TonioTimeDaily
2,079 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAutism is my super blessing! I'm a high-school valedictorian, college graduate, world traveler, disability advocate. I'm a Unitarian Universalist. I'm a Progressive Liberal. I'm about equal rights, human rights, civil & political rights, & economic, social, &cultural rights.
I do servant leadership, boundless optimism, & Oneness/Wholeness.
I'm good naked & unashamed! I love positive personhood, love your neighbor as yourself, and do no harm!
I'm also appropriately inappropriate! My self-ratings: NC-17, XXX, X, X18+ & TV-MA means empathy!
I publish shows at 11am! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Teens have sex at home? Kids seeing porn? Kids cursing? Authoritative parenting? Teens seeing sex as art forms? Comprehensive sexuality education? 🤔🧐
December 25, 2023 05:35 - 2 hours - 121 MB“Out, or has stumbled across online porn or sexually explicit media, this is not a sign that you have failed as a parent. Consider these steps: Take a breath. Sexual behaviors in childhood can be triggering for many adults, especially if you’re a survivor of sexual abuse or trauma. The calmer and less reactive you feel, the better you’re able to respond effectively. Reassure them. “It’s totally normal to be curious about bodies and sex. You’re not in trouble.” Name it. “Videos or pictures ...
Making sexual choices on sexually sensitive issues; the topic of charging teens with statutory rape.
December 24, 2023 21:47 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB“Is It Still Possible for a Minor to Stautorily Rape Another Minor? Unfortunately, the answer is not clear and will depend largely on one's jurisdiction. As described above, in states where there is a different age of consent versus age of majority, minors over the age of consent are typically able to be charged with statutory rape for anything occurring to minors under that age bar. Other states have tried to use existing laws to charge minors who were closer to the age of consent than thei...
Travel restrictions aid in my excellent sexual self-mastery
December 24, 2023 11:38 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB“Self-control—or the ability to manage one's impulses, emotions, and behaviors to achieve long-term goals—is what separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom. Self-control is primarily rooted in the prefrontal cortex—the planning, problem-solving, and decision making center of the brain—which is significantly larger in humans than in other mammals. The richness of nerve connections in the prefrontal cortex enables people to plan, evaluate alternative actions, and ideally avoid doing...
Sexual integrity, erotic integrity, sensual integrity, romantic integrity, & interpersonal integrity
December 24, 2023 04:15 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB“Enthusiastic consent can look like this: Asking permission before you change the type or degree of sexual activity with phrases like “Is this OK?” Confirming that there is reciprocal interest before initiating any physical touch. Letting your partner know that you can stop at any time. Periodically checking in with your partner, such as asking “Is this still okay?” Providing positive feedback when you’re comfortable with an activity. Explicitly agreeing to certain activities, either by sayin...
Sexual boundaries of mine as an extraordinary global icon.
December 23, 2023 17:22 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB“Rule 4: Check In Regularly The best way to ensure that all parties are comfortable with any sexual activity is to talk about it, check in periodically, and make sure everyone involved consents before escalating or changing activities. Boundaries can change over time as you grow and experience new things. So what was okay recently, may not be okay today or tomorrow. You can withdraw consent at any point if you feel uncomfortable. One way to do this is to clearly communicate to your partner ...
The traumatic promiscuous behavior of my boyhood that I was doing.
December 22, 2023 20:04 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB“Lifestyle: Survivors in this stage can have their lifestyle affected in some of the following ways: Their sense of personal security or safety is damaged. They feel hesitant to enter new relationships. Questioning their sexual identity or sexual orientation (more typical of men raped by other men or women raped by other women.[16][17]). Sexual relationships become disturbed.[18] Many survivors have reported that they were unable to re-establish normal sexual relations and often shied away ...
All of the types of sexual violence that I endured in my boyhood
December 22, 2023 13:14 - 3 hours - 190 MB“What are the warning signs? Child sexual abuse isn’t always easy to spot and some survivors may not exhibit obvious warning signs. The perpetrator could be someone you’ve known a long time or trust, which may make it even harder to notice. Consider some of the following common warning signs: Physical signs: Bleeding, bruises, or swelling in genital area Bloody, torn, or stained underclothes Difficulty walking or sitting Frequent urinary or yeast infections Pain, itching, or burning in genit...
Overcoming statutory rape within my adolescence (the full story)
December 22, 2023 00:09 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB“When a perpetrator intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse. This page focuses specifically on child sexual abuse and the warning signs that this crime may be occurring. What is child sexual abuse? Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor. A child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity, period. When a perpetrator engages with a child this way, they are comm...
My public figure life (final episode talking about this topic)
December 20, 2023 22:48 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB“A public figure is a person who has achieved fame, prominence or notoriety within a society,[1] whether through achievement, luck, action, or in some cases through no purposeful action of their own.[2] In the context of defamation actions (libel and slander) as well as invasion of privacy, a public figure cannot succeed in a lawsuit on incorrect harmful statements in the United States unless there is proof that the writer or publisher acted with actual malice by knowing the falsity or by re...
The beauty of my being secular (thank you all for the concluding my religion views walk with me.) I see Jesus as a secular Christ, & a secular Savior, not a religious Christ & not a religious savior!!
December 19, 2023 23:51 - 2 hours - 132 MB“What is Humanism? Humanism is a highly effective approach to human development. It is as concerned with personal development as it is with social responsibility. It is probably the most humane and holistic approach to ethical philosophy humanity has ever devised. One way to think of Humanism is that it is the practice of putting your reason and compassion into action. Humanist values are common human values. These are values humans all over the world share. People of every faith background...
My vocal triumph (my last episode about this subject in my life)
December 18, 2023 15:06 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB“Many people have described my voice as falsetto as well. I love my vocal breaks, my middle-range voice, my enunciation, my pronunciation, my electrical sound, my rich and full voice, and my vocal cord nodules.” -Antonio Myers. “Soprano range: The soprano is the highest singing voice. The typical soprano voice lies between C4 (middle C) and C6 (high C). The low extreme for sopranos is roughly A3 (just below middle C).[3] Most soprano roles do not extend above C6 although there are several sta...
I enjoy my permanent singleness, my permanent child-freedom, my permanent pet-freedom, and my permanently living alone (thank you for journeying with me about my last episode about these touchy talks)
December 17, 2023 19:44 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB“But in reality, it's the growth they do outside of having a partner that ends up mattering the most, because bouncing from one bad relationship to another means you end up "settling for less out of fear of being single." Bonnie Scott, therapist and founder of Mindful Kindness Counseling, told Insider that singletons make all their own decisions, which leads to more freedom and a better ability to balance responsibilities. "There's also a big difference between loneliness and solitude, and ...
Survival sex in organized crime (thank you for patiently journeying to my ending conclusions and my ending resolutions of the crime episodes about my childhood)
December 16, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB“Survival sex is a form of prostitution engaged in by people because of their extreme need. It describes the practice of people who are homeless or otherwise disadvantaged in society, trading sex for food, a place to sleep, or other basic needs, or for drugs.[1] The term is used by sex trade, poverty researchers, and aid workers.[2][3]” -Wikipedia. The crackhouses, meth labs, after-hours clubs, and opium dens were all “Sin City”, all underground, and all owned by criminals (that’s why I was f...
My life with sex, religion, and the legal system moving forward part 7 (final part of the series)
December 15, 2023 14:42 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB“Attentional control, colloquially referred to as concentration, refers to an individual's capacity to choose what they pay attention to and what they ignore.[1] It is also known as endogenous attention or executive attention. In lay terms, attentional control can be described as an individual's ability to concentrate. Primarily mediated by the frontal areas of the brain including the anterior cingulate cortex, attentional control is thought to be closely related to other executive functions ...
My life with sex, religion, and the legal system moving forward part 6
December 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB“Sex surrogate therapy vs. sex workers Many people may see sex surrogate therapy as a form of sex work. However, the two have different goals. Sex workers receive payment in exchange for consensual sexual services. Sex surrogate therapy aims to provide a safe, structured environment where the client can explore intimacy and resolve barriers that prevent them from developing physical and emotional intimacy with a partner. Sex surrogate therapy may also include sensual and sexual contact, bu...
My life with sex, religion, and the legal system moving forward part 5
December 13, 2023 13:14 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB“Generally, individuals considering sex surrogate therapy have been undergoing sex therapy or psychotherapy for months to several years to deal with concerns such as self-confidence, body image issues, fears, and sexual dysfunctions. The range of concerns and conditions that may prompt the therapist or the client to consider a partner surrogate may include: body dysmorphic disorder, negative body image, or physical disfigurement medical conditions sexual, physical, or emotional abuse or tra...
My life with sex, religion, and the legal system moving forward part 4
December 12, 2023 08:19 - 1 hour - 76 MB“Gold digger is a term for a person, typically a woman, who engages in a type of transactional relationship for money rather than love.[1] If it turns into marriage, it is a type of marriage of convenience. The gold digger image or trope appears in several popular songs, including "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" (1938), "Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend" (1949), "Santa Baby" (1953), "She Got the Goldmine (I Got The Shaft)" (1982), and "Material Girl" (1984). Rap music's use of the "gold digger s...
My life with sex, religion, and the legal system moving forward part 3
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB“Sin City is a nickname that may be applied to an urban area (a city or part of) that caters to various vices. These vices may be legal (depending on area) or illegal activities which are tolerated. Examples of such vices include sex-related services (prostitution, strip clubs, sex shops, etc.), gambling (casinos, betting shops, etc.), or drug use (alcohol, marijuana, etc. consumption), and even excessive organized crime and gang activity. If the city is known for prostitution, it is often c...
My life with sex, religion, and the legal system moving forward part 2
December 10, 2023 18:49 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB“RAPE MYTHS Myth #1 “Rape/sexual violence is something only done by a stranger in a dark alley.” Busted! We know that almost all (92%) of survivors know or can identify the perpetrator(s) (Kingi & Jordan, 2009). Myth #2 “Rape/sexual violence is a one-off traumatic event.” Busted! Kingi & Jordan (2009) found in their study that only 11 out of 75 survivors had experienced a single incident of sexual violence as an adult, whereas 85% of survivors reported being sexually assaulted more than on...
My life with sex, religion, and the legal system moving forward part 1
December 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB“The Autism Society, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for individuals with autism and their families, affirms that all individuals with autism have the same equal and inalienable rights as all human beings, regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, culture, language, geography, religion, economic status, the severity of disability or intensity of needs. Historically, individuals with autism have faced discrimination and barriers that have denied them their full ...
The lack of autism-friendliness and sensory-friendliness in porn, sex, and adult content
December 08, 2023 16:30 - 2 hours - 116 MB“I talk about how in the adult porn industry, the adult performers don’t know how to taste, touch, smell, hear, and adult autistics like me. They don’t know how to be properly erotic, properly sensual, and properly sexual to the hearts, the souls, the minds, the bodies, and the memories to us adult autistics.” -Antonio Myers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support
Religion, unbelievers, nonbelievers, believers, & theists (I’m an Egalitarianism, Love is my religion, Jesus Disciple)
December 07, 2023 16:46 - 2 hours - 127 MB“Religious persecution is the systematic mistreatment of an individual or a group of individuals as a response to their religious beliefs or affiliations or their lack thereof. The tendency of societies or groups within societies to alienate or repress different subcultures is a recurrent theme in human history. Moreover, because a person's religion frequently determines their sense of morality, worldview, self-image, attitudes towards others, and overall personal identity to a significant ex...
The women were more brutalized in the crime world than the men thanks to wishful thinking
December 06, 2023 16:33 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB“Abusive Cycle - This is the name for the ongoing rotation between destructive and constructive behavior which is typical of many dysfunctional relationships and families. The Abuser Profile - A description of what a typical abuser "looks like" Alienation - The act of cutting off or interfering with an individual's relationships with others. "Always" and "Never" Statements - "Always" and "Never" Statements are declarations containing the words "always" or "never". They are commonly used bu...
I am victorious over sexual performance anxiety, rape trauma syndrome, and sexual dysfunction
December 05, 2023 16:56 - 1 hour - 60 MB“As a child, I knew people who endured Sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction can be classified into four categories: sexual desire disorders, arousal disorders, orgasm disorders, and pain disorders. Dysfunction among men and women are studied in the fields of andrology and gynecology respectively.[6]” “DSM: The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders lists the following sexual dysfunctions: Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (see also asexuality, which is ...
The sexualization of passive-aggression and sexual psychological manipulation
December 05, 2023 04:36 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB“(Vulnerability and Description): Naïveté or immaturity: People who find it too hard to accept the idea that some people are cunning, devious and ruthless or are "in denial" if they are being taken advantage of. They will acknowledge the fact of being manipulated only if it occurs too often.[16] Over-conscientiousness: People who are much harder on themselves than on others often are too willing to give another the benefit of the doubt and see their side of things while blaming themselves fo...
Sexual psychosis survivor-thriver
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 128 MB“Psychosis is a condition of the mind that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not real.[3] Symptoms may include delusions and hallucinations, among other features.[3] Additional symptoms are incoherent speech and behavior that is inappropriate for a given situation.[3] There may also be sleep problems, social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and difficulties carrying out daily activities.[3] Psychosis can have serious adverse outcomes.[3]” -Wikipedia --- Support th...
The consequences of sex, porn, and adult content
December 03, 2023 16:43 - 2 hours - 122 MB“Unfortunately, performers in the adult film industry can face discrimination in many areas, including banking. But, no worries! APAC has joined with First Entertainment Credit Union to provide performers with great banking where they can be honest about what they do for work. First Entertainment Credit Union can provide you with: Checking account Savings account Loans Financial Advising Retirement Accounts And more! Let them know you were referred by APAC, and you will qualify to bank with F...
My BDSM archetype test results
December 02, 2023 12:33 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB“An exhibitionist enjoys being watched. This may include exposing private parts of their body to onlookers or in a public space where someone might see or it might be indulging in play in front of an audience. It could also be more private, in a setting between a person and his/her lover/s. Exhibitionism can be combined with submission. This way a Dominate partner can order a sub to expose themselves in certain ways. They might order a sub to wear a short skirt and no knickers whilst out in ...
My other expertise, coaching, and consulting prowess!
December 01, 2023 16:48 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB“Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.[1] The learner is sometimes called a coachee. Occasionally, coaching may mean an informal relationship between two people, of whom one has more experience and expertise than the other and offers advice and guidance as the latter learns; but coaching differs from mentoring by focusing on specif...
My life with believers and theists
December 01, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBI used all of these aspects of Christianity to help me overcome organized crime: “Religion is a range of social-cultural systems, including designated behaviors and practices, morals, beliefs, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics, or organizations, that generally relate humanity to supernatural, transcendental, and spiritual elements[1]—although there is no scholarly consensus over what precisely constitutes a religion.[2][3] Different religions may or may not contain vari...
My life with unbelievers and nonbelievers
November 30, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 103 MB“Free Inquiry The first principle of democratic secular humanism is its commitment to free inquiry. We oppose any tyranny over the mind of man, any efforts by ecclesiastical, political, ideological, or social institutions to shackle free thought. In the past, such tyrannies have been directed by churches and states attempting to enforce the edicts of religious bigots. In the long struggle in the history of ideas, established institutions, both public and private, have attempted to censor inqu...
My pet-freedom
November 29, 2023 18:49 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB“Eight Reasons Not to Get a Pet They require a lot of maintenance They're expensive to care for Allergies They create noise pollution They will damage to house and property You will lose freedom You will lose sleep They have a limited lifespan.” -Leonard Tillman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support
The kingdom of my singledom
November 28, 2023 20:17 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB“What the Experts Say Psychologist Jenny Taitz sees singledom as a chance to figure out what you want from life. The extra time you have compared to people in relationships allows you to understand what you want and value. While you might think that people in relationships can do all that to understand themselves and pursue their dreams, the reality is that whatever they do in life has to consider someone else’s needs. You cannot fully understand your values while being influenced by someon...
Voluntarily childlessness also childfreeness or being childfree (11/27/2023)
November 28, 2023 07:46 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MB“Voluntary childlessness, also called childfreeness or being childfree,[1][2] describes the voluntary choice not to have children. In most societies and for most of human history, choosing not to have children was both difficult and undesirable (except for celibate individuals). The availability of reliable contraception along with support provided in old age by one's government or by one's savings rather than one's family has made childlessness an option for some people, though they may be ...
I delight in being my own roommate (self-roommating), I am the best, greatest, roommate to me!
November 26, 2023 20:19 - 35 minutes - 33 MB“A home, or domicile, is a space used as a permanent or semi-permanent residence for one or more human occupants, and sometimes various companion animals. It is a fully- or semi-sheltered space and can have both interior and exterior aspects to it.[vague] Homes provide sheltered spaces, for instance rooms, where domestic activity can be performed such as sleeping, preparing food, eating and hygiene as well as providing spaces for work and leisure such as remote working, studying and playing.”...
My life after childhood organized crime (11/25/2023)
November 26, 2023 20:07 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBI’ve seen people get beat to death and robbed to death during sex and I have seen some people get beat of death and robbed to death while raping their victims. I was forced as a child to have a bossy, domineering, overly intense, aggressive voice-sounding, loud, obnoxious, overly firm handshaking, aggressive body language, profane gestures, insulting, quick-witted, tough-talking, physically imposing, physically strong, swift speed, aggressive facial expressions, overly aggressive hugging, ove...
My life after religious trauma: The image of The Free-thinking, free-loving, free-living, & free-spirited Jesus is therapeutic to me. I also mention the beauty of omnism!
November 26, 2023 05:44 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB“Omnism is the respect of or belief in all religion.[1][2] Those who hold this belief are called omnists. In recent years, the term has been resurfacing due to the interest of modern-day self-described omnists who have rediscovered and begun to redefine the term. Omnism is similar to syncretism, the belief in a fusion of faiths in harmony.[3] However, it can also be seen as a way to accept the existence of various religions without believing in all that they profess to teach. Many omnists say...
I’m taking a permanent hiatus from discussing porn and adult content episodes (11/23/2024)
November 24, 2023 13:18 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MB“People with autism may stim for the following reasons: As a form of enjoyment As an attempt to gain sensory input, e.g., rocking may be a way to stimulate the vestibular (balance) system, whereas hand-flapping may provide visual stimulation As an attempt to reduce sensory input, such as only making one sound to reduce the impact of a loud, distressing environment. This may particularly be seen in social situations. To deal with stress and anxiety To block out uncertainty For coping with oth...
Sexual assertiveness techniques part 2 (my permanent hiatus from discussing sex episodes)
November 22, 2023 22:09 - 44 minutes - 41 MB“Who can benefit? You actually can’t access a partner surrogate without already having a licensed therapist, according to Shattuck. So generally, he says, “someone who begins working with a partner surrogate has already been in sex therapy for a few months or few years and still has a lot of work to do around feeling comfortable with sex, intimacy, dating, and their body.” The problems that may motivate a client to suggest they incorporate a partner surrogate into their healing process — o...
Sexual assertiveness techniques part 1
November 21, 2023 14:55 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB“4. You're not counting. Whether you're doing it a few times a week or once a month, focusing on a number isn't a great way to assess your sex life, says Kristin Zeising, PsyD, a certified sex therapist in San Diego. In a study published in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, researchers randomly assigned couples to double the number of times they had sex. Compared to a control group that went about their lives as normal, those who did the deed more weren't any happier. Putting p...
My permanent hiatus from discussing my Biblical concerns
November 20, 2023 11:42 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB“The followers of John Wycliffe undertook the first complete English translations of the Christian scriptures in the 14th century. These translations were banned in 1409 due to their association with the Lollards.[33] The Wycliffe Bible pre-dated the printing press but it was circulated very widely in manuscript form, often inscribed with a date which was earlier than 1409 in order to avoid the legal ban. Because the text of the various versions of the Wycliffe Bible was translated from the L...
My permanent hiatus from discussing my church experiences
November 19, 2023 23:28 - 1 hour - 108 MB“1. A Hunger for Power & Dominance Both sociopaths and psychopaths are commonly found at the head of corporations, governments, and in positions of great power. This may be no coincidence. Sociopaths have a tendency to be power-hungry and may spend a lot of time and effort attaining positions where they can control, dominate, and have authority over others.2 Once they obtain power, they commonly misuse and abuse it in ways that are irresponsible, destructive, and harmful to others. 2. Deviou...
My permanent hiatus from discussing religion as a whole
November 18, 2023 22:44 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB“Spiritual but not religious" (SBNR), also known as "spiritual but not affiliated" (SBNA), or less commonly "more spiritual than religious" is a popular phrase and initialism used to self-identify a life stance of spirituality that does not regard organized religion as the sole or most valuable means of furthering spiritual growth. Historically, the words religious and spiritual have been used synonymously to describe all the various aspects of the concept of religion,[1] but in contemporary ...
I am taking a permanent hiatus from doing episodes of constructive critiques of the church
November 18, 2023 14:23 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB“1) They threw aside God’s commandments and made the commandments of men and traditions into doctrines. (Mark 7:7-9). (2) They were more concerned with outer purity rather than the purity of the heart. Jesus said that they cleaned the inside of the cup but inside their hearts were full of wickedness! (See Luke 11:39; Matt. 23:25, 27, 28). (3) They tithed on herbs which is good but more important matters like justice and the love for God were overlooked. (See Luke 11:32; Matt. 23:23,24). The...
I am taking a permanent hiatus from discussing porn
November 17, 2023 16:17 - 2 hours - 114 MB“Film-maker and previous award-winner Erika Lust hosted a talk and Q&A event at the awards, as she also had several films nominated this year. Lust sees her work in opposition to that of the mainstream, and wants to offer other ways of filming sex. Too often the films offer a weak setting and storyline before focussing on the sex, and one kind of sex at that. “Mainstream porn lacks creativity and a narrative. They only care about sets of genitals banging together as the woman enjoys fake pl...
I am taking a permanent hiatus from discussing nonbelievers and unbelievers
November 17, 2023 04:23 - 1 hour - 64 MB“There is a widespread cross-cultural stereotype suggesting that atheists are untrustworthy and lack a moral compass. Is there any truth to this notion?” opens a new paper published in PLOS One, investigating the relationship between moral values and religious belief or disbelief. The paper describes the results of four surveys of 4,622 atheists and theists across America and Sweden, examining the relationship between religious belief – or lack thereof – and moral values. “The most general ta...
I’m taking a permanent hiatus from doing Jesus episodes
November 16, 2023 19:47 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB“Doubt as a path towards (deeper) belief lies at the heart of the story of Saint Thomas the Apostle. Note in this respect the theological views of Georg Hermes: ... the starting-point and chief principle of every science, and hence of theology also, is not only methodical doubt, but positive doubt. One can believe only what one has perceived to be true from reasonable grounds, and consequently one must have the courage to continue doubting until one has found reliable grounds to satisfy the ...
My permanent hiatus from criticizing religion from a religious skeptic’s standpoint
November 16, 2023 02:58 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB“Roots of Barrenness In agrarian societies during the biblical period (1200-600 BCE), bearing children was highly valued and women’s primary role was that of mother. Birthing and raising children, however, were fraught, given the high rate of maternal death in childbirth and of infant mortality; only half of all children born survived to the age of five. In the biblical stories of barren women, maternity is further complicated in order to heighten the drama of the arrival of the promised son...
I take a permanent hiatus from mentioning my single, childfree, petfree, & living alone mostly life
November 15, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn fact, all of these fourteen possibilities are actual realities of fun for me. “Here are 14 possibilities. Some are based on research; others are just my best guesses that still need to be put to the empirical test. And the criteria apply equally to women and men. 1. You like your single life. 2. Well, that’s not quite true. Actually, if the rest of the world did not think it was oh-so-odd to say so, you’d put it this way: You love your single life. 3. Loneliness isn’t a big issue for yo...
All of my childhood crime stories have been told, I do confirm my permanent hiatus from this subject
November 15, 2023 15:53 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB“Child abuse (also called child endangerment or child maltreatment) is physical, sexual, and/or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or a caregiver. Child abuse may include any act or failure to act by a parent or a caregiver that results in actual or potential harm to a child and can occur in a child's home, or in the organizations, schools, or communities the child interacts with. The terms child abuse and child maltreatment are often used int...