How to stop men from picking up a precious wood sculpture?

xenoview comments on Aug 23, 2019:

Buy a glass cabinet and lock it in it.

Just a hypothetical question.

xenoview comments on Aug 22, 2019:

None of the rewards sound good, unless my girlfriend can be with me. Then I would choose number one.

What about grief?

xenoview comments on Aug 22, 2019:

Should you punish yourself with grief over a failed relationship? I think you should start look after a few days.

A National Retirement System, Part II Now, what are workable elements of a national retirement ...

xenoview comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Why stop at $1,000,000? Stick it to the rich for all their earned income.

UPDATE on Religion's professor saying atheism is a religion.

xenoview comments on Aug 21, 2019:

It is a big deal. I would complain about him not following the textbook or using other research.

An important distinction to learn as an agnostic

xenoview comments on Aug 21, 2019:

All religions have a burden of proof, they have to prove any of their gods are real. When they can prove a god is real, then we can talk about other things.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if could eliminate all of the god worshipping from all of the physical ...

xenoview comments on Aug 21, 2019:

They want to own business and earn income from them, then they should pay taxes on all income they receive.

My religions professor is very adamant about convincing us atheists are just as religious as ...

xenoview comments on Aug 21, 2019:

Ask him or her if they know what an Atheist is. Then explain that all an Atheist is, is a person with a lack of belief in any gods.

Kamala Harris Plummets in Recent Poll She now trends at 5% [cnn.com]

xenoview comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Sadly a woman will lose against tRump, just like hillary did. The electoral college only want men as president of this country

There is a highly vocal group of deniers of the existence of Jesus.

xenoview comments on Aug 20, 2019:

If jesus was real, then the person claiming so, has to prove it. If you claim jesus was not real, then you have to prove it.

Is there an easy answer to the old question "Is religion useful, useless or detrimental?

xenoview comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Religion use to be the social community, now we have social media. Religions usefulness is going away as people question it. Religion is detrimental with all of the children raped by priest and the cover up by bishops.

Someone said it’s (Trump’s recent executive order saying the LGBTQ could be fired) effect is ...

xenoview comments on Aug 20, 2019:

What is the best way to control business policy? Law suites, that take money from the business and it changes its policies.

Secular revisions to the serenity Prayer.

xenoview comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Is it a prayer or a pledge? Is it both? I don't need either to be a better person. I treat people how I want to be treated.

French Catholics increasingly asking to be de-baptised - France - RFI

xenoview comments on Aug 20, 2019:

Good to hear that more people in France are leaving religion!

I was Muslim when I was young and I left Islam when I was 23 years old in Syria before the war, ...

xenoview comments on Aug 19, 2019:

Welcome to your new online home.

If a person that doesnt believe in a Higher Power (God) (Christ) do you believe that they should be...

xenoview comments on Aug 17, 2019:

It is simpler to judge a person, by the way they treat others. I treat others how I want to be treated.

Congratulations to @bobwjr for reaching level 9 !! Woohoo.

xenoview comments on Aug 17, 2019:

Cool!

So my mom and I told my 11 year old sister that I was an atheist.

xenoview comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Be sure to support your family, as they have supported you.

Montreal Catholic Church Forbids Priests From Being Alone With Children | Michael Stone

xenoview comments on Aug 15, 2019:

Better late than never. I guess this is a start to something that will spread in the catholic church.

The New Presidential Pagent Competition (Replacing the old broken ...

xenoview comments on Aug 14, 2019:

Just get rid of the electoral college, and the winner gets the most votes on election day.

Can you think of a 15 character or less atheist statement for my glasses arm?

xenoview comments on Aug 14, 2019:

Good without god.

There is a question that atheists ask, " How can a just God allow bad things to happen to good ...

xenoview comments on Aug 14, 2019:

The rich get away with breaking the law, the poor who break the law get punished.

Agnostic vs Atheist Sorry to rake up this seemingly old one up again but there have been so many ...

xenoview comments on Aug 13, 2019:

Agnosticism is a lack of knowledge that a god exist. Not all agnostic believe there is an afterlife. I'm an agnostic atheist.

"Take man's most fantastic invention - God.

xenoview comments on Aug 13, 2019:

Money is a tool use by humans. God is a tool created by humans. Religion is a tool used to control other humans.

IS AMERICA RACIST AND SEXIST?

xenoview comments on Aug 13, 2019:

Not every white person is racist. I'm white, and I'm all for equality for races and women.

Can you logically be both a White Supremacist and a Christian?

xenoview comments on Aug 12, 2019:

I think most white supermacist are christians, but not all christians are white supermacist.

I bought my boys bulletproof backpacks.

xenoview comments on Aug 12, 2019:

Why didn't you buy them bulletproof vest instead.

The biblical "god" is merely a manifestation of the violent, male-dominant, hunter-killer left ...

xenoview comments on Aug 12, 2019:

God is still a problem, human men created it.

Are people that don't reason humans?

xenoview comments on Aug 12, 2019:

Humans are not the only animals that use reasoning. Birds, monkeys, apes and lots of other animals use reasoning. A human is still a human even if it lacks reasoning.

What Can Science Say About God's Scientific Literacy?

xenoview comments on Oct 18, 2018:

No Christan has been able to give or show objective evidence that a god exist. Until they can give evidence, I have no reason to believe their holy book.

What is your Definition of:

xenoview comments on Oct 9, 2018:

1) believing in zero 2) without knowledge of any 3) believing in something unproven

What matters most in a potential spouse?

xenoview comments on Oct 9, 2018:

Loving each other everyday your together, and missing each other when your apart.

Almost a Century ago he said that... And Today You Can Hear Me Yelling... Bingo!

xenoview comments on Oct 9, 2018:

Bingo! Must have had a vision of trump.

Did the Bible make you an Atheist?

xenoview comments on Oct 9, 2018:

No, reading the bible made me become a pagan for 23 years. Then I became an agnostic for a few years. Then I became an Atheist.

How old/young were you when you realized you were atheist/agnostic?

xenoview comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Early 40's agnostic and mid 40's atheist.

God-like beliefs?

xenoview comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Flat earthers

Does evil exist? As non-believers do we still accept the concept of evil in its pure form?

xenoview comments on Oct 8, 2018:

There is no true evil or good force. Humans do good and evil things. Humans make laws to stop people from doing bad things. People still do bad things because they are evil. Good and evil are subjective, based on your subjective morals and society's laws.

What's worse?

xenoview comments on Oct 1, 2018:

Why did you leave out mental abuse?

Bizarre Particles Keep Flying Out of Antarctica's Ice, and They Might Shatter Modern Physics - ...

xenoview comments on Oct 1, 2018:

Interesting. I like it when science gets shake up.

Do atheists, who find no magic in the world, live drab, boring lives, by comparison?

xenoview comments on Sep 29, 2018:

I enjoy life as an atheist.

I would be interested to hear about people's experiences on the job market.

xenoview comments on Sep 26, 2018:

Good luck! If it doesn't workout for you, then try indeed.com for jobs in your area.

From my experience there are large numbers of people that will not come out and call themselves an ...

xenoview comments on Sep 26, 2018:

I think you could call them conflicted Christians.

David Brock on NBC: “I used to know Brett Kavanaugh pretty well.

xenoview comments on Sep 25, 2018:

I think there are two women accusing him of rape.

It's my birthday! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I scheduled 3 job interviews today.

xenoview comments on Sep 25, 2018:

Happy birthday! Good luck with finding a job.

A pastor told me today that he is sorry that I have not felt the love of god.

xenoview comments on Sep 14, 2018:

I'm sorry for him living with the guilt of sin and fear of Hell.

There is no agnostic vs. atheist! The peeve I have...

xenoview comments on Sep 14, 2018:

I'm an Atheist because I believe in zero gods. I'm an agnostic because I have no knowledge of a God. Edit

Are you very concerned what happens to your body after death?

xenoview comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Don't really care what is done with my body, I'll be dead.

Boy Scouts?

xenoview comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Let him join the boy scouts and have fun with his friends. Does he know your an Atheist?

I just had a mind blowing conversation with my fundamental christian mother.

xenoview comments on Sep 13, 2018:

Hopefully she will find her way to be free of the guilt of sin and the fear of Hell.

Would you pay someone to date you?

xenoview comments on Sep 12, 2018:

Don't be so hard on yourself. You need a friend, more than a rental date.

Someone on Facebook asked this question: is there one God, many gods, a higher power, or only ...

xenoview comments on Sep 10, 2018:

All that religion has is the God of the gaps. Science has proven that a lot of things the theist say God did is just natural events.

I’ve just had my very first conversation with a stranger who is an atheist.

xenoview comments on Sep 8, 2018:

Mychelle if you believe in zero gods, your an Atheist.

I have an idea, which I postulated a long time ago, and aside from some thought and a little ...

xenoview comments on Sep 8, 2018:

I believe Islam was a forced conversion by Mohammed, basically was convert or die.

Can science and religion be reconciled?

xenoview comments on Sep 8, 2018:

No. Science deals in facts, and religion deals in faith and make believe in a God or gods.

How do you like, or do, your potatoes?

xenoview comments on Sep 8, 2018:

I love them any way, but sadly I have to watch my carbs.

What is something you ate growing up that you never ate again once you became an adult?

xenoview comments on Sep 7, 2018:

No butter beans, lime beans, collard greens, mustard greens, or Brussels sprouts.

How can we find the truth about "God"?

xenoview comments on Sep 7, 2018:

I tried praying to God, got no reply. I ask God to revile itself, God remains hidden. Thus I remain an Atheist.

What do you do better than anyone else?

xenoview comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Loving and caring for my girlfriend Jenn.

I would never debate someone on their religious beliefs (unless they ask to have that debate) but I ...

xenoview comments on Sep 6, 2018:

Welcome klang72! I we debate in a forum. If asked if I'm religious, I will say I'm an Atheist.

Any tips regarding self-employment?

xenoview comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Get the Mileage IQ app for your phone to track your business miles you drive.

Anybody experienced in dealing with type 2 diabetes?

xenoview comments on Sep 5, 2018:

Keep your meals to 60 carbs or less. One 30 carb snack. Watch your sugar intake. My doctor told me I was prediebetic, I reversed it in two months by watching my carbs and sugar.

Today is my 48th.

xenoview comments on Sep 4, 2018:

Happy birthday!

Those of us who favor critical thinking and arguments based on scientific evidence should avoid ...

xenoview comments on Sep 4, 2018:

If your hearing voices then you have a mental illness. If your seeing things that no one else can, then you have a mental illness. Religion is a human construct designed to control people's lives. Religion is responsible for violence and violence done in it's name. The guilt of sin and fear of Hell make people do, say, and believe stupid things.

When to switch primarily identifying as an Agnostic to Atheist?

xenoview comments on Sep 3, 2018:

How many gods do you believe in? If the answer is zero, then your an Atheist.

My Question on omnipotent

xenoview comments on Sep 2, 2018:

All powerful. If God is all powerful, could God make a rock to heavy to lift?

How much does it bother you when a person on the internet corrects your spelling, grammar, or misuse...

xenoview comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Might tell someone to use their spell checker. Will gladly correct a troll.

Iceland Raises Age Of Religious Consent To 21 | Andrew Hall

xenoview comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Good luck Iceland in enforcing that law.

Big oil asks government to protect it from climate change

xenoview comments on Sep 2, 2018:

Make the oil companies for the damn walls.

What's the shortest time you worked for a company before you discovered its a great big mistake?

xenoview comments on Sep 1, 2018:

One day, the job was to physically demanding.

How did religion affect you personally?

xenoview comments on Aug 31, 2018:

I left the church at 15, I read the bible cover to cover and it scared me out of Christianity. I was free of the guilt of sin and the fear of Hell. Then I became a pagan for about 25 years. After being a pagan, I became an agnostic, then after 3 or 4 years I became an Atheist.

Hello, new to here, looking for friends and more. As well as intellectual discussions.

xenoview comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Welcome to the forum.

What/ where is your happy place? What things can you think of to turn your mood around?

xenoview comments on Aug 27, 2018:

My happy place is with my girlfriend.

What is a brown tide?

xenoview comments on Aug 27, 2018:

The links url isn't working.

How do religions really develop? They are not something that is spontaneous they must be created.

xenoview comments on Aug 27, 2018:

L Ron Hubbard founded the church of Scientology.

Some Of The Oldest Ice In The Arctic Is Now Breaking Apart : NPR

xenoview comments on Aug 24, 2018:

We may have crossed the point of no return. The poorer nations will suffer the most.

I've always argued against the biggest islamic claim that the Quran is somehow unaltered since it ...

xenoview comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I'm sure the Quran is altered words of Mohammed. All religious texts are meant to control the followers.

OK, you have lived your whole life as an atheist, and now, you are on your deathbed, moments away...

xenoview comments on Aug 21, 2018:

No! I'm not scared of dying. God has failed to make itself known to me in a way I would know it is real. I'm an Atheist because of a lack of evidence that an God is real.

Saying Goodbye to Planet Earth

xenoview comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I think will have most the population die off before we learn to take care of the planet. I doubt will switch to a plant based diet soon, or stop raising animals for food.

Will the church ever cull their own?

xenoview comments on Aug 19, 2018:

Seems like the RCC needs to stop covering up, and start reporting the abuse of children.

Atheism on a decline?

xenoview comments on Aug 19, 2018:

I would guess the writer of your article has no clue how people become Atheist.

How do you deal with pain?

xenoview comments on Aug 16, 2018:

White willow bark is good for pain. Try doing some research on herbs used for pain.

Bill Gates Thinks A Coming Disease Could Kill 30 Million People Within 6 Months | IFLScience

xenoview comments on Aug 16, 2018:

Scarey to think how fast a disease could spread. I think it would kill more than 30 million people.

Religion is poison. Exhibit A: [patch.com]

xenoview comments on Aug 15, 2018:

All of those priest and the people that covered up for them need to have lifetime prison terms.

The fear of death is the cardinal precept of all religions.

xenoview comments on Aug 14, 2018:

I forgot to add, I don't fear death, only fear leaving friends and family behind.

The fear of death is the cardinal precept of all religions.

xenoview comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Religion use the carrot and stick approach, the carrot of heaven and stick of hell. Religion use guilt of sin and fear of hell.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has released a grand jury report detailing sex abuse in the Catholic ...

xenoview comments on Aug 14, 2018:

A very sad thing to hear, and it pissed me off. The whole lot of them need lifetime prison sentences.

What old video games do you still play ?

xenoview comments on Aug 14, 2018:

Tropics 4 and Sims 3.

According to a Gallup poll published Monday, a majority of Democrats no longer hold a positive view ...

xenoview comments on Aug 14, 2018:

We need a blend of both socialism and capitalism to have a strong economy. We need to get the big money out of politics.

If you could only eat one type of cookie for the rest of your life, what would you choose?

xenoview comments on Aug 11, 2018:

Dark chocolate milano

What is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you?

xenoview comments on Aug 10, 2018:

My girlfriend Jenn saying I love you.

Do you use religious terms sprinkled throughout our language?

xenoview comments on Aug 10, 2018:

Sometimes I say bless you when a person sneezes. I might say omg or God dammit when I read some bad news.

Does the concept of forgiveness and absolution (inadvertantly or otherwise) lead to Christins ...

xenoview comments on Aug 9, 2018:

When I was a Christian, I use to see the same people going to the altar to pray for forgiveness. That made me think about all the sins they were doing every week.

Has anyone ever noticed that most atheist and agnostics know more about the Bible than most ...

xenoview comments on Aug 9, 2018:

Reading the bible from cover to cover made me stop being a Christian.

What’s the origin of your Agnostic.com name?

xenoview comments on Aug 3, 2018:

I have always been one to think outside of the box. So I came up with xenoview, because when your outside the you have to look inside it.

What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

xenoview comments on Aug 3, 2018:

The winning lottery I could start my own company for rpg designing.

My TShirt and pen came in the mail! Woo-Hoo! How do I look?

xenoview comments on Aug 3, 2018:

Looks go

Why I'm no longer asked to make cookies for the church bake sale ... ;)

xenoview comments on Jul 24, 2018:

Lmfao

Met a guy today while I was hiking that was mushroom hunting.

xenoview comments on Jul 24, 2018:

I have read a book on hunting mushrooms. One of the writers rules was never hunt mushrooms in parks or along trails. He said these because people bring dogs with them, and dogs might piss on the mushrooms in the park or along trails.

Do you feel weird when asked to approve someone's comment on a post?

xenoview comments on Jul 24, 2018:

I like a post because I want to, not because I'm ask to.