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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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I'm curious. If you believe Satan is almighty, why wouldn't you worship him?
I think doubt gives us the opportunity to explore the evidence and grow as individuals. It is a breath of fresh air for the stifled mind. If your faith is so weak that it fails when you meet someone different, then you need to seriously examine your be...
Christians and atheists, join with me as we say this one more time, with feeling: "The 2012 date at the end of the Mayan calendar doesn't mean the end of the world. It just means that the Mayans ran out of paper." Thank you.
I don't think it should be illegal for anyone to make that choice. In fact, I think it is our choice, as free people, to make and not the state's. That was my point. And I was also hoping to make clear that I am not advocating suicide - just arguing...
I think the best thing you can do is concentrate on your education. Once you are fully educated about things, you'll be in a better position to know what can really be done. As toadaly said, there will always be suffering. Even Jesus said that and I'm ...
I think suicide is illegal mostly because of the religious idea that those who complete suicide go to hell. I would be happy if no one ever chose suicide again but how can we call ourselves free if we can't make the basic decision about whether to live...
Hi, Flossheal. Great to hear from you again. I totally agree with your comments about The Da Vinci Code. I was reading the gnostic gospels way before that ever came out though. I do agree that gnosticism sounds elitist on the face of it but I think it'...
Thanks for asking this question. Here are my answers based on my experience as an atheist: 1. I don't ask a lot of questions about God. I answer a lot of questions about God and religion because they are asked but I don't ask very many myself. 2....
Elone, Are you basing your last statement on the standard New Testaments books or on the gnostic gospels that mention Mary Magdalene? Just curious. I read those and found them fascinating.
My struggle is not with racism but on judging people by their religious label. It's something I have to work very hard at even though I know that people of the same religion can be VERY different. That's one reason why I frequent these places - so I ca...
I am proud to be an American because I strongly believe in our Constitution and Bill of Rights. I am deeply ashamed of how we took over this land and how many of us supported slavery. I am now deeply ashamed of our lack of moral compass and work ethic....
The scariest part for me was the Valium I've because I'm scared of needles. But the meds hit so fast that you go right under. So peaceful... I had very little pain. I stayed doped up on Flexeril for a week. I understand nowadays that recovery is muc...
In the spirit of friendship and in the hopes that Unifon wins the day: grammer = grammar loosing = losing Good post, Fillet!
Bush definitely became president at the wrong time. He should have been elected while we were still swinging in the trees. At least then he might have had something useful to offer in the way of leadership. That said, Buchanan was a terrible preside...
Sika, LOL - maybe we need some different quotes instead! Seriously though, I wish people would stop copying and pasting their responses. One person in particular comes to mind. Say something original for once!
I do not stand for or recite the pledge because a) it contains an unconstitution reference to God, and b) it's empty patriotism at best. I sit quiety and remember my ancestors who fought in the various wars here and I honor their memory. I do not agree...
I don't think it's just Christians who have this problem and I don't think ALL Christians are like this. I think it's a human problem. There are all kinds of people - religious and not - who are so convinced that they are right that they won't even ent...
Nice point by miomiomio. We find that homosexuality is rampant in animal society. Why would humans be exempt?
I encourage everyone to follow the advice given and study carefully the history of Christianity and all other religions. Using critical thinking, you'll find they are all equally improbable and the evidence is so low-grade as to not even be credible. ...
Religions, like any other beliefs, should be criticized and questioned. If, as many claim, religion affects both this life and the afterlife, then it is imperative that we question as much as possible so we know we've found the right answers. Some ...
Prayer is in all schools. Those students who choose to pray at times that do not disrupt class have the freedom to do so. It's the school who cannot impose prayer or Bible reading on a captive audience. My mom is a teacher and they have the yearly "...
Although I know that the statement that only a couple of people believe in God is totally false, the question is still valid. It is not rude or hostile to question a belief. If you don't know that by now, you have some serious issues.
I think the questioner is looking for scientific evidence and not just fuzzy stories or appeals to incredulity. Rightfully, the burden of proof is on the believer but, let's face it, there's no way anyone can scientifically prove God at this time. It j...
Their beliefs are irrational but no more or less so than any other religion. As people, my best friend is a Pentecostal and she's a wonderful woman who treats me with respect knowing that I'm an atheist.
I kind of got the idea from LaVey that the whole point of using the name "Satanist" was for shock value. If so, a strong person will shake off the fear of others and stand tall anyway. And yes, I think Silverwings is right - people associate Satan ...
It sounds like you are a LaVeyan Satanist - am I right? I've read most all of his books and he had some interesting things to say. I'm not a Satanist but I'm happy to discuss.
You know what you want and why - that should be enough. Any "friend" who would try to pressure you otherwise isn't a very good friend. They are most likely pressuring you for their own selfish reasons. Stand strong in what you've decided and know that ...
I don't think we need to protect kids. I think we need to parent them. The total lack of parenting is what causes many of these situations.
Maybe a better question is, "Will religion change quickly enough to survive the advances in science and technology?" I think it most likely will but will be far different from the religions we have today.
Actually, science can answer everything given enough time. It's certainly done a better job so far than superstitious and irrational thought. Now, that doesn't mean that there is absolutely no such thing as ghosts. However, it does make it very unli...
No, I don't. There's no scientific evidence of ghosts.
Life is fine-tuned for the universe - not the other way around. And this is what we'd expect based on evolutionary theory.
You raise some interesting points but you must remember that Christians, like all other religious people, pick and choose what to believe. Most Christians would tell you that those OT verses don't apply to them.
I think it's human nature to want to feel special and have some type of special revelation like this. But science shows us that everything has a natural cause. It doesn't make you any less of a person because this experience was natural rather than sup...
Jimahl, Your post represents my position in many ways: pro-contraception and pro-education.
Your experience sounds like a reaction to brain trauma or some type of seizure. I'm glad you are ok.
No offense, Silverwings, but I really get tired of people saying that I'm an atheist because I don't want to be accountable. Personal responsibility is very important to me and I strive to live a moral life. Why are people amazed when we get so angry?
http://www.donotcall.gov/ works wonders
Yep, presenting facts and apologizing for mistakes sure is rude and demeaning.
I'm really curious why it's always the woman who was "dumb" and has to suffer the consequences. Why does no one ever talk about the irresponsible male who did 50% of the work? Why does he get a free pass?
I doubt they are making fun of Muslims per se as much as making a point about radical Islam. Ridicule is an excellent weapon against irrational thought.
I'd like to post a clarification and public apology to elone. In my next-to-the-last comment, I wrote: "When you present the lies of Kent Hovind (a fraud) and AIG as truth, that makes you a liar too." It should have read: "When you present the...
I think ghosts aren't really spirits because we've found no scientific evidence to support that idea. However, we have discovered that certain soundwaves and atmosphere conditions can create the same sensations that people experience when they claim to...
Disdain for others is wrong (and I'm not accusing anyone of this); however, disdain or lack of respect for a belief is not wrong. Your beliefs are not entitled to any respect and neither are mine. Beliefs must stand or fall based on the evidence provid...
Just checked your sources and almost all of them are misquotes or were taken out of context. When you present the lies of Kent Hovind (a fraud) and AIG as truth, that makes you a liar too. We're done now.
No, Silverwings, it doesn't take any faith to believe that. It took a lot of science and hard work to figure it out. And the Bible made no contributions to that hard work whatsoever. Sorry.
First, I have heard of Colin Patterson. He has been misquoted by creationists such as yourself for many years and has written extensively to try to correct those misquotes. Unfortunately, misquoting is nothing new for creationists. Second, you seem ...
Elone, So you admit that it is some type of atheistic conspiracy. Thanks for making that clear even though a simple "yes" would have sufficed. It is not the scientific community's job to publish any kind of trash and waste time showing everyone why ...
You are entering a time in your life where people normally start to break away from many of the things their parents taught them. It can be very difficult for everyone even if it's not about religion. Definitely explore everything and learn all you...
Chey, Welcome to the reality-based community. It's usually tough but it's well worth the effort. As I'm sure you can already tell, people are going to say all kinds of nonsense - some because they care, others because they are ignorant, and still o...