Questioning Idiots, Atheists, Strict, Idiots, Death, and Questions

 

“Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”

-- Mark Twain 

What exactly do you need from God?

Salvation. Don’t do as I do, do as I say.

Will you ever realize what an idiot you are?

Probably not. Everybody else is being an idiot, so I guess I blend in. Will you ever realize what a total idiot you are?

Reader comment: Don’t listen to him, Tony. You are great!

My reply: Well, thank you, Bobby!

Can men have sex with men?

Happens all the time.

What makes a happily married woman cheat on her husband?

First, she is not happily married, or she wouldn’t be cheating. If there is a change, I’d say the husband cheated first. 

What funny situation did you experience as a tourist?

I was new to Sicily. I went to the outside market and thought I’d buy a few olives. You really need to get a good lock on the language. I didn’t. I left the market with 5 pounds of olives. Sharing was one of my shining attributes.

I'm going to America. What should I do?

Dumb down.

“In short, some of the least qualified students, taught by the least qualified professors in the lowest quality courses supply most American public school teachers.”

-- Thomas Sowell

Why do non-religious people often ask atheists about religion?

They want both sides of opinion. They can ask theists about religion, and they can ask atheists about why they don’t buy into religion. It is always good to get both sides of the story before you jump.

How the hell did half our nation's kids get so "effen" stupid?

Look to the schools and the “education” they are getting.

Why does my younger brother always tell me to die?

I’d sleep with one eye opened, or lock your door at night. You might treat your younger brother with more respect and understanding, and take him places with you. Bonding is what older brothers should do with younger siblings. If he always tells you to die, there is not much bonding going on, and you're, probably, treating him badly.

Why do most women blame men for their actions?

Most men may never admit it, but most men are to blame.

Terry and Alice went out last night. Alice is single and Terry is married. Terry decides to have drunken sex with Alice. Is it cheating? If so, when did the "cheating" actually begin? Was it when Terry decided it would be a good idea to go out?

None of this matters except the “drunken sex” he had with Alice. It is cheating, whether he is drunk or not, and it started when he brought the subject up. Two friends can go out. What happens while they are out might be something Terry should consider about the marriage not being that strong. A mistake? Bullshit.

Why is she always smiling and blushing?

Where are your hands? 

“...we find only one tool, neither created nor invented, but perfect: the hand of man.”

-- Julio Ramón Ribeyro

How do I deal with a strict wife?

You can try being submissive. Does she want to spank you? Pant down, and stinging?

Why do women want men to be honest when they're master manipulators themselves?

Uh… this is part of their manipulation. Making men to be honest whether the women are being honest, or not. The men “think” they are in charge, while the women are out-manipulating them.

Is it easy for a woman to manipulate a man?

Unless the man thinks he's not going to get laid. It depends on how good her manipulation is.

Can you explain the concept of falsification in scientific theories? How can a theory with a significant amount of evidence be proven false?

The question answers itself. When the “significant amount of evidence” is proven to be false. Everything revolved around the earth until we caught a clue and learned everything revolved around the sun.

As a senior citizen, what would you tell people in their 30s/40s who think they’re old?

As I approach 71, I’d say to wait about 30 years, then you are approaching old.

Is it bad to be overly reliant on your emotions to make decisions? If so, how do you stop doing it as much?

Decisions made from an emotional state rarely work out. It is much better to think for a moment and take a walk. Think about what you’re about to do and consider the consequences. Sometimes, taking a moment to consider all the options can leave you with a better outcome. Or, you can continue shooting yourself in the foot. It is a choice.

"The worst thing you can do, is to make life decisions while you are emotional, while your heart and mind are in disagreement."

-- Leon Brown 

Why do idiots of [this site] love to pretend they are smarter than others when they likely didn't even graduate from highschool while people like me finished college with high honors?

Why do “idiots of Quora” listen to “idiots of Quora” while pretending they need an answer? You can finish college with “high honors” and still be a dweeb. If you don’t like the company maybe you have to change sites. I’m just pretending to have a thought. Oh, by the way, “high school” is still two words. High honors?

Why do people think that I am a really nice guy?

People are gullible. 

How can you get away from a toxic home if you are 14?

You have four more years to plan how you’re going to support yourself. You might think about working now. “Working” might clue you into why you feel your home is toxic. Understanding can be a bitch to the label of “toxic,” though. Just saying.

I seldom smile, how can I be humble and welcoming?

Smile more. There is nothing more “humble and welcoming” than a smile. Work on it. 

What is the brutal truth about after-marriage life?

You continue to live. You find someone better than the “loss” you loved before. If you truly loved them, the love doesn’t stop with divorce, you just can’t be around them anymore. I have been divorced from my wife of 25 years. It has been over 23 years, and I still love her for the two children she gave me. It is something I will continue to feel for her, I just can’t be around her. She goes out of her way to piss me off. I found a woman I have been with for 20 years, and we are fine. The brutal truth for me is that I can’t just "turn off" the love I feel for someone. I just can’t be around them anymore.

If the purpose of life is solely to reproduce, where would we fit into that as queer folk?

The purpose of life is to learn. Reproducing replenishes the number of learners when several learners have died. You can feel free to continue learning, without contributing to the core number of learners. It is a choice you have made.

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."

-- Mahatma Gandhi 

Whose death has completely altered your life?

My mother.

What do you do if you're scared of yourself?

I deal with it. I know what I’m capable of and I keep it in check. What I’m capable of scares the crap out of me. But, knowing that helps me keep it in check.

Do you believe that hurt egos have destroyed countries before?

Absolutely!

What is the connection between morals and communication?

As a briefer for 23 years, there is none. You can communicate “immoral” information as easily as “moral” information. It is all communicated information.

Would you hate me if I was you?

I love me.

If you killed everyone what would it mean?

To kill everybody would make me a god. It would be an arduous task. It would make me the last man standing… alone. I’m not sure I could handle living on the surface of a world with no people. No companionship. I would go nuts.

“Maybe they died of disease or lived on this island into old age, but no matter which, someone was the last man standing.”

-- Jennifer Arnett

If you ask someone a question and they refuse to answer, more likely than not their answer is probably the one they know you don’t want to hear, right?

More than likely, or not. And, then, they might not want to get involved.

What do you do if life isn't enough?

Life is always enough. Without life, you couldn’t have anything else. Once you have life, it is up to you to get everything else you want. It takes perseverance because everything you want isn’t coming to you without some work. You will have to go get what you want. 

If you could have everything you want, what would you want?

Eternal happiness. Oh… I already have that. Never mind.

What should I do if I suddenly want to give up?

Die. If you want to give up, it means you have no reason to live. If you have no reason to live, make room for those who want to be here to do something. The only way this will work is if you die. But, in reality, this is not what you meant. People who say this, given life or death, almost always choose life. If they choose life, they don’t really want to give up. It is a figure of speech that is better not used.

Can motivation be considered a feeling?

Yes. Haven’t you ever "felt" motivated to do something?

How can one respond to the statement, "You're wrong because you don't believe in God"?

That is up in the air. Theists and atheists suffer from the same malady - no proof. Both have faith they are right, but “faith” is a belief in something for which there is little or no proof. Neither side can provide incontrovertible proof that they are right. The answer for one side will come after death. Atheists will die and, expecting nothing, will experience nothing. The theist will be expecting something, if there is nothing, then death is all there is. But, if the theist is right, there will be some life after death to celebrate. Unfortunately, death is the only way we can prove this out.

“In life, we must first see to believe. In death, we must first believe, and then we will see.”

-- Angie Corbett-Kuiper

Editor's Note

(Re: disclaimer cum "get out of jail free" card)

Before you go getting your panties in a bunch - it is essential to understand that this is just an opinion site and, as such, can be subjected to scrutiny by anyone with a differing opinion. It doesn't make either view any more right or wrong than the other. Opinion, presented in this context, is a way of inciting others to think and, hopefully, to form their own opinions, if they haven't already done so. This is also why, occasionally, I will present an "opinion" just to stir an emotional pot. Where it may sound like I agree with the statements made, I'm more interested in getting others to consider an alternate viewpoint.

I fervently hope that we keep open and active minds when reading opinions while engaging in peaceful and constructive discussion in an arena of mutual respect concerning those opinions offered. After twenty-three years of military intelligence, I believe that engaging each other in this manner, and in this arena, is a way we will learn tolerance and respect for differing beliefs, cultures, and viewpoints.

We all fall from grace, some more often than others; it is part of being human. God's test for us is what we learn from the experience... and what we do afterward.

Pastor Tony spent 22 years with United States Air Force Intelligence as a planner, analyst, briefer, instructor, and senior manager. Following his service career, he spent 17 years working with the premier and world-renowned Western Institutional Review Board, helping to protect the rights of human subjects involved in pharmaceutical research. He also served 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Angela J. Bowen Foundation.

Ordained in 2013 as an "interfaith" minister, he founded the Congregation for Religious Tolerance in response to intolerance shown by Christians toward peaceful Islam. As a weapon for his war on intolerance, he chose the pen. He wages his "battle" in the guise of the Congregation's official online blog, The Path, of which he is both author and editor. "The Path" offers a vehicle for commentary and guidance concerning one's personal, spiritual path toward peace and the final destination for us all. He resides in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where he volunteered as the lead chaplain at a regional medical center.

Feel free to contact Pastor Tony at: tolerantpastor@gmail.com