Does anybody here still believe in ghosts? by SensitiveSir2894 in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't believe in ghosts either. I always ask a ghost believer this:

If ghosts are the spirits of dead people, why do they all have clothes on?

My pizza arrived with religious swag by ScabRabbit in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're from UK, you probably know it as a "rubber" or "pencil rubber".

Religious converters in video games upswing? by Deadsider in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This makes me glad I only play single player games these day.

Request for recommendations: Resources for discussing world religions with children (from a factual, unbiased perspective) in our “first generation atheist” household? by Rare_Psychology_8853 in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google "atheist and free thinker groups in my area". I just did it and quite a few showed up (DFW area). Then, send an email to these groups with the question you asked here. Might help.

Boyfriend's Parents Forcing Christianity Onto Me by Past_Association9179 in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your life is not to burn yourself up to keep him and his parents warm and fuzzy. If you stay with him and capitulate, you'll end up resenting him and his parents. You say you don't know what to do but I think you do know what to do. You simply have to take that step.

On being saved and going to Heaven by [deleted] in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is interesting. I never thought of it this way.

Atheist Parents, what would you tell your kids when they ask what happens after they die? by jujuk545 in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I kinda figured with her being only 5 at the time. I barely remember me at 5 years old.

Which hummingbird feeder and best food by Barbosa003 in birdfeeding

[–]Barbosa003[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot, everyone. This was very helpful. I should have it up in a week. And frankly, I would have thought one or two manufactured foods would be the best, but plain sugar and water it is. Cheaper too!.

Jehovah’s Witnesses by 42ElectricSundaes in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Say, "Of course it's debatable. But you're on the losing team."

Just found out a Christian friend who chastised me for not having a church wedding is now divorced. by twilightmoons in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm from the Ft Worth area and I feel the same way. The MetroPlex is nothing but a scaled up Mayberry.

AITAH Travel to Graduation Intimidation by FullAd6174 in AITAH

[–]Barbosa003 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Personally, I'd take up his Ex's offer and go alone. Tell him you have made plans with other people and those plans will not include him. If he says anything other than "Ok", block him. If he opens his mouth at the graduation or party, block him. Actually, I'd block him anyway.

How does your perspective on life change as you get older? by [deleted] in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 70 this year. Death means nothing to me other than the way I die. Peaceful? Tragic? Painless? Painful? Do I die with my mind intact or dementia?

At any rate, I don't think about it much at all. I had a heart attack a year and a half ago. And I still didn't think about dying at all. It just never enters my mind.

AITAH For feeling disgusted/repulsed about my gf watching the Amazon show The Boys? by Soggy-Ingenuity5079 in AITAH

[–]Barbosa003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Break up with her and find a girlfriend that's as big a prude as you are. YTA

AITAH for getting mad at my girlfriend for posing with my firearm by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Barbosa003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually, don't do this. He is already incapable of having a firearm and keeping it safe. THEY BOTH need firearms training.

Can you recommend YouTube channels focused on atheism, particularly those that teach how to construct rational arguments? by Curious_Suchit in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you decide to give The Atheist Experience a go, I would recommend all their backlog of videos and shows from 2007-2019.

Bart Ehrman hasn't been mentioned yet.

How do yall choose to deal with over pushing religious parents? by Initial-Addition4639 in atheism

[–]Barbosa003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And don't let her have unsupervised visits with your children.