence in humans and the technology that has been created due to it ,causes an unrelenting disruptive effect on the ecology of all plant and animal life on this planet which will inevitably lead to its own extinction. This is the reason I do not believe in a God.Any thing that would create something with these capabilities is either incompetent or just doesn't give a shit

Does any one hate a sport just because it's popular?

richiegtt comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I do not like watching sports .People waste an extraordinary amount of time in front of a tv watching over paid numsculls throw different types of balls around while they slurp their beer and argue and debate about who manipulated the ball better .Then they loose money by gambling on who wins the stupid game .They should get off their asses and go outside and actually play the game .

I live I Reno ,every day the bread companies throw away thousands of bread items .

richiegtt comments on Jan 22, 2018:

It’s about greed , by donating food they sell less

Misophonia and Me

richiegtt comments on Jan 22, 2018:

My wife slurping on a ice pop .Its so annoying I can’t stand it.

Why do people believe that there is a afterlife?

richiegtt comments on Jan 20, 2018:

Brainwashed people never get to the point of questioning nonsense because nonsense feels and sounds good so why question it ,just go along for the ride

Just some fun things I found floating around on the internet.

richiegtt comments on Jan 20, 2018:

Makes a lot of sense unlike religion

Do You Believe The World Will End, Or We Face Global Extinction?

richiegtt comments on Jan 20, 2018:

Just as dinosaurs became extinct and mammals became dominant,humans and or mammals may become extinct and another life form will take over .But in 4-5 billion years the sun will eventually burn up its hydrogen and become a red giant 200 times its present size and swallow the earth anyway.

Hello, I just signed up and I look forward to conversing and maybe meeting.

richiegtt comments on Jan 18, 2018:

Hellow And Welcome . I am sure you will enjoy the interaction.

If you could become a musical virtuoso, what instrument would you play?

richiegtt comments on Jan 17, 2018:

Piano

When the boss & the boss' boss are super-religious (and the rest of the team is too.

richiegtt comments on Jan 17, 2018:

Any body that would fire someone for their lack of belief does not deserve your honesty ,so I would go along with the bullshit and tell them whatever they want to hear if it would help you to get a promotion etc .

It happened again.

richiegtt comments on Jan 17, 2018:

Now you know who to avoid

Hey everyone, tell me your favorite pun!

richiegtt comments on Jan 17, 2018:

It’s hard to explain puns to kleptomaniacs because they always take things literally

What is your favorite kind of dog ?

richiegtt comments on Jan 16, 2018:

I love all dogs .I have a Pomeranian.He is very affectionate,loves to take long walks ,and is a very good watch dog.

Why are all of the politicians religious?

richiegtt comments on Jan 15, 2018:

It’s the nature of the beast

Is anyone else finding it hard to keep up with discussions on this site?

richiegtt comments on Jan 15, 2018:

The big problem is the same questions.

Is there such thing as Free Will?

richiegtt comments on Jan 15, 2018:

I have answered this question ,and made comments in regards to this question numerous times on this site .I did not want to answer it again so I guess I have no free will .

What in your opinion would an extraterrestrial look like?

richiegtt comments on Jan 14, 2018:

They could be microscopic, invisible or comprised of matter undistinguishable as a life form to humans, unlike the insipid cartoon type characters protrayed in most simple minded science fiction movies

Religion is __________(finish the line)

richiegtt comments on Jan 14, 2018:

Moronic

Apparently in 2013 Oprah made the comment that Athists cannot feel awe and wonder.

richiegtt comments on Jan 13, 2018:

She has to appeal to the Nit wits that would vote for her

The use of marijuana

richiegtt comments on Jan 13, 2018:

I have never smoked cigarettes biut have smoked marijuana since my late 20s .There was a time I was smoking it to much and this lasted for about 15 years until I put a handle on it . I still smoke occasionally and enjoy it .I notice if I smoke marijuana it will heighten any emotion ,so if I think of something negative smoking will sometimes not be beneficial for me .I think it should be legal for many reasons

What are your thoughts on funerals?

richiegtt comments on Jan 12, 2018:

I do not believe in them nor do I want one for my self. If a close family member has one I will attend out of respect for the survivors. No one outside of my immediate family is aware of my non belief

Why aren't churches taxed, after all they are "For Profit" organizations?

richiegtt comments on Jan 12, 2018:

Because we do not have freedom FROM religion in this country only freedom OF religon.

Do you have a specific “OCD” trait?

richiegtt comments on Jan 12, 2018:

Everything in my house has to be perfectly level .All wall hangings ,furniture,Statuary in my yard, plants in pots,tool cabinets in my garage and everything else . I use water proof cedar shims to level every thing with the aid of a hand held level

Should we give religious believers a little more slack?

richiegtt comments on Jan 12, 2018:

Most of them were brainwashed from birth ,and they did not even choose to be what they are ,so sure I will give them some slack ,UNLESS they attempt to convert me in an annoying manner or are overly persistent

Get your flu shot?

richiegtt comments on Jan 11, 2018:

Always get it

Do you know a centenarian?

richiegtt comments on Jan 11, 2018:

My father is a 102 year old WW2 veteran ,and a retired New York City Fireman .Photo is at his 100th birthday party.I think genetics played apart in his life span .Both of his parents lived past 97 .He never smoked .He drinks one glass of sangria every day. They say small amounts of wine every day may be very beneficial to ones health.

New here

richiegtt comments on Jan 11, 2018:

Welcome. Unfortunately you will sometimes have people over react when they have their comments challenged and respond in a belligerent manner that is unjustified .

There’s plenty of evidence that cell phones are detrimental to academic achievement ,particularly ...

richiegtt comments on Jan 11, 2018:

Besides what you mention it is a known fact that students are using internet search engines to get answers to provided test questions .

Thoughts on kids? Have them? Want them? No!

richiegtt comments on Jan 10, 2018:

One 29 year old daughter who is a preschool teacher and still lives at home .Very good daughter ,never had an ounce of trouble with her ,and am very fortunate.Wife and myself never wished to have more than one child and never regretted it .Most people have more children than they can afford

Men, what is up with the fascination of a younger woman ?

richiegtt comments on Jan 10, 2018:

For me personally, when it comes to conversation the older the better . There is no one better to talk to than my wife’s 90 year old aunt . So many interesting stories . Obviously this has nothing to do with intelligence but I feel I have much more I can relate to with older woman.If men had more common sense they should stay with woman in their own age bracket for serious relationships. . Casual dating is other thing. I am married to a woman 9 years younger, and a lousy 9 year gap sometimes can prevent conversations on certain issues and events that she has no clue about

"We must question the story logic of having an all-knowing all-powerful God, who creates faulty ...

richiegtt comments on Jan 9, 2018:

So,if there is a God, I think most reasonable people might agree that he’s at least incompetent,and maybe,just maybe,doesn’t give a shit. -George Carlin

What do you read for pleasure/fun?

richiegtt comments on Jan 9, 2018:

I enjoy biographies, and any thing that may catch my eye in the book store . I recently finished the Sociopath next door

What if you are wrong and there IS a god

richiegtt comments on Jan 9, 2018:

One religious person I once talked to said God wanted no evidence of his existence because then everyone would believe in him . So I said what’s wrong with that . He then said that God wants to test people’s faith in him without proof . I then said why didn’t he just create people with faith ,with out the ability to question it . He then came up with the answer all brainwashed religious people come up with when there is no logical answer which is ( you do not question Gods actions )

Add your favorite Atheist quote: John Kelly Ireland: "" Who are the bigger fool's, those who are...

richiegtt comments on Jan 9, 2018:

Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature,the heart of a heartless world,and the soul of souless conditions.It is the opium of the people ( Karl Marx)

My very significant semi-other is a (non-churchgoing) christian.

richiegtt comments on Jan 8, 2018:

Believe me I know what you are going through.I have been married 35 years to a non religious believer, and I still get mad at times when discussing these matters so unfortunately you must get used to it . The best advice I can give you is if you really love the person this should definitely not be a deal breaker .Love is more important than a persons belief in a God .When you hear that people break up over these issues it’s probably because Love was lacking on one side or both

What mistakes have you seen people make that they turn around and blame on God?

richiegtt comments on Jan 8, 2018:

What really gets me is when believer lives a charmed life,and when some one close to them dies they say they stoped following their religion or are mad at god .This is like a spoiled brat. As soon as they do not get what they want they start whining . Why were they not mad when the rest of the worlds population has been suffering in the background

"Tell people there's an invisible man in the sky who created the universe, and the vast majority ...

richiegtt comments on Jan 8, 2018:

No one can take his place ,but I always liked Robert Klein and still do .Thanfully he is still with us

Should you ask first before you decide you want to follow someone?

richiegtt comments on Jan 8, 2018:

No it’s a compliment

Should we all get a flu shot, barring any allergy to the vaccine?

richiegtt comments on Jan 8, 2018:

I always get one out of respect to my elderly father who request that I do so . I have only once had a slight side effect that did not last a significant amount of time

What's your take on Fetish and kinky life styles and their craziness?

richiegtt comments on Jan 8, 2018:

A fetish or being kinky is only harmful if one partner is forced into it psychologically or physically .Kinky can be anything to anybody

Have you ever seen the tv series Maude from the 70’s?

richiegtt comments on Jan 8, 2018:

It was well written , unlike the dim witted scripts on today’s sitcoms

School of Life

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

My father who is 101 years old has so many stories to tell from the Great Depression to being on a destroyer that was hit by a kamikaze in WW2 and having to abandon ship in the middle of the ocean .Many more interesting events to numerous to mention

How do you motivate yourself?

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

My dog motivates me to get out of bed for his morning walk

Food—what’s your story?

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I find recipes In various places ,mostly in the Sunday newspaper and this gives me a chance to cook things I ordinarily would not

Should churches pay taxes? Ask Pat Robertson.

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I despise the fact that State and local government loose $71 Billion a year due to the fact Churches do not pay property taxes . That’s why I say we do not have freedom FROM religion if non believers have to support this superstitious crap with our money

If you could travel anywhere for free right now where would you go?

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

El Nido one of the worlds most beautiful islands in the Philippines

Do you trust easily or do you trust no one?

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I trust people to easily and am a pushover . I have lost thousands over the years to people because I felt sorry for them when they would ask me for loans of money and failed to pay it back

A lot of the religious people look down on atheist people and consider them to be immoral.

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

Most religious people especially Catholics believe if you do not believe in god you are going to hell . Hell is associated with the devil ,so they associate non believers with the devil and the devil is in their definition immoral

Are you one to attend wakes and/or funerals?

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I attend out of respect for the survivors .Me and my wife have made it known to our daughter that we will not be displayed like this .No viewing

I dislike Dr.

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I can not stand this annoying guy and his smug know it all attitude

THE AMERICAN IDENTITY.

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I am of Italian heritage from both parents,and have never once in my entire life referred to my self as an Italian American .I do not even write this on forms I fill aut

Snow? In your town?

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

Yes, in Bayside NY we got about 12 inches

I just tried a simple experiment.

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

Definitely,she was very lucky to start off in life with an open mind free of indoctrination

What is the happiest moment or event in your life?

richiegtt comments on Jan 7, 2018:

I have had happy experiences ,but unfortunately for me ,nothing stands out that I could say was the happiest experience

How do you handle Christian co-workers?

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

Years ago I worked with a real Bible thumper and devout church goer who also happened to be one of the most honest sincere hard working and friendly guys I ever worked with .He always was in a good mood which put me in a good mood . I had absolutely no desire to let him know of my non belief . What purpose would this serve. As far as I am concerned religiosity is the least important factor in a coworker . There were non religious people there that I dreaded being around

There's 3 ways to log out.

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

I was wondering why you were removed from my follllowing and followers list .Happy your back

Yes, dear.

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

Arguing about a certain subject is fine unless people start to make insinuations on a personal level

What food has traumatized your taste buds?

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

I am not a fussy eater and like practically everything ,except when I was visiting a friend years ago and they were serving chitterlings ( made from the small intestines of a pig ) this is one of the few foods I did not care for

Why Won't God Heal Amputees?

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

They are not that hi up on the prayer list .There are a lot of rich foot ball players out there praying to win the next game

My puppy, Monty, is 10 years old today .

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

I can see you love your dog as I do mine

Until one has loved an animal, apart of one soul remains unwakened.

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

My entire life I have always had a love of pets of any kind and agree with this statment

Do you have close friends?

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

My best friend is my dog,no one can approach the love and companionship

I love the term Flattards for people who believe in a flat earth.

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

They should go to the edge and jump off

I thought James Randi put an end to Peter Popoff years ago, I am shocked to find he's still ...

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

There will always be gullible people that will fall for this nonsense. If you are a James Randi fan you should watch an excellent movie about him titled An honest liar

Do you consider yourself an intellectual elite or just an intellectual?

richiegtt comments on Jan 6, 2018:

I am neither .logical thinking ,common sense,open mind, being practical and having an inquisitive mind is what I am ,whatever that may be

How long do you think until religion is the minority on this planet, or in america

richiegtt comments on Jan 5, 2018:

Unfortunately other countries are becoming non believers at a faster rate than this country ,but when it comes to religion Muslims are the worlds fastest growing religious group.

Why should we respect religion, when they don't respect atheist?

richiegtt comments on Jan 5, 2018:

You do not have to respect religion for obvious reasons, but all religious people are different some respectable to atheists some not ,so you can not group all these people together .If a religious person respects our non belief we should respect their right to believe

I want to change my name.

richiegtt comments on Jan 5, 2018:

You should do whatever makes you happy

Why are so many people still OK with the abhorrent practice of male genital mutilation ...

richiegtt comments on Jan 5, 2018:

First off, Your stating that male Circumcision is mutiilation is your opinion and one not held by many people in THIS country .There is a difference. With female mutilation which is carried out to control a woman’s sexuality and ideas about purity, modesty and beauty. There are also a myriad of negative medical Issues associated with this practice,not to mention the woman’s ability to have pleasurable sexual relations.On the other hand there are no negative medical problems related to male circumcision,in fact on the contrary,circumcised men have a lower risk of penile cancer and certain sexually transmitted infections including HIV, not including cleanliness issues. I never heard of a man that was unhappy being circumcised incluiding my self .It also reduces the risk of cervical cancer for woman .

Should we go to mars?