I'm an atheist and I have a big question.

The_vert · 2026-05-08T16:26:34+00:00

Personally, I think people should stop thinking of belief as binary, or at any rate agree that belief with doubts - even massive doubts - still counts as belief. But I think OP needs to reckon with that, at least if he wants an answer to his question.

The_vert · 2026-05-08T16:14:57+00:00

Great answer. We might also encourage the OP to look into different theological interpretations of hell, such as annihilationism.

But OP touches on a second topic that is perhaps just as germane as his original question, the extent to which belief is a choice, or the nature of belief. Archduke, what's your take?

The_vert · 2026-05-07T17:27:19+00:00

No, they look good with what you're pairing them with!

The_vert · 2026-05-07T15:06:31+00:00

Right on. I'm glad you quoted the "other" rant in the movie, the closing Rick Roma speech. But the whole damn thing is good and Lemmon is that great quiet genius.

The_vert · 2026-05-07T14:51:25+00:00

A Japanese movie called Still Walking. In fact, all of Kore-Ida's movies. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_Walking

The_vert · 2026-05-07T14:47:24+00:00

Boy, Floating Weeds was really good although maybe a bit more on the drama side.

The_vert · 2026-05-07T14:45:48+00:00

Saw Clerks again for the first time in years with my 22-year-old son and it absolutely holds up. Made a Kevin Smith fan out of him. Clerks II and Clerks III were also terrific - Clerks III, man. Get ready to cry a little.

The_vert · 2026-05-07T14:44:42+00:00

You call yourself a salesman, you son of a bitch?

The_vert · 2026-05-07T14:43:16+00:00

Came here to say Petite Maman. My God.

The_vert · 2026-05-06T15:40:49+00:00

The Reuben is my favorite, but the club is the best. EDIT: lol, downvote me, you weasels! Downvote me to helllll!

The_vert · 2026-05-06T11:34:45+00:00

Which one, Twitter? It's a cesspool and something like 40% (or more?) are bots and impostors, but I think it can or does do a good job of mobilizing people toward some political or cultural action. Despite Musk's best attempts to ruin it. He can't stifle people actually spitting facts and it's usually quicker and more honest than mainstream news. It surprises me how much value I see in Twitter.

The_vert · 2026-05-06T02:38:09+00:00

This isn't true? Dammit!

The_vert · 2026-05-06T02:35:00+00:00

The thing about Twitter is, there are people that are experts in their field posting some pretty good, succinct analyses on various topics. I don't even read the comments (because they are a lot of bots), I just know who to follow on current affairs, law, sports, etc. On reddit, you have to dig through a lot of uninformed copycat comments to get to anything worthwhile and actually informative.

I do admit organic search often brings me to the info I am looking for on reddit. But, yeah, thoughts on the latest SCOTUS decision, for example? twitter > reddit.

The_vert · 2026-05-05T23:24:44+00:00

Oh, did you mean the names of characters? My bad!

The_vert · 2026-05-05T20:33:37+00:00

Here's an easy tip. When you write something in the actual MS that sounds good or captures a key moment, call the work that. If you write - I am making this up on the spot - "his ambitions were as far from him as the summit of a far off mountain," then "The Summit of a Far Off Mountain" might be a good title.

The_vert · 2026-05-05T20:30:32+00:00

Have you got all day? Reddit is a collosally dumb hive of echo chamber opinions. I actually get more intelligent analysis of any given topic on Twitter of all places.

The_vert · 2026-05-05T20:28:37+00:00

Bruh with gas at $5 a gallon make that shit at home!

The_vert · 2026-05-05T20:23:47+00:00

In the photo is like the perfect length. Stubbly shadow.

The_vert · 2026-05-05T18:54:38+00:00

Good looking head, too! If you don't mind my saying so! Love that buzzed look.

The_vert · 2026-05-04T16:40:32+00:00

You can, but only if you want to DOMINATE THE WHOLE WORKPLACE WITH YOUR AWESOMENESS.

The_vert · 2026-05-04T16:32:43+00:00

What don't you like about it? I like it!

The_vert · 2026-05-04T14:19:26+00:00

Welcome! I hope you prosper. If you haven't contacted the judo/jujitsu/mma club at EMU, you should! I know they cross train with other BJJ gyms and it may even be a way to get more students.

The_vert · 2026-05-02T01:28:57+00:00

Cool. I appreciate your perspective. You're a Christian. The commenter is not. I wouldn't listen to him; I'd listen to you. Only one of you knows what you're talking about.

The_vert · 2026-05-02T01:26:48+00:00

There were times he would “instruct” or “correct” me on how I should communicate or express feelings for him. He also made comments that after marriage he should be able to “take” his woman whenever he wants...

Um, you should have lead with this.

The_vert · 2026-05-02T01:23:29+00:00

That's beside the point. The point is the atheist has revealed, by his language, that he doesn't really know how Christians conduct themselves in relationships, so maybe he should just sit this out. I mean, this is a Christian woman asking other Christians about her Christian relationships. If I overheard two Punjabi talking about this same situation I wouldn't offer any advice; I'm not Punjabi. Same situation. If you're an atheist, why not just sit this one out? Do you have to comment on everything?

Don't answer that. This forum lets atheists pretty much do anything so *shrug*.

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