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Best science pictures of 2019: [livescience.com]
t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2020:
Cool
t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2020:
Cool
My Semester With the Snowflakes
t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2020:
Alright William I"m back. I read the article. I can appreciate his journey. I come from a a lower class working family. I was the first in my family to attend and graduate college. But that is not the "stranger in a strange land" part of my journey.
I have been a high school science teacher for 31 years. 21 years in and among Native American students and schools. I lived a good portion of that on isolated indian reservations, where I was the minority. I served at the pleasure of the tribe (and still do) and the federal government. I learned how to walk in two worlds, just like my students were expected to do.
A decade of my teaching careers was spent in Hispanic communities teaching science. Another period of a "stranger in a strange land" as a minority. I served at their pleasure and discretion.
I never accepted mediocrity in myself, or in my students. I have been known as a "nerd" and an intellectual by my peers, my family, and even by my collegiate peers when I was enmeshed in degree program. Statistically, I should never have attended college in the first place, let alone attaining a PhD and four other degrees. I appreciate the authors journey and contrary to my original response, concur with his and your sentiments.
t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2020:
Alright William I"m back. I read the article. I can appreciate his journey. I come from a a lower class working family. I was the first in my family to attend and graduate college. But that is not the "stranger in a strange land" part of my journey.
I have been a high school science teacher for 31 years. 21 years in and among Native American students and schools. I lived a good portion of that on isolated indian reservations, where I was the minority. I served at the pleasure of the tribe (and still do) and the federal government. I learned how to walk in two worlds, just like my students were expected to do.
A decade of my teaching careers was spent in Hispanic communities teaching science. Another period of a "stranger in a strange land" as a minority. I served at their pleasure and discretion.
I never accepted mediocrity in myself, or in my students. I have been known as a "nerd" and an intellectual by my peers, my family, and even by my collegiate peers when I was enmeshed in degree program. Statistically, I should never have attended college in the first place, let alone attaining a PhD and four other degrees. I appreciate the authors journey and contrary to my original response, concur with his and your sentiments.
My Semester With the Snowflakes
t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2020:
Your post pre-supposes that persons disagreeing with are automatically wrong as your opinion is the right one. That by engaging with you, you will necessarily by the rightness of your bias, show them the error of their ways and will come to your way of thinking. Their is a certain arrogance and presumption in your challenge and approach. Words matter and the way you state them matter.
It is a problem you and I have encountered before. The way that you address items automatically introduces a bias ( specifically a bias in your favor).
t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2020:
Your post pre-supposes that persons disagreeing with are automatically wrong as your opinion is the right one. That by engaging with you, you will necessarily by the rightness of your bias, show them the error of their ways and will come to your way of thinking. Their is a certain arrogance and presumption in your challenge and approach. Words matter and the way you state them matter.
It is a problem you and I have encountered before. The way that you address items automatically introduces a bias ( specifically a bias in your favor).
Happy New years to all and Happy birthday to me woohoo! I'm 30 years old, an official adult ...
t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2020:
Happy B-day. Treat yourself and baby Jillian to something special today.
t1nick comments on Jan 2, 2020:
Happy B-day. Treat yourself and baby Jillian to something special today.
POW! PPOW! PPPOW! There's your fireworks buddy.
t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2020:
Dragon tattoo looks like Cardi B?
t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2020:
Dragon tattoo looks like Cardi B?
"It is man's intelligence that makes him so often behave more stupidly than the beasts.
t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2020:
A proclivity for abstract thought gives the human species the ability to philosophize about things beyond mere survival drives. This same ability allows humans to shape a projectile point from a common cobble, or a steel beam from nodule of iron.
The last morphological increase in human brain capacity to 1500 cc, saw an increase in the logical-mathematical parts of the brain. This advancement increased the abstract thinking abilities, but did little to the reinforce the instinctual aspects of the brain.
As logical-abstract thinking dominated, a greater attention in this area began to subvert the evolutionary instinctual messages that keeps a species "fitness" for their environment. The greater our successes in suppressing nature and separating ourselves from our instinctual selves, the more dysfunctional we became. Evolution doesn't necessarily work on a specific time line. We have been evolutionary unfit for our environment (the planet) since the advent of agriculture allowed for permanent settlements. There is a point of diminishing returns and evolutionary processes will reclaim the species. Either through extinction or massive population reduction worldwide.
t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2020:
A proclivity for abstract thought gives the human species the ability to philosophize about things beyond mere survival drives. This same ability allows humans to shape a projectile point from a common cobble, or a steel beam from nodule of iron.
The last morphological increase in human brain capacity to 1500 cc, saw an increase in the logical-mathematical parts of the brain. This advancement increased the abstract thinking abilities, but did little to the reinforce the instinctual aspects of the brain.
As logical-abstract thinking dominated, a greater attention in this area began to subvert the evolutionary instinctual messages that keeps a species "fitness" for their environment. The greater our successes in suppressing nature and separating ourselves from our instinctual selves, the more dysfunctional we became. Evolution doesn't necessarily work on a specific time line. We have been evolutionary unfit for our environment (the planet) since the advent of agriculture allowed for permanent settlements. There is a point of diminishing returns and evolutionary processes will reclaim the species. Either through extinction or massive population reduction worldwide.
ERUDITION.
t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2020:
Not to be confused with Pedantic
t1nick comments on Jan 1, 2020:
Not to be confused with Pedantic
I'm gonna tell y'all a few things about myself as I sit here, alone again, on NYE.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Happy New Year Charlene from the western desert.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Happy New Year Charlene from the western desert.
This is going to be my last post of the year.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Happy New Year Kaitlyn. Be safe tonight. See you next year.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Happy New Year Kaitlyn. Be safe tonight. See you next year.
Happy New Year to all.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Happy New Year!!!
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Happy New Year!!!
Happy New Year!
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
It was a perfect call!!!???
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
It was a perfect call!!!???
Caravel. Noun. A fast sailing ship from fifteenth- to seventeenth-century Spain and Portugal.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
The caravel was a small, highly manoeuverable sailing ship developed in the 15th century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast and into the Atlantic Ocean. The lateen sails gave it speed and the capacity for sailing windward.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caravel
There that wasn't so hard.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
The caravel was a small, highly manoeuverable sailing ship developed in the 15th century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast and into the Atlantic Ocean. The lateen sails gave it speed and the capacity for sailing windward.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caravel
There that wasn't so hard.
Interesting for me as I used to live there (around 1980) but a good explanation of Stone Age ...
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Cool
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Cool
Who has noticed in the last day or so there has been a resurgence of Islam bashing.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Same old worn out people ranting as well.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Same old worn out people ranting as well.
Hogmanay: a word I'm not even going to try to define.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
You did good. Lol. Happy New Year. Sounds like quite a party.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
You did good. Lol. Happy New Year. Sounds like quite a party.
DROUTHY.
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Happy New Year!
t1nick comments on Dec 31, 2019:
Happy New Year!
She reminds me a bit of Paris Hilton.
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
She does, doesn't she?
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
She does, doesn't she?
Amazons of Scythia - [smithsonianmag.com]
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
Interesting. A good case for women in the military. They elare equally capable.
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
Interesting. A good case for women in the military. They elare equally capable.
Pagan Atheists: Yes, we exist, by Stifyn Emrys | Humanistic Paganism
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
I'm definitely an atheist. I love nature and hold nature above humans in general (I don't worship nature, just revere the processes found in Natural Science). Therefore, does that make me Pagan atheist? Who woulda thunk it? 😁
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
I'm definitely an atheist. I love nature and hold nature above humans in general (I don't worship nature, just revere the processes found in Natural Science). Therefore, does that make me Pagan atheist? Who woulda thunk it? 😁
This is Democratic socialism not capitalism.
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
The differences. No government style is completely monolithic.
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
The differences. No government style is completely monolithic.
This is Democratic socialism not capitalism.
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
The conservatives are back!!!!!! They've left their echo chamber?????? 🤣
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
The conservatives are back!!!!!! They've left their echo chamber?????? 🤣
This is Democratic socialism not capitalism.
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
Ronin you are back. Haven't seen you post in a long time.
t1nick comments on Dec 30, 2019:
Ronin you are back. Haven't seen you post in a long time.
I have my issues with Bernie, but I know he's not going to turn the US into the USSR.
[youtu.be]
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Most of the Republicans that scream about Bernie and Socialism, do not even understand what Socialim is in any of its forms. Let alone Democratic Socialism. They would rather be raped by big corporation than agree to share with community. Sounds a lot like Libertarians.
They are running away shitting their pants because they have no idea what they are talking about. My guess they were same lot that were members of the John Birch Society in the 70's. They ran away screaming "Communism, Communism, the sky is falling". Yet never knew what Communism was beyond a word. They were poorly educated then, and remain so now.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Most of the Republicans that scream about Bernie and Socialism, do not even understand what Socialim is in any of its forms. Let alone Democratic Socialism. They would rather be raped by big corporation than agree to share with community. Sounds a lot like Libertarians.
They are running away shitting their pants because they have no idea what they are talking about. My guess they were same lot that were members of the John Birch Society in the 70's. They ran away screaming "Communism, Communism, the sky is falling". Yet never knew what Communism was beyond a word. They were poorly educated then, and remain so now.
Hi, I'm Doug.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Good luck new moderator. Look forward to many more interesting posts.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Good luck new moderator. Look forward to many more interesting posts.
Guangweicaris spinatus: A redescription of an Early Cambrian Fuxianhuiid Arthropod from the Guanshan...
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Interesting specimens
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Interesting specimens
Teleportation Reported in a Qutrit For The First Time
[sciencealert.com]
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Read that article this morning. Misleading in that when you think of teleportation one thinks of Star Trek -lol. Teleportation of data packets via photons over long distances. Sounds like string theory in a sense.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Read that article this morning. Misleading in that when you think of teleportation one thinks of Star Trek -lol. Teleportation of data packets via photons over long distances. Sounds like string theory in a sense.
Better dancer: Elvis or Jesus
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Bettie White
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Bettie White
Anybody for a night BBQ in South Beach, Miami!...
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Love latinas
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Love latinas
[arstechnica.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
You conjecture unfortunately cannot be substantiated factually. It makes sense, but many mistakes were made early in the field when enthusiastic archaeologists labeled the purpose as spiritual/ religious, only to later find the purpose was much more benign. Error on the side of caution is a good axiom to follow.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
You conjecture unfortunately cannot be substantiated factually. It makes sense, but many mistakes were made early in the field when enthusiastic archaeologists labeled the purpose as spiritual/ religious, only to later find the purpose was much more benign. Error on the side of caution is a good axiom to follow.
Chuck Todd talking about truth and lies this morning, and how people post 'news' items on social ...
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Brian Stelter, CNN is having a similar discussion now.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
Brian Stelter, CNN is having a similar discussion now.
[arstechnica.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
When I was an archaeologist (1975-1982), the bane of our field was when some researcher attempted to ascribe religious attributes and meanings to some new discovery or artifact. It was quite common in the first millennia of the field of archaeology for people to describe any previously unknown object that was not immediately obvious as religious or serving a religious purpose.
New Archaeology practices required us to describe the artifact, but not attempt to give it an unprovable religious function. We could suggest potential uses based on the physical attributes of the object, but not ascribe subjective attributes.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
When I was an archaeologist (1975-1982), the bane of our field was when some researcher attempted to ascribe religious attributes and meanings to some new discovery or artifact. It was quite common in the first millennia of the field of archaeology for people to describe any previously unknown object that was not immediately obvious as religious or serving a religious purpose.
New Archaeology practices required us to describe the artifact, but not attempt to give it an unprovable religious function. We could suggest potential uses based on the physical attributes of the object, but not ascribe subjective attributes.
noun: tchotchke
1.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
I am very familiar with the word, just not how to spell it. Thanks. "Choch-key" is the way I know how to pronounce it.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
I am very familiar with the word, just not how to spell it. Thanks. "Choch-key" is the way I know how to pronounce it.
Between 1419 and 1712 Europe went through 42 significant Wars (there were many more small ...
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
The Anglican and Church of England were not known for being very tolerant or inclusive. I know the two churches are related. If I remember right, they had a tight grip on most of Great Britain since the last Catholic Queen. The Catholic were not tolerated by the English churches, and waged multiple wars and campaigns against them. Relying on my memory of the time, could have some facts off a little. Lol.
t1nick comments on Dec 29, 2019:
The Anglican and Church of England were not known for being very tolerant or inclusive. I know the two churches are related. If I remember right, they had a tight grip on most of Great Britain since the last Catholic Queen. The Catholic were not tolerated by the English churches, and waged multiple wars and campaigns against them. Relying on my memory of the time, could have some facts off a little. Lol.
So, here I am, folding my laundry, wondering about descriptions of existentialist ambiguity, esp.
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
Never liked Kierkgaard (Night of Infinite Resolution and such - Christian existentialism). Big fan of de Beauvior, do not remember her sub-man? Could you elucidate and refresh my memory?
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
Never liked Kierkgaard (Night of Infinite Resolution and such - Christian existentialism). Big fan of de Beauvior, do not remember her sub-man? Could you elucidate and refresh my memory?
Réchauffé
noun
a warmed-up dish of food.
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
ré·chauf·fé
/ˌrāˌSHōˈfā,-ˈSHōˌfā/
noun
noun: réchauffé; plural noun: réchauffés
a dish of warmed-up food left over from a previous meal.
Origin
French, literally ‘reheated’, past participle of réchauffer
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+Réchauffé&oq=define+Réchauffé=chrome..69i57j0l3.6434j0j7=ms-android-verizon=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
ré·chauf·fé
/ˌrāˌSHōˈfā,-ˈSHōˌfā/
noun
noun: réchauffé; plural noun: réchauffés
a dish of warmed-up food left over from a previous meal.
Origin
French, literally ‘reheated’, past participle of réchauffer
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+Réchauffé&oq=define+Réchauffé=chrome..69i57j0l3.6434j0j7=ms-android-verizon=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
How do you answer "How are you today?"
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
All my updates and data diagnostics say I'm good to go. How about you? Lol
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
All my updates and data diagnostics say I'm good to go. How about you? Lol
Here is what I think will be the first writing on the scientific advancement in the last decade.
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
A very good summary. We look forward to the next decade of exciting discoveries.
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
A very good summary. We look forward to the next decade of exciting discoveries.
Sometimes the pictures you find are bizarre.
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
Pepe le Pew. Lol.
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
Pepe le Pew. Lol.
You like leather
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
Very fond of leather. Yessiree
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
Very fond of leather. Yessiree
FUCK WITH JANUARY 1
You agnostics and Atheists here, don't start doing silly happy new year's ...
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
All cultures have their own method of keeping track of time. When I was teaching on the Hopi Indian Reservation, the New Year was the beginning of the planting season. It occurs in January when the sun can be seen rising in the exact center of a rock formation on the eastern side of the Hopi valley, known as the sun alter.
It is decided and declared by a specific priest who resides on First Mesa. Sixteen days after this declaration, bean sprouts are planted and kept in the kiva until the actual planting time occurs. This marks the start of the religious cycle and a new year.
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
All cultures have their own method of keeping track of time. When I was teaching on the Hopi Indian Reservation, the New Year was the beginning of the planting season. It occurs in January when the sun can be seen rising in the exact center of a rock formation on the eastern side of the Hopi valley, known as the sun alter.
It is decided and declared by a specific priest who resides on First Mesa. Sixteen days after this declaration, bean sprouts are planted and kept in the kiva until the actual planting time occurs. This marks the start of the religious cycle and a new year.
FUCK WITH JANUARY 1
You agnostics and Atheists here, don't start doing silly happy new year's ...
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
I don't know about the forewarning, but personally I enjoyed the information provided by St. Sinner. I knew some and learned some new tidbits of info. Nothing wrong with that.
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
I don't know about the forewarning, but personally I enjoyed the information provided by St. Sinner. I knew some and learned some new tidbits of info. Nothing wrong with that.
FUCK WITH JANUARY 1
You agnostics and Atheists here, don't start doing silly happy new year's ...
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
It is 5779 on the Hebrew calendar.
t1nick comments on Dec 28, 2019:
It is 5779 on the Hebrew calendar.
Even though I am an atheist, I recognize that we have had great theologians, whose thoughts are ...
t1nick comments on Dec 27, 2019:
When I took the class; Intellectual Philosophical History of the Twentieth Century. we read Reinhold Neibuhr. His book "Moral Man, Immoral Society" became the framework from which the Cold War was rationalized.
t1nick comments on Dec 27, 2019:
When I took the class; Intellectual Philosophical History of the Twentieth Century. we read Reinhold Neibuhr. His book "Moral Man, Immoral Society" became the framework from which the Cold War was rationalized.
Cutie posted her puppy-girl picture, so I thought I'd post a somewhat more BDSM oriented, but I ...
t1nick comments on Dec 27, 2019:
Hmmmm?
t1nick comments on Dec 27, 2019:
Hmmmm?
Just a heads up!
t1nick comments on Dec 26, 2019:
Lol. Let's hope they're roaring.
t1nick comments on Dec 26, 2019:
Lol. Let's hope they're roaring.
Asmodochelys parhami: A new species of Ctenochelyid Turtle from the Late Cretaceous of Alabama and ...
t1nick comments on Dec 26, 2019:
I love teaching Phlogeny and Taxonomy when I get to teach Biology. One of my favorite parts of Biology behind Evolution.
t1nick comments on Dec 26, 2019:
I love teaching Phlogeny and Taxonomy when I get to teach Biology. One of my favorite parts of Biology behind Evolution.
Merry Christmas Donny trump... I got you a basket of peaches... ! Come pick them up!
t1nick comments on Dec 26, 2019:
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t1nick comments on Dec 26, 2019:
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The Inevitable Death of Evangelical Christianity | Keith Giles
t1nick comments on Dec 26, 2019:
We can only hope
t1nick comments on Dec 26, 2019:
We can only hope
"Breathtaking" archaeological site including the graves of a "high status" ranking officer and Roman...
t1nick comments on Dec 25, 2019:
Cool
t1nick comments on Dec 25, 2019:
Cool
In accordance with our religious views, we went to see the new Star Wars movie this Christmas Eve.
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
It was alright. The series is getting rather worn.. it's a good time to end.
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
It was alright. The series is getting rather worn.. it's a good time to end.
To everyone here...
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
Lol
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
Lol
How Migrant Children in Federal Custody Will Spend Christmas | Time
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
I concur, it is heart breaking.
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
I concur, it is heart breaking.
This popped up on another site. Does anyone know anything about this study?
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
Patheos neither list the researchers associated with the research, or cites a reference for the research. IMO not reliable.
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
Patheos neither list the researchers associated with the research, or cites a reference for the research. IMO not reliable.
This popped up on another site. Does anyone know anything about this study?
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
Background on Patheos:
Patheos is a non-denominational, non-partisan online media company providing information and commentary from various religious and nonreligious perspectives.
Upon its launch in May 2009, the website was primarily geared toward learning about religions through a reference library and other peer-reviewed resources on 27 global religions and worldviews. In its current form, the site also hosts more than 450 blogs in eleven "Faith Channels," offering commentary and news from these perspectives in topics including politics, institutions, culture, sacred texts, history, lifestyle, entertainment, family life, and business. Patheos is the largest English language religion and spirituality site in the world, while the Catholic, Progressive Christian, Nonreligious, and Pagan Channels constitute the largest web presence for their respective traditions.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patheos
— Last week came the announcement that religion site Beliefnet has acquired Patheos, the far more popular home of a wide variety of religious blogs, include a vibrant Pagan channel. While Beliefnet also once hosted Pagan bloggers, since being acquired by the Christian-focused BN Media company, those writers all eventually moved on. With the new purchase, it has been stated that plans thus far are to keep the two sites independent of each other.
A Wild Hunt investigation into BN Media buying Beliefnet in June, 2016, disclosed the company’s focus:
BN Media seems to be a different sort of owner, if their two largest initiatives, Affinity4 and Cross Bridge, are any indication. In short, it seems they are a conservative “family friendly” Christian group. All you have to do is pay attention to all the subtle buzz-words. . . . It doesn’t paint a very rosy picture of future interfaith interactions and diverse viewpoints on Beliefnet.
https://wildhunt.org/2016/09/beliefnet-acquires-patheos-pagan-bloggers-guardedly-optimistic.html
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
Background on Patheos:
Patheos is a non-denominational, non-partisan online media company providing information and commentary from various religious and nonreligious perspectives.
Upon its launch in May 2009, the website was primarily geared toward learning about religions through a reference library and other peer-reviewed resources on 27 global religions and worldviews. In its current form, the site also hosts more than 450 blogs in eleven "Faith Channels," offering commentary and news from these perspectives in topics including politics, institutions, culture, sacred texts, history, lifestyle, entertainment, family life, and business. Patheos is the largest English language religion and spirituality site in the world, while the Catholic, Progressive Christian, Nonreligious, and Pagan Channels constitute the largest web presence for their respective traditions.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patheos
— Last week came the announcement that religion site Beliefnet has acquired Patheos, the far more popular home of a wide variety of religious blogs, include a vibrant Pagan channel. While Beliefnet also once hosted Pagan bloggers, since being acquired by the Christian-focused BN Media company, those writers all eventually moved on. With the new purchase, it has been stated that plans thus far are to keep the two sites independent of each other.
A Wild Hunt investigation into BN Media buying Beliefnet in June, 2016, disclosed the company’s focus:
BN Media seems to be a different sort of owner, if their two largest initiatives, Affinity4 and Cross Bridge, are any indication. In short, it seems they are a conservative “family friendly” Christian group. All you have to do is pay attention to all the subtle buzz-words. . . . It doesn’t paint a very rosy picture of future interfaith interactions and diverse viewpoints on Beliefnet.
https://wildhunt.org/2016/09/beliefnet-acquires-patheos-pagan-bloggers-guardedly-optimistic.html
I might be the only one loving to go to my dentist!
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
Lol
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
Lol
How many singles are alone on Christmas?
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
We are expecting a snow storm, so probably remain home and work on physics powerpoint and watch Netflix.
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
We are expecting a snow storm, so probably remain home and work on physics powerpoint and watch Netflix.
Merry Kissmas Eve morning all.
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
Good luck. I hope it goes well given the effort you put into it. If they move to say grace, suddenly and politely excuse yourself on the pretext that you have to get something from the kitchen. Tell them that you will be right back, but that they should proceed without you. Fill Frankie in in advance so that if they bulk, he will get it started so that it's over by the time you return. Regardless, have a very happy two days of kissmass.
t1nick comments on Dec 24, 2019:
Good luck. I hope it goes well given the effort you put into it. If they move to say grace, suddenly and politely excuse yourself on the pretext that you have to get something from the kitchen. Tell them that you will be right back, but that they should proceed without you. Fill Frankie in in advance so that if they bulk, he will get it started so that it's over by the time you return. Regardless, have a very happy two days of kissmass.
Video shows raging Snoqualmie Falls as river surges over flood stage
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
That's quite a volume of water going over those falls. I wonder how many acre-feet per second it is?
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
That's quite a volume of water going over those falls. I wonder how many acre-feet per second it is?
Ghosts: Rational, legitimate study says 85% of gay people are possessed
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
Background on Pinknews organization since I've never heard of it before. No judgements, just background info:
PinkNews is a UK-based online newspaper marketed to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community (LGBT). It was founded by Benjamin Cohen in 2005 and covers politics, religion, entertainment, finance, and community news for the LGBT community in the UK and worldwide.[ The UK editor as of March 2015 is Nick Duffy.
The editorial stance of PinkNews is not to campaign in a partisan manner, though they do interview politicians and have a pro-LGBT stance. PinkNews does not endorse political parties in elections, but in previous elections has endorsed individual politicians regardless of party "based on their stance on gay rights issues." To date PinkNews has published articles by 5 British Prime Ministers: John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown,David Cameron, and Theresa May. PinkNews has also interviewed other political figures in the United Kingdom, including Boris Johnson, Nick Clegg, and Jeremy Corban who has written for the psper.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PinkNews
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
Background on Pinknews organization since I've never heard of it before. No judgements, just background info:
PinkNews is a UK-based online newspaper marketed to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community (LGBT). It was founded by Benjamin Cohen in 2005 and covers politics, religion, entertainment, finance, and community news for the LGBT community in the UK and worldwide.[ The UK editor as of March 2015 is Nick Duffy.
The editorial stance of PinkNews is not to campaign in a partisan manner, though they do interview politicians and have a pro-LGBT stance. PinkNews does not endorse political parties in elections, but in previous elections has endorsed individual politicians regardless of party "based on their stance on gay rights issues." To date PinkNews has published articles by 5 British Prime Ministers: John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown,David Cameron, and Theresa May. PinkNews has also interviewed other political figures in the United Kingdom, including Boris Johnson, Nick Clegg, and Jeremy Corban who has written for the psper.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PinkNews
How long would be long enough?
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
On a side note: an interesting fictional read on the subject, "Immortal Man" by Simone de Beauvoir.
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
On a side note: an interesting fictional read on the subject, "Immortal Man" by Simone de Beauvoir.
Rather startling implications, genetically - did other hominids die out due to inbreeding? [rt.com]
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
Interesting implications for hominid social interactions and their impact on their survival and extinction.
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
Interesting implications for hominid social interactions and their impact on their survival and extinction.
Rather startling implications, genetically - did other hominids die out due to inbreeding? [rt.com]
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
On a side note, I've never encountered RT News before. So I took the opportunity to do some background research. No judgement, just background.
State-owned RIA Novosti news agency, which founded RT in 2005, is one of the largest in Russia. Its chairperson is Svetlana Mironyuk, who has modernised the agency since her appointment in 2003. RIA Novosti has stated it helped establish RT, but is "neither a sponsor nor a backer of Russia Today." Mikhail Seslavinsky, in charge of the Federal Agency on Press and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation asserted in 2005 that "Russia Today will come as an independent company". Under Russian law RT is an independent organisation.
A Pew Research survey of the most popular news videos on YouTube in 2011–12, found RT to be the top source with 8.5 percent of posts. However of these, 68 percent consisted of first-person video accounts of dramatic worldwide events, likely acquired by the network rather than created by it. In 2013, RT became the first television news channel to reach 1 billion views on YouTube.[14] In 2014 its main (English) channel was reported have 1.4 million subscribers.
In 2015 The Daily Beast reported that RT hugely exaggerated its global viewership and that its most-watched segments were on apolitical subjects. Between 2013 and 2015, more than 80% of RT's viewership was for videos of accidents, crime, disasters, and natural phenomena, such as the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor event, with less than 1% of viewership for political videos. In late 2015, all of the 20 most watched videos on its main channel, totaling 300 million views were described as "disaster/novelty". Of the top 100, only small number could be categorized as political with only one covering Ukraine. The most popular video of Russian president Putin shows him singing "Blueberry Hill" at a 2010 St. Petersburg charity event. In 2017, The Washington Post analysed RT's popularity and concluded that "it’s not very good at its job" as "Moscow’s propaganda arm" due to its relative unpopularity. RT has disputed both The Daily Beast 's and The Washington Post 's assessments and has said that their analyses used outdated viewership data.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RT_(TV_network)#Organization
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
On a side note, I've never encountered RT News before. So I took the opportunity to do some background research. No judgement, just background.
State-owned RIA Novosti news agency, which founded RT in 2005, is one of the largest in Russia. Its chairperson is Svetlana Mironyuk, who has modernised the agency since her appointment in 2003. RIA Novosti has stated it helped establish RT, but is "neither a sponsor nor a backer of Russia Today." Mikhail Seslavinsky, in charge of the Federal Agency on Press and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation asserted in 2005 that "Russia Today will come as an independent company". Under Russian law RT is an independent organisation.
A Pew Research survey of the most popular news videos on YouTube in 2011–12, found RT to be the top source with 8.5 percent of posts. However of these, 68 percent consisted of first-person video accounts of dramatic worldwide events, likely acquired by the network rather than created by it. In 2013, RT became the first television news channel to reach 1 billion views on YouTube.[14] In 2014 its main (English) channel was reported have 1.4 million subscribers.
In 2015 The Daily Beast reported that RT hugely exaggerated its global viewership and that its most-watched segments were on apolitical subjects. Between 2013 and 2015, more than 80% of RT's viewership was for videos of accidents, crime, disasters, and natural phenomena, such as the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor event, with less than 1% of viewership for political videos. In late 2015, all of the 20 most watched videos on its main channel, totaling 300 million views were described as "disaster/novelty". Of the top 100, only small number could be categorized as political with only one covering Ukraine. The most popular video of Russian president Putin shows him singing "Blueberry Hill" at a 2010 St. Petersburg charity event. In 2017, The Washington Post analysed RT's popularity and concluded that "it’s not very good at its job" as "Moscow’s propaganda arm" due to its relative unpopularity. RT has disputed both The Daily Beast 's and The Washington Post 's assessments and has said that their analyses used outdated viewership data.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RT_(TV_network)#Organization
65th Birthday Musings...
Eternal Optimist
Yep. That's me. Do I believe in Christian ideology?
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
I'm not sure I can agree with all of what you describe. Regardless have a Happy 65th. I turned 65 last September.
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
I'm not sure I can agree with all of what you describe. Regardless have a Happy 65th. I turned 65 last September.
Is 'god' an impersonal force of nature, a 'universal consciousness' similar in quality to other ...
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
Not any scientists I am familiar with.
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
Not any scientists I am familiar with.
More on Africa's history - Benin
[en.lisapoyakama.org]
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
Thanks for the reference. I enjoy reading about African history. So few people are aware of the extensiveness of civilizations throughout Africa.
t1nick comments on Dec 23, 2019:
Thanks for the reference. I enjoy reading about African history. So few people are aware of the extensiveness of civilizations throughout Africa.
Have you ever thought about why religions think they need to sacrifice a goat, a lamb, a virgin or a...
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
Once the sacrifice is finished, the sacrificial animal is often divided up and eaten. This doesn't apply to the virgin or the other human sacrifices, of coarse. That is unless you from the highlands of New Guinea. Lol
Environmental anthropology suggests that in many cultures sacrifices occur when the population is suffering from a protein deficiency. It's a way to reintroduce protein back into the diet when most needed.
For instance, in India where cattle are sacred animals. If a Brahma cow should accidently be killed, say as a result of an accident between it and a lorrie. After proper ceremonies, the animal will be butchered and shared out. In a country plagued by poverty and malnutrition, this is one way to get protein to the local population.
This is of coarse if I am remembering my lessons correctly from my anthro degree. It's been awhile.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
Once the sacrifice is finished, the sacrificial animal is often divided up and eaten. This doesn't apply to the virgin or the other human sacrifices, of coarse. That is unless you from the highlands of New Guinea. Lol
Environmental anthropology suggests that in many cultures sacrifices occur when the population is suffering from a protein deficiency. It's a way to reintroduce protein back into the diet when most needed.
For instance, in India where cattle are sacred animals. If a Brahma cow should accidently be killed, say as a result of an accident between it and a lorrie. After proper ceremonies, the animal will be butchered and shared out. In a country plagued by poverty and malnutrition, this is one way to get protein to the local population.
This is of coarse if I am remembering my lessons correctly from my anthro degree. It's been awhile.
Kvell
verb (used without object)
Slang.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
kvell
/k(ə)vel/
verb. INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN
verb: kvell; 3rd person present: kvells; past tense: kvelled; past participle: kvelled; gerund or present participle: kvelling
feel happy and proud.
"my mom was kvelling—bursting with pride"
Origin
1960s: from Yiddish kveln, from Middle High German, literally ‘well up’.
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+kvell&oq=define+kvell=chrome..69i57j35i39l2j0.5656j1j7=ms-android-verizon=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
kvell
/k(ə)vel/
verb. INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN
verb: kvell; 3rd person present: kvells; past tense: kvelled; past participle: kvelled; gerund or present participle: kvelling
feel happy and proud.
"my mom was kvelling—bursting with pride"
Origin
1960s: from Yiddish kveln, from Middle High German, literally ‘well up’.
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+kvell&oq=define+kvell=chrome..69i57j35i39l2j0.5656j1j7=ms-android-verizon=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Do you approve capital punishment?
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
I'm not known as some one who generally argues economic issues. In fact I greatly dislike economic. However, when looking at the capital punishment question; economically it is cheaper for society to keep a prisoner in prison for life, than it is to place them on death row. Given the cost of the numerous appeals, it is by far more expensive to society to sentence to prisoners to death, rather than give them life in prison. Neither options are satisfactory.
But since our prisons are not set up to rehabilitate, but rather to turn a one time offender into a life time criminal, we do not have a lot of options. Especially since the majority of prisons are now privately owned. Just ask Jeff Sessions
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
I'm not known as some one who generally argues economic issues. In fact I greatly dislike economic. However, when looking at the capital punishment question; economically it is cheaper for society to keep a prisoner in prison for life, than it is to place them on death row. Given the cost of the numerous appeals, it is by far more expensive to society to sentence to prisoners to death, rather than give them life in prison. Neither options are satisfactory.
But since our prisons are not set up to rehabilitate, but rather to turn a one time offender into a life time criminal, we do not have a lot of options. Especially since the majority of prisons are now privately owned. Just ask Jeff Sessions
Ethiopia in Roman times: [edition.cnn.com]
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
Not long ago, one of our Kentucky contingency insisted that Africa and the New World gave little of value to the world short of diamonds and gold. He insisted that only civilizations were European, Egyptian and Chinese. Called him out, but could not convince. This article certainly illustrates my point. Very cool.
Also, it is thought that the Arc of the Covenent (if it ever really existed in the first place) was brought to Ethiopia and exists there today.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
Not long ago, one of our Kentucky contingency insisted that Africa and the New World gave little of value to the world short of diamonds and gold. He insisted that only civilizations were European, Egyptian and Chinese. Called him out, but could not convince. This article certainly illustrates my point. Very cool.
Also, it is thought that the Arc of the Covenent (if it ever really existed in the first place) was brought to Ethiopia and exists there today.
Today's hike: Cougar kill and a Great Gray Owl.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
You said "black cougar" (Felis concolor). Did you mean panther? In the last two decades Panthers (Pantera pantera) have been moving up out of Mexico into Southern New Mexico (Guadalupe Mtn) and Texas. Part of their original range, but killed off historically. It is conceivable like wolves and Grizzlies in Colorado that they have worked their way as far north as Wash-Oregon.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
You said "black cougar" (Felis concolor). Did you mean panther? In the last two decades Panthers (Pantera pantera) have been moving up out of Mexico into Southern New Mexico (Guadalupe Mtn) and Texas. Part of their original range, but killed off historically. It is conceivable like wolves and Grizzlies in Colorado that they have worked their way as far north as Wash-Oregon.
Afterlife thoughts...
Do you believe in an afterlife?
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
You are correct in presuming most atheists do not believe in an afterlife.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
You are correct in presuming most atheists do not believe in an afterlife.
😎Let's go to the beach and get naked!!
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
I could use a beach about now. Christmas in the Carribbean sounds good about now. Lol
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
I could use a beach about now. Christmas in the Carribbean sounds good about now. Lol
Sultry Sunday Satisfaction
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
Hmmm, doesn't exactly fit my impression of sultry.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
Hmmm, doesn't exactly fit my impression of sultry.
How many here think of themselves as skeptical thinkers?
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
I am a scientist by vocation. The definition of a scientist includes being skeptical as a driving force for seeking new knowledge.
I came to my atheism when I was a freshman in college and took a couple of philosophy classes. The classes gave me implicit permission to ask questions that religion up to that time discouraged. So my conversion was evidence based.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
I am a scientist by vocation. The definition of a scientist includes being skeptical as a driving force for seeking new knowledge.
I came to my atheism when I was a freshman in college and took a couple of philosophy classes. The classes gave me implicit permission to ask questions that religion up to that time discouraged. So my conversion was evidence based.
Are there any Atheist writers on here?
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
I am a published poet and have co-authored technical publications in archaeology. I have written two plays, with one produced at the local repertory level.
There are some accomplished and skilled writers (I am not so bold as to include myself in this category) on this site. Search the grouos).
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
I am a published poet and have co-authored technical publications in archaeology. I have written two plays, with one produced at the local repertory level.
There are some accomplished and skilled writers (I am not so bold as to include myself in this category) on this site. Search the grouos).
Little bit of Xmas nerdy humor for a change
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
Very good.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
Very good.
Moot.
A meeting of Druids and Pagans.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
moot
/mo͞ot/
adjective
adjective: moot
1.
subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.
"whether the temperature rise was mainly due to the greenhouse effect was a moot point"
2.
having little or no practical relevance, typically because the subject is too uncertain to allow a decision.
"the whole matter is becoming increasingly moot"
verb
verb: moot; 3rd person present: moots; past tense: mooted; past participle: mooted; gerund or present participle: mooting
raise (a question or topic) for discussion; suggest (an idea or possibility).
"Sylvia needed a vacation, and a trip to Ireland had been mooted"
1.
HISTORICAL
an assembly held for debate, especially in Anglo-Saxon and medieval times.
a regular gathering of people having a common
interest.
2.
LAW
a mock trial set up to examine a hypothetical case as an academic exercise.
moot
/mo͞ot/
Learn to pronounce
adjective
adjective: moot
1.
subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.
"whether the temperature rise was mainly due to the greenhouse effect was a moot point"
2.
having little or no practical relevance, typically because the subject is too uncertain to allow a decision.
"the whole matter is becoming increasingly moot"
verb
verb: moot; 3rd person present: moots; past tense: mooted; past participle: mooted; gerund or present participle: mooting
raise (a question or topic) for discussion; suggest (an idea or possibility).
"Sylvia needed a vacation, and a trip to Ireland had been mooted"
1.
HISTORICAL
an assembly held for debate, especially in Anglo-Saxon and medieval times.
a regular gathering of people having a common interest.
2.
LAW
a mock trial set up to examine a hypothetical case as an academic exercise.
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+moot&oq=define+moot=chrome..69i57j0l3.5020j0j7=ms-android-verizon=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
moot
/mo͞ot/
adjective
adjective: moot
1.
subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.
"whether the temperature rise was mainly due to the greenhouse effect was a moot point"
2.
having little or no practical relevance, typically because the subject is too uncertain to allow a decision.
"the whole matter is becoming increasingly moot"
verb
verb: moot; 3rd person present: moots; past tense: mooted; past participle: mooted; gerund or present participle: mooting
raise (a question or topic) for discussion; suggest (an idea or possibility).
"Sylvia needed a vacation, and a trip to Ireland had been mooted"
1.
HISTORICAL
an assembly held for debate, especially in Anglo-Saxon and medieval times.
a regular gathering of people having a common
interest.
2.
LAW
a mock trial set up to examine a hypothetical case as an academic exercise.
moot
/mo͞ot/
Learn to pronounce
adjective
adjective: moot
1.
subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.
"whether the temperature rise was mainly due to the greenhouse effect was a moot point"
2.
having little or no practical relevance, typically because the subject is too uncertain to allow a decision.
"the whole matter is becoming increasingly moot"
verb
verb: moot; 3rd person present: moots; past tense: mooted; past participle: mooted; gerund or present participle: mooting
raise (a question or topic) for discussion; suggest (an idea or possibility).
"Sylvia needed a vacation, and a trip to Ireland had been mooted"
1.
HISTORICAL
an assembly held for debate, especially in Anglo-Saxon and medieval times.
a regular gathering of people having a common interest.
2.
LAW
a mock trial set up to examine a hypothetical case as an academic exercise.
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+moot&oq=define+moot=chrome..69i57j0l3.5020j0j7=ms-android-verizon=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
ZENITH.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
Very familiar as I've taught astronomy at the high school level on occasion. I've always liked that word.
t1nick comments on Dec 22, 2019:
Very familiar as I've taught astronomy at the high school level on occasion. I've always liked that word.
We are doing Christmas at my house this year.
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
Good luck with all that. Have a happy holidays.
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
Good luck with all that. Have a happy holidays.
ESCHEW--DELIBERATELY ABSTAIN FROM, AVOID--"He appealed to the crowd to eschew violence"
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
I love to know where words come from (etymology):
es·chew
/əsˈCHo͞o,iˈSHo͞o/
verb
verb: eschew; 3rd person present: eschews; past tense: eschewed; past participle: eschewed; gerund or present participle: eschewing
deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
"he appealed to the crowd to eschew violence"
Similar:
abstain from
refrain from
give up
forgo
forswear
shun
renounce
swear off
abjure
steer clear of
have nothing to do with
give a wide berth to
fight shy of
relinquish
reject
dispense with
disavow
abandon
deny
gainsay
disclaim
repudiate
renege on
spurn
abnegate
abdicate
wash one's hands of
drop
kick
jack in
pack in
disaffirm
forsake
Opposite:
indulge in
Origin
late Middle English: from Old French eschiver, ultimately of Germanic origin and related to German scheuen ‘shun’, also to shy1.
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+eschew&oq=define+eschew=chrome..69i57j0l3.6691j1j7=ms-android-verizon=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
I love to know where words come from (etymology):
es·chew
/əsˈCHo͞o,iˈSHo͞o/
verb
verb: eschew; 3rd person present: eschews; past tense: eschewed; past participle: eschewed; gerund or present participle: eschewing
deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
"he appealed to the crowd to eschew violence"
Similar:
abstain from
refrain from
give up
forgo
forswear
shun
renounce
swear off
abjure
steer clear of
have nothing to do with
give a wide berth to
fight shy of
relinquish
reject
dispense with
disavow
abandon
deny
gainsay
disclaim
repudiate
renege on
spurn
abnegate
abdicate
wash one's hands of
drop
kick
jack in
pack in
disaffirm
forsake
Opposite:
indulge in
Origin
late Middle English: from Old French eschiver, ultimately of Germanic origin and related to German scheuen ‘shun’, also to shy1.
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+eschew&oq=define+eschew=chrome..69i57j0l3.6691j1j7=ms-android-verizon=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Too skinny?
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
I don't know about that.
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
I don't know about that.
Touch your toes everyone!! One two, one two 😂🤣
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
Lol
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
Lol
Ideal role of religion in society?
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
Religion is a crutch to assist people with the regards to the vastness and hugeness of the Universe. This type of mental masturbation is only practiced by humans. And then, only because we have the capability of abstract thought. This abstract thought capability allowed us to survive in a generally unfriendly world.
I imagine early humans looked up into the night sky and were impressed with its vastness and expanse. Just like it is to most people today, it was probably incomprehensible and confounding. Humans do not like unanswered questions. The lack a definable answer leads to unsettled feelings.
This nagging unclarity tends to irritate and aggravate. So in order to assuage the irritation, they rationalized their world around them. Likewise, the human mind doesn't deal with, what appears to be disorder (it's not really), so they impose a false order, once again to ease their mind. Humans like to control their environment, so they seek ways to exact a control by declaring a controlling Godhead(s) of some sort.
Even in a modern world of science, many need religion's rationalization to deal with the vastness. It is not until large numbers of humans venture into space will the human paradigm be significantly changed. Seeing the unlimitedness of space, "in space", only then will humans realize how truly insignificant they are in the larger scheme of things. Perhaps then might they give up the folly of rationalizing an order that doesnt exist, and accept the order that does exist.
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
Religion is a crutch to assist people with the regards to the vastness and hugeness of the Universe. This type of mental masturbation is only practiced by humans. And then, only because we have the capability of abstract thought. This abstract thought capability allowed us to survive in a generally unfriendly world.
I imagine early humans looked up into the night sky and were impressed with its vastness and expanse. Just like it is to most people today, it was probably incomprehensible and confounding. Humans do not like unanswered questions. The lack a definable answer leads to unsettled feelings.
This nagging unclarity tends to irritate and aggravate. So in order to assuage the irritation, they rationalized their world around them. Likewise, the human mind doesn't deal with, what appears to be disorder (it's not really), so they impose a false order, once again to ease their mind. Humans like to control their environment, so they seek ways to exact a control by declaring a controlling Godhead(s) of some sort.
Even in a modern world of science, many need religion's rationalization to deal with the vastness. It is not until large numbers of humans venture into space will the human paradigm be significantly changed. Seeing the unlimitedness of space, "in space", only then will humans realize how truly insignificant they are in the larger scheme of things. Perhaps then might they give up the folly of rationalizing an order that doesnt exist, and accept the order that does exist.
Have you ever entered into a relationship with someone who is associated with some kind of religion ...
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
My ex-wife was Jewish. She was a progressive and had no problem with my beliefs. Just exited a relationship with a Christian women. In neither case was religion a problem. Have been an atheist for 45 years and was upfront about my beliefs.
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
My ex-wife was Jewish. She was a progressive and had no problem with my beliefs. Just exited a relationship with a Christian women. In neither case was religion a problem. Have been an atheist for 45 years and was upfront about my beliefs.
If this is true then conservatives are going after him. That seems interesting.
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
No, CT is a centrist Christian rag. The extremes that constitute Trump's base do not generally read this magazine according to its editor in chief. So this article probably will not change minds. They are too invested in Trump to turn back now.
One talking head does see it as the first crack in the Trump facade. But most of the far right Evangelical ministers are already circling the wagons and lambasting and condemning CT magazine.
t1nick comments on Dec 21, 2019:
No, CT is a centrist Christian rag. The extremes that constitute Trump's base do not generally read this magazine according to its editor in chief. So this article probably will not change minds. They are too invested in Trump to turn back now.
One talking head does see it as the first crack in the Trump facade. But most of the far right Evangelical ministers are already circling the wagons and lambasting and condemning CT magazine.
The plight of the Ignorant and Superstitious.
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
Oh you meant to start off, "The plight of the Trumpsters and Evangelicals". Lol
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
Oh you meant to start off, "The plight of the Trumpsters and Evangelicals". Lol
I’m confused about my beliefs on afterlife.
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
And there is a problem with death being the end. Nothing more exciting as that other than the decomposition of the soft tissue and returning of nutrients to the soil to be re-uptaked by other plants. Thus keeping the cycle going.
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
And there is a problem with death being the end. Nothing more exciting as that other than the decomposition of the soft tissue and returning of nutrients to the soil to be re-uptaked by other plants. Thus keeping the cycle going.
Makes sense
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
Lol
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
Lol
Sough: A sound made by the wind in the trees or by the sea; a soft whisper or a moan.
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
sough
/səf,sou/
verb
verb: sough; 3rd person present: soughs; past tense: soughed; past participle: soughed; gerund or present participle: soughing
(of the wind in trees, the sea, etc.) make a moaning, whistling, or rushing sound.
"the soughing of the wind in the canopy of branches"
noun
noun: sough; plural noun: soughs
a moaning, whistling, or rushing sound as made by the wind in the trees or the sea.
Origin
Old English swōgan, of Germanic origin.
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+sough&oq=define+sough=chrome..69i57j0l3.5859j1j7=ms-android-verizon=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
sough
/səf,sou/
verb
verb: sough; 3rd person present: soughs; past tense: soughed; past participle: soughed; gerund or present participle: soughing
(of the wind in trees, the sea, etc.) make a moaning, whistling, or rushing sound.
"the soughing of the wind in the canopy of branches"
noun
noun: sough; plural noun: soughs
a moaning, whistling, or rushing sound as made by the wind in the trees or the sea.
Origin
Old English swōgan, of Germanic origin.
https://www.google.com/search?q=define+sough&oq=define+sough=chrome..69i57j0l3.5859j1j7=ms-android-verizon=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Researchers locate what they believe are two mass graves from Tulsa race massacre of 1921
...
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
The Bible Belt (especially OK) remains as a bastion of race hatred, bigotry, and white privilege as witnessed by a few on this site over the last year and a half. But Blacks were not the only population victimized by upstanding Oklahomans. Historically, Native Americans and now Hispanics had and still do suffer much the same fate.
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
The Bible Belt (especially OK) remains as a bastion of race hatred, bigotry, and white privilege as witnessed by a few on this site over the last year and a half. But Blacks were not the only population victimized by upstanding Oklahomans. Historically, Native Americans and now Hispanics had and still do suffer much the same fate.
and in NY - [theguardian.
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
Probably for sake of increasing traffic for both groups. But the two disciplines, while similar are very different. I have been a professional in both fields. But, I do not think that would be a significant problem with this group.
t1nick comments on Dec 20, 2019:
Probably for sake of increasing traffic for both groups. But the two disciplines, while similar are very different. I have been a professional in both fields. But, I do not think that would be a significant problem with this group.
High fashion?
t1nick comments on Dec 19, 2019:
Hmmmm
t1nick comments on Dec 19, 2019:
Hmmmm
WHORL.
t1nick comments on Dec 19, 2019:
A spindle whorl for spinning wool.
t1nick comments on Dec 19, 2019:
A spindle whorl for spinning wool.
I’ve listened patiently for a few months trying to understand the dichotomy between Agnostics & ...
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
For the most part I concur. Agnostics hedge (aka. Pascals Wager) atheists have made up their minds (perhaps to obstinate at times).
I'm not sure about the Meyers-Briggs ranking. I'm extroverted in the classroom, introverted in public.
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
For the most part I concur. Agnostics hedge (aka. Pascals Wager) atheists have made up their minds (perhaps to obstinate at times).
I'm not sure about the Meyers-Briggs ranking. I'm extroverted in the classroom, introverted in public.
So coming up to Christmas please tell me Athiests what you think of the Holiday season since you ...
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Why do we have to believe in anything? It's just a good excuse for family to get together and celebrate a less serious time of year.
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Why do we have to believe in anything? It's just a good excuse for family to get together and celebrate a less serious time of year.
Homo erectus survived until 108k-117k years BP [bbc.co.uk]
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Cool
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Cool
fa'afafine
fah-ah-FAH-fee-nay
noun
A Samoan who identifies as neither male nor female gender, ...
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Interesting term
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Interesting term
Good morning all... How's everyone's hump day?
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Better now thank you. Lol
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Better now thank you. Lol
Archaeologists have discovered two royal tombs in Greece containing jewellery and artefacts dating ...
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Cool
t1nick comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Cool
I seem to have caught something
t1nick comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Lol
t1nick comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Lol
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