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Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 26th 2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,875
Re: Talking about religion

This depends on the nature of the discussion. If it's about Christianity or the Christian view of something, then the bible is suitable to use. When Christianity isn't relevant or when the subject...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 25th 2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,875
Re: Talking about religion

You mentioned that you wouldn't sit down with a person of a different religion, however, you focused exclusively on the scenario where they tell you about their religion. Would you sit down with a...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 18th 2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,875
Re: Talking about religion

If you're not going to respect their religion and don't want to hear it, how can you expect to learn anything about it? You need not abandon your religion to learn of theirs. Given the fact you would...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 15th 2012, 04:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,875
Re: Talking about religion

I'm willing to discuss religion with whomever, even if I know very little about a particular religion. I'm open for a civil debate as long as the person is willing and capable. I don't care all that...
Forum: Rape and Abuse September 11th 2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 24
Triggering (Abuse): Rape Is Natural
Views: 2,945
Re: Rape Is Natural

Despite our beloved intelligence, I'm fairly certain rape still does occur.



You have an incredibly poor understanding of evolution and biology. Women have more than one, "egg". Additionally,...
Forum: Education and Careers September 9th 2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,088
Re: How easy is it for Americans to work in Canada?

One thing that you would want to keep in mind is that recently the PQ (Parti Quebecois) won with a minority in the government. This political party favours separatism and French over English, so in...
Forum: Rape and Abuse September 9th 2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 24
Triggering (Abuse): Rape Is Natural
Views: 2,945
Re: Rape Is Natural

Homosexuality can be evolutionary beneficial through kin selection. The best way to explain it is as follows: you're a heterosexual and suppose you have a homosexual brother. You're correct that the...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction September 3rd 2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,958
Re: Alcohol Blackouts

Usually when I go to parties with my friends, I'm the designated driver or the guy who tells his buddies when they've had enough to drink. I don't like to hold onto my friends' wallets because if...
Forum: Education and Careers August 30th 2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,777
Re: College! Where should I live?

There's no clear yes-no answer because they each have different variables to consider. Apartments require rent, payment for utilities and so forth, so you either need your folks to pay for it or get...
Forum: Rape and Abuse August 22nd 2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,825
Re: Legitimate Rape - Akin and Galloway

Akin and other politicians tried in the past to change the legal definition of rape. I think his statement of legitimate rape is an example of how the legal definition can change or the typologies of...
Forum: General Health August 22nd 2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,154
Re: Is my medication the reason behind all of this?

Hypothyroidism and improper dosages of Synthroid can lead to changes in mood, irritability and stress. Although hallucinations rarely if ever happen, you can have impaired cognition, which when...
Forum: Rape and Abuse August 20th 2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,527
Re: man uses small penis as rape defense.

The only thing that matters with respect to his tallywacker's size is how Zimbabian laws define rape. If penetration is a necessary criteria and upon expert testimony of the urlogist, the man has a...
Forum: Education and Careers August 10th 2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,096
Re: Earning money but can't work?

For cleaning, baking, dog-walking and whatever else, the best way would be advertising, which in this case involves lots of signs, spreading the word around your community and getting your parents to...
Forum: Education and Careers August 2nd 2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,096
Re: Earning money but can't work?

I think you're shooting yourself in the foot with focusing on your appearance for the concert. I understand you want to look nice but you have to ask yourself, which do you value more: your clothing...
Forum: Education and Careers July 6th 2012, 05:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,407
Re: Adding people from work on facebook

Since she is in a higher position than you, it would be advisable to ask her in advance. If she approves, then go ahead and add her, however, there are 2 things you should keep in mind. First, since...
Forum: Education and Careers June 30th 2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,398
Re: How to Stay Christian in College

I disagree with this because to me, marriage is more about being committed to a particular individual. There are plenty of couples who are married, committed to one another but their affection or...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying June 16th 2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,524
Re: Am i getting bullied by my friend?

It's understandable why he tells you to stop being a little girl because you used to insult him in the same manner, which only added fuel to the fire but now you can no longer take the heat. In other...
Forum: Education and Careers May 12th 2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,669
Re: But What If I Don't WANT To Go To College?

You can certainly go through online colleges to earn your degree but you can only run so far from stressful environments, whether employed, self-employed or not employed. Think what your aspirations...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 30th 2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 228
Poll: Abortion?
Views: 8,524
Re: Abortion?

This is just petty details but a heartbeat begins at the third week. More importantly, reflexes aren't present that early on, unless you have reputable evidence to suggest otherwise.



You're...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 14th 2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 228
Poll: Abortion?
Views: 8,524
Re: Abortion?

Your idea is good but your argument falls apart due to some very large holes. For reference, the USA has a population of approx. 313, 349, 000. Belgium has a population of approx. 11, 007, 020 (3.5%...
Forum: Rape and Abuse April 12th 2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,135
Re: Authorities JAIL Teen Rape Victim To Ensure She Will Attend Trial

I agree with jailing the rape victim in this case. First, she is required to attend court but has failed to do so more than once. Placing her under house arrest does not ensure she attends court, it...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 8th 2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 228
Poll: Abortion?
Views: 8,524
Re: Abortion?

*) I'm not sure where you're getting this information from but it is completely wrong. The sperm and egg "meet" in less than 24 hours, in fact less than 1 hour. In a research paper published in 2010,...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 8th 2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 228
Poll: Abortion?
Views: 8,524
Re: Abortion?

What is your criteria for individuals unfit to be parents?
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 8th 2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 228
Poll: Abortion?
Views: 8,524
Re: Abortion?

Do you find nothing wrong with killing and eating plants? After all, you did say all life is precious no matter what. If you don't eat plants, then what do you eat?



You're changing your...
Forum: Education and Careers March 19th 2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,018
Re: College majors- I'm confused.

There is a huge demand for graphic design, anything from photography as you mentioned, to video games, cartoons, advertisements, websites, etc... . Starting a business fresh out of college would be...
Forum: Education and Careers March 18th 2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,018
Re: College majors- I'm confused.

Getting a job will be competitive no matter the field, whether it's graphic design, medicine, teaching, etc... . As for natural talent, you need not be the most creative person.

Many jobs will...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 2nd 2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,399
Re: Is ATHEISM a RELIGION?

Agnosticism implies there has been some consideration of deities and religion, which is not possible if a child has no knowledge of any gods or religions. Ignosticism implies the definition of a...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 29th 2012, 02:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,399
Re: Is ATHEISM a RELIGION?

His argument is poorly stated as he's being tautological, although since this is an excerpt, perhaps he stated it more clearly elsewhere. In effect, his argument seems to be the same as dr2005's,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 28th 2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,399
Re: Is ATHEISM a RELIGION?

If you're referring to dr2005's response, it's not complex, however, he has a way with words :bleh:. Basically, the pastor was mixing two similar concepts: god and religion. There cannot be a god of...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying February 27th 2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,257
Re: My little brother is being bullied

If it helps for your argument, almost every single martial art encourages using violence as infrequent as possible, even those that are used by various armed forces. You could also mention that...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying February 26th 2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,257
Re: My little brother is being bullied

I would keep an eye out still because similar to the first time when you spoke to the bullies, they may retaliate. Granted, it seems different the second time around because one 5 ft girl probably...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying February 24th 2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,718
Re: bullied

My friends and I joke and tease each other, although we know not to step over the limits. Perhaps your friends do not realize you're affected especially if you don't tell them. Furthermore, if you...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying February 20th 2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,373
Re: My sister was being bullied.

I'm an only child although I did exactly what you mentioned when some of my friends were being bullied by others. I would tell those people to piss off. Failing that, I'd say it again but with more...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare February 19th 2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,278
Re: Such thing as a pregnant virgin?

It's a "maybe" answer depending on your definitions but a person by themselves with no help from anyone else can get pregnant via parthenogenesis. In humans, this often leads to miscarriage but a...
Forum: General Health February 19th 2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
Re: B3 diabetes coursework

I don't know if there's a specific question you have in mind so I'll briefly explain restriction enzymes, DNA ligase and "sticky ends".

Restriction enzymes cuts the double-strand DNA at certain...
Forum: General Health February 19th 2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
Re: B3 diabetes coursework

I know a fair bit about them.
Forum: Disabilities February 19th 2012, 04:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,637
Re: Do you have a Learning Disability?

I do not have this problem as I was able to enter math and science classes that were 1-2 grade levels higher than the grade I was currently in. I was able to skip one grade but was unable to skip...
Forum: Education and Careers February 14th 2012, 03:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,340
Re: American -> Canadian College?

University of Vancouver doesn't exist, so it's rather amazing it was competitive :haha: . I assume you mean University of British Columbia. Second, while there is a journalism program, you need to...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying February 14th 2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 4
Triggering (Bullying): Cyber=Bullied on another forum
Views: 3,041
Re: Cyber=Bullied on another forum

A random person on another forum was offending you, so the proper reaction on your part would be to either report it to the moderators and then ignore it. Perhaps he was trolling you or he had a...
Forum: Education and Careers February 12th 2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,340
Re: American -> Canadian College?

In Canada, colleges and universities are more differentiated, so I assume you mean university. In general, the tuition is less, however, all universities have an increased tuition for international...
Forum: General Health February 2nd 2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,645
Re: Couple sues doctor over disabled son's birth

I think the couple were incredibly lazy because the doctor provided a general switchboard number, which the couple used. However, once the call went unanswered, according to the articles provided by...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 31st 2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,086
Re: Alcohol in the classroom

If you pay good money to afford the tuition or work your ass off hard enough to get through by scholarships, your priorities should be studying for the courses. It's fine to get drunk outside of...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy January 28th 2012, 03:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,081
Re: What IS religion?

Religion is equivalent to a cult and is a way to control people through presenting stories and ideas as fact. It dictates how people should live their life, enforces its own morals and presumes...
Forum: Education and Careers January 26th 2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,133
Re: To all those in college or university:

My focus is medical and rehabilitative sciences, with emphasis in neuro- and electrophysiology, molecular medicine and cancer research.

I'm applying for my Masters in the fields listed above. My...
Forum: General Health January 23rd 2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,418
Re: Doctor playing Eugenics

I can understand why the mental condition would be included for other disorders, such as Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome where one of the common symptoms is cognitive impairment that results in frequent and...
Forum: General Health January 23rd 2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,418
Re: Doctor playing Eugenics

Individuals with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome often have a significantly reduced head size, which no doubt causes neural impairment. As a result, various physiological impairments can occur, such as...
Forum: General Health January 22nd 2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,418
Re: Doctor playing Eugenics

It is very tragic the young girl is suffering from Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, however, there is more to why she was denied a kidney transplant than mental retardation. WHS frequently involves...
Forum: General Health January 19th 2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,597
Re: Paula Deen hides her type 2 diabetes

I wonder, if so many were hung up over the fact Paula Deen hid her diabetes from the world as though it were an inbred child locked in the basement, do they want to know when she's constipated? When...
Forum: Sex and Puberty January 3rd 2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,187
Re: why don't doctors regulate when you enter puberty?

You read incorrectly, although after going through your links, the first link uses poor wording. LHRH is not used, rather leuprolide acetate (LA) is often used as a synthetically-produced LHRH...
Forum: Sex and Puberty January 2nd 2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,187
Re: why don't doctors regulate when you enter puberty?

I'm 22, going to start my Master's degree and I still get mistaken for being in high-school between grade 9-11, rarely in grade 12. The same applies to me father and uncle, they're in their mid-60s...
Forum: Games and Things December 10th 2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

5/10. Seen you mostly in chat rather than the areas of the forums I mostly am in.
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction December 9th 2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,188
Re: Do you drink alcohol...?

I started drinking at the ripe age of 13 just taking a sip and the beer tasted pretty good. It was at a large party with many family members there, so my cousin and I drank until we passed out. I did...
Forum: Games and Things December 5th 2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

1/10, seen you around on the forums but very little.
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity December 5th 2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,887
Re: 10 year old girl in Illinois commits suicide over LGBT bullying

Always? It rarely happens in reality, although I'm not sure if you're referring to reality or to the media. If it's the former, you're too damn deluded.



I'd go one step further and say in...
Forum: General Health December 5th 2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,214
Re: Medication.

I don't have any personal experiences to offer in terms of taking the medications, however, I have experience on the pharmacological side. There are various classes of medications and often...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity November 24th 2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,887
Re: 10 year old girl in Illinois commits suicide over LGBT bullying

I've always viewed, probably from some family members, when shit goes down, it's interesting and I like interesting. So if I get stuck in a bad position, I may feel bad about it but that feeling is...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity November 20th 2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,887
Re: 10 year old girl in Illinois commits suicide over LGBT bullying

:haha: I just started imaging a kid trying to hang itself and asking their pet frog what would happen, and the frog said, "try it and find out you worthless shit" but the kid didn't know how to tie...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity November 20th 2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,887
Re: 10 year old girl in Illinois commits suicide over LGBT bullying

All people regardless of age are illogical and irrational to varying degrees. A 10 year old can intentionally kick you in the leg in order to hurt you and supposing they succeed, you wouldn't react?...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity November 19th 2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,887
Re: 10 year old girl in Illinois commits suicide over LGBT bullying

A 10 year old would perfectly understand what death and suicide are. The fact the 10 year old used whatever fabric to tie a noose and hang herself shows she's not mentally impaired, so it's fair...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity November 19th 2011, 02:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,887
Re: 10 year old girl in Illinois commits suicide over LGBT bullying

I have sympathy for the family but not for the girl because that's like saying I have sympathy for someone who is blinded by selfishness and doesn't give a crap about their family.

I find the...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying November 7th 2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,093
Re: Teachers tell bullied kids to act less 'gay'

The fact you were hell-bent on arguing the teachers should have acted in a different way without giving regard to the fact they stated they didn't know what to do, to me, suggests you didn't read it...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying November 7th 2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,093
Re: Teachers tell bullied kids to act less 'gay'

The article can focus on the sexuality definition all the author wants, however, it's a narrow mindset. The sexual orientation groups also have a narrow mindset by presuming the teacher intended to...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying November 7th 2011, 01:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,093
Re: Teachers tell bullied kids to act less 'gay'

*) Bullying a bully? Are you sure you're reading the same article as the rest of us in this thread because the teacher, "bullied" the "victims" of schoolyard bullies. Hell, even the title of the...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying November 6th 2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,093
Re: Teachers tell bullied kids to act less 'gay'

Are you aware of the fact the term, "gay" has definitions other than sexuality, such as weak, acting stupid, overly happy and so forth? I doubt the teachers would be brought to court over this...
Forum: Education and Careers November 5th 2011, 05:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,076
Re: Am I the only one who hates people reading my work?

Back in high-school, my friends and I would play card games inside during recess and everyone else who needed help would come to us as we had the highest marks. It became problematic when some...
Forum: Education and Careers November 3rd 2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,076
Re: Am I the only one who hates people reading my work?

I don't mind if people read my research papers after I've handed them in and they're marked. It would benefit me, especially when it's a good paper because others may get some of their questions...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying November 3rd 2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,093
Re: Teachers tell bullied kids to act less 'gay'

I'm not sure how many people noticed in the article but the teachers admitted they received very little training of how to deal with bullying. They should of course try their absolute best and use...
Forum: Games and Things October 31st 2011, 06:38 AM
Replies: 747
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Would you ever...?
Views: 28,383
Re: Would you ever...?

It'd have to be a quickie but I'm all for it.

Would you have sex during a funeral?
Forum: Games and Things October 28th 2011, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1,169
Views: 29,064
Forum: Music October 28th 2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1,888
Views: 36,717
Forum: Games and Things October 27th 2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 88,463
Forum: Games and Things October 27th 2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

4/10, I've seen you around a decent amount but haven't talked to you, or perhaps I did talk to you and I forgot whatever you told me.
Forum: Games and Things October 27th 2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 747
Non-PG13 (Strong Language): Would you ever...?
Views: 28,383
Re: Would you ever...?

Hell yeah, hopefully I'd get a good amount then buy new underwear.

If you considered your best friend's mother to be a MILF and assuming she was consenting, would you have sex with her without...
Forum: Education and Careers October 18th 2011, 03:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Re: College grading is ridiculous.

Most of my current courses have 2-3 term tests, at least 1 long research paper and exam. One of them has 7 labs and another has weekly quizzes before each lecture to test whether we understood the...
Forum: Games and Things October 16th 2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

0.5/10. I don't recall ever seeing you here before but your username sounds a tad familiar, although I could also be mixing up usernames since many have ones similar to yours.
Forum: Education and Careers October 11th 2011, 04:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,596
Re: College aplication help!

The first thing is to make sure you've used correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, diverse lexicon (a.k.a. vocabulary) and are not overly repetitive. It's simple but crucial, you can ask a friend,...
Forum: General Health October 6th 2011, 05:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,605
Re: Doctor won't help ...

Although assessing the colour of the mucus isn't all that reliable, it's something your doctors may have considered.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WellnessNews/story?id=6427491&page=1

Green mucus...
Forum: Education and Careers October 4th 2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,597
Re: How much does reading matter in college?

I'll start off by saying I'm only taking science classes, so it may be different than for non-science classes.

I find it to be quite helpful to read the assigned chapters after the lecture...
Forum: Games and Things October 2nd 2011, 03:35 AM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

4/10, I've mostly seen you around the debates and religious section area of the forums.
Forum: General Health September 26th 2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,643
Re: There's a Doctor in the house!

I don't bother commenting in threads in the introductory area but yours is obviously interesting. To me you're just another user on this site who, like all users, brings their own unique experiences...
Forum: Music September 26th 2011, 03:45 AM
Replies: 1,888
Views: 36,717
Re: Have you heard of the artist/band above?

Yes, don't care for him though.

Rainbow Butt Monkeys?
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 20th 2011, 04:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,093
Re: Religion vs Science...why?

I think they're pitted against each other because people see that science and religion are methods of understanding the world we live in. Since they're both methods of gaining knowledge, that puts...
Forum: Education and Careers September 16th 2011, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,394
Re: Whats college level accounting statistics like?

I've never done accounting at a college/university level, only at a high-school level but I have done several courses in statistics.

There's no heavy math calculations you do in your introductory...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 13th 2011, 02:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,374
Re: Mixed Religion?

I'll give it a shot although I'm not the OP. Part of the confusion is because the OP is using the word, "religion". I'll use the definition you provided to keep things simple. Agnosticism is not a...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 12th 2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,374
Re: Mixed Religion?

I know very little about Wicca so I'm going to let someone else who believes and practices in it to answer that part of your post.

As for agnosticism, it's more of a philosophy as opposed to a...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying August 25th 2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,156
Re: Bullied because of my weight...

It's not in my nature to write flowery messages for a random person, however, I will try to help you in another way. Imagine all the bullying you endured from your weight coming back all at once....
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 17th 2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,140
Re: Do you follow the same religion as your parents?

My parents are Christian but not very devoted, in that they go to church 1-3 times per year (excluding weddings, baptisms and funerals). I'm an anti-theist theological non-cognivist atheist. My...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 13th 2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,889
Re: "our religion" :3

What you described is not a religion because religions are meant to use certain supernatural beings to explain natural phenomena. You (or your friend) wrote short stories about mythical creatures and...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 10th 2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,688
Re: Religion and Birth Control

Congrats on being pregnant. Even though you're not pregnant already, you might as well think you are because at the rate you're going you will be. If you want to have sex, then have sex but remember...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying July 12th 2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,021
Re: Being Bullied

I assume you've already told the teachers and principal as well as your parents but to no avail. Even if the school does intervene, it would probably antagonize the situation even more because the...
Forum: General Health July 12th 2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,326
Re: Problems Swallowing Medication

Unlike some of the advice, only certain pills can be crushed or cut in half. Pills that can be cut in half usually have a small groove on one side or both sides. The picture below is of Dilantin...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 11th 2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,151
Re: Religion and Atheism.

I'm an atheist and anti-theist. If a religious person wishes to engage in a debate or merely a conversation about religion, I'm likely to be against their religion (more so if I know enough of the...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 9th 2011, 03:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,031
Re: Is this an addiction?... or what?

Paracetamol is not known to cause physiological addictions no matter the dosage, that is, any addiction would be psychological because it reduces pain. It doesn't matter how much you take, it will...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare July 5th 2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,029
Re: People keep asking me if I am pregnant

If you're wearing a baggy shirt that "puffs" out, it may look like you have a bigger belly. Alternatively, if the shirt looks unusually large or unfitting, it may look like you're struggling to find...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 29th 2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Re: Starting a religion

There's no reason why you couldn't start your own religion. There's hundreds, even thousands of religions out there today. Yours may not be well-received but at the end of the day, it boils down to...
Forum: Rape and Abuse June 21st 2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,648
Re: 12 year olds Statutory Rape Conviction overturned by Ohio Supreme Court

The above was from the article and even though both parties agreed it was consensual, I can understand how the above could be spun to suggest it truly was not consensual. After all, the older boy...
Forum: General Health June 21st 2011, 04:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,387
Re: Doctor Suggest Vegetarian diet

I just find it hilarious you quote yourself in order to respond to Frosty.

All silliness aside, you two can bicker all day long, I don't give a rat's ass because it gets nowhere. Whether your...
Forum: General Health June 18th 2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,387
Re: Doctor Suggest Vegetarian diet

I don't know what is available in Louisiana but you could try portabello mushrooms (large mushrooms) with balsamic vinegar or just red wine, then toss it on the grill. If you like garlic, put garlic...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 16th 2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,461
Re: Religion and homophobia.

By religion, I assume Christianity. I'm not going to do a huge elaborate post as I just repeat myself endlessly but the short version is the older versions of the bible never condemned homosexuality....
Forum: Relationships and Dating June 6th 2011, 04:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Re: I am dating him again, I guess that makes me a target...

Given the strong feelings people have against your boyfriend, there's nothing you can do. If you go with him, people will question why and say whatever comments but if you begin defending him, people...
Forum: Music May 31st 2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 12,936
Re: What Song Is Stuck In Your Head Right Now?

Symphony X - Set The World On Fire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUn4jXZko5E&feature=fvwrel
Forum: General Health May 30th 2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,821
Re: will diabetes prevent me from being in a government affiliated job?

If you're on the insulin pump, as you know you cant take hard hits to that area. It may be a problem if you're responding to calls because there's the chance it may be damaged. I'm not sure what...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 29th 2011, 02:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,031
Re: Why is Religion Such a Huge Deal?

I think people believe for a few reasons. First, they were indoctrinated at such a young age, they couldn't understand that what they're told may be false. Second, whenever shit hits a society,...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction May 28th 2011, 03:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,091
Re: Sex problems/ addiction?

I don't think it's anything of an addiction because you found someone you're affectionate with and it's not unusual to continue to want to have sex with her over and over again. Go to work to make...
Forum: General Health May 27th 2011, 04:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,821
Re: will diabetes prevent me from being in a government affiliated job?

I think the concern wouldn't be the fact you are type 1, rather the concern would be is it well controlled. I suppose if you're more in the office than the field, you could get an insulin pump,...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare May 25th 2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,996
Re: Why is it cool to get pregnant

I don't consider pregnant teenagers to be whores but I don't look upon them in a favourable light, particularly if they're younger teenagers. I look at them and my initial reaction when it's a...
Forum: General Health May 24th 2011, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,254
Re: medication question

The most similar medication to gabapentin would probably be pregabalin and is more potent than gabapentin as well as newer. To treat an anxiety disorder, there are several options in terms of what...
Forum: General Health May 23rd 2011, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,254
Re: medication question

Gabapentin is an interesting medication because it has no documented side-effects, so it's viewed as a win-win. It was initially made and successfully used for anxiety disorders but for bipolar,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 20th 2011, 03:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,335
Re: What religion are you?

I'm curious, which parts do you revise and often use to give hope? Also, why do these parts give you hope?
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 19th 2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,335
Re: What religion are you?

I usually don't consider atheism as a religion but that aside, I'm a strong atheist. I'd also add myself as anti-theist.



Then why is it that when I look at the timeline of Christianity, Roman...
Forum: General Health May 19th 2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,556
Re: T1 diabetes

Metformin is usually prescribed for T2 diabetes, you're correct on that but for people with T1 diabetes who take large amounts of insulin, then metformin may be used. From what I know, the dosage of...
Forum: General Health May 18th 2011, 02:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,556
Re: T1 diabetes

Metformin may help in reducing weight or preventing weight gain, rarely if ever has it caused weight gain. A common side-effect though is gastrointestinal pains. I assume you're also on insulin...
Forum: General Health May 17th 2011, 11:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,556
Re: T1 diabetes

I'm assuming you're ending up in the hospital because of high blood sugar, so if that's the case, perhaps you need to change what it is you take medication-wise. For example, metformin is often...
Forum: Games and Things May 15th 2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

0/10, never seen you before on this site.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 12th 2011, 03:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,918
Re: Explaining Religion to a Child

I would tell my future child that I wouldn't mind whatever he/she believes in as long as it makes him/her happy, understand it and don't push it on everyone they see. Also, I'd always remind them...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 4th 2011, 04:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,495
Re: "Custom created" religion

I'm interested in hearing what Drellicism is as well as if its name has any meaning or if it's something conjured up to sound fancy.

I've dabbled in various religions and philosophies, from...
Forum: Rape and Abuse April 16th 2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 58
Triggering (Abuse): Is this rape?
Views: 9,037
Re: Is this rape?

I just got through finishing an upper-year criminology course that basically was showing how for the most part, the penal system sucks in North America. Part of the reason for this idea to report a...
Forum: Games and Things April 7th 2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

6/10, I've seen you several times on the forums.
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction April 7th 2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 110,482
Re: Drinking for the first time?

Sorry, your health teacher is wrong when it comes to using bread for the purpose of the thread.

Bread soaks things up if they're on a plate, not if you've already eaten it because once you've ate...
Forum: Games and Things April 6th 2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

0.5/10, first time ever seeing you.
Forum: Rape and Abuse April 4th 2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 58
Triggering (Abuse): Is this rape?
Views: 9,037
Re: Is this rape?

Mens rea and actus reus. I agree with what you said, I think it is one of the most heinous crimes.
Forum: Rape and Abuse April 4th 2011, 07:22 AM
Replies: 58
Triggering (Abuse): Is this rape?
Views: 9,037
Re: Is this rape?

If there is no resistance nor opposition in any way and the person goes through with it, how should one know the person was/wasn't consenting? If the person freezes up, as in the first example but...
Forum: Rape and Abuse April 3rd 2011, 11:37 PM
Replies: 58
Triggering (Abuse): Is this rape?
Views: 9,037
Re: Is this rape?

No consensual indications were given by the girl, then again, no indications she was not liking it was given. I suppose it's one where you could argue it to be rape but it seems like it's not.

...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction April 2nd 2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 110,482
Re: Drinking for the first time?

First alcohol will act as somewhat of an "upper" at low concentrations although this can increase depending on the social situation, your current mood and experience with it. After that, it acts as...
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity April 1st 2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,893
Re: LGBT-Friendly society

The reasons, groups involved or promoting LGBT hatred would all have to be removed so it wouldn't just be a chance in people's view, it'd be removing many groups and a change in people's views. I...
Forum: Games and Things April 1st 2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

1/10, rarely seen you.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 1st 2011, 03:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

Another person who doesn't understand the premises of science... .

In science, nothing is proven 100%. When you start using that as an argument, to me it shows you're uneducated about science....
Forum: Eating Disorders March 30th 2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,271
Re: American Dad (Anorexia)

I think it's pretty hilarious but keep in mind, it's not meant to offend. If it does, tough, cant please everyone so simply don't watch that episode then.
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying March 27th 2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,830
Re: To all those who have been bullied, Do you believe it effected the way you function at school?

One of the main reasons I got bullied was because of my high grades, along with having a "weird accent", saying words in a different sounding, etc... . Despite my parents coming home late and being...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 27th 2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

Then ignore those that don't need the sunlight.



This is what I'm talking about. Yes it would be rare for someone to survive such physical torment however, your explanation boiled down to "it...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 27th 2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

Could you give this scientific reasoning? It's useless to say there is a reasoning but not give it. So, your reasoning you hold is "god can do anything". That's not much of an argument, it's weak and...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 27th 2011, 05:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

If you don't interpret it figuratively, do you interpret it literally? If so, are there talking snakes, do plants not need sunlight (Genesis 1:11-14), giants walking on Earth, people living 800+...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 27th 2011, 03:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

Evolution does suggest that but it also suggests humans originated from reptiles, fish, and other animals. Many of those animals aren't seen today as living creatures, some are but those that are,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 27th 2011, 01:50 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

This begs the question, do you believe the entire bible as fact? If so, do you believe snakes talk to people, people living for 800+ years, etc...? You can say both are figurative interpretations of...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 26th 2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

Then you should be able to understand what the basic premises of science are yet you haven't been showing that on this thread. If your science classes don't teach evolution, then how and where did...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 26th 2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

It's redundant for you to keep saying it and only shows you understand less and less about science.



Then how can you not understand what science is if you're studying it in high-school? I...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 26th 2011, 04:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,918
Re: Athiesm and Religion are exactly the same.

Speaking for myself, someone who says anything scientific is 100% correct doesn't know what science is, it's based heavily on falsifiability. The reason for this is to expand knowledge. The moment...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 25th 2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

Apologies, was someone else then. But if you didn't take science in high-school, how can you know much about science? I find no reason to think you're motivated to do your own studying on your own...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 25th 2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

I'm afraid you did say scientific evidence: "I mean, there is scientific evidence that Jesus is God.... So for those of you who don't believe in God because there isn't enough scientific evidence,"....
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 25th 2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

You're going to have to specify which miracles you're referring to. In the meantime, a humourous possible explanation.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik0yz5Jo4Os
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 25th 2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

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Then it seems you are using words you don't understand. Science does not prove anything 100% because part of its premise is falsifiability. The fact you're saying you cant show it...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 24th 2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,562
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

Religion and science share 2 commanlities in particular: both are forms of knowledge and both describe how to obtain knowledge. With science it's straight-foward, you need evidence often done by...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 10th 2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,988
Re: @Atheists: Do you hate religion?

Which country would that be? Certainly not the USA. Despite having the "in god we trust" on the dollar bills, the Founding Fathers were against religion, such as Christianity....
Forum: Rape and Abuse February 19th 2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,635
Re: 13-Year-Olds Commit Gang Rape Of Classmate

Before even thinking of applying such measures, it would be good to look back and see if it actually worked. Harsher punishments such as your barbaric ideas, can result in a few things. First, no...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare February 19th 2011, 05:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,341
Re: Pregnant Woman Takes Abortion Pill Due To Pharmacy Error

LOL, this was waiting to be said. Well played.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 17th 2011, 05:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,988
Re: @Atheists: Do you hate religion?

I'm one who is all for knowledge as well as rationality, practicality, logic and the law. To me, religion is a form of knowledge, no doubt about that but it's a form of knowledge where rationality,...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare February 15th 2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,341
Re: Pregnant Woman Takes Abortion Pill Due To Pharmacy Error

I agree a compensation should be in order, however, if the baby is harmed or dies before birth, it needs to be proven that it occurred because of the medication mix-up. People can inherit harmful...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare February 15th 2011, 05:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,341
Re: Pregnant Woman Takes Abortion Pill Due To Pharmacy Error

People naturally make mistakes and the pharmacist likely does not botch things up frequently, otherwise they wouldn't be employed. Slip-ups occur and no matter how much education they've had, it can...
Forum: Rape and Abuse February 13th 2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,635
Re: 13-Year-Olds Commit Gang Rape Of Classmate

I find two things shocking in this. First, the actual event itself. Second, at the end of the article, it said counseling services are offered to other students at that school. That in my opinion is...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare February 11th 2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,341
Re: Pregnant Woman Takes Abortion Pill Due To Pharmacy Error

The pharmacist isn't solely to blame here. Although they probably know more about the medications, arrange them for each person and we assume they did it correctly, the woman is responsible for...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying February 10th 2011, 04:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,160
Re: Have you ever bullied someone?

The bullying I did was somewhat ironic because as I was bullying someone else, whether it be because other kids did it (usually that was the reason) or I had a person dislike, usually I was also...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare February 8th 2011, 06:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,341
Re: Pregnant Woman Takes Abortion Pill Due To Pharmacy Error

She could have also read the label on the pills before taking them. That is her fault, she is and was capable of that but didn't do so. Since she's pregnant, she should have been extra cautious....
Forum: Games and Things February 6th 2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

0/10 never seen you until now.
Forum: Games and Things February 5th 2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

0/10, never seen you around until this thread.
Forum: Games and Things February 1st 2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2,010
Views: 42,028
Re: How well-known are you on TH?

7.5/10. I see you in a few parts of the forums I go to.
Forum: Rape and Abuse January 31st 2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,258
Re: Republicans redefine rape for abortion laws

I had to read the article a few times because I thought I was still too tired to actually understand it but from what I gather, government assistance is given for "forcible rape". Towards the...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare January 24th 2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,692
Re: 90 Pregnant Teens, ONE High School!

That school is going to have a massive drop-out rate followed by an even larger entrance-rate.

I agree with some of what has been said throughout the thread, the students are to blame because...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 22nd 2011, 04:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,320
Re: Alcohol - Is this legal?

Since your apartment has a no alcohol policy, it's illegal no matter what their age. By illegal I mean breach of contract, so you may want to look over the contract as it may say the likely...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy January 22nd 2011, 03:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,634
Re: Children learning about religion

One religion I think would be interesting to have taught, and I may be biased on this, is Satanism, both theistic and atheistic sects. Many people shun this belief but not many seem to actually...
Forum: General Health January 21st 2011, 06:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,530
Re: Philadelphia doctor accused of murdering patient, newborns

I don't understand the charges either. According to the article, there were fetuses, or parts of fetuses, in various containers and open unsanitary equipment. How could someone be unaware of what was...
Forum: Eating Disorders January 9th 2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,461
Re: Kenneth Tong Promoting Anorexia

If someone is going to be anorexic, I highly doubt reading the stuff that guy posted will cause the onset. It may make it worse but that guy cant be blamed for it. If you tell someone to go jump off...
Forum: Sex and Puberty December 31st 2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,371
Re: When should kids learn about puberty and sex?

Most kids already know of sex and puberty at grade 5 or perhaps a grade or two lower. They couldn't tell you the exact hormonal changes but they know of it. There's no point in not telling them if...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy December 27th 2010, 03:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Re: Why is religion, spirituality, and philosophy combined with science on these forums?

The current religion, philosophy and science forum does allow for debating so that wouldn't stop. I put a suggestion in a while ago to have debating be allowed in here and I was told it was allowed...
Forum: Education and Careers December 19th 2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 33,228
Re: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Neuroscience, neuropsychology, psychology or something in criminology, possibly involving the first two. I've had a keen interest in the nervous system since grade 10-11 because it was the thing that...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy December 18th 2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,541
Re: Do you and your parent(s) follow the same religion?

My parents are technically Christians but neither are very devout in any way (i.e. no praying, going to church every 2-3 times per year, no bible, etc...). My father has some crosses and old...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy December 15th 2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,790
Re: The paranormal and your religion.

I view ghosts, spirits, talking to spirits and the like as fairytales for children and good ways to get money from gullible people. I'm a strong atheist and although I am still looking through...
Forum: Rape and Abuse November 26th 2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 38
Triggering (Abuse): Woman’s eight false rape claims
Views: 2,778
Re: Woman’s eight false rape claims

I suppose you missed the part where it said she was suffering from mental illnesses during that time which may have impeded her ability to rationalize what she was doing. The article clearly said she...
Forum: Rape and Abuse November 24th 2010, 05:20 AM
Replies: 38
Triggering (Abuse): Woman’s eight false rape claims
Views: 2,778
Re: Woman’s eight false rape claims

LOL



Wow. I'm not studying law but from the courses I've taken such as forensic psychology with FBI profilers and such, in Canada there's only NCRMD or NCR. I remember learning about the...
Forum: Rape and Abuse November 23rd 2010, 07:20 AM
Replies: 38
Triggering (Abuse): Woman’s eight false rape claims
Views: 2,778
Re: Woman’s eight false rape claims

I get it now, I thought the suspension period was the same as the sentence so I was confused on what was going on there. I know you can run circles around me in law, so I feel you're the best person...
Forum: Rape and Abuse November 22nd 2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 38
Triggering (Abuse): Woman’s eight false rape claims
Views: 2,778
Re: Woman’s eight false rape claims

Why would she go to prison? It was documented she had mental health problems so if she violates her supervision order, shouldn't her mental health be checked first and not off to prison? Also, if the...
Forum: Rape and Abuse November 21st 2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 38
Triggering (Abuse): Woman’s eight false rape claims
Views: 2,778
Re: Woman’s eight false rape claims

Couldn't the men or police sue her for false accusations and slander? Perhaps they could let it go once or twice but 8 times? Come on, she's on the way to pulling off 3 hat tricks then a baker's...
Forum: Rape and Abuse November 21st 2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 38
Triggering (Abuse): Woman’s eight false rape claims
Views: 2,778
Re: Woman’s eight false rape claims

She was declared not mentally fit so when that happens, the person doesn't go to jail. They do often get incarcerated in forensic psychiatric hospitals at varying levels of security though, so it's...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying November 13th 2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,113
Re: "My Teacher Bullied Me"

Oh OK, I thought the article was saying the teacher was doing the bullying to her before but she was surprised it was that teacher. Makes more sense now.

I agree, there's not a lot to investigate...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying November 13th 2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,113
Re: "My Teacher Bullied Me"

She said she wasn't sure who the bully was and was surprised it was the teacher. Assuming other verbal things were said (probably were since she brought a tape recorder), couldn't one identify the...
Forum: Rape and Abuse November 11th 2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,970
Re: Teen's Rape Charges Dropped Because Victim Kills Self

Why were the charges dropped? Even if the victim cannot testify, surely there is plenty of other evidence that can be examined that would satisfy a verdict. Perhaps the details of what he said to the...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying October 16th 2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,687
Re: Are YOU being bullied because you're GAY?!

It was a great movie, excellent intentions but it seems like it's being directed at certain Christians or other religious individuals who are ignorant to people who are not what they approve of. I...
Forum: General Health October 9th 2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,114
Re: Medication?

It varies for different individuals, the medication itself, dosage and duration (other factors too but these are the easiest to understand). I mention duration because it's common for experiencing...
Forum: General Health September 26th 2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,794
Re: How can you convince a person to go to the doctor?

There is involuntary admission which can be done but since she is an adult (i.e. over 18), the only way for her to get treatment by this would be if she comes home and then gets admitted or the...
Forum: Homework Help August 28th 2010, 03:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,364
Re: How much homework and how much studying time is normal for college?

It doesn't matter what others say as to how long it takes them for studying and reading because they're not you. The time that's necessary is the time that it takes and all courses aren't the same....
Forum: General Health August 20th 2010, 03:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,325
Re: Do any of you take a friend to the doctor's for support?

I've never taken a friend to the doctor's for support. The most I've done is taken a friend to the pharmacy when I had to pick up some stuff on the way home to my place because we had to buy some...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction August 8th 2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,255
Re: Addiction to bad behaviors in relationships

If anything, it wouldn't be an addiction, it would be something for the mental health area. To break the pattern, try to do the opposite of the things written down. But it isn't an addiction.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 5th 2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,144
Re: Vegetarianism and Religion.

The "thou shalt not kill" is what's taught now in the New Testament. In the Old Testament, it was the same except it added on "without reason". So it allowed killing of animals for food because...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 5th 2010, 02:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,144
Re: Vegetarianism and Religion.

I'm pretty sure the gods of the Abrahamic faiths do that already but even then it's not always justified I think, such as someone killing another in an act of self-defense. It'd be considered...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 3rd 2010, 09:27 PM
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Views: 2,144
Re: Vegetarianism and Religion.

In the bible, the Apostles were told to eat bread as a representation of Christ's body. So she may have considered it a sin because in no way did you want to eat meat of any form (i.e. considered you...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 3rd 2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,452
Re: :hehe: new to religion

I was a Christian and now a theological non-cognitivist. I still do study some Christianity because it's one of the most common religions in the world and in the area where I live, there's a good...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 3rd 2010, 04:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,452
Re: :hehe: new to religion

What is a soul number and how did your minister/counsellor determine you're a certain soul number? Is it just the last time you believed in a certain belief or something else?
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 31st 2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,526
Re: Religion that ruins lives.

I tried something similar before and it didn't exactly work out. It did for the first few responses but then some Christians came in, preached away and ended it. I tried to get them to quit preaching...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 31st 2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,526
Re: Religion that ruins lives.

That's good you'll look into it further but by continuing to say this, meaning you don't know what it is yet you still disagree, it's not going well for you.



To save time, I'll do it for...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 30th 2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,526
Re: Religion that ruins lives.

That's kind of vague really. In parts of the bible, it does condone raping of children and such.



I don't know how to get you to understand, it is NOT a religion. It was said several times by...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 29th 2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,526
Re: Religion that ruins lives.

"True Christian religion". What exactly is that?

You admit to not even knowing what it is yet you're against it. Classic. How can you then call it a false teaching when you don't have a clue what...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 28th 2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,526
Re: Religion that ruins lives.

You may not be able to stop it but why would you want to stop it? If it's doing no harm and each member is a legal adult who consents and wants it, then no need to break it up. I do agree with you on...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 28th 2010, 04:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,526
Re: Religion that ruins lives.

I'm confused also, was there a revolution where polygamy became a religion? Two people apparently say it is a religion so when did it become one?. People of various religions do polygamy but not...
Forum: Loneliness July 25th 2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,337
Re: Lonely; yet hate everyone in my town.

All towns will have your party-goers. Look around for youth groups or perhaps see people who aren't into the parties. First, try to reduce the hatred for your entire town so you can be open to...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 3rd 2010, 04:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,132
Re: Confused about my religion.

Do you believe in a god or other higher being? It can be the Christian or Catholic god even if you don't follow all of the practices you were taught of that religion.
Forum: General Health July 1st 2010, 04:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,169
Re: High Vs. Low (Doctor?)

To quote a book and author I like very much:

"We are all mutants. But some of us are more mutant than others."
- Armand Marie Leroi of the book Mutants: On Genetic Variety and the Human Body. ...
Forum: General Health June 30th 2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,169
Re: High Vs. Low (Doctor?)

No doctor will diagnose you with bipolar and depression because the disorders are mutually exclusive. Any depression you would experience would have to be from bipolar or another non-mutually...
Forum: Homework Help June 15th 2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,968
Re: How many hours per unit can be expected for homework in a Biology BS?

It depends a lot both on the friends you have, the professor, the amount of understanding you have and other courses. For all the third-year biology courses I did (2 only) I spend tons of time but...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction June 11th 2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,974
Re: Question about alcohol whilst on anti-depressants

Citalopram is a SSRI and alcohol also affects this system so you end up getting even more serotonin than necessary so you get a double hit of that. Both of them are also "downers" so you get an extra...
Forum: Eating Disorders May 3rd 2010, 02:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,210
Re: Registered Dietician post Eating Disorder?

There would be an issue if your past condition negatively affected your performance as a dietician in some way. If you tell your future employer about your past condition, then it would raise many...
Forum: Current Events and Debates May 2nd 2010, 03:18 AM
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Triggering: Abortion???
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Re: Abortion???

I'm confused by this part of your post. All of us are composed of cells and all of us share human DNA from our parents. The fetus' cells contain human DNA, are born within a human in natural cases,...
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