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A question of Scruples – sexy time edition (Valentine’s Day, natch)

Pulling from the ’90s edition for these two relationship scenarios: From your window you notice a couple in a nearby apartment making love. Later, when you see them on the street, do you suggest they draw their blinds? Fuck me.. … Continue reading

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A question of atheist scruples – affairs of the heart

Been a while, but I’m snagging a question from my ’90s edition of the game: You are very attracted to someone who is happily married. You have no attachments. Do you explore the possibilities? Only in my fantasies. I wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Question of Atheist Scruples – this sounds like a sit-com

Soon after hitting it off with someone special s/he has to leave town for a few months. Meanwhile, a new opportunity arises. Do you remain faithful? (I don’t watch the show anymore but I’m reminded of that scene in Big … Continue reading

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1minion steals mail – money trouble

For kicks, I checked out Christianity Today’s forum… So, there’s this: Q. I have a friend who has a real problem with money. He brags about how much he makes from his part-time job and stockpiles money. In fact, he … Continue reading

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Question of Atheist Scruples – real life edition

An ex reaches out with this suggestion — what would you think of donating sperm? A bit of anonymous backstory — Relationships can be complicated and long lasting, even if the participants aren’t really in each other’s social circles anymore. … Continue reading

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Question of Atheist Scruples – it’s not you, it’s me

The question: Your mate is very sensitive about his (her) performance in bed. Lately, you haven’t been very aroused. Do you act as though you are? I don’t want to be bringing my own bedroom into this like Homer giving … Continue reading

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Billy Graham (or his people) can’t live and let live

DEAR BILLY GRAHAM: My niece is trapped in a really bad relationship (not married, but living together). It has no future, but she refuses to see this. We’ve tried to tell her to get out of the relationship, but she … Continue reading

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God-fearing: how is this a good thing?

I wound up at gotquestions.org when looking up the notion of god-fearing. As an unbeliever it sounds ludicrious to want to be afraid of your own god, unless the whole point of promoting fear is to promote unwavering loyalty and … Continue reading

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Atheist Scruples: the swingers edition

I think that’s what it’s called, anyway.. I’m so unhip. Your free-spirited mate wants you to participate in partner-switching with another couple you know. Do you agree to try the arrangement? I’m flashing back to the days of internet chat … Continue reading

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Atheist Scruples: “I’m in love with a man nearly twice my age..”

Your 19 year old finally introduces you to the person s/he has been dating. The person is 35. Do you express opposition? You never know who you’ll fall for. I might express some shock and wonder how the hell that … Continue reading

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