Comments by "Moon Shoes" (@moonshoes11) on "Loneliness has become an epidemic in U.S., Surgeon General says" video.

Religions take advantage of people who are lonely, too.
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@allanbard6048 Sorry to hear that.
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@cooliipie Do you mean to say, if you have an imaginary friend, you’ll never be lonely?
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@jasonbaptiste2257 Do you understand that people,of all different religions have experiences that they allow to validate their beliefs, which don’t actually demonstrate their beliefs are true? Yes, you strongly believe things which you can’t actually,know are true. So why do you try so desperately to say they are true? You ask why “the lord” would bless you with spiritual knowledge? You just admitted you don’t even know any “lord” has done so. You’ve only allowed yourself to be convinced of something that can never be demonstrated to be true. The same way a muslim, Mormon, and Hindu does. The Jesus Muslims believe in isn’t the same Jesus you believe in. So how do you determine if either of you are correct? Especially after admitting you can’t. You’re confused about science. Science doesn’t teach god’s will. So yes, you’ve been taught to reject what science really is. You just don’t understand it.
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@Rob Well, sure. When there is evidence then I will believe. But you don’t have reason to believe it now, do you? Do you hear yourself?
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@jasonbaptiste2257 Sure, you can ask how, but please be more specific. It was through an emotional experience that you proved something? That isn’t how demonstrating something works. Your parents can be wrong, ya know? Right? So, can you offer something that an Islamic child didn’t experience to prove the existence of Allah? Have you been taught to,reject science for your retire life?
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@jasonbaptiste2257 If Jesus exists in reality, and not only,on your Imagination, can you demonstrate this to be the case?
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@ianm8218 Atheism is the position of not accepting the claims made by theists regarding the existence of a god. So atheism doesn’t address loneliness. However, atheism isn’t going to prey on desperation for a friend either. A strange question, indeed. Why would you think it should solve loneliness?
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@jasonbaptiste2257 Yes, whether or not Jesus existed isn’t relevant to the conversation. That’s like arguing a person named Clark Kent existed. What is important is whether or not he was bullet proof and could fly. I could go to New York, that wouldn’t make Spider-man real. People claiming to have dreams isn’t evidence of those dreams being real. Again, Mormons, Muslims, and Hindus have dreams You’re just offering unreliable methods to assert your own indoctrinated beliefs. And quoting a book that suggests snakes and donkeys can talk shouldn’t be convincing.
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@jasonbaptiste2257 You asked what I suggest you do…. I’d be happy to give you a sincere answer, but the question is a little too vague to offer a legit response. I’ll do my best to answer, but if you want to ask more specific questions, I can maybe offer better answers. I think the key to learning is to determine reliable methods for making conclusions, and being ready to accept that there are things we don’t know. Better to remain unconvinced as opposed to needing to be convinced one way or the other.
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@jasonbaptiste2257 Sort of. I don’t find believing in things that aren’t true particularly practical. But close enough. Better to build a world view based on what is demonstrably true, and lowering confidence on unsubstantiated claims. Skepticism seems more about measuring one’s confidence to the available evidence.
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@jasonbaptiste2257 I think I understand how you feel about being rejected. I experience this too. Of course, our experiences may have similarities, and significant differences. But I would ask that you question yourself on your assertion “there can’t be any other reason why I was so rejected”. Why would you assume there could be no other reasons? There could be many reasons why you felt rejected, or were rejected. I wouldn’t presume to know what those reasons could be. But believing there could only be one reason, and that reason is because of a God, sounds like a very narrow viewpoint. Especially if you’re also using that as justification for also believing in that God in the first place. It becomes circular reasoning. Would you be rejected by current friends and family if you turned away from your beliefs? More importantly, would that be good reason to conclude whether or not a God actually exists? Don’t feel bad for replying late. There are no time limits in the comment section. If I don’t see your post immediately, I will likely see it later on. Another thing I can offer to think about, regardless whether or not any God exists; Try not to get hung up on being a nice guy, or likable guy. That may be why you felt or were rejected. Try to be an interesting guy. Or a complicated guy. Or a successful guy. Or even a mysterious guy. There is probably a reason for the saying “nice guys finish last”. I’m not advocating for being an awful person, though. And if you were truly likable by the standards of those around you, I doubt you’d be feeling rejected.
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@jasonbaptiste2257 I hope you realize that your explanation has nothing to do with whether or not a god exists. You believe it is important to have faith? But faith is simply believing things for which there is no evidence. Hindus, Mormons, Muslims all use faith. So it has nothing to do with whether or not a god exists. Traditions and holidays aren’t dependent on a belief in god either. You again said you think this is evidence for a god because “why else would this be happening”? Is your imagination so limited that you can’t think of any other reason for why you’re struggling emotionally? Your god torments you into believing it exists? How does feeling rejected mean a god exists? If you were born in other parts of the world, would,you then accept the faith of whatever religion was prominent in that area, simply because you struggle with feelings of rejection? Did your parents every take you in for,or have you ever considered professional counseling that isn’t based on mythology?
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Happy delusions, eh?
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@mikespg Too bad for you, you can’t demonstrate your beliefs are true. Too bad for you that you think you know what is true, but have no real reason to say so. What you love is the delusion. Nothing more.
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@mikespg I understand the complexity of biology. It is far more complicated than simple chance. There are natural processes which we have evidence for, and can demonstrate. What you can’t demonstrate is the existence of any God or a magical Jesus. If you have to believe something exists first, you’re only admitting it’s a delusion. The time to believe something is when it can be demonstrated, not before. It sounds like you’re lacking an education in science in general, and biology specifically. Meanwhile, your lack of understanding isn’t evidence for your magical friend.
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@mikespg First of all, the universe came into existence, it wasn’t created. However, nobody is claiming the universe came in to existence from “nothing”. The only people that say that are believers. Believers who thing God came into existence from nothing, apparently. So no…don’t tell me what I believe, because you’re wrong. You’re arguing against something I don’t believe, and never claimed. Yes, we have evidence that builders build buildings. We have evidence that painters paint paintings. We don’t have evidence of your imaginary friend doing anything. How foolish to not recognize that. Again, you’re lacking a basic understanding of what science is, how it works, and what we know through science.
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Marriage isn’t a magical fix.
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