Geesh. I have a long list. Lack of intelligence. Closed minded. Religious. Prejudiced/Bigoted/Homophobic/Racist/Etc.. Inability to resolve conflice rationally. Holding on to things and continually bringing them up. Not taking care of themselves physically (weight, etc.). Lack of self control with food, alcohol. Drug use. Lack of emotional control. Inconsiderate of others. Selfish. A sense of entitlement (hot girls - not welfare mentality - but that too). Lazy/lack of industriousness. I could go on. Maybe that explains why I've been single for 20 years!!!!!!
Posts by DJS
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63What are your turn offs in a guy or girl?
by Iamallcool inone of them is nose rings/piercings.
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An important difference between atheists and true believers
by Hortensia intrue believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.
atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.
http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).
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Hortensia, No you aren't an obnoxious atheist. I'm an obnoxious atheist!!! I agree; Cofty makes himself a lightning rod. He seems to thrive on it. I can read and re-read the posts where theists go off on him and for the life of me can't usually understand why. He and Viviane have a unique ability to stay on target in an argument with a BS laser pointed directly at BS arguments. I think that probably irritates a lot of irrational people. I simpy back away from the fray when I see that the counter argument is irrational and the counter arguer is entrenched. But I do occasionallly call them chimps. All apologies. To the chimps.
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Serious subject - How to cut your alcohol consumption?
by quellycatface in.
how can i cut down without going teetotal?
i love the taste of wine, i'm not fussed with other drinks but just need to rein in it a bit.. going wine-free tonight and tomorrow, as i'm out socially.. i also need to shift a few pounds.. thank you, everyone..
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DJS
First. Stop blaming the Borg. Look in the mirror for the reason. Then follow everyone else's advice.
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Does Obsession With Sexual Sin Ruin Governance?
by metatron inhttp://www.allgov.com/news/unusual-news/jpmorgan-chase-bank-closes-accounts-of-porn-actors-140426?news=853008.
so a bank that freely violates the law, commits massive fraud, launders drug money and lies to investors is too moral to take money from porn stars.
one of the things i realized as an ex-jw is that masses of people are deceived and distracted by sexual mischief/sins while ignoring vastly more harmful wrongdoing in general society.
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Met,
Ditto. Rant on; I agree.
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An important difference between atheists and true believers
by Hortensia intrue believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.
atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.
http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).
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Ap,
Ive heard others say the same thing. I agree with you. I don't do it and wonder why anyone would.
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Who are the Players in the Ukraine crisis
by designs ininteresting shout down occured in eastern ukraine between two factions of the christian orthodox following a deadly shoot out.. ukrainian orhtodox leader patriarch filerat condemned putin and company as being against god's will while pro russia patriarch kirill spoke of the west trying to destroy holy russia.. like the syrian war there are multiple players adn complex agendas.
how do you see the political landscape changing depending on who prevails..
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Kalk
Excellent commentary. Rational and well thought out. Thanks.
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Who are the Players in the Ukraine crisis
by designs ininteresting shout down occured in eastern ukraine between two factions of the christian orthodox following a deadly shoot out.. ukrainian orhtodox leader patriarch filerat condemned putin and company as being against god's will while pro russia patriarch kirill spoke of the west trying to destroy holy russia.. like the syrian war there are multiple players adn complex agendas.
how do you see the political landscape changing depending on who prevails..
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Kalk
Excellent commentary. Rational and well thought out. Thanks.
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An important difference between atheists and true believers
by Hortensia intrue believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.
atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.
http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).
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DJS
Hyprocrisy is the order of the day it seems. I do not know any evangelical atheists. None. And I know a lot of atheists. Are there a few? Of course, and we occasionally read news articles about one of them attempting to counter religious traditions via law, protest, etc., but there are likely very very few of them. Most atheists were born and raised in theism and left it after years of study, research, etc. I do not know of any atheists who left theism because they were angry at god (Kinda not possible is it) or based on a tragedy, etc. As a result, most atheists, having been believers, ARE tolerant. This is a site to discuss religion and the absence of such. Calling out irrational thought processes and un-intellectual comments and responses is going to occur. Get used to it. Grow a pair or develop a better argument.
The very few atheists who are 'evangelical' always result in tons of Xtians whining about mean ole atheists who try to force their agendas down everyone's (Xtians) throats. What utter bullshit. I live in the U.S. and Xtianity has 'imposed' itself down everyone's throats for centuries, via law, culture and tradition. I'm an atheist and I date a Hindu; neither one of us give any thought to the Xtianity around us. The churches, holidays (we love them), traditions, etc. based on relgiion are essentially invisible to us. Xtians don't seem to consider this when they whine. (the Xtians do the exact same thing about gay/lesbian issues for the very few gays/lesbians who are activists. We see it on this board; the Xtians are tired of having the gay 'agenda' forced down everyone's (haters) throats. Hyprocitical bullshit. And stupidity.
Believing is irrational. Believing is the next lowest level of what constititues sentient beings, just barely ahead of feeling. We as humans will never fulfill the potential in our DNA, both genetically due to natural selection and epi-genetically as long as we rely on a carrot stick relgiious approach to force, make or direct us to do the right thing (credit to Spike Lee). Only by doing the right think for no other reason than it is the right thing will humans advance. Religion is in the way of that process. Einstein said as much.
As for this site: I have droned on and on to the whining theists that 90% of the posts are specifically theists or so JW specific that no self respecting atheist should ever participate. That leaves a scant 10 percent or so for all of us to engage. And yet so many theists whine on and on about the mean ole atheists dominating the site. What the eff am I missing here? I log on and typically see NOTHING on which to post. If it weren't for Cofty, Snare, Vivian, OTWO and others I would not participate. Viviane, let's you and I start developing spread sheets and statistics about the OP topics, number of views, posts, etc. so that we can bring some rational thought processes and facts to such inane comments. Not that it would change anything.
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An important difference between atheists and true believers
by Hortensia intrue believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.
atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.
http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).
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Kate,
Ditto. Too bad that damned ocean is between us (damned ocean!). You add a lot to this site; your presence would be sorely missed. You make an excellent point. If everyone would examine their own motives for being here - and for posting - that would help a lot. I knew of this site a decade ago but only joined about 11 months ago. As I've stated before, I was busy living life to the full. I'm here because I am narcissistic (and maybe a bit naieve) enough to think my experience and knowledge may help some exiting or thinking about exiting the Borg. You, DearKate, I am certain have already helped many, much more than I.
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An important difference between atheists and true believers
by Hortensia intrue believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.
atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.
http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).
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I'm sorry Kate; using acronyms expecting everyone to understand them is rude. Subject Matter Expert (SME). I know lots about lots, but I don't enter detailed discussions about topics for which I know little or nothing. I just pop some popcorn, pour a glass of wine and watch you, Cofty, Snare and others have at it. Great fun!