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Well the facts are what they are and it is very much a testament to the hypocrisy in which we live. I too am one that has "religion" in my past. However because God blessed me with having my own brain I have been able to decide for myself the ways in which I live and believe. I don't think many of us would dispute the bible being Gods word... however the intended interpretation of it as has been pointed out certainly can be disputed there is no doubt about that.
I've spent much time learning who I am and it matters to me more than many I know. At the end of the day if you can look in the mirror and be proud of who you see there... isn't that what really matters? You know the rights and wrongs that are fundamentally taught and accepted by your society. Do you do them? Are you a good part of the fabric in which we live. Or are you part of the evil that hurts and divides? We all do and say things that we choose to do and say. Everything has a reason. You can be who you want to be... no other thing religion or otherwise can dictate who you are. At the end of the day its still just you and the mirror. Think about it.,
One thing is clear to me through all of the learning and that is that the world not simply Americans but the world are living under the oppression of inherited faith systems and traditions of the past. These are so intertwined that it has caused people to rise up against each other and "religion" is indeed a very evil thing. I think that if any of us took the book , the bible, even with its sorted interpretations, and studied it asking God to allow you to see what you should see... we would all see that God is not anything like "religion" has painted him to be. It is quite astonishing to me having seen how much hatred flows from some religious people. But one thing you and I must say about most of them is that at least they do what they do because they truly believe its right. Can we say that? At least they are trying to do what is right. hmmmm that stung a bit I know. But it is important for us to feel the sting at times, don't you agree?
Remember to ponder thought of self when you look in that mirror.. only a better you can come from it. And for the ones that are offended.. this what not my intent. Obviously I am not religious by any stretch, in fact I loathe religion. But I know God and he knows me. I love him and always will. But God made all of us sexual creatures and that is a fact. I think the sooner everyone gets that simple fact and stops living life through the eyes of some small group of misguided leaders, living in another time long ago ... and thinks for themselves... the world will be a much more enjoyable (and loving hehe) place. That sure would suit our horny selves much better.. I know you agree with me there.
One final note.. it is fact that at one time in some countries men gladly gave their very lives to have just one of those pages that you would use as a rolling paper dude. How is that for education.
Great topic Colin I like the ones that make us think deeper every once in awhile. xx
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