I know what an atheist is. Funny though that an atheist wrote an essay on Atheist Morality. Perhaps introduce yourself to the essay, to understand the reason for it. Early definitions of Atheist included 'immoral'. Historical context matters.
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I know what an atheist is. Funny though that an atheist wrote an essay on Atheist Morality. Perhaps introduce yourself to the essay, to understand the reason for it. Early definitions of Atheist included 'immoral'. Historical context matters.
There was that one time when the seat fell off. Thankfully I was wearing protection. It still hurt though. Bicycle... anything but yes means NO!
That's just fucking stupid. There is no amount of belief that converts a lie to the truth. And if you are told that your belief is a lie, and you spread it anyway...it is still a fucking lie. You weren't raised in Oklahoma by chance, were you?
MTG, still trying to be relevant. 🙄 Talk about refusing to take a hint.
You're welcome. I was so brainwashed that my deconversion took about 7 years. I am a Social Humanist. I have many beliefs. None require fairytales or supernatural entities. Humans don't need to look "up" for answers.
In fact, the whole site is full of information that could free your mind from religion.
I didn't quote anyone. Sure: www.creationtheory.org/Morality/Bib... www.creationtheory.org/Morality/Ath...
I do and have. At one time I was a fundamentalist Christian. I was born into it and brainwashed like many before me. I was serious in my beliefs and raised many questions that went unanswered. So I searched for the answers. None provided evidence for anything supernatural.
1 \= most. You made a vacuous claim. Seriously, crack open a few actual history books and read about how religion is spread. Preferably ones written by professional historians and not apologist whitewashing history.
I will put up atheist conscience against any religion, any time, any day. In fact, there are a couple of excellent essays that compare Atheist Morality to Christian Morality if you are interested in reading. I can provide the links.
Your failure is due to incorrectly equating consciousness to religion. One does not require the other.
No. You need to actually read some history. Specifically the parts that cover forced conversion. There is also cultural influence, most are born into it. Very few people turn to religion. You can read about when that happens as well. It doesn't bode well.
Yeah. I am disgusted at what the US is.
Insane!
WOW, I've not heard anything, even on this platform about that until I read your post! Do you have a link, by chance?
😍 Love it! Looks beautiful on you!
That sums up every religious person pushing some sort of deity I've ever engaged with. Fairytales pushed as facts are still lies.
WOW. Massive reading comprehension fail. It just means that someone has consciousness without religion. It also implies that religion taints natural compassion and people are better off without it.
So huge! 😍
Ah ok. I figured something like that was going on. Thanks for clarifying for me. ☺️
Why did the case get reassigned? Is it because it isn't considered appropriate for an emergency duty judge anymore?
I was looking forward to Anonymous putting pedophiles and Nazis in their place here in the US. Where are they?
It gets old really fast though.
I don't agree. For 99% of the bullshit and misinformation out there, it is really easy to find out facts. There are several websites dedicated to this in fact. It also doesn't help when people are brainwashed into believing fairytales. Couple that with unquestionable authority.
No person, in this time of information, can honestly claim ignorance. The belief of false claims is stupidity. We should stop being nice about mocking stupidity.
Also, a Satanist wouldn't shoot up a school.
www.snopes.com/fact-check/s...
I want to pick berries with you.
Wouldn't that be moonshine and rainbows? 🤭
Gorgeous! 🥰
🙄 #notme
No shit, Sherlock. That's what a death cult does.
For sure. I don't blame them one bit.
Or, ya know, use practical effects...maybe?
Same. I'd really like to go to Denmark. But, I heard it was extremely difficult.
That's actually interesting. When I exercised my second amendment right, I was required to fill out a form that asked about my mental health. In a predominantly R state.
The first mistake is believing anything that Musk says.
The clapping noises. 😫
A part of my ego wants to deny the validity of this. But, I know better and I have no disagreement. Men just can't compete in this regard with women.
Ahhh...well if they specified peanuts, then that makes a difference. I'm a peanut butter man myself and I was hoping the technicality I brought up would save your child the despair of not being able to enjoy their favorite food. 😁 I tried!
Peanuts aren't nuts though. They're legumes. They shouldn't apply to a nut-free policy.
The only downside I see of forcing Fox off the air is the inevitable cries of persecution and that they'll twist it like all other pseudoscience grifters into they are the only ones speaking facts and that's why they're being shut down. Education and critical thinking skills is a better idea.
I find it hilarious that when I served in the US Army whenever we needed to clean up an area of trash or ammunition casings it was called "Policing the Area". These national guardsmen were called upon to assist local law enforcement. They are now literally Policing. 🤣
That's unfortunate. Especially since some religions (if we're talking globally) don't have any deities. They should do better, IMO. It isn't that difficult to find out what specific religion/denomination someone is arguing for so that rebuttals can be specific. I don't like Hasty Generalization
Thanks for elucidating. Are the ones you speak of grouping all religions together, or are they grouping all denominations of Christianity together or just the Abrahamic religions?
What is a Christian Atheist? By and large, yes...it is men. I don't disagree with you on that. It really cuts to the core defining the common denominator.
Nice! I think I've done a pretty good job as well. 😛
I dare Trump to make an EO that reduces drug prices this far. It would be hilarious.
I don't believe in fairytales. 🤷♂️
Do you have a link with the latest details?
That dickhead was wrong. US, IICR, was the last nation to abolish slavery.
Nope. Disagree. If there are shitters in the Democratic Party that cower before Trump (Jeffries) or that put money before people and law, then fuck them. They deserve to be called out, shamed, and primaried. I don't care who calls them out.
I don't know about you, but it's time to break stuff. youtu.be/ZpUYjpKg9KY?...
"A dispute over fees may force Google-backed YouTube TV to pull channels owned by Fox on Wednesday." So, it's not about Fox being a right wing propaganda regurgitation media company. It's not about doing what is moral. It's only about money. Fuck off Google.
Do you think the government is trying to deport Abrego to another country to prevent a civil case suit against the DOJ? I ask because I'm not fully knowledgeable in this area and am not sure if that is a viable tactic. Thanks.
I wonder how fast it'll be overturned once it goes to SCOTUS.
I'm betting they look good anywhere.
I don't think it is accurate to call Jeffries a centrist. He's been nothing but a bitch boy towards MAGA. His actions and speeches put him about 1 notch left of MAGA. I have zero faith in him. He should be primaried.
Treaty of Tripoli 1796 : Article 11
The sheer stupidity of painting the US side black so "illegals" can't climb it to get into the US makes my brain hurt. I am not dumb enough to comprehend.
Yes
I'd say vision makes your tits look so good. 😛
Math Stupid autocorrect 🤬
Uh...1/3 is bigger than 1/5. To your point, yes...I agree. But to the image, someone didn't match right.
My argument is that if Jesus is God, and if Jesus called for the Law to not be changed, and if Jesus came not to bring peace, then any verse pulled from the Old Testament supports the racism, misogyny, etc that MAGA and any "Christian" perform.
They got sent packing? Why were they not arrested?
WOW...I'm stuffed!
What is the projected rent cost for one of these apartments? How many homeless people will be able to afford them?
How many occupants will fit in one of your 8 story buildings? Does your 20 minute commute to downtown require more public transport infrastructure? How many of these apartment buildings will fit in the areas you are designating?
For the entire US, it will cost billions. For your city, of course not...and I was not claiming that either.
How?
I will dig deeper then. The takeaway here is that the issue, whatever the multitude of causes there are, simply won't be fixed by just building more houses.
I will have to do more research to validate the claims. I am not claiming that this is the primary cause. I'm only noting it being a part of a web of issues that can't be fixed by just throwing billions into more houses.
I am advocating for a resolution to prevent price gouging, utilization of current resources, increase in federal minimum wage to provide more people the opportunity to purchase, increase in job security, before we just throw billions into building more houses that people can't afford.
Some choose not to and that's a huge problem. Some areas are pushing through legislation that prevents long term vacancies. This generally results in rental price increases that prohibit "regular" tenants from occupying anyway. Point is, we don't need more houses yet. We need better legislation.
One day you'll appreciate doing fact checking for yourself. www.google.com/url?sa=i&sou... www.google.com/url?sa=i&sou... www.google.com/url?sa=i&sou... www.google.com/url?sa=i&sou... That should get you started.
Whether or not a property is occupied is irrelevant to how much a property appreciates in value over time. This is not a difficult concept.
We're talking about residential properties here.
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Source? I think you'll be surprised that policy has shifted in the last few decades due to the benefit of the artificial vacancy trend driving up scarcity which drives up pricing due to higher demand. The funniest thing is they are missing out by keeping people poor too.
I am pretty sure that eliminating the costs in time & money associated with vetting, leasing, maintenance, repairs, and management of multiple properties is covered many times over by just keeping it vacant. Otherwise it wouldn't be a current trend that will increase in exploitation.
Is this a serious question?
Buy low sell high is a factually incorrect assertion? Or do you not understand how rich people make money? You didn't read the question that prompted the response, did you?
Vacancies shouldn't be predicated on homelessness. The stat was just to show that new construction won't solve the issue and that there's a hoarding issue that legislation should be created to mitigate. I don't disagree with working towards a zero homeless population. I advocate for real solutions
Uh...no kidding. Forced low vacancies by using homes as long term investments creates artificial scarcity. Build more and more investment corps will buy them and still keep them empty. You aren't focusing on the actual cause. Therefore you don't have a valid solution.
What does that question have to do with the facts? I didn't do the study. How many homeless are there versus how many vacancies in this metro area you are putting forth?
I purchased a home 7ish years ago for $115,000. Today it is valued at $230,000. My ex mother in law purchased her home in the 70's for $30,000. She sold it in the 00's for $180,000. Get it yet?
Source: www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...
1/2 "Housing is expensive because we don't have enough homes and need to build more." This is demonstrably false. For every homeless person in the US there are ~27 vacant houses. A vast majority owned by corporations that purposely leave them vacant as long term investments. Source in 2/2.
I did a few months ago when I found out they were cooperating with ICE.
It is just another uneducated moron that has no idea what science is or what scientists do.