Absolutely. I kind of feel that if you don't respect someone when you meet them it says more about yourself. You're already assuming that person didn't deserve it. I give it until someone gives me reason not to. I like to expect the best from others. If they don't follow, I have no problem changing that though.
My life still wouldn't be what it is now though. For all I know, knowing what I know now could have completely changed the course of my life. I may have thought that the other choice I could have chosen would have been better, when in reality the one I picked was actually the better option. I only know the one outcome still, knowing what I know.
I'm not glued to my phone, or make time in my day to specifically go play, but there's no shame in my gaming. I enjoy Pokemon Go, I'm sure part of it is because nostalgia, but I'm totally excited about the Sun and Moon release too, and once I beat that it'll fade as well. What I'm saying is it didn't fail, but the hype has died down.
Nothing really, it's a scary thought thinking that this life wouldn't be my life if one thing was different. I went through some low points for a reason, and I'm hard-headed, I promise that my struggle was the only way I would know. Not just being told.
I'm a fairly attractive young woman, and I am constantly slapped in the face with guys trying to pursue me when I thought we were platonic. Not only is it tiresome to have to turn down a guy who I have zero interest in, but it's also not attractive to me at all when a guy seems desperate to be with me. I'd much rather a guy make his attraction to me evident, but then make me work to show you why you want to be with me. Which, I'm awesome, so it shouldn't take too long either ;)
But... it's so much fun!
Really though, I like how you are automatically assuming that anyone who isn't religious is either a dead-beat parent, a drug addict, an alcoholic, addicted to cigarettes, or broke beyond belief. How incredibly judgmental and NON-CHRISTIAN like of you.
I thought Christians were supposed to be nonjudgmental?
I know a lot of people who don't follow any Religion, and they're happy, successful people.
I also know a lot of Christians that are the most addicted people I know.
Go talk to some people that you wouldn't normally, and please educate yourself with real people.
No, I don't care about the commercials with dogs, I really don't. I honestly don't care if they air abortion commercials either, for or against. I'd prefer if not, simply because the absolute shit storm that will follow. Honestly though, it doesn't matter to me.
I would like to point out that I was answering the debate about commercials, you chose to try to make this an immature argument about our personal beliefs.
Also, I don't associate myself with political sides. Yes, I have my opinions on major issues, but I honestly could care less about the politics. Throwing around labels doesn't really unnerve me any.
I'm sorry, did I give my opinion on animal abuse or abortions? No. Because that's not what this was about, it's about commercials on them. And I explained why I believe one is aired, and not the other.
But yes, I don't want abortion commercials for either side.
And yes, I'm pro-choice.
There is too much controversy over something like abortions to make a commercial supporting either side of the abortion debate. Either way you broadcast all hell would break loose, and broadcasting companies aren't going to take that risk.
I do agree that more people are choosing to live secular lives. It's not surprising, for several reasons. People's lives are becoming more and more fast paced, not trying to be rude, but they don't have time for religion anymore. Following almost any religion takes time, time that people don't believe they have anymore. Also, certain Scientific discoveries that people don't believe co-exist with Religion, therefore they choose to stop following the faith.
I disagree with that, because I know countless of boys and girls who just did what they wanted. A boy in my school played flute even though he got hell for it, a girl played wrestling, and so forth.
Of course, that does raise the question of who is to blame for that sexism. I don't believe it's because boys are better suited for specific physical activities, rather society who judges. We can't simply change societies views, but we can at least give students an option to be brave enough to question their own.
Hahaha, and who is to say a school system does? The success of the students growth also has to do with what the child is naturally capable of as well. So it's difficult to say either way.
Sadly, this is where majority rules injures some of the students growth.
But I'm rambling a bit, please excuse me. It's been awhile since I've had the chance to be on here
I agree, that would be ideal. But completely impossible to successfully do in our society. The school systems won't push to advance students like that, in fear of upsetting parents. Which is why I included it should be a choice, they should have both class types though
Here's the thing, biologically speaking males are naturally more capable for certain physical activity, as are women more capable to do others better. So the classes should focus on what each gender needs to focus on for a successful habit of exercise to be made. Students should be able to choose if they want to focus on what the other gender is working on though.
I stopped doing it in middle school when I realized one day that I had been saying something EVERY day with no meaning or understanding to it. I did still, out of respect, stand with everyone else.
I handle prayers pretty much the same way.
Obviously they're already having sex, and that's only known through the ones who fail at birth control and get pregnant. I don't think we actually have an idea of how many teens are actually sexually active. I would have loved mandatory birth control, because it's not cheap.
So what if God does believe it's wicked? That still doesn't tell me how it effects God. If god has a problem with it then that's God's personal problem That doesn't mean his followers have a right to tell other people that their love is wrong, or that they're going to hell.
The Christian god does? Well by golly then, I guess I need to convert right now.
How does anyone believing that it's Wicked effect God?
... I understand that your god is the Christian God, but I was referring to the fact that there's no proof of your god or any god really. I wouldn't be able to pick one if someone forced me to with all the dang choices. I mean, have you ever researched religions? There's a ridonkulous amount.
I've heard that argument. And I somewhat agree that if the mother can have an out through abortion, then a father shouldn't be forced into paying child support and such. But it has to be made very clear, legally speaking, that he did not want to keep the child from the start. There's too many men who convince the woman not to have an abortion with false promises that he'll be there to help her raise the child and support the child financially, then don't.
It has to be made VERY clear before the child is born who plans on doing what, or just having an abortion.
Have you heard about the discussion that Elsa's powers are similar to someone who is coming out? It's been argued that she feels she needs to hide her powers like someone who is gay, and when she finally accepts her gifts she "comes out" and is free.
Part of me feels people are looking too far into a Disney movie, but another part of me is all about making it about that. And proud of Disney if it's true.
I guess it depends on what you consider a "stoner" to be. I know people who smoke almost every day, but I would trust them to babysit my child (if I had one :p). Smoking pot doesn't make someone a bad person.
And you can be a "stoner" but know when's the time to smoke and when's the time not to.
It's more simple to assume you won't get along with those types of people, rather than taking the time to get to know every individual. Of course, this isn't always efficient either. Just because two people are Christians doesn't mean they'll get along, the chances are better because they'll share the same beliefs, but it could still end up as a waste of your time. People are obsessed with not wasting time, making generalizations helps cut down the time of getting to know someone.
While I do believe she could have just left rather than shoot him, I do see it as self-defense if he's already hurt her and has made threats to continue doing so to the point of murdering her.
There would be other ways to deal with the situation though, better ways.
If it's gotten to the point of a discussion about abortion in a relationship, (or lack of relationship in some cases) then yes, it's the women's choice. If there was a discussion with the male in the equation and she's onto thinking about abortion, then he's already made it clear that he doesn't want the child.
This obviously doesn't apply to the cases that the woman hides the pregnancy from the male.
Males shouldn't have a say in abortion, they SHOULD have a say in whether they want to keep the child though, there's a difference. If he doesn't want to keep it, care for it, or is making it clear he'll help support the baby, then the abortion topic is for the woman.
Sorry, I've been working a lot because some people got fired, and I was the lucky girl to get more hours. Working on another promotion. And I found a new hobby :p
BUT I miss you guys :) It's nice to come back and see that I'm missed too. How's everyone doing?
I apologize if you did the same debate, I was unaware. But I'm not going to delete it for that reason. We've repeated debates several times, it would be irrational for someone to expect to search to see if someone has already done it when they get an idea. Also it's old, why would it matter now?
On a side note, I don't appreciate you just going around and downvoting my arguments on here for no obvious reason. Unless, of course, you have a rational reason?
Ah, yes. Those assumptions would be absolutely be made. Though if someone bothered to ask they would know that it's not the case. And anyone who doesn't bother to ask, but likes to assume isn't worth the time :)
Though actually the most common reaction I personally get is "Why not!? You'd make a great mom!" Like the ability to be a good mother is all it takes to actually raise a child.
