I would like to give some personal thoughts on what I think about debates and possibly even religion/belief systems in general. I might even briefly go into some politics. Like usual, I start with absolutely no plan or idea what to write about so I’ll just start typing and we’ll see what comes out. Please excuse me if I “jump around” from time to time.
It came to my attention that Miss Atheist is or has been suffering with a serious health issue. It’s something that I was totally unaware of. Many faiths/religions preach the need to be compassionate and considerate for those who suffer. Should we not practice what we preach? I suppose that’s beside the point. You don’t need religion to treat people fairly and to show compassion. The definition of the word compassion as a noun is: a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
Let’s put religion aside for a moment. Let me start with a rhetorical question. Is it fair to enter a contest with a person in ill health? In 2005 I beat a very strong Russian chess player, but he was practically dying at the board. He had an oxygen tank nearby and was struggling to breathe. I beat him in under 20 moves. I did not celebrate or feel good about it. I felt bad about the situation but that’s who I was paired against. I knew and he knew that if he was in good health that I would have lost in 20 moves. If I was a wrestler what joy would it bring me to beat a man with one arm. I can answer that---absolutely no joy at all. I suppose if both sides agree then it’s okay. But what if it gets to the point where it becomes unhealthy to continue. Should we continue on with the attack until the opponent is absolutely defeated? Or should we do the right thing and understand that a person’s health is more important than a silly debate?
To be a scientific debate it seems the word God keeps coming up from time to time.
In my opinion, Evolution was a belief created in the 1800s. Like many other beliefs or theories it continues to grow with little or no scientific evidence to back it up. It’s time to dump that belief along with the age-old belief of a flat earth.
Saying that, I think it’s time for real spirituality. Like Evolution, Christianity has served it’s purpose and to some degree it still does. But there’s something wrong with it and the way it’s practiced. The American people are starting to figure this out. Look at the attendance figures in church and decide for yourself. God still works miracles if the price is right!
The Crusades ended in 1291 AD. Or did it really end? If you ask me it’s still continuing to this day. If I truly believe God to be so powerful and in control, then why would you feel the need to pick up a sword to defend him? Does God need a lawyer? I hope not! People really get turned off to religion when people try to shove it down their throats. Is it any wonder why many of the churches are sitting empty around the country? Maybe I should say as compared to 35 years ago.
We could also talk about religion and politics—a scary thing the Right is guilty of in this country. Mixing religion and politics is like combining fire and gasoline. It was only a few years the rabid, Former President Bush put the biggest con job on the American people in decades—using religion as a means to kick start his attack on the world. Upon taking office he (like many other presidents) became very religious. Amazing, isn’t it! He used the 9/11 tragedy as a cover for entering Iraq and Afghanistan.
Of course there are some very legitimate questions as to whether the 9/11 attack was carried out by certain elements of our government. If you doubt it then please explain how can a building that was not struck (building 7) and free fall to the ground. It happens every day doesn’t it? Yeah right! If you can solve that mystery then I’ll respond to your comments. If not then don’t waste my time.
So, basically I’m suggesting that Bush and others took advantage of the American people by appealing to their religious beliefs in an effort to gain support for his war. I really should not say “his war” as there are clearly others behind that disaster to include Rumsfeld and Cheney to only name a few. Bush even mentioned the word “Crusade” most likely in an attempt to fire up the Muslim world. They even used fear which is the greatest mass manipulation tool yet devised. They talked of the “barbarians at the gate” and suggested that if you vote Republican then Republicans would keep the barbarians out. But the greatest lie of all was that if we continue attacking that America and the world would be a safer place to be. I might add that Hitler would have been proud of the way this was carried out. It’s several years later and I’m still waiting on the barbarians. Strangely silent isn’t it. I know some will say it’s safe because we’re taking the war to the enemy. Well, keep on believing it if it provides comfort. I don’t believe it for a second. Politics are played at a much higher level than that. There’s banking interests, power and oil to only mention a few driving forces behind these crazy ventures.
It’s okay to have beliefs as we all do. But we must guard against those people who would manipulate us to meet their own agenda.
Yesterday I met a man near my apartment complex originally from New Orleans. That doesn’t surprise me as New Orleans is full of “different'” people. He told me that he was Satanist who “graduated” at the highest levels of his craft. The scary thing is he told me some personal things about myself that only I knew. Things that I kept private and only I knew. It freaked me out, but I don’t want to steer too far off from the discussion. He previously worked as a broadcaster. That might bother a few Christians if they heard the daily news was provided by a Satanist. I have to admit that Satanism freaks me out, but this guy probably has more compassion than most Christians that I know. For instance, I know of two instances where he defended people who were attacked with racial slurs. I think he would make for an interesting debate? That would be interesting. I’m not sure how the debate would go though. If he chose to do so he could penetrate the opponent’s very soul and possibly reveal some private details. It can get ugly when you have to face your own personal demons. There is one concern. He is also suffering with poor health and I’m not sure it would be good to do that to him. I might ask him if there is enough interest out there. What you would get here is real. There’s no way I could make this up.
I sincerest apologies to Miss Atheist for I had absolutely no idea she was struggling with her health.
I plan on deleting the posts on 5 May unless a majority of the readers decide against it.
So let me end with, “God****it! Have you had enough? I certainly have.”
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