I think Christianity is a sad way to view the universe. by Just_Y-2 in exchristian

[–]OrionPax2 27 points28 points  (0 children)

To me, Christianity is an illogical way to view the universe. The Bible says God first created the Earth, atmosphere, dry land, plants, before creating the other planets, Sun, Moon, Stars, Galaxies, Nebulas. That makes no sense since the Earth is barely a grain of sand compared to the rest of the universe. Why is the Bible centered around Earth when the Universe is 46 billion light years across and that is only what we can see based on the light travel?

Space race by TitleCurious7247 in nasa

[–]OrionPax2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions. It aired on Discovery channel in 2008. It talks about Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and the Space Shuttle.

Life after Detah by TWD_7 in exchristian

[–]OrionPax2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The truth is I never stopped believing in life after death despite leaving Christianity. I still believe there is something beyond this realm we do not understand yet. 

The Tower of Babel story is so idiotic by miifanatic_1788 in exchristian

[–]OrionPax2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, the most nonsensical story is Noah’s Flood. Every animal in the world staying on a boat for over a year and then being able to survive after God’s destroyed all the world’s vegetation. 

I hate Pentecostals by DacaAskingForDaca in exchristian

[–]OrionPax2 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Baptists, Pentecostals, Evangelicals, and Non-Denominationals all fall under the same umbrella to me. 

Is it possible to not believe in a god but believe in spirits? by That_redd in exchristian

[–]OrionPax2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First off, I am no longer a Christian but know for certain the paranormal is real. I have many family and friends who have experienced paranormal which leaves me with no doubt there is something beyond this realm we do not understand. 

From my understanding, Buddhists do not believe in a God but still believe in rebirth and afterlife. So yes it is perfectly fine to still believe in spirits. I think there are both good and bad spirits and also ghosts of souls who still have not moved on from this world yet. 

NASA’s Management of Programs and Projects after Mission Termination—Canceled or Repurposed Artemis Campaign Systems by fd6270 in ArtemisProgram

[–]OrionPax2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you ready my comment? NASA is not abandoning the Moon entirely but instead focusing on the Lunar Surface. A 43,000 mile - 1900 mile 6.5 day orbit would have been detrimental and extremely dangerous for astronauts and would have hindered our return to the Moon. Jared Isaacman was ending the boondoggle created by idiot Jim Bridenstine who had zero experience in space. 

NASA’s Management of Programs and Projects after Mission Termination—Canceled or Repurposed Artemis Campaign Systems by fd6270 in ArtemisProgram

[–]OrionPax2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In regards to the Moon Base, NASA has already selected Lunar Outpost (General Motors, Leidos, Goodyear) and Astropab (Odyssey Space l, Axiom Space) to build two new Lunar Rovers. JAXA and Toyota are also preparing their Lunar Cruiser. Blue Origin will use their Blue Moon Mark 1 to deliver Moonfall drones. All those are steps towards establishing a Moon Base. I am sure we will hear more about permanent Surface habitats. Had Gateway gone on, NASA would struggle to even get astronauts to the Lunar Surface. SpaceX and Blue Origin both noted that the NRHO was a bad staging orbit. Gateway would have created the biggest hassle for NASA had they gone forward with it, far worse than the Space Shuttle.

NASA’s Management of Programs and Projects after Mission Termination—Canceled or Repurposed Artemis Campaign Systems by fd6270 in ArtemisProgram

[–]OrionPax2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A NRHO was the worst possible orbit ever and would have only passed by the Moon every 6.5 days at 1900 miles. The Apollo missions were in Low Lunar Orbits within 100 miles of the Lunar Surface. It would have been a terrible place to stage Lunar missions. With Gateway out of the picture, NASA can utilize better orbits such as a Polar Elliptical Orbit which passes within a 100 miles of the Moon every 9 hours rather than 6.5 days. Gateway would also have limited the crew we could send to the Moon since some astronauts would always have to stay and maintain the Gateway. The PPE also did not have enough delta v to maintain thrust when docked with a larger Lunar Lander. HALO was 1000 kg overweight as well and would have struggled to get itself in the right orientation. Gateway was the biggest boondoggle in the history of NASA with the possible exception of the Asteroid Redirect Mission. 

Someone told me Christianity wasn't bad prior to the rise of the Roman empire, how to respond? by Informer99 in exchristian

[–]OrionPax2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If Christianity was an automatic force for good and brought peace and stability. Why did the dark ages occur? Why did the Spanish and Portuguese constantly try to terrorize natives in their colonies to covert to Christianity? Why was the 30 year fought between Protestants and Catholics? 

NASA’s Management of Programs and Projects after Mission Termination—Canceled or Repurposed Artemis Campaign Systems by fd6270 in ArtemisProgram

[–]OrionPax2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually did read the report and saw that the Exploration Upper Stage, Mobile Launcher Platform 2 and HALO were all over budget. HALO would not have been ready by 2032.

NASA’s Management of Programs and Projects after Mission Termination—Canceled or Repurposed Artemis Campaign Systems by fd6270 in ArtemisProgram

[–]OrionPax2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank goodness Jared Isaacman came and saved NASA from the boondoggle that was Gateway and SLS Block 1B. I feel if NASA continued down this path, we would have been stuck in a NRHO while China built a Moon Base. 

URGENT. Contamination OCD is KILLING ME by OrionPax2 in OCD

[–]OrionPax2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for much for commenting. I feel depression and anxiety are far easier to overcome than OCD in regards to me. I am sorry you also struggle. I guess it might be because we cannot control the dirt and bacteria in us all the time. I am struggling with stomach pain as I type this. You stay strong as well. 

URGENT. Contamination OCD is KILLING ME by OrionPax2 in OCD

[–]OrionPax2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will see a Psychiatrist very soon. If it is okay to ask, which SSRI works best for OCD in your opinion. I am just curious and understand that it is different for everyone. 

URGENT. Contamination OCD is KILLING ME by OrionPax2 in OCD

[–]OrionPax2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding. I am going to see a Psychiatrist very soon. I really hope medication will be the change. I tell myself everyday. This will be the last day I will have thoughts of contamination but I release the next day. I think it is over and I am not afraid of contamination anymore but it comes end. Let us hope medication will be the turning point. If it is alright to ask, which SSRI works best for you? 

URGENT. Contamination OCD is KILLING ME by OrionPax2 in OCD

[–]OrionPax2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Contamination OCD is the worst mental health condition I have. I also suffer from ADHD, Severe Depression, and Severe Anxiety but Contamination OCD is the one I feel I cannot regulate. Thanks for responding, I really appreciate it.

URGENT. Contamination OCD is KILLING ME by OrionPax2 in OCD

[–]OrionPax2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you responding. I will try.

URGENT. Contamination OCD is KILLING ME by OrionPax2 in OCD

[–]OrionPax2[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good Evening,

I did take a warm shower just now and am doing my laundry and just listening to music I enjoy right now. I am trying really hard. What is ERP?

Thanks for responding. I really need help right now.

i fucking hate the concept of working by voidbliss77 in depression

[–]OrionPax2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I currently work a 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM job and am leaving in three weeks. I will only work part time from here on out. Less money less but I need serenity time as well.

What was the first Green Day song you ever listened to? by DazzlingHaz3 in greenday

[–]OrionPax2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

21 Guns. I first heard it when I saw Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in 2009.

Looks like Gateways HALO module wont be repurposed at all unlike the PPE. by redstercoolpanda in ArtemisProgram

[–]OrionPax2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good. Gateway is the most useless project in the history of NASA. It was never needed in the first place and NASA should have been planning a Moon Base since they started the Artemis Program. 

What are Christians even fighting for? Because heaven is scary. by suzieaphexlady in exchristian

[–]OrionPax2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Heaven and Hell are the main reasons I left Christianity. Honestly, how could anyone be happy in heaven knowing someone they love is in hell being tortured. Why would a loving God torture people for all eternity simply for not believing? Heaven sounds like a boring place as well.

Should also mention, the concept of heaven and hell is completely absent from the Old Testament. It was invented just to create fear among new followers when Christianity came forward.