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A Powerful Message from an old wise teacher :

Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by tom sarbeck 8 hours ago. 4 Replies 1 Like

I received a gift this morning from a virtual friend, Pamela Smith:A Powerful Message from an old wise teacher :" One day an old wise teacher was walking through a village. A very angry and rude young man came up and began insulting him. "You have…Continue

Speak English? YOU FIRST! (Betty Bowers)

Started by Loren Miller. Last reply by Thomas Murray 16 hours ago. 4 Replies 4 Likes

Honestly, the title to this piece is badly under-representative of the content. To be far more accurate, what we have here is Mrs. Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian, going on a rant. Before you say it ... Say WHAAAA? Betty Bowers ranting? …Continue

Tags: America's Best Christian, Betty Bowers

A Prayer for Our Nation (Betty Bowers)

Started by Loren Miller. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner yesterday. 2 Replies 3 Likes

I'm going to keep this one short and sweet. Mrs. Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian, has seen what is going on with the current occupant of the Oval Office, and my impression is that she is not at all happy with it. True to her citizenship,…Continue

Tags: prayer, Donald Trump, Oval Office, America's Best Christian, Betty Bowers

Any Babymetal Fans Here?

Started by Bruce Carroll. Last reply by Idaho Spud Sep 12. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Any Babymetal fans here besides me? I have to ask because 1) I really like Babymetal and 2) Babymetal unknowingly played a role in my journey out of religion.For those who are unfamiliar with Babymetal, here is a link to one of their most popular…Continue

Tags: Japanese Idol, Babymetal

If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?

Started by Idaho Spud. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner Sep 11. 30 Replies 2 Likes

Today, I heard Seth Andrews talk about the question, "If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?" My first thought was religion, but after a few seconds I decided it would be irrational or anti-scientific thinking. That would take…Continue

Tags: anti-scientific, irrational

Ignorance is Bliss: Why Religious People Seem Happier Than the 'Nones'”.

Started by Joan Denoo. Last reply by Idaho Spud Sep 11. 16 Replies 1 Like

“Highly Religious Volunteer More, Lie Less, and Claim to Be Happier”~ Houston Chronicle; “Strongly Religious People are Happier than Non-Religious” ~ Christian Daily."The study determined that 40 percent of highly religious adults—defined as those…Continue

Tags: Nones, happiness, non-religiosity, religiosity, bliss

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Comment by Steph S. on December 7, 2012 at 7:20am: Had to post my LOlcat for the day.

Comment by Steph S. on December 7, 2012 at 7:19am: Joan so glad you aren't having any Facebook problems. That's good to hear. I don't mind you sharing posts on Facebook - so no worries Joan.

Napoleon thanks for the video. I like Joy Division.

Cute LOLcat Booklover. Batman cat is cute.

I am drinking coffee too.

I hope you have a good weekend everyone.

Comment by Joan Denoo on December 7, 2012 at 12:42am: Gee, I haven't had the problems you describe on Facebook. If anything comes through I don't want to waste time on, I just Block it and it doesn't return. I certainly would not want unrequested information coming in. Actually, I spend relatively little time on Facebook and a lot more time here.

Most of my family communicate on Facebook, some of us for the first time in years. Most of them have a deep and abiding faith and belief in god, and all that implies. When they send me religious messages, which they used to do frequently, I just send them a piece about my finding no evidence of god or a reason to have faith or belief. If they don't get a gentle hint, I get more confrontational.

Their great fear for me is that I will burn in hell, and my great fear for them is that they will miss out on life. I have noticed those who have faith also have a lot of stress, anxiety, depression and "bad" days. I don't seem to have problems in those areas.

My great concern for everyone is that we are on a tipping point for so many things; climate change, loss of care for children, elderly, and being involved in constant wars since WWII. I hope to see our culture turn around by recognizing humans are not the top of a pyramid but a part of an interlinking net; that humans have the capacity to damage or destroy life as we know it on Earth.

We are a part of something so grand, so full of wonder, so magnificent, and we had no part in creating it, even as we have opportunity to enjoy this glorious sphere.

Comment by Plinius on December 7, 2012 at 12:41am: It's the same here Patricia: I hate facebook - but I' ve got a facebook account. I never use it, I just keep it to see things and for one contact. Any mail they send me I throw away within a second.

Comment by Steph S. on December 6, 2012 at 10:02pm: I love that "manger" scene Tony. Very funny.

I've missed you too. I hope you are getting some rest tonight.

Hope everyone is doing OK.

Comment by Steph S. on December 6, 2012 at 9:43pm: Joan you are fine. No problems with you posting anything. I just didn't join because I think it's too much of a privacy invasion.

Comment by Tony Carroll on December 6, 2012 at 9:26pm: Finally getting a weekend off. Ah, beautiful rest. Will be able to catch up. I have missed visiting with you guys.

Joan, no worries as far as I'm concerned. If you find anything I say worth reposting, go for it. I also only have family and a few friends on Facebook, only to keep up. We are rather scattered across the U.S.

Here is a creche I can really get behind! lol! :)

Comment by Joan Denoo on December 6, 2012 at 9:08pm: Oh Oh! Maybe I am creating problems for Atheist Nexus members. I have family and friends who keep up to date on Facebook and I often repost to them, giving attribution from whom I get the information. First, is giving your name for attribution causing problems?

Second, Would you rather I not repost your items on Facebook?

Comment by Steph S. on December 6, 2012 at 8:57pm: Patricia I have the same feelings about Fakebook - I refuse to join it too.

Just too much invasion of privacy there. No one needs to know all that information about you. So - I am with you Patricia. No Fakebook for me.

Comment by Steph S. on December 6, 2012 at 6:48pm: Patricia I really like that Atheists and morals picture.
I will take it ( along with all the other posted pics here) - my collection is growing.
Ian that is a cute dog. I recognize the song.