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Marianne's Discussions

Active or passive atheist ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Marianne Apr 1. 34 Replies

First, I must stress this has nothing to do with being a tolerant or intolerant atheist.  A passive atheist may perhaps be intolerant  towards futile beliefs and let his opinions known but not in an…Continue

Sending good vibes

Started Jan 1 0 Replies

Is sending good vibes magical thinking ?Well, I, for one, do not think so.  I believe that, if one is at peace with oneself, smiling, it gets contagious and unconsciously people react to this.When…Continue

Totally fed up with Xmas

Started this discussion. Last reply by Marianne Jan 1. 26 Replies

This time of the year with its religious origins has become the consumer height time.  And not only that, it involves parties, family gatherings with people you don't really care about which, for…Continue

Origin of the burka ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Hope Oct 23, 2012. 16 Replies

After doing some research, I found there seems precious little information why it happened, how, when and if it was gradual or not.All the references I found cited exerpts of the Koran and sayings of…Continue

 

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"I checked another atheist site and I can say that AU is a thousand times better."
Tuesday
Marianne replied to Chris's discussion Depressed people’s body clocks ‘out of sync’
"Actually, I think this study is a great break-through towards an understanding of depression."
Tuesday
Chris commented on Marianne's group Mental Health and Related Issues
"I posted an article about circadian rhythm and depression in a discussion and it should have been posted here. Here's the…"
Monday
Neal replied to Marianne's discussion Lost in the group Poetry Of The Mind
"I would answer the question, but it would be futile since I may be part of the dream. =) Nice imagery. "
Monday
Marianne added a discussion to the group Poetry Of The Mind
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Lost

Meandering through a grey liquid substanceor has it greenish hues, some strange glows ?No compass, no destination, no light, even the faintest one,no living interferences, no quiding clues in this nightmarish maze.Am I alive ?  Is this a dream ?I pinch myself, feel a little pain, but still I'm not convinced.How can I breath through this viscous substance ?Do I breath ?Is this all true or a figment of my imaginationI'm still looking for clues, anything that may lead me out,some milestone that…See More
Monday
Marianne replied to Michel's discussion What's happening on the Sun!? in the group The Daily Cosmos
"I think  we should worry and try to understand how these flares come about and their possible effects."
May 15
Marianne replied to Michel's discussion Do you own a firearm?
"As I do not  own a firearm and I am against it on principle just maybe with the exception of war time, I was curious and went to another web site where this topic was discussed.  I received maybe 120 follow-up and most of them were people…"
May 12
Marianne commented on Carnun's blog post I Call Bollocks: "Contraception: A Psychological Prostitution"
"Women have always been second-rate to men.  Contraception has been an issue for so long... I                                          …"
May 12
Marianne replied to Neal's discussion The dark side of home schooling: creating soldiers for the culture war in the group Education
"This is crazy;  back to the middle age.  I never knew about that.  I don't think this exists in Canada unless proven wrong... (by the way it's not middle-age it's the dark ages)"
May 12
Michel replied to Marianne's discussion Star War Kid in the group It Gets Better: Atheists for a Bully-free World
"Yes, that's a crazy story. But 10 years ago, YouTube was beginning and nobody had realized the scope of its reach and the permanence of its archives. And the immature anonymous troll/hater hadn't fully materialized yet. Star War Kid was…"
May 10
Marianne added a discussion to the group It Gets Better: Atheists for a Bully-free World
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Star War Kid

This boy was fourteen yrs old and a fan of Star War. So one day he made a video of himsel doing fighting moves with a golf club and left the video with others in the classroom. Some of his fellow students found it and made a clip out of it and put on the net. Actually now there are dozen of millions of this video that have been watched, He had to move school because of the harassment.He is from a small city in Quebec. Him and his parents contacted lawyers and nothing could be really done.  When…See More
May 9
doone commented on Marianne's group Fantastique, sci-fi & imagination
"Roasted Tribbles Favorite  Submitted by: HerHeroicalScandals (via kitchenoverlord) "
May 9
Marianne replied to Dallas the Phallus's discussion News Thread: Empathy and Reciprocity in Animals in the group Animal | Vegetable | Mineral
"It would appear in my opinion that they show more empathy than humans toward each other..."
May 6
Marianne replied to Neal's discussion Pseudo-science wins another round in Louisiana in the group Education
"It seems to me that this is sure to unite nation and religion again politically and blocking young mind to the truth or to approach  true facts."
May 6
Marianne replied to Chris's discussion Another example showing that bin Laden won the war on terror
"I agree that this is truly an invacy of indiduals lives."
May 6
Marianne replied to Dallas the Phallus's discussion The heartbreaking stories behind 5 adorable bionic dogs in the group DOG is my co-pilot
"This is touching and amazing."
May 6

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I' m having problems with one of my neighbour; He appears like belonging to the dregs of society and he has male (like in bigger than me) friends and he says hateful things to other people from the building I live in.  Since my apartment is on the ground floor and I have a direct view on what's happening outside my windows I'm getting really disturbed.  He has been arrested already 3 times just next to my window, handcuffed so my peace of mind in this apartment I really like is now quite shaky and I also feel really insecure.  I have already filed a complaint against him but the whole shigamus is carrying on... shouts at any time of the day or night with his hateful friends... So I get worried and not in a great shape of mind ! What to do ????  Anybody has an answer to that (a feasable one...???)

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Has science become a new god ?

Posted on December 11, 2012 at 11:47am 7 Comments

Tremendous achievements and advances in understanding what surrounds us and about us too have been made since early civilizations because of scientific discoveries. But at this time, science seems to be bandied about often erroneously or without backing or proofs.

I would like to hear what are the references of what I hear constantly "according to science" or "it has been scientifically proven".  The words "I believe in science" are so common, sometimes I think it's almost like saying…

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The identity factor.

Posted on November 20, 2012 at 9:00pm 3 Comments

Actually,this came to me in the form of a dream, but when I woke up I thought it was worth pursuing somemore about it. I saw "in my dream" my name in bold letters, papers behind it, and next to it to the left, many I.D cards.

This was something I really never thought about. To be truthful, I have always wanted to blend in; to melt into crowds or not to even be noticed in smaller groups.

But, for some reason, maybe my rebellious personality coming through, it never quite…

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FLYING

Posted on June 8, 2012 at 11:37pm 8 Comments

One might think that winged angels flying about is a christian invention but no, it's a very human wish, maybe almost an obsession, for men since milleniums.

In greek mythology, Icarus, trying to escape from his  tower jail, made wings out of feathers and wax and flew out supposedly gaining altitude, and "getting nearer the sun" the wax melted and he fell into the sea...  Now an island inhabited by the Icarians, bearing his name, is in the Aegian sea.

So, there is nothing new…

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Advertising

Posted on January 29, 2012 at 7:49pm 0 Comments

The following article is taken from wikipedia and there were a nice picture of a woman in the 19th century advertising (already) coca cola.

I find myself amazed at the impact that advertisements have on our lives, and even on the net there are some; basically everywhere (except in a book or more seriousthings such as a documentary on radio or T.V. or in your own home because as soon as you get to look at the world outside or you step  out of your home your…

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At 2:08pm on April 1, 2013, Marc said…

1 avril

At 5:27am on December 11, 2012, Stephen Brodie said…

even though i like it today i think it would be great to go back to 1750 and listen in to peoples conversation i wonder if they had the same concerns we have today. stephen.

At 3:05pm on December 6, 2012, Adriana said…

Thank you Marianne! Hugs!

At 1:09am on October 31, 2012, Onyango Makagutu said…

Hey Marianne, how have you been this many days? Just saying hello and good day!

At 7:07am on October 3, 2012, Adriana said…

I LOVE soups too! Let me know if you make any new delicious ones, please share the recipe! I love soups in the fall and winter!

And I need to than you for signing the petitions! You are my most faithful signer!

I send you a big warm hug!

At 7:12am on October 2, 2012, Onyango Makagutu said…

Thanks Marianne!

At 8:57am on September 29, 2012, Susan Stanko said…

Thanks!

At 11:12am on August 21, 2012, Adriana said…

Hi Marianne, unfortunately no, we won't make it to Québec this fall but perhaps in the spring. I would LOVE to meet you too!

At 4:48pm on August 20, 2012, Davy said…

Congrats, all the best and wish you well for the showing of your work

At 11:53am on July 22, 2012, doone said…
Molly Crabapple A poster for the striking, recently criminalized students in Quebec.Read about Quebec’s Law 78, deliberately designed to crush the student protests, herePlease share, download, print, wheatepaste, poster, and plaster this art everywhere.  Hope it’s useful to you. Via The New Inquiry : Dans le Rouge by Laurie Penny

Molly Crabapple

A poster for the striking, recently criminalized students in Quebec.
Read about Quebec’s Law 78, deliberately designed to crush the student protests, here
Please share, download, print, wheatepaste, poster, and plaster this art everywhere.  Hope it’s useful to you.

Via The New Inquiry : Dans le Rouge by Laurie Penny

 
 
 

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