Riding the lines between S.E., Behavioral Science, and Entertainment.
Enrolled, ᏣᎳᎩ, tribal citizen.
I ❤️ my family.
Polya.
Religion sucks.
Kindness rocks.
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If the only things preventing you from harming others are the fear of punishment or the hope of reward, you're an amoral piece of shit with no right to pass judgment on the morality of others.
Just a reminder:
1. Adam and Eve weren't real.
2. Noah's flood wasn't real.
3. Sin isn't real.
4. Magic isn't real.
1. Other people exist, and matter.
2. Earth is real, and needs protecting.
3. People are fallible.
4. Love matters more than anything.
Be kind to others.
Gentle reminder:
1. You are not useless.
2. You are not broken.
3. You are not dirty.
4. You are not meaningless.
5. You are not worthless.
Sin's not real and your mistakes do not define you.
You do not need to be ashamed of who you are.
@NoHolyScripture
When someone bases their entire identity on something, anything that opposes such a belief shakes them to their core (cognitive dissonance), sometimes severely.
The cognitive dissonance registers as pain, and they lash out.
@RyanShead
They won't be able to conduct business until they have a speaker, so, in less than 45 days, the government will shut down.
That alone will be enough pressure to make some of the Republicans vote for a speaker; any speaker.
Mr. Jeffries has an actual chance, here.
@GeorgeBatt55608
@WonderDogAbides
Incorrect.
Empathy alone is enough of a basis to form a system of morality.
Any mind that would even make such an extreme example is showcasing deep, psychological problems.
It's not even okay to joke about setting women on fire.
@MoistenedTart
They'll find their companies sunk.
Switching to a microtransaction model, trying to switch entirely to a subscription-based, electronic model, and trying to control 3rd-party content is what cost Hasbro so much with D&D last year.
It's not sustainable. No one wants it.
@ToriatheistTori
When I asked that question, many, religious leaders point out that the book says Adam and Eve "begat sons and daughters."
I'm like... "So, you're cool with incest?"
@paigethe1st
@in_the_sky34221
You appear to be using ASD in a derogatory manner.
Not only is this inappropriate, but using such a thing as an ad hominem is a sign of an incredibly weak argument.
@42X117
My exes don't call me an abuser or narcissist. They call me a friend.
"Promiscuous," is a puritanical term to say that women who act on sexual desire are morally deficient or unscrupulous. It's nonsense.
If you'll high-five me for my bodycount but dis a woman, that's misogyny.
@rollobaccali
@LissaJStrange
@Karmatrumpsgod
@doglovergirl07
Calling a woman a "whore" is just a vulgar dog-whistle, saying that women who act on sexual desire are morally deficient or unscrupulous.
Women have the same sexual freedom as men.
You're also implying that sexual desire is childish, which is gross.
@wrightca
My 2 year old speaks in full sentences, has object permanance, understands reality from fiction, and is even starting to try to regulate her own emotions, choosing to take naps of her own accord when she's grumpy.
Maybe try not traumatising kids. It works.
As we head into turkey day, let's not forget:
1. The story of thanksgiving is heavily embellished propaganda.
2. The Pilgrims were ultra-conservative, religious extremists.
3. The Native Americans weren't savages, lived in developed villages, and taught the colonizers to farm.
Not sure who needs to hear this, but in the Bible, Mark 16:9-20 are not in the earliest manuscripts. They were added centuries later.
There is no divine mandate to preach your religion to the entire world.
@WilliamTaborDDS
@JoshEakle
Nazis were authoritarian, socially conservative, and only believed in social welfare for those of "Aryan descent."
That's 100% far-right.
I was once discussing life with an elderly woman (in her late 90's) when she said, "Son, can I give you a little piece of advice?"
I looked her in the eyes, waiting for the profundity to flow, as she said, "Sometimes, people are just stupid and disrespectful."
@GrammarJedi01
@KatyLMA
Have you considered gouging your eyes out? That's what Jesus recommended.
It's not the responsibility of others to follow your convictions. If a woman wants to work out nude, that's her prerogative, and it isn't an invitation to stare.
@TirahAtt
@PawlowskiMario
Not in Georgia. There, you have to complete your sentence, wait 5 years, and go before a board.
His sentence could be commuted, but he could not be pardoned, and he would still be inelligible for office.
@JackalHunter420
@in_the_sky34221
@GRUNGEPILLED
@TheRightCant
Why do you disagree with it?
The language we use reflects our thought processes. The idea that we can allow others to do something beyond our control and the idea that our opinions of other's behaviors affect them somehow are both rooted in the language perceived superiority.
Gentle reminder:
1. Sin's not real.
2. Religion is man-made.
3. Supernatural creatures don't exist.
4. There is no such thing as a holy book.
5. You are not worthless.
@wendelltalks
The E. Coli experiments have occured every day for over 30 years, seeing 74,500 generations (the rquivalent of 1 mil years in humans).
The experiments have seen 12 independent species emerge. Yes, we can watch evolution hapen, and mutations are not rare.
@Maximumatheist
I mean... they used to use a goat. That's where the term, "scapegoat," comes from.
Religion is silly, sometimes.
Other times, it's just awful.
Let's be honest, it's much easier to study the bible after some collegiate-level humanities courses; the inferences and connections just stand out.
However, the errors, anachronisms, contradictions, and blatant sexism, racism, and mysticism seem to jump right off the page, too.
@in_the_sky34221
Saying, "Selfish," in regards to one's body implies that it is a commodity, and one that others have a right to control.
Neither premise is true. Making your own decisions about how your body is used isn't selfish.
@geostylegeo
Cthulu's plans are his own.
When he battles the Flying Spaghetti Monster for the rule of mankind, his infathomable ways shall be made manifest in our madness.
@PhilosophyBeard
Incorrect.
It's not okay to suggest that it's okay to set a woman on fire, not even in jest or to try to drive a point.
It's disgusting.
@GeorgeBatt55608
@WonderDogAbides
You've made no offer.
It's not arbitrary, either.
Empathy alone is enough. If you experience inhibited empathy, you may want to seek professional help.
@GeorgeBatt55608
@WonderDogAbides
That is false.
Consequential morality exists, and empathy alone is enough to form a basis for such morality.
It's still not okay to even joke about setting women on fire.
Since tomorrow is Sunday, don't forget:
1- Sin's not real.
2- There is no supernatural.
3- All the holy books are made up.
4- There's nothing to be saved from.
Get some rest. Hug your people. Enjoy your life.
@anondirtyleg
@mistressfannie
A strawman is when someone sets up an unrelated issue and attacks it.
I am asking you something directly pertinent. Do you honestly think it's okay to mock the breasts of a breast cancer survivor?
@geostylegeo
The federal outlawing of polygamy was in response to the religious practices of the Mormons, and fear of political power from what many at the time viewed as a cult.
That said, any number of consenting adults should be able to form whatever form of relationship works for them.
@NoHolyScripture
When I was 7 I read the passage about Amnon raping Tamar and asked my mom about it. I got my ass beat, and didn't understand why.
It is NOT a book for children.
Me: "Hey! Tell me a joke!"
Daughter: [side eye]
Me: "Okay. You wanna hear a joke? Donald Trump."
Daughter: (deadpan, without missing a beat) "Donald Trump is proof that rock bottom has a basement." (sinister half-smirk)
@LakotaMan1
I'll have to disagree. They should go to a place that's actually going to help them (the hospital), so we can actually mitigate the disease in the general population.
But, I agree with you in principle, if not in action.
Let's be real for a minute:
If Christians followed the beatitudes, exhibited the fruits of the spirit, protected children, fed the hungry, took care of the poor, needy, and infirm, and were actually honest, people wouldn't hate them.
I mean, you know, like the Bible says to do.
@Springtotrap
@PhantomFoxForce
I am an enrolled, tribal citizen (a Native American).
There is a difference between cultural appreciation (buying NA goods from indigenous craftpersons and wearing/using them) and cultural appropriation (misusing things that are sacred to us because you think it's cool).
Aside from the myths of Adam & Eve, Noah's flood, talking animals, ghosts, and various, magical phenomena, the Bible contains references to cockatrices, re'em (unicorns), ziz (griffins), satyrs, dragons, nephilim (half angels) and even Lillith.
It's mythology.
@mikepantile
@dark_light_hope
@sirquestalot
I have many daughters, and I disagree with you, but I also don't share your religion.
Yes, it is a father's responsibility to protect his children. However, children aren't property, and the best way to protect a young woman is to teach her to defend and fend for herself.
If the first pic offends you and the second one doesn't, you should ask yourself why.
Both are imaginary. Neither are being worshipped. They're both just statues of fictional beings: Baphomet and Cthulu.
You know, with the general toxicity of twiXer, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that people aren't used to cordial discussion.
People often get bent out of shape pretty quick.
Personally, I'd rather stay calm and be kind.
Have a great day!
I'm so proud of my kids.
I wrote this equation on my white board and told my elementary-school kids that I'd give them each two pieces of candy if they could solve for x in under 15 minutes, working together, with no outside help, showing their work.
They got the candy.
@Rich_Newton_
@gtconway3d
This is a civil case, not criminal, meaning that there is no presumption of innocence. The jury only need believe her more than him.
Stephenson 2-18 is among the largest known stars. It has an estimated radius of around 2,150 solar radii (1.5×10⁹ kilometres; 10 AU), which would correspond to a volume nearly 10 billion times that of the Sun
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@ponygirl923
I'm a little turned off by them putting a fully-developed baby back into a womb... no placenta, no amniotic sack, nothing.
This is about as disingenuous as it gets. No one even aborts full-term pregnancies except in extreme, medical situations (like the fetus dying in utero).
@faberfine
@in_the_sky34221
Gender is the phenotypical expression of sexual dimorphism in humans.
Not everyone displays sexually dimorphic traits. Those people are called, "androgynous," and are not Cis.
@LeeHarv08178659
@ArnallLabrador
My grandma survived a residential school. Many others didn't.
But all of them suffered severe trauma. It's something worth learning about.
@washingtonpost
Ridiculous that a Justice would use the False Equivalence fallacy. The LGBTQ community isn't a hate group that seeks the subjugation (or extermination) of straight people.
It's time to impose term limits on SCOTUS, and start impeaching those who act in bad-faith.
@lyssasphere
Women should have the same freedoms as men, both online and in public.
If men can wear naught but a speedo, women should have that right as well.
And that doesn't mean she's "asking for it," and it doesn't give men any rights to her body.
@jrc99us
It is not a logical conclusion.
Empathy, balance, and the consequences of our actions exist devoid of deontological morality, and are more than a sufficient, moral guide to know that it is wrong to set women on fire.
@Jbatman02
@shadyboho
@Kay_Elle_Bea
No one voted to murder infants. You're being disingenuous.
Much like implying that women who have sex are stupid, and asking to get pregnant.
@WildBulldozer
@in_the_sky34221
Only if you consider bring on the spectrum a derogatory. I was talking to someone who was proudly betraying themselves, having no emotions and that it was wrong to show emotion. that was the insult. I pointed out that if you couldn’t show emotion you had a disorder.
For those who don't know, I spent most of this week visitting the places my ancestors lived (and some of their graves.
It's been bitter sweet. If you are interested in a little, indigenous history, I'll post pics and explanations in this thread.
@Alex95559541
@pinkheretic
You're literally admitting that you fantasize about raping a woman, and are trying to find a way to make it morally justified. That's not normal.
You need to seek professional help.
@Jay_Ee_Eff_Eff
@pinkheretic
@snide_sally
That is false.
You can drive a screw with a sledge hammer, but it's not the most effective way, and it's going to damage the thing you're trying to secure in place.
Try modeling the behaviors you want your kids to have. It's far more effective.
@Brian_Sauve
I love my children, so I set an example for them of all the behaviors I wish to see.
When they make a mistake, we discuss it and correct the behavior with love and hugs, not violence.
Modeling is superior to violence in every way.
@michellehex1212
If in person, I look them in the eyes and, with the most deadpan expression, I ask them to explain what they mean.
Without fail, every last one has gotten embarrassed and reacted accordingly.
@Maximumatheist
You can tell quite a bit about someone by the things they think god believes. It's always a reflection of the desires, fears, and emotional state of the believer.
@SuperMarioJumps
@sohelpmejesseca
That's the false equivalence fallacy.
When women say, "men are trash," I agree with them. Most men are trash.
Women are our equals; not our servants, not our masters. However, we live in a society that generally oppresses women, and I won't tolerate DARVO bullshit.
Enki and Ninmah did not make men out of clay.
Knum does not make children from clay.
Nüwa did not make mankind from clay.
Hephaestus did not make Pandora from clay.
Parvati did not make Ganesha out of clay.
Yaweh did not make Adam out of clay.
It's all mythology.
About a dozen years ago, I had the opportunity to work with the band Devil Driver. They highly professional, but the singer stopped the show when he saw a young woman get groped.
He kicked the man out of the venue and made sure the woman was okay.
This is how men should react.
@sohelpmejesseca
Dude. Please pardon the aside, but it's still hard for me to comprehend guys like that.
Like, how is washing your ass gay? And why are they so afraid of being thought of as gay?
Love is love, gay is okay, and washing your ass is next to godliness... or... something like that.