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Display name:	xhepera
Gender:	not provided
Location:	United States of America
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Date joined:	October 24th, 2007
Last seen:	July 22nd, 2010
About me:	I'm 55 years old and a U.S. citizen. I live with my partner of 23 years and three cats in a 113 year-old house that I love very much. I work as a graphic designer and editor. I have an incredibly broad range of interests and pursuits, and find the world to be a sometimes happy, sometimes sad, but always infinitely fascinating place. Like most of us, I suppose, I'm on a lifelong quest for truth. I despair of ever really finding it, but the journey is fulfilling in its own right. I'm a bit of a study in contrasts as you may see from my answers and comments on AB. I tend toward civility and compassion and try to understand various points of view. I can, however, be very opinionated in my own right, particularly when it comes to issues of social justice and human rights and responsibilities. And woe betide if I perceive bullying, bigotry or unwarranted rudeness. My honeyed words can turn sharp and salty-tongued on a dime. Yeah, I've got a bit of a temper, but also a, sometimes-warped, sense of humor at the seeming absurdity of our precious human life. Regarding friend requests: I will gladly add you as a friend. But I have to warn you that just because you like one of my answers may not mean you like another. And, as noted above, I can be quite tart when really ticked off. ;) So, if seeing me be that way, or taking an unpopular position might disturb you, you might want to reconsider. I hope not, though. We're all human (well, most of us) and friendship is more about simply agreeing on all things, even on AB. :) My name is an alternate spelling of "khepera." Khepera is the name of an ancient Egyptian deity, symbolized by the scarab beetle. It is also an ancient Egyptian word, meaning "becoming" or "to become." It reminds me that I am not static. Physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually I am always (hopefully) growing and becoming. As far as my spiritual inclinations go, I consider myself a student of comparative religion, a mystic, and if a label needs to be put on it you could consider me an agnostic theist. No caps necessary. ;) If you really must categorize me, you might consider me a neo-Pagan Hermeticist, with deep Buddhist leanings.

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SanityClause joined the comments on an answer to Atheists of AB, do you get tired of religionists asking you ridiculous questions that show they have little to no understanding of what an atheist actually is? Do you think that most of these questions are honest; or are folks just screwin' with ya? on 02/02/12 at 3:00 pm.
SanityClause answered your question Atheists of AB, do you get tired of religionists asking you ridiculous questions that show they have little to no understanding of what an atheist actually is? Do you think that most of these questions are honest; or are folks just screwin' with ya? on 02/02/12 at 2:58 pm.
Ailurophile joined the comments on an answer to This question is for anyone who still believes in creationism. Coal takes millions of years to form so if the earth is only 6-10,000 years old how can coal exist? on 02/01/12 at 7:14 pm.
Thadeus Quintus Lesbotron liked your answer to Do you believe that the Church of Scientology uses unethical and criminal tactics, such as black mail, physical/sexual/emotional abuse and duress, to recruit and retain their congregations? on 01/28/12 at 1:44 am.
autumn leaves liked your answer to You know I've always heard about Jehovah witnesses going to peoples doors and giving tracts but i have never seen this or experienced it myself and I have lived everywhere. is it really true? on 01/27/12 at 8:17 pm.
WelbyQuentin liked your answer to How do you show your nationalism and patroitism to your country? on 01/23/12 at 3:41 pm.
Opinion-man answered your question The Codex Sinaiticus, the world's oldest known Bible manuscript, has gone online today. This will be a great boon to scholars. But what will those who believe in the inerrancy of the Bible as we know it today make of its differences? on 01/11/12 at 7:30 pm.
mike_70 liked your answer to How did michael Jackson turn white? on 01/02/12 at 9:10 am.
snatchquach LOONYVILLE INMATE answered your question When you hear people rely on blatant lies (e.g., he's a Muslim) to make their case against voting for Obama, do you ever wonder if they're just racists who are too cowardly to admit that they simply can't/won't bring themselves to vote for a black man? on 12/06/11 at 1:10 am.
Stormarm answered your question When you hear people rely on blatant lies (e.g., he's a Muslim) to make their case against voting for Obama, do you ever wonder if they're just racists who are too cowardly to admit that they simply can't/won't bring themselves to vote for a black man? on 12/06/11 at 1:03 am.
purplecows answered your question When you hear people rely on blatant lies (e.g., he's a Muslim) to make their case against voting for Obama, do you ever wonder if they're just racists who are too cowardly to admit that they simply can't/won't bring themselves to vote for a black man? on 12/06/11 at 12:51 am.
purplecows answered your question When you hear people rely on blatant lies (e.g., he's a Muslim) to make their case against voting for Obama, do you ever wonder if they're just racists who are too cowardly to admit that they simply can't/won't bring themselves to vote for a black man? on 12/06/11 at 12:49 am.
Pintapride liked your answer to I have new neighbours who walk around nude in their back yard and swim naked in their pool. Is it normal, do others do this? on 12/05/11 at 8:37 pm.
Timjon liked your answer to I have new neighbours who walk around nude in their back yard and swim naked in their pool. Is it normal, do others do this? on 12/05/11 at 5:54 pm.
Texaspete liked your answer to I have new neighbours who walk around nude in their back yard and swim naked in their pool. Is it normal, do others do this? on 12/05/11 at 5:51 pm.
Master Of Kings commented on your answer to If you're african American. Do you still harbor ill feeling toward Non african Americans...since Obama was elected. It seems i've been catching alot of bad manors in the community that i work in thats predominately African/American. on 10/08/11 at 2:39 pm.
Spookburger answered your question Do people who call themselves Christian yet make insulting and disparaging comments about Allah, not realize that they are blaspheming against their own deity, the God of Abraham? Or is their hatred such that they really just don't care? on 09/16/11 at 11:45 pm.
Icameback4now answered your question Do people who call themselves Christian yet make insulting and disparaging comments about Allah, not realize that they are blaspheming against their own deity, the God of Abraham? Or is their hatred such that they really just don't care? on 09/16/11 at 11:45 pm.
❤Crith Angew Mindfweak❤ answered your question Do people who call themselves Christian yet make insulting and disparaging comments about Allah, not realize that they are blaspheming against their own deity, the God of Abraham? Or is their hatred such that they really just don't care? on 09/16/11 at 11:42 pm.
LarryH54 answered your question Do people who call themselves Christian yet make insulting and disparaging comments about Allah, not realize that they are blaspheming against their own deity, the God of Abraham? Or is their hatred such that they really just don't care? on 09/16/11 at 11:34 pm.
JakobA I^_^I the alooney commented on your answer to Christians believe in an event called the rapture, where all of the "good" people will be spared the horrible tribulations sent by God in the "end times". Why couldn't God find it in his heart to rapture of the poor children before the great flood? on 09/02/11 at 12:15 pm.
LarryH54 commented on your answer to The Jews and many Christians teach that the day starts at sunset. I believe the Bible teaches that the day starts at sunrise and ends at sunset, which makes total sense. Do you agree or disagree, and can you back up your answer? on 07/10/11 at 7:47 pm.
antome commented on your answer to Politicians number in their hunderds, their citizens number in their Millions. Why do we obey the rules of the few and walk into fields of blood when it is us, the Millions who have the real power? on 07/02/11 at 6:54 am.
Texasescimo commented on your answer to Why do JW's hide the facts about Beth Sarim, a house they bought in LA for the return of the Holy ones of old, like Abraham, Mose, David etc... on 06/29/11 at 7:58 pm.
apprentice1975 commented on your answer to Why do JW's hide the facts about Beth Sarim, a house they bought in LA for the return of the Holy ones of old, like Abraham, Mose, David etc... on 06/29/11 at 7:49 pm.
apprentice1975 commented on your answer to Why do JW's hide the facts about Beth Sarim, a house they bought in LA for the return of the Holy ones of old, like Abraham, Mose, David etc... on 06/29/11 at 7:40 pm.
jokerblue commented on your answer to What will lemon juice, baking soda, and hydrogene peroxide all mixed together do to your skin? on 04/22/11 at 9:39 pm.
borasalama commented on your answer to Have you read any of the bible? If so, what have you read? on 04/15/11 at 12:58 am.
borasalama commented on your answer to Which religion makes most logical sense? on 03/21/11 at 2:29 am.
laurei commented on your answer to Has anyone ever heard of the Shepards Chapel pastor Arnold Murray. He teaches that Eve had sex with Satan and the Kenites were born from Cain's genealogy on 02/27/11 at 7:52 am.
katy2 answered your question Of the 40 states with right-to-carry laws, 20 allow guns to be carried, by the public, in churches. Anyone may feel free to answer, but I'd particularly like to ask Christians, what is your opinion on this? on 01/26/11 at 3:42 am.
canoeguide answered your question Various sects of Christianity have been adamantly stating that the "End" is imminent since, literally, the earliest days of the faith. The Bible says that no one knows when this will occur. After 2,000 years, why do people keep insisting that they know? on 01/10/11 at 2:54 pm.
LarryH54 commented on your answer to Is smoking pot considered to be a sin in God's eyes? Yes or no, I know it's illegal, that's not the answer I'm looking for. Also, don't answer if you don't know. I just want a yes or no answer from someone who knows the bib on 12/14/10 at 9:04 pm.
ajawaters commented on your answer to Is smoking pot considered to be a sin in God's eyes? Yes or no, I know it's illegal, that's not the answer I'm looking for. Also, don't answer if you don't know. I just want a yes or no answer from someone who knows the bib on 12/14/10 at 6:37 pm.
cehowski commented on your answer to Why are most Christian holidays simply old pagan traditions with a few new shiny Jesus decals slapped on? Do all religions borrow from their predecessors? on 12/08/10 at 8:32 am.
Katie_T commented on your answer to Why are many poor people so lazy? on 11/30/10 at 10:30 pm.
LarryH54 commented on your answer to Is smoking pot considered to be a sin in God's eyes? Yes or no, I know it's illegal, that's not the answer I'm looking for. Also, don't answer if you don't know. I just want a yes or no answer from someone who knows the bib on 11/28/10 at 8:46 pm.
arre.mitchell commented on your answer to How do u say Do You in spanish on 10/18/10 at 10:18 pm.
Texasescimo answered your question The Codex Sinaiticus, the world's oldest known Bible manuscript, has gone online today. This will be a great boon to scholars. But what will those who believe in the inerrancy of the Bible as we know it today make of its differences? on 10/13/10 at 10:36 am.
Texasescimo commented on your answer to Why do JW's hide the facts about Beth Sarim, a house they bought in LA for the return of the Holy ones of old, like Abraham, Mose, David etc... on 10/10/10 at 6:41 pm.
Doc commented on your answer to Why do JW's hide the facts about Beth Sarim, a house they bought in LA for the return of the Holy ones of old, like Abraham, Mose, David etc... on 10/10/10 at 3:15 pm.
human commented on your answer to Are there any Hindu extremist organisations? like the taliban in islam? on 09/03/10 at 12:07 pm.
JakobA I^_^I the alooney answered your question What do you think of gay people who work for political figures who have public, political and very vocal anti-gay stances? There is debate in the "gay community" over whether these folks should be publicly "outed" or not. on 07/28/10 at 11:55 am.
torgo_the_white answered your question What rationale is there for stating that the USA was founded on Christian beliefs or principles when the Treaty of Tripoli clearly states ". . .the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion. . ."? on 07/08/10 at 2:46 pm.
bagicide stayed 10 months too long answered your question Why are some Christians so concerned with what atheists believe or do not believe? I don't find this obsession among my friends of any other religious inclination. And I know a lot of religion-involved people from a number of faiths. on 04/25/10 at 11:53 am.
A.C. Vila answered your question Why are some Christians so concerned with what atheists believe or do not believe? I don't find this obsession among my friends of any other religious inclination. And I know a lot of religion-involved people from a number of faiths. on 04/25/10 at 11:52 am.
Ra24_7_365 answered your question Why are some Christians so concerned with what atheists believe or do not believe? I don't find this obsession among my friends of any other religious inclination. And I know a lot of religion-involved people from a number of faiths. on 04/25/10 at 11:49 am.
skep answered your question What do you think of Arlen Specter's switch to the Democratic party? Why do you think he did it? on 04/02/10 at 8:00 am.
Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here answered your question The Codex Sinaiticus, the world's oldest known Bible manuscript, has gone online today. This will be a great boon to scholars. But what will those who believe in the inerrancy of the Bible as we know it today make of its differences? on 01/16/10 at 10:28 am.

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xhepera answered the question Is it legal to not hire someone because of their weight?? I was looking for jobs this morning and one requirement for one job was that the employee MUST be physically fit. Is this acceptable? on 09/04/09 at 7:13 am.
xhepera answered the question Do you feel comfortable praying in front of other people? on 09/02/09 at 6:27 am.
xhepera answered the question Would you hurt a Fly? on 09/01/09 at 6:21 am.
xhepera answered the question When my spotted puffer eats his belly gets big and he looks pregnant. is my puffer pregnant? on 08/30/09 at 11:06 pm.
xhepera answered the question Do you think there will be mass suicide within the 24 hours before 12/12/12 because of the supposed, "doomsday"? Considering people who believe in it, some may not want to experience it. on 08/30/09 at 11:00 pm.
xhepera answered the question Why are cops going for the drunk drivers and people who dont put a belt on what about the bad people that are still out there? on 08/29/09 at 5:45 pm.
xhepera answered the question Are you brave enough to say the things you feel and know out loud and to the world? on 08/28/09 at 8:24 pm.
xhepera answered the question Itching is caused by bacteria. When I put Germ-X washless hand sanitizer over the itch, why doesn’t it go away? on 08/28/09 at 8:20 pm.
xhepera answered the question Politicians number in their hunderds, their citizens number in their Millions. Why do we obey the rules of the few and walk into fields of blood when it is us, the Millions who have the real power? on 08/28/09 at 5:19 pm.
xhepera answered the question Do you believe that Fox news channel makes a positive contribution to society? on 08/28/09 at 11:16 am.
xhepera answered the question What is the first drink you have every morning? on 08/28/09 at 9:41 am.
xhepera answered the question Is it appropriate to send a thank you to medical professional for doing a procedure in a way that it took up more of her time, but resulted in less discomfort for me afterwards? Would it be considered presumptuous, like thanking her for doing her job? on 08/27/09 at 9:31 am.
xhepera answered the question Is it just me or do you get a kick out of Conseravtive/Teabagger/Birthers when they yell "UNDER GOD" while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance? on 08/26/09 at 4:10 pm.
xhepera answered the question We've seen George Burns and Morgan Freeman play God, isn't it time to have Martin Lawrence, in full Shenene character, play God in a movie titled "Oh, My SELF, No They Diuhnt"? on 08/26/09 at 7:54 am.
xhepera answered the question Why does everyone think its so bad to be Atheist? on 08/26/09 at 7:53 am.
xhepera answered the question I have new neighbours who walk around nude in their back yard and swim naked in their pool. Is it normal, do others do this? on 08/24/09 at 11:46 pm.
xhepera answered the question What do you think of BNP the far-right party of UK? on 08/24/09 at 11:02 pm.
xhepera answered the question Would anyone agree that WWIII is already happening, and started on September 11, 2001? on 08/24/09 at 10:57 pm.
xhepera answered the question I know people always say not to worry what others think, but I do sometimes, alot of times. Do you ever worry about what others think of you? on 08/24/09 at 10:47 pm.
xhepera answered the question Just out of curiosity, for educational, not for offensive or racist purposes, is there any black people on answerbag reading this question, that DID vote, but DID NOT vote for Obama? on 08/24/09 at 10:46 am.

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