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My Names MandyLoo
I'm 23 Years Old
I have a gorgeous son who is 4 months old.
I'm engaged to a wonderful man who has my heart.
I'm honest, i wont beat around the bush, and will give you just the facts.
I'm PRO-CHOICE and an atheist. I stand very firm in my beliefs on both of these also.
I've lived a great life and done things i shouldn't have, but it all lead me to where i am and i woudn't change any of it.
I can't pick a career to save my life.
I've worked in tattoo/piercing shops.
I've worked at strip clubs and bars.
I've worked at desk jobs.
I was a cake decorator for 3 years.
I want to do it all but i dont have the time.
I'd rather stay at home with my son.
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The theory of evolution is scientific, not religious. It is not an article of faith to be expressed but rather it has been well-tested and has been observed and repeated in experiments. It is the foundation of modern biology and we owe our vaccinations...
According to the Bible, God's glory (shekinah) and wisdom (chokkmah) are both feminine. I think believers give their gods too little credit sometimes.
Some people believe that Ezekiel's vision of the flaming chariot (Ezekiel 1:1-28) represents some type of spacecraft. Other than that, I don't know of anything in the Bible that could be considered "alien."
In my experience, people will not go beyond their comfort zone until they are ready to. There's no sense in goading others or pushing them. Sure, it would be nice if people would question things but to try to force their hand is the equivalent, in my o...
Let me make sure I understand: If we atheists don't ask questions about religion, we're closed-minded bigots. If we atheists do ask questions about religion, we're arrogant snobs. Did I get it right or did I miss something?
I think a lot of it depends on your age and your parents' disposition. If you are quite young and your parents are very conservative, they may react badly and do something extreme (like send you to one of those camps or to a hospital). Or if your paren...
If you don't have the option of getting a professional spray, here's something I found that will work if you do it right: First, get something like Advantage or Frontline for your pets. Give it according to the recommended dosage. This will keep the...
Do your hands feel numb or tingly? Do they ache? If so, it might be carpal tunnel? I have avoided surgery for two years now by sleeping in hand braces at night and by using a special mouse and keyboard during the day. They really make a difference!
I used to be Catholic and we had a lesbian couple who attended our church regularly. It was my understanding that they could be Catholic (as in a part of the church) but were not allowed to participate in the sacraments (I.e., not in full fellowship). ...
Xiigzag, Your points #1 & #2 are based on the logical fallacy of "true Christianity." You don't get to define who is a "true" Christian and who is not. Therefore, those points are excluded. As to point #3, the only reason Christianity gets so muc...
Consider this good practice for what's to come. If you think school's a pain, wait until the job comes. A bad boss is ten times worse than a bad teacher. What's important here is your focus. You can't change what the teacher is doing but you can cha...
There could be numerous physical and emotional reasons why you are overeating. Why not get your mom's help and schedule a visit with your family doctor. Make sure everything is ok physically. Then if all is well, you can change your eating habits so th...
Most likely you will shed those extra pounds in the next couple of years if they are just "baby fat." If not, take the good advice given. Eliminate sugary drinks and do some fun activities. Don't resort to pills of any kind without a doctor's advice. T...
Cats naturally want to use the bathroom in a place where they can cover it up but your kitty feels unsafe right now. To take it out forcefully and hit it (even gently) or make a fuss of any kind will make the behavior worse. First you must build up ...
It's better for you to talk to your parents or a school counselor or someone NOW rather than wait until depression has caused you to consider something more drastic. Depression will rob you of everything good in life and completely cripple your future ...
I don't hate Christians but some of them have an imaginary persecution complex that drives me insane. How they can make up over 85% of the American population and then still claim that they are stifled and mistreated is beyond me. They should try wa...
Because the government cannot legally discriminate against people. The BSA, as a private organization can, but the City of Philadelphia cannot. If the City gives special treatment to the BSA, they are endorsing such discrimination.
Although the advice given is good, it misses the point. Why is the majority allowed to bully non-Christians and why are companies allowed to discriminate against them when it's clearly against the law? Keeping silent is a great way to keep the peace...
If religion doesn't get the blame for the bad things that people do, then it certainly shouldn't get credit for all the good things people do either. People should stop villifying those of different/no beliefs and putting their own kind up on a pedesta...
Yes, I would suggest going to the doctor and getting a prescription of Atarax for the pain and Silvadene creme for the burn. Both work wonders and will have you up and running in a day.
I've been on Lexapro for a couple of years now too with very good results. I skipped a week one time because I couldn't afford my meds and had a bad relapse. Please talk to your doctor before you make any changes with your medication. It can cause all ...
It is probably an infection and you should see a doctor immediately. Don't count on it to clear up on it's on. You need a professional opinion and treatment.
From ABC news: "Griffin's comments immediately drew stunned reaction from James Hansen, NASA's top climate scientist at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York. "It's an incredibly arrogant and ignorant statement," Hansen told ABC Ne...
Where did you get the idea that morals are based on religion? Good morals exist independently of religion. If you have ever met a decent atheist or a murdering theist, you'll know that. To answer the question as it's put: Morality should shape our p...
The Bible does say that a man may divorce his wife for adultery but not the other way around. It says nothing about abuse (severe or not) being a reason for divorce. Women and children had few rights according to the Bible since they were really little...
Yes, false negatives are a big problem with home tests. It would be better to have a doc check you out if you can. You might just be having some hormone issues but you need to know for sure. Good luck!
Cutting is a way to try to control your pain. Sadly, it doesn't work. You really need to find a counselor or teacher or some adult you can trust to get help. This won't go away on its on. It doesn't mean you're bad or stupid. It just means you need ...
Instead of pretending that grace is some magic band-aid that can cover up a lifetime of wickedness, I prefer to listen to that sage who once said that "by their fruits ye shall know them." I never saw any good fruit grow on Falwell's branches. Ne...
Ah but what is "marriage" according to the Bible? In the OT, polygamy was the norm for the day and God didn't fuss one bit. Actually, OT men could get rid of their wives because women were really nothing much more than property and children even more s...
It's not. All you have to do it read it to see that it's filled with mistakes.
Please listen to the good advice you were given above and see a doctor immediately. It may not be anything that bad. I had the same symptoms start at roughly the same age. All that was wrong was a hormone imbalance that was easily corrected by getting ...
In the Old Testament, Saul asks the Witch of Endor to call forth Samuel's spirit. She does so and Samuel appears. So from a Biblical perspective, I'd say that yes, ghosts exist and they can be communicated with by those who are alive. (From my o...
Without knowing the specifics of your situation, I'd suggest that you first get a complete physical checkup to rule out anxiety/depression and hormone imbalance. Then I'd go to a counselor and see if any behavioral therapy is needed. Whatever the ca...