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  1. JDMS

    Bad Chihuahua! (An Inability To Separate God From Religion)

    I agree that some atheists do seem to include resentment as part of their disbelief. Personally, I just don't see evidence for the existence of a God or god(s) or what have you, do it's more like I can't believe then I don't want to believe. May be a bit personal for this thread, but I find...
  2. JDMS

    Europe's multiculturalist (authoritarians?), trying to make mass immigration mandatory?

    Couldn't say it better myself.
  3. JDMS

    Europe's multiculturalist (authoritarians?), trying to make mass immigration mandatory?

    While what you say is true, there was periods in the twentieth century where Western Europe was Europe, and Eastern Europe was "not" in popular imagination. There were times when Russia didn't consider itself European. The Danish often refer to trips to Germany as "a trip to Europe". Isreal...
  4. JDMS

    Europe's multiculturalist (authoritarians?), trying to make mass immigration mandatory?

    As someone with a second major in anthropology and religious studies who's spent a significant amount of time actually reading about this subject, it's actually an interesting topic as to what constitutes as the "culture" of a country. Oftentimes, the individuals within a given border are...
  5. JDMS

    Atheists and their jargon of insults

    Exactly. As a researcher, I wouldn't want a world without peer review and reputable publishers. But I also see that there are some problems in the current system, as in anything else. I don't think humans will run out if things to improve any time soon.
  6. JDMS

    Atheists and their jargon of insults

    Exactly, the abuse from journals part of the above post is about peer review and editorial review (and the weird process that comes with). Though, I'd say that the strictness in reputable journals is at the very least somewhat reassuring. But it's very frustrating for many.
  7. JDMS

    Atheists and their jargon of insults

    I haven't heard anyone complain about it being restrictive in the sense that there are things we aren't allowed to study, but there are complaints about funding being poured into a handful of things and not others. For example, someone studying a certain rare genetic disease may get less funding...
  8. JDMS

    Atheists and their jargon of insults

    As a a scientist here... No, I really don't think that many of us care if you speak out against what you see as defective. It's not as if it's effecting us or we can do anything about it. Edit: I actually don't think anyone complains about the status quo of academia as much as academics do.
  9. JDMS

    Smartest person in the room.

    Wouldn't this mean humans would also be that smart, given we are composed of all the same molecules that have been involved in the processes you just described in the post above? The hydrogen and oxygen molecules in water have existed for a long time and have experienced a lot, but so have the...
  10. JDMS

    Banning ‘Woke’ Words in State Documents, Arkansas Governor Signs Executive Order

    Okay :D
  11. JDMS

    Banning ‘Woke’ Words in State Documents, Arkansas Governor Signs Executive Order

    Where is YOUR team, then, if it's so big? Why aren't there tons of women here on this forum, where they can express their feelings freely, backing you up on these threads? Peculiar... I must say though, it warms my heart to see the sympathetic, reasonable and kind-hearted people on this forum...
  12. JDMS

    Banning ‘Woke’ Words in State Documents, Arkansas Governor Signs Executive Order

    Come on, team and coach! What's the next move?! Just because more people here disagree with you than those who agree with you, you whine and claim they are ganging up on you as a team. Ridiculous.
  13. JDMS

    Any miniaturists here?

    Sadly not :( This build is gorgeous, though!
  14. JDMS

    Banning ‘Woke’ Words in State Documents, Arkansas Governor Signs Executive Order

    Indeed. I've had the (dis)pleasure of hearing transphobic rants spouted at me by others who thought I'd agree with them in my rural community... All while not realizing the very subject of their hate stands before them. They can't tell.
  15. JDMS

    Before I came to RF

    You point at others' ridiculousness, and say you won't "baby" others, yet this post reeks of sensitivity, and the fact it exists at all is quite ridiculous. Don't join a debate forum if you don't want to see debate.
  16. JDMS

    Religion as a protected class?

    Did you read my post at all? Edit: You know what, why am I even asking that. You aren't worth engaging, clearly.
  17. JDMS

    The U.S. Has A Serious Problem With The Youth Of The Country

    I'm guessing mental health is the biggest increase of these categories. I believe diagnoses have exploded in recent years, which disqualifies a lot of people if I understand correctly.
  18. JDMS

    Religion as a protected class?

    I'm sorry, but this doesn't follow. You are conflating religious affiliation and specific beliefs. A Christian might believe a lot of things. They may or may not believe the Bible is inspired by God, they may or may not support gay relationships, they may or may not believe in Hell or salvation...
  19. JDMS

    Religion as a protected class?

    You aren't forced to hire anyone based on their beliefs. You are just not supposed to discriminate against them based on them being within a protected class. You can't walk up to someone and say, "I'm not hiring you unless you denounce your atheism." You can, however, hire a more qualified...
  20. JDMS

    Does your faith have a flag? Is it used?

    I've always thought that it's a pretty cool looking flag.
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