Duality, what a word.
This one could be interesting. Read this if you are religious, read this if you aren't religious. Read this if you spell religious wrong. Read this if you have ever questioned God, or the thought of Heaven and Hell (hence, duality), good and evil, or anything involving the afterlife. Have I covered about everyone yet? Good, read on. I was so excited to write something intellectual and interesting that I ran inside after I got back from the gym and I'm going to allow myself to smell for a few more minutes just to bring this to YOU, the reader, the people. As you might sometimes see me say, the reader will not be denied.
Okay, so, here's my thing. I am not a Church-goer. Never really was, I didn't grow up that way. I went through a bunch of tough times as a youngin and being confirmed and learning the bible just didn't appeal to me. Maybe the fact my father had gone through all of that shit in life, Catholic school and so forth, helped him realize it wasn't the right thing to do for most; or at least his son. The only times I went to that brainwashing store was when I slept at the Grandparents house, and my mother's funeral. It's not a store? Then why do they always ask for money? It's not brainwashing? Then why do you have to strictly adhere to their guidelines in order to enjoy life, but more importantly, the afterlife? I'm jumping the gun here. Let me explain- I don't have a very positive view on the strictly religious. Not saying they are wrong, but I feel somewhat misguided- by being TOO guided. But I also feel if it keeps them happy, then so be it. Whatever it takes, to each his or her own. I have opinions, we all do, and I will not bash any one religion, just try to bring my always random viewpoint to the forefront for some to ponder. And I may not be right about all my assumptions on a religion just because I am not that well versed...so forgive me. ONWARD!
God apparently created the Earth. Let me just quickly interject- anyone who denies science and this whole theory of evolution and progression must have some serious, serious problems understanding many things in this world- I'm sorry but I think those people are just plain dumb or at best, ignorant. Live a day without science, try it. Anywho- God created Earth and Adam and Eve and all that, according to that boring Christian religion, correct? Okay, but God is an all perfect being- there is only good with God. How then, did Hell come about? How could evil come about if God, all good, created something in his vision, also expected to be all good? To believe in this creation is to shoot down your whole theory, the beauty of duality. For evil to have been created, God must have messed up, and God cannot mess up. Sad that simple algebra can be used to shoot down an entire theory on things.
Now what about other religions? Native Americans, for example, did not believe in a God, they had multiple spirits for everything that was living on this earth. Does that mean they were wrong in their beliefs? Or were the white people in the wrong for coming over here, attempting to spread a narrow, diluted version of God, and then killing those people, already here, for not assimilating and handing over all they had? Hmmm...
What about certain facets of the most radical, and most misguided, who often align themself with the Muslim religion? Though I have not read, I hear the Koran is much like the Bible, and that misinterpretations allow radical factions to form their own beliefs based on what they think it could mean if they wanted it to. Selective reading, my favorite. In some of their minds, life is for suffering, and through this suffering, the afterlife can be enjoyed. To some radicals, the best afterlife will come when suffering for the "evil" living is caused, aka suicide attacks on those outside of their beliefs. To them, the only way to get to a form of Heaven, is to raise Hell. Does this mean they are in the wrong? And mind you, assholes, I'm not trying to say Muslims are terrorists, shut the fuck up already. We have as many white morons in our country sabotating things in their own way, it just isn't viewed as terrorism because of how the media will portray it. So simma down before you come out with your hate and ignorant comments!!!!
How can we determine correctness? As advanced as our world may be, and as far as science has come, let us quickly review what we know of the afterlife. The reason I say quickly review is because we know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. No fucking clue, plain and simple. And yet we are so obsessed with satisfying a certain prerequisite in order to solidify our position in a happy life after death. What if precious life is wasted worrying about this, and all that happens is we rot in the ground? What if we are just reincarnated? What if...
So is each religion correct because that is the set of beliefs attached with it? Does that mean the afterlife is a big smorgasbord of killers, lovers, saints, and sinners? How would that work, no fluffy clouds and angels playing harps I bet.
Why do so few people question the Bible? Because the history of it is too guarded, and never brought to the surface for that fact that it might raise questions. Some people live their lives off the EDITED, yes, EDITED, words of a King that was "interpreted" and then rereleased by some old cranky white people in the Church that was put there to control the people. And what better way, than to scare them all into conformity?
All I'm saying is, I refuse to live my life by a set of rules that a "higher power" sent down to make sure I enjoy what comes after I pass on. I already have that, it is called the Law, set by other cranky old white men to keep us in order. But breaking a law is much more apparent, than these laws that are attempting to govern where I go after my heart no longer beats and brain no longer functions. I've already addressed how I feel about life and living, and I have bigger things to worry about now, in the present, and the near future- when I know what can occur. As for death, well... that's a long ways away hopefully.
Again, I'm not trying to offend those that are regulars on Sunday, and live their life by the code they have been taught is the way. So long as you aren't doing it, out of fear, and you are enjoying your life as you see fit- rock on. Because fear, was the original reason, that much of this popped up in the first place.
Okay, so, here's my thing. I am not a Church-goer. Never really was, I didn't grow up that way. I went through a bunch of tough times as a youngin and being confirmed and learning the bible just didn't appeal to me. Maybe the fact my father had gone through all of that shit in life, Catholic school and so forth, helped him realize it wasn't the right thing to do for most; or at least his son. The only times I went to that brainwashing store was when I slept at the Grandparents house, and my mother's funeral. It's not a store? Then why do they always ask for money? It's not brainwashing? Then why do you have to strictly adhere to their guidelines in order to enjoy life, but more importantly, the afterlife? I'm jumping the gun here. Let me explain- I don't have a very positive view on the strictly religious. Not saying they are wrong, but I feel somewhat misguided- by being TOO guided. But I also feel if it keeps them happy, then so be it. Whatever it takes, to each his or her own. I have opinions, we all do, and I will not bash any one religion, just try to bring my always random viewpoint to the forefront for some to ponder. And I may not be right about all my assumptions on a religion just because I am not that well versed...so forgive me. ONWARD!
God apparently created the Earth. Let me just quickly interject- anyone who denies science and this whole theory of evolution and progression must have some serious, serious problems understanding many things in this world- I'm sorry but I think those people are just plain dumb or at best, ignorant. Live a day without science, try it. Anywho- God created Earth and Adam and Eve and all that, according to that boring Christian religion, correct? Okay, but God is an all perfect being- there is only good with God. How then, did Hell come about? How could evil come about if God, all good, created something in his vision, also expected to be all good? To believe in this creation is to shoot down your whole theory, the beauty of duality. For evil to have been created, God must have messed up, and God cannot mess up. Sad that simple algebra can be used to shoot down an entire theory on things.
Now what about other religions? Native Americans, for example, did not believe in a God, they had multiple spirits for everything that was living on this earth. Does that mean they were wrong in their beliefs? Or were the white people in the wrong for coming over here, attempting to spread a narrow, diluted version of God, and then killing those people, already here, for not assimilating and handing over all they had? Hmmm...
What about certain facets of the most radical, and most misguided, who often align themself with the Muslim religion? Though I have not read, I hear the Koran is much like the Bible, and that misinterpretations allow radical factions to form their own beliefs based on what they think it could mean if they wanted it to. Selective reading, my favorite. In some of their minds, life is for suffering, and through this suffering, the afterlife can be enjoyed. To some radicals, the best afterlife will come when suffering for the "evil" living is caused, aka suicide attacks on those outside of their beliefs. To them, the only way to get to a form of Heaven, is to raise Hell. Does this mean they are in the wrong? And mind you, assholes, I'm not trying to say Muslims are terrorists, shut the fuck up already. We have as many white morons in our country sabotating things in their own way, it just isn't viewed as terrorism because of how the media will portray it. So simma down before you come out with your hate and ignorant comments!!!!
How can we determine correctness? As advanced as our world may be, and as far as science has come, let us quickly review what we know of the afterlife. The reason I say quickly review is because we know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. No fucking clue, plain and simple. And yet we are so obsessed with satisfying a certain prerequisite in order to solidify our position in a happy life after death. What if precious life is wasted worrying about this, and all that happens is we rot in the ground? What if we are just reincarnated? What if...
So is each religion correct because that is the set of beliefs attached with it? Does that mean the afterlife is a big smorgasbord of killers, lovers, saints, and sinners? How would that work, no fluffy clouds and angels playing harps I bet.
Why do so few people question the Bible? Because the history of it is too guarded, and never brought to the surface for that fact that it might raise questions. Some people live their lives off the EDITED, yes, EDITED, words of a King that was "interpreted" and then rereleased by some old cranky white people in the Church that was put there to control the people. And what better way, than to scare them all into conformity?
All I'm saying is, I refuse to live my life by a set of rules that a "higher power" sent down to make sure I enjoy what comes after I pass on. I already have that, it is called the Law, set by other cranky old white men to keep us in order. But breaking a law is much more apparent, than these laws that are attempting to govern where I go after my heart no longer beats and brain no longer functions. I've already addressed how I feel about life and living, and I have bigger things to worry about now, in the present, and the near future- when I know what can occur. As for death, well... that's a long ways away hopefully.
Again, I'm not trying to offend those that are regulars on Sunday, and live their life by the code they have been taught is the way. So long as you aren't doing it, out of fear, and you are enjoying your life as you see fit- rock on. Because fear, was the original reason, that much of this popped up in the first place.
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fucking kudos. love bombs
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i don't believe in most religions. i find it hard to take the Bible seriously seeing as it is a chapter book. A CHAPTER BOOK!!! a book written so early on that, for all we know, it could have gotten a following of crazy people that decided to act in cult-esque ways and live by this piece of "work". i find the Bible very elementary in its subtle ways. good/God and evil/Devil are words in and of themselves. the whole deal just seems unrealistic and pathetic. but if it gives someone hope and improves their outlook on life, then great. i just think religion is more of a cop out than anything else.
dane i'm pretty disappointed to see first hand how misinformed and uncultivated you could be. i gotta side with anonymous #2 on this one.. after reading what you wrote about muslims i couldn't read anymore. i literally had to scroll down because i thought "this kid will make me stupider by reading what he has to say"...sort of the same feeling one gets in watching "yo momma" or "date my mom" ( you get the idea). now i'm not going to sit here and point out every ignoble point of your blog but i would highly highly highly recommed you learn a little something about Islam, Muslims, the concept of jihad (jihad is actually arabic root meaning "to struggle, to strive" - people tend to encounter alot of struggles in their lives, not knowing what to do or how to deal with their thoughts/feelings/realities and that effort to try to be the best person you can be, that strive to overcome and reach a point of sanctity and peace with yourself, that's more identifiable with jihad than strapping a bomb to yourself. what you're thinking about is when a Muslim village is being attacked for religio-political reasons: think Israel/Palestine, and they consider either kill or be killed...that's very loose phrasing and doesn't at all legitimate the psychos that misinterpret/misuse the religion to wage rampant blood baths but then again we have this whole concept of democracy and freedom of speech all that good stuff and anyone with eyes and ears in this country can tell you those principles are not adhered to. the reality is people are people.. you got good ones and bad ones, whatever your subjective preferences are, and you have some really really really bad ones that manipulate and malign the integrity of mankind for shits and giggles. these are the guys that strap bombs on as well as the guys that use political turmoil as an excuse to hide the pressing social and economic issues of our country... good thing you're so ignorant about Muslims because it'll make it easier for you to almost-blindly hate and not question why literacy rates or healthcare are in shambles or why we still have people going hungry in this country when our nations leaders are willing to invest in warcraft and oil in the nations they are looking to conquer.. maybe all that's for the better good and after they take it all they'll redistribute it to us, maybe patch up new orleans, the ozone layer, etc...seriously dane, i expect more from you. open your mind, open a book or shut your mouth long enough to let some reality soak in... that's my piece, i still love you though :) - Parisa
I am basically an agnostic bordering on athiest right now, but after attending a Catholic high school for four years, I feel the need to add my two cents.
**1. TO EVERYONE - Don't knock religion. Regardless of what you think, people's beliefs are VERY important to them. Chances are you know NOTHING about it anyways.
2. Regarding hell. God didn't mess up. He gave us free will, which gives us the option to completely reject him and turn toward temptation, etc. If He forced us to love him and only him, then that's unfair and not real love.
3. Various religions formed over time for different reasons. None of them are "wrong." Anyone who thinks that is clearly ignorant. Personally, I like to think of different religions as different paths to a single, common higher being. Everyone has their own name and way of worshipping it.
4. The Bible is not to be taken literally. It is not necessarily a history book either. People studying the Bible from various viewpoints (literally, historically, contextually), but basically the Bible is full of general rules to live by and various metaphors.
I could continue but I am tired.
i feel obligated to comment on this one. i agree with some of your points but i also have to second what parisa said up there. beliefs can never be "wrong." faith is not factual. i don't believe in god, and i'm not a fan of organized religion, but i know that i dont know enough to make any claims about it. ok, i have less to say than i thought hha. the end.
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