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RE: "putting time in perspective," and some fun facts!
July 15, 2015 at 9:45 am
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My apologies, everyone.
In my Catholic forum I used to participate in, it was common to share articles/etc that we found interesting and thought others would find interesting.
I guess it's not really a thing around here, and I've just been made aware that it's against the rules!
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
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RE: "putting time in perspective," and some fun facts!
July 15, 2015 at 10:38 am
Atheism is a non-prophet organization join today.
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RE: "putting time in perspective," and some fun facts!
July 15, 2015 at 10:40 am
I think it's a nice thing to do 
I'll have a proper look when my brain cell wakes up.
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RE: "putting time in perspective," and some fun facts!
July 15, 2015 at 10:42 am
(July 15, 2015 at 2:28 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I want to be able to connect with/relate to you guys, at least on some levels.  You're a pleasant and polite individual, you have that much in common with most people here, and that's why people here (myself included) like you, despite ideological differences.
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RE: "putting time in perspective," and some fun facts!
July 15, 2015 at 11:06 am
You're also prepared to talk to us as people, about subjects other than how much we're going to regret stuff when we're dead.
How many other theists do that... I think they are all afraid they might accidentally have fun or admit atheists are people.
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RE: "putting time in perspective," and some fun facts!
July 15, 2015 at 11:16 am
(July 15, 2015 at 9:45 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: My apologies, everyone.
In my Catholic forum I used to participate in, it was common to share articles/etc that we found interesting and thought others would find interesting.
I guess it's not really a thing around here, and I've just been made aware that it's against the rules!
You can share articles all you want... just don't drop the link and hope that's enough, and add some of your own sauce in for extra encouragement.
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Now that we're all just goofing off, tell us: what was the chain of reasoning that brought you to "atheist-forums.org"?
Maybe it starts with that other forum?...
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RE: "putting time in perspective," and some fun facts!
July 15, 2015 at 11:22 am
(July 15, 2015 at 11:16 am)pocaracas Wrote: (July 15, 2015 at 9:45 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: My apologies, everyone.
In my Catholic forum I used to participate in, it was common to share articles/etc that we found interesting and thought others would find interesting.
I guess it's not really a thing around here, and I've just been made aware that it's against the rules!
You can share articles all you want... just don't drop the link and hope that's enough, and add some of your own sauce in for extra encouragement.
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Now that we're all just goofing off, tell us: what was the chain of reasoning that brought you to "atheist-forums.org"?
Maybe it starts with that other forum?...
I talked about it on another thread, so I'll just copy and paste:
My husband is a pilot of the Air Force. Due to the demands of the Air Force, we currently live in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere in Texas. Three hours away from the next big city. My husband works 13-15 hours a day, 5 days a week.... and sometimes travels all weekend for cross country flights.
The fact that I am not much of a career woman, along with how hard it is to get a decent job in a town this size, is the reason why I am a stay at home wife. We also don't have any kids yet. I hang out with my girlfriends once or twice a week, but I honestly enjoy the quiet life. That's not to say I get bored, though lol.
Generally speaking, I like having discussions with people about things that matter. I can't stand small talk. And on top of that, I like having these discussions with people who have very different views from myself. If I wanted to have deep discussions with people who share my views I would have joined a Christian forum. I used to participate in a Catholic forum and didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I am enjoying this. I also joined a Mormon forum a few months ago... thinking perhaps they would be different enough. But they weren't. I got really bored really quick over there and haven't been back since. I think it's more fun, more interesting, and I feel like I can always learn from people who are so different from myself.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
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RE: "putting time in perspective," and some fun facts!
July 15, 2015 at 11:25 am
Cool
Let us know when you're ready to join us, we'll email you the code to turn off all that Jesus stuff in your head  It was meant to be an optional extra, but it somehow got hardwired into some models and the manufacturer feigned ignorance. We've had to figure how to remove it ourselves.
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RE: "putting time in perspective," and some fun facts!
July 15, 2015 at 11:27 am
(July 15, 2015 at 11:25 am)robvalue Wrote: Cool
Let us know when you're ready to join us, we'll email you the code to turn off all that Jesus stuff in your head It was meant to be an optional extra, but it somehow got hardwired into some models and the manufacturer feigned ignorance. We've had to figure how to remove it ourselves.
Hahahaha!!
I don't think so, but thanks for the offer.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
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RE: "putting time in perspective," and some fun facts!
July 15, 2015 at 11:28 am
Must have missed it, before... :-s
What were we talking about? ah, time and perspective...
According to "Einstein":
- If you spend 4 hours with a beautiful girl, it will seem as though only 5 minutes passed by.
- If you spend 5 minutes with your hand over a burning fire, it will seem as though 4 hours have passed.
In essence, time flies, when you're having fun - that is relativity.
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