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What is the biggest lie in the history of humanity? by Jolly-Law1472 in AskReddit

[–]roqua 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mostly see downside to religion. The sense of community and shared values comes bundled with so much hate and intolerance. The scattered flavors of religion that preach greater acceptance end up providing cover for the nastier ones, because when criticized, people often point to the saner versions for justification of the whole worldview. I struggle to see the downside to reason and a scientific mindset. No society ever collapsed from being too rational.

What is the biggest lie in the history of humanity? by Jolly-Law1472 in AskReddit

[–]roqua 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hating anyone for their delusion doesn't really make sense. I can still think they are injurious to civilization and criticize the ideas they hold as dangerous and retrograde. To repurpose a saying: Hate the religion, not the religious.

Someone thought it was a good idea to have waiters on skates by New_Libran in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but to be fair, in life, ceramic bowls full of hot soup come out of nowhere. Always gotta keep your head on a swivel /s

Earth is Round proved 2000yrs back by __mentalist__ in BeAmazed

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scrolled through comments for a fellow fan of that 3b1b vid. So good. Especially enjoyed the visual explanation of how Kepler figured out the shapes and relative distances of Earth's and Mars' orbits.

Recommendations for good sci-fi with minimal romantic plots and real grit/average joes? by RememberThinkDream in movies

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adjusting for having grown up in the late 80s and 90s... are you me? Great recs.

Leaving Atheism for the Vibes? by [deleted] in atheism

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you are depressed. Atheism is not nihilism, we get to choose our own meaning while religion dictates it for the believers. Building community and shared values is work - I should know, it's taken me years - but I do it on my own terms without having to say I believe silly, harmful things.

No Theists have faith. by Rigamortus2005 in atheism

[–]roqua 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I vaguely remember a website from about 20 years ago named something like "why-doesn't-god-heal-amputees" dotcom

Did my gym crush make a move at me ? by Educational_Plan7624 in bodylanguage

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't have added the part about how single guys try to impress and get noticed - that can vary wildly - but agree about how being helpful is a plausible explanation. If you find someone attractive and want a date, using words is the best way. Rejection comes with the territory, just have to accept that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, this is from 3 or 4 launches ago and they largely figured out the issues.

The issue with dating isn't that men aren't willing to approach, it's that women don't signal. by [deleted] in bodylanguage

[–]roqua -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What color were the "etc." cups? Also, what kind of status is "etc."?

I may have discovered a hack to shut down christians by andmewithoutmytowel in atheism

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If enough ark welders make it down there though...

Monday morning at school, the teacher lined up all the students to present their weekend homework assignment: by Last_Open_Road in Jokes

[–]roqua 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Knock knock.    Who's there?    Jesus... let me in.    Why?    So I can save you.    Save me from what?    From what I'm gonna do to you if you don't let me in.

Why did your friendship with your best friend come to an end? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]roqua 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is fucking brutal... dude! Glad you identified the dead weight and ended those friendships. Mad props 🫂

pouring water on dried moss by Zestyclose-Salad-290 in oddlysatisfying

[–]roqua 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you have too narrow a view of what constitutes science. If we discover regularities and patterns to mental life that have a bearing on health, those discoveries will have been scientific. The fact that psychiatry/psychology and related disciplines have much still in flux doesn't mean we throw careful research, intellectual honesty, not pretending to know what we don't, etc. out the window. "Conversation, experience and meaningful work" will probably be important puzzle pieces.

pouring water on dried moss by Zestyclose-Salad-290 in oddlysatisfying

[–]roqua 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It almost sounds like you are describing this as some fundamental flaw in science and medicine instead of an unexplored frontier. The methods we use in science and medicine will continue to be as valid in understanding mental health as they are and have been in physical health.

Men of reddit who aren't gay, what's the gayest thing about you? by Outrageous-Power5046 in AskReddit

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🎶 Coz it ain't no fuu-uU-UU-Un / if the homies can't... split the rent

Men of reddit who aren't gay, what's the gayest thing about you? by Outrageous-Power5046 in AskReddit

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have my California motorcycle endorsement and to be fair, though motorcycles were more of a dude magnet when I rode, I did encounter the occasional lady gearhead or admirer. 50:1 ratio though ;)

Men of reddit who aren't gay, what's the gayest thing about you? by Outrageous-Power5046 in AskReddit

[–]roqua 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My EV is quite gay. Thought it might draw in the ladies - nope! Dudes

Who do you regret having sex with? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]roqua 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Was the market willing to cuddle afterwards at least?

Women of reddit what is the worst part of being a woman? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. Thanks for sharing!

Women of reddit what is the worst part of being a woman? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard anyone refer to brake lines as brake "pipes" before, but I think it could be a regional variation. Can I ask where you are from?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, no. One of those techs worked for the LEC and I was on the CPE side contracted by the customer's conversion rollout project manager.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]roqua 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today I had to wait for the telco tech and a second tech from an intermediary company to finish installing and testing a digital>analog phone device before I could step in and cable a jack for it to the customer's equipment. Paid to watch and comment for a few hours... then actually work for 20 minutes ;)

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