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Day 04 - Your views on religion.
As far as religion itself: I think at the core, it's innocent enough- it's just people wanting to believe that there's something greater than themselves, trying to explain what's out there. I don't think that's a bad thing. The problem is that religion, particularly Christianity, has become so corrupt over the centuries. Religion isn't about spirituality, it's about money and power. I'm reminded of a Ghandi quote here that goes, "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. They are so unlike your Christ." I have to say that individually, it's a case- by- case thing, but overall as a group I agree wholeheartedly.
My beliefs: Well, we've gone through this recently, haven't we? I'm an Atheist and have been since I was 11. I don't believe in any sort of god or higher being, though I'm not claiming that I know everything or anything ridiculous like that. I honestly don't think there's any way for us to know for sure. (On a side note, if there IS a "higher power", it's probably aliens and we probably exist as an amusing toy.) I don't have any problems with other religions as long as it's not being shoved on me. Religion fascinates me, honestly. I've had open and intelligent conversations with people about religion (though if I'm completely honest, all of those were either with other Atheists, Agnostics, or Pagans. XD)- I'm not closed to the topic at all.
I do, however, get angry quickly when someone starts preaching to me or tries to convert me. When I went to Pride this summer, there was a group of bible thumpers on the corner protesting. I'm sure I don't need to tell you the kinds of signs they had- I couldn't tell you what they were saying, because I went out of my way to not go near them. Mary and I spent a good long time ranting about it between the two of us afterward. It all comes back to what I said about the drugs and alcohol: do whatever you want, but be safe and don't hurt anybody else. It's the last part of that which applies here. DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE. Just because you can try to shove your beliefs down our throats, that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.
And again I've gone off on a rant. ^_^;;;
Day 01 - Your current relationship
Day 02 - Where you’d like to be in 10 years.
Day 03 - Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Day 04 - Your views on religion.
Day 05 - A time you thought about ending your own life.
Day 06 - Write 30 interesting facts about yourself.
Day 07 - Your zodiac sign and if you think it fits your personality.
Day 08 - A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life.
Day 09 - How you hope your future will be like.
Day 10 - Discuss your first love and first kiss.
Day 11 - Put your music player on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up.
Day 12 - Bullet your whole day.
Day 13 - Somewhere you’d like to move or visit.
Day 14 - Your earliest memory.
Day 15 - Your favorite tumblrs.
Day 16 - Your views on mainstream music.
Day 17 - Your highs and lows of this past year.
Day 18 - Your beliefs.
Day 19 - Disrespecting your parents.
Day 20 - How important you think education is.
Day 21 - One of your favorite shows.
Day 22 - How have you changed in the past 2 years?
Day 23 - Give pictures of 5 guys who are famous who you find attractive.
Day 24 - Your favorite movie and what it’s about.
Day 25 - Someone who fascinates you and why.
Day 26 - What kind of person attracts you.
Day 27 - A problem that you have had.
Day 28 - Something that you miss.
Day 29 - Goals for the next 30 days.
Day 30 - Your highs and lows of this month.
As far as religion itself: I think at the core, it's innocent enough- it's just people wanting to believe that there's something greater than themselves, trying to explain what's out there. I don't think that's a bad thing. The problem is that religion, particularly Christianity, has become so corrupt over the centuries. Religion isn't about spirituality, it's about money and power. I'm reminded of a Ghandi quote here that goes, "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. They are so unlike your Christ." I have to say that individually, it's a case- by- case thing, but overall as a group I agree wholeheartedly.
My beliefs: Well, we've gone through this recently, haven't we? I'm an Atheist and have been since I was 11. I don't believe in any sort of god or higher being, though I'm not claiming that I know everything or anything ridiculous like that. I honestly don't think there's any way for us to know for sure. (On a side note, if there IS a "higher power", it's probably aliens and we probably exist as an amusing toy.) I don't have any problems with other religions as long as it's not being shoved on me. Religion fascinates me, honestly. I've had open and intelligent conversations with people about religion (though if I'm completely honest, all of those were either with other Atheists, Agnostics, or Pagans. XD)- I'm not closed to the topic at all.
I do, however, get angry quickly when someone starts preaching to me or tries to convert me. When I went to Pride this summer, there was a group of bible thumpers on the corner protesting. I'm sure I don't need to tell you the kinds of signs they had- I couldn't tell you what they were saying, because I went out of my way to not go near them. Mary and I spent a good long time ranting about it between the two of us afterward. It all comes back to what I said about the drugs and alcohol: do whatever you want, but be safe and don't hurt anybody else. It's the last part of that which applies here. DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE. Just because you can try to shove your beliefs down our throats, that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.
And again I've gone off on a rant. ^_^;;;
Day 05 - A time you thought about ending your own life.
Day 06 - Write 30 interesting facts about yourself.
Day 07 - Your zodiac sign and if you think it fits your personality.
Day 08 - A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life.
Day 09 - How you hope your future will be like.
Day 10 - Discuss your first love and first kiss.
Day 11 - Put your music player on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up.
Day 12 - Bullet your whole day.
Day 13 - Somewhere you’d like to move or visit.
Day 14 - Your earliest memory.
Day 15 - Your favorite tumblrs.
Day 16 - Your views on mainstream music.
Day 17 - Your highs and lows of this past year.
Day 18 - Your beliefs.
Day 19 - Disrespecting your parents.
Day 20 - How important you think education is.
Day 21 - One of your favorite shows.
Day 22 - How have you changed in the past 2 years?
Day 23 - Give pictures of 5 guys who are famous who you find attractive.
Day 24 - Your favorite movie and what it’s about.
Day 25 - Someone who fascinates you and why.
Day 26 - What kind of person attracts you.
Day 27 - A problem that you have had.
Day 28 - Something that you miss.
Day 29 - Goals for the next 30 days.
Day 30 - Your highs and lows of this month.
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