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Suicide ?!?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Freethinker31 Sep 14, 2014. 228 Replies 1 Like
The news of the loss of Robin Williams is saddening. I however can't help feeling that it is the shared delusion of a better place to go that was likely the cause. This is not a new idea as suicide…Continue
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James M. Martin replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"I stand by my original statement. When Bill Maher stated on "Politically Incorrect" that he thought the 9/11 jihadist pilots were acted with bravery when they flew into the twin towers, I knew what he meant: Islam aside (and 72 virgins, or…"
James M. Martin replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"The sad thing is that suicidal people are stigmatized. To my way of thinking, they are for the most part the best of humanity. They are the ultimate protestants -- in the sense that they protest. One of the early markers in the gradual unfolding of…"
James M. Martin replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"Great post! I thought about suicide lots as a teen, possibly as adolescent. I never had the courage to go through with it. I believe it takes courage. I never could understand the opinion of that suicide is a "cowardly" act. Most who say…"
Luara replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"I had a long drawn-out emotional cataclysm in the late 80's when a lot of buried trauma and pain surfaced from my early childhood. At times I wanted to kill myself. I wanted to go to the desert with a gun and blow the pain out of my…"
Joan Denoo replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"Freethinker31, excellent observation! Why didn't I see it earlier?! Well, that is part of the disease. "
Michael Penn replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"Religious jerks will say he's in hell because every religious jerk knows that god is a jealous god. For this reason he created you out of nothing just so you could worship him. You have the choice of worshipping him or not, and if you…"
Scot Hinson replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"Wow, considering this is my first writing of anything online, on an idea that just hit me, I cant say how pleased I am at most responses. Has given me much to think on and I hope more insight will come."
Luara replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"The Christians and Muslims can have a war in Heaven, over whose Heaven it is. Losers go to Hell."
Luara replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"So that leaves option 2 as the one I would choose. Speaking the truth with all your energy.
Being emotionally truthful does tend to resolve difficult situations. It tends to protect one from hurtful people."
Joan Denoo replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"Of course it is, Napoleon knew the strategies to keep his soldiers in line and their families pacified. That is how he got as far as he did. Just like King David, Alexander the Great, Constantine the Great, Joan of…"
Idaho Spud replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"Joan, laughing sounds like a good option, if one can laugh at that kind of stupidity. Something that is beyond my ability at present.
So that leaves option 2 as the one I would choose. Not that I'm recommencing it. It's…"
Joan Denoo replied to Scot Hinson's discussion Suicide ?!?
"Christine, biting your tongue is one option.
Another is to speak your truth to her with all the energy you have
Or, you could triangulate and find someone else to tell how you feel after her comments.
Or, you could repress the feelings…"
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Can We Please Get A New Solid Definitive Term For Non Belief Besides ATHEIST
Posted on August 13, 2014 at 11:01pm 14 Comments 0 Likes
This definition, misquoted, misunderstood, misused, with many variations in different dictionaries, and as many are aware, has no counterpart in language. i.e. There are no aghost.
Almost since theism was given it's name, so to was the atheist. An understood opposite. Used primarily in a derogatory manner.
Yet for many this is not the case. Maybe for some but that's more of a hard view on it. I see it as any other supernatural phenomena. It's a cool story,…
Continue how to get past bigotry
Posted on August 13, 2014 at 10:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I wonder if it is theism which is the stumbling block? Or the unwillingness of those involved to give up on a lifetime of ideas, which in many cases, I think due to overwhelming support, is working.
Yes there are those believers for whom belief is strong. However I think the majority are simply adhering to a lifestyle learned from childhood out of fear. Not fear from scripture but fear from family and friends looking down on them. Most I have tried to talk with, are unwilling to…
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- At 10:46am on August 13, 2014,
Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 8:57pm on August 12, 2014,
kathy: ky said… - Welcome Scott. I believe you'll like it here. There are lots of interesting people and discussions to enjoy.
I look forward to anything you care to add.
- At 5:29pm on August 1, 2014,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi Scot
It is good to have you join us. Welcome to this cheerful friendly Internet community of rationality and peace, common sense and freethinking evidence-based wisdom.
We invite you to join the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 950 discussion topics and 4100 members. http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
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Terry
- At 7:10am on August 1, 2014,
Randall Smith said… Welcome "neighbor" (IN). Hope you find a home here at A.N.
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