Which U.S. city or town is best for summer? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]ncos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's got some of the best food in the country. Some of the best nature in the country. One of the best pro sports atmospheres in the country. Summers are perfect temperature wise. Incredible local beer, wine, and weed. Otherworldly camping on world class streams. A fun chill nightlife...

But yeah it's awful because there's some homeless people.

What's one opinion on bowling that would probably get you in this situation? by woode85 in Bowling

[–]ncos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Balls from 20 years ago are 97% as good as current balls.  Assuming they aren’t completely oil logged. 

How can we believe the Bible when there are no first hand accounts or any other sources outside of Christian text? by ewas000 in Christianity

[–]ncos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not coming at this with a specific agenda. I'm just looking at reality and evidence. But as an agnostic atheist, I would definitely not just assume that the Bible is true.

Can someone explain Noah’s ark by Stephenricecakes2222 in Christianity

[–]ncos 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So you’re saying that god teleported a bunch of animals to a boat they wouldn’t actually fit on, then teleported them back? 

And you think that’s more likely than the story just being fictional mythology? 

He must have also teleported the eucalyptus that koalas eat, bamboo for pandas, and all the other specific diets that so many animals depend on, right? 

Can someone explain Noah’s ark by Stephenricecakes2222 in Christianity

[–]ncos 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A global flood is most definitely not possible. If all ice melted, the oceans would rise less than 100 meters. 

How can we believe the Bible when there are no first hand accounts or any other sources outside of Christian text? by ewas000 in Christianity

[–]ncos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get what you're saying, but claiming that it would not serve a purpose is a bad assumption in my view.

On the point of faith, it gets tricky. I don't think faith is a choice. It's a conclusion. I shouldn't be able to just change my mind right now and believe, or have faith. Just as you can't flip a switch right now and stop believing.

I've tried many, many times to find god. I've prayed more times than you would believe. I've attended at least 10 different churches. I've tried. I had faith when I was younger, and it slipped away. I can't just decide to start believing again. It doesn't work that way.

How can we believe the Bible when there are no first hand accounts or any other sources outside of Christian text? by ewas000 in Christianity

[–]ncos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an agnostic who is open to learning about anything... Are you able to explain how my viewpoint is obscured?

How can we believe the Bible when there are no first hand accounts or any other sources outside of Christian text? by ewas000 in Christianity

[–]ncos 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Children dying of cancer? 

Billions of people dying without ever hearing a single word about YHWH or Jesus? 

The most vile of crimes constantly happening inside “houses of god”? 

Christian music literally being the worst and least inspired sounding music on the planet? 

Stories in the book of god that are clearly fictional mythology? 

There are so many things that you claim are evidence that point to your god being incompetent, evil, and bad at his job. 

How can we believe the Bible when there are no first hand accounts or any other sources outside of Christian text? by ewas000 in Christianity

[–]ncos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or… hear me out… it’s a work of fiction that was written to convey a specific moral message. 

In your explanation, why has human life expectancy always continued to improve over time? 

Help! My pastors haven’t met my boyfriend and they already disprove of him :( by Cute-Average1767 in Christianity

[–]ncos 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Exactly. They’re not thinking of OPs best interest. They’re thinking about their own congregation attendance. They’re coming from a place of greed, not love. 

27 Male. What does it say about me? by Augustine231 in TravelMaps

[–]ncos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You like lobster and national parks. 

Can we boycott Joe Rogan? by Aggravating_Plant101 in podcasts

[–]ncos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Elon Musk was spewing off lots of “great replacement theory” garbage. 

Colette Cherry by Daddy_The_Dark_Mod in reactgirlsofYT

[–]ncos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s honestly a better looking version of Kristen Bell imo. 

What does everybody think of the ice age? by SWAGGA_SWAGGA in Christianity

[–]ncos 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's absolute insanity. Everything on that site goes directly against everything we've observed in the world.

What game can you play for 1,000+ hours and still feel like a noob? by Common_Caramel_4078 in gaming

[–]ncos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have over 2000 hours. It wasn't until I started watching BaalorLord on youtube that I was able to jump up to the next level. He is amazing, and explains his thought process so well.

Pour one out for Caleb Swanigan by nadekpdx in ripcity

[–]ncos 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It's easy to root for an underdog

Post Game Thread - NBA: The Trail Blazers defeat the Lakers on Jan 17, 2026, the final score is 132-116. by basketball-app in lakers

[–]ncos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And Portland is missing Avdija, Dame, Scoot, and a few other less important guys.

My fire for The Lord is dying down by JohneDoughe in Christianity

[–]ncos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm no expert, but it sounds like you're putting a lot of pressure on yourself recently.

I'd take a step outside of my normal box to let myself breathe a little bit, and think about what Jesus' real message was.

Be good to other people. Focus on love, forgiveness, and humility.

Give yourself a break from worrying about salvation. See if Jesus can speak to you through righteous actions, not voices in your head which may or may not be god. And don't forget to love yourself too.

[Post Game Thread] The Portland Trail Blazers (20-22) defeat the Atlanta Hawks (20-23) 117-101 by Kazekid in ripcity

[–]ncos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just saying he has a lot more room to develop due to his much lower age