Religion, Faith
In posts, I have been critical of religion. While I detest religion, I do respect those who have faith and believe in something. While I may disagree with them, if they are kind, compassionate and loving, I have no issue with that.
What I do take issue with is religion. Beliefs that cause someone to hate and hurt those who disagree with them. Those who use “church” or a “belief system” to control and keep others in bondage.
While in Europe, I have looked at some of the catholic cathedrals. While they are beautiful, I can’t help but think of the many years of the dark ages that they murdered those who disagreed with them.
There are those today that are so passionate about their religion, that if it where legal would kill those who disagree.
I truly detest self-righteous and religious people. Yes, as some would point out, I have been hurt by them. Every person who has wronged me in life is religious.
However, I have to admit that some of the kindest and humblest people I know have a faith. I guess that’s why I make a difference in my mind. Because a true faith in someone higher than us should make us better, not worse (as religion does).
Kiva, Help Someone….
I while back I came across http://www.kiva.org. I Looked at it and bookmarked it. A while later I came across it again, and decided it looked like a worthy place to get involved with. I loaned to a man who has a family in Mexico to help him with his store.
It’s a cool place, because you can loan as little or as much to help someone start or grow their business. It doesn’t just help them now, it helps them in the long-run to provide for themselves and family.
I just got an update on the man I loaned to and he has started repaying the people who loaned him money.
Check it out if you get a chance.
Though I agree with the ruling of the court…
Though I agree to an extent with the ruling of the court. I disagree with the reasoning presented here:
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/05/16/mn.chemo.decision.kare
The court had every right and has the responsibility to order medical care for this child. No parent has the right to kill their child because of “religious” beliefs. That’s not faith, that’s extremism.
I guess this is a touchy subject for me because I have seen so many (yes many) children die because the parent’s religious beliefs (or what they called faith) did not allow for their children to even have natural, let alone allopathic health care.
I guess the other reason it strikes a nerve with me is because I had to fight my ex, the state and county in court to get my son to have his proper medical care. In the end, I was able to get my son most of the medical care he needed.
I strongly believe in parents rights, but I disagree with most “parental rights” people. I agree it can be a gray line at times, however, children are citizens and have and should have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Children are not put in families to serve the parents, fulfil their dreams, or happiness. Children are given parents to help them fulfil their dreams and happiness and to raise them until they can pursue those. That should bring good parents happiness.
I disagree with what that wacko said in that clip, saying that the children are the State’s and the parents are stewards. HELL NO!
The only place the State has in matter concerning children and parents is if the children’s life is in danger, or their in abuse.
In this case the parents are putting their own stupidity and bull-crap in-front of their child’s well-being. Sure he says he wants to not have the treatment. His parents have convinced him it’s a sin and he’ll burn in hell!
People like this family really should not be allowed to have children in the first place. (Of course I am not proposing the state deciding who can have children, as such a thing is not possible, no could the state be kept from violating more people’s rights than it protects. I’m just angry at the fact that these “people” have more love for their made-up religion than their own son.).
They are worthless trash. Hell is for people like this. Jesus called them “white washed tombs with dead man’s bones.” In my opinion the idea of hell is not good enough for such - it’s too merciful. (I’m sure they would be glad I don’t decide that).
A true hero
I just came across this article. I’m surprised that it was so positive about this hero.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/05/15/oldest.iraq.fatality/index.html?iref=topnews
España, Esposas
I’m loving España! I’m learning Spanish slowly but surely.
I’ve had my set-back - I was sick when I arrived here, and ended up having to go to the hospital last night with a fever and such. He said it was viral and gave me some prescriptions which seem to be helping a lot.
Something that I learned yesterday was that wife and handcuffs are the same word in Castellano and Español. Also, Jail is feminine.
I was talking with a friend tonight, thinking about that. I’ve not talked to her in a few months. We used to hang out a lot at college, but she had feelings for me that I could not return. Not that she was not nice, pretty, sexy, etc., just I did not wish for our relationship to be such. Mainly because I didn’t think we would get along well, and also she was looking for a committed relationship and I just was not and still am not at a place where I want to lock down to one woman. I love my freedom, to explore, to be able to come and go as I please. She liked staying home, where as I like going out.
It was an awkward feeling for me, and hard to explain to her. She’s an awesome lady, just don’t think we’d work. She continued to try. Not that it was not tempting, not that I didn’t think about going to her house when she would invite me. She finally got the picture I think.
Anyhow, she told me she is getting back with her ex-husband again tonight. I’m not sure what to tell her. I know here pretty well and she puts up with a lot of shit. He broke bones, etc. He was a lot like my ex. It’s hard to tell someone you think that’s a bad idea when they are so sure it’s what they should do. She wants to do it for the kids sake, and I truly hope it is different this time. She deserves so much better, but I do hope it works and she is happy.
That’s something I have learned, is don’t settle for what you are told you can get. You’ll end up in hell. When I was 21, I married the one I was told I could get. I knew that there were other girls that I could have married. Two I hurt because I would not even consider them, when their fathers approached me. I was scared I guess, they were some of the most beautiful girls I knew, sweet, kind, loving, dedicated, upbeat. I had known them for many years also. Because I thought I was not good enough, I settled for the one who was all the opposite - someone I barely knew, was homely, mean, bitter, couldn’t show love, abusive, and had never been loyal or dedicated to anyone or anything.
I guess I learned a lot from that as I have from all my hardships in life. And I’ve gained wisdom, knowledge, and more from those things. I’ve learned to be content and happy with what I have and how I look and am. I’m not perfect, but hell, I could be a lot worse. And as far as the women area, I’ve not really had an issue once I realized. No problems in the US, both in TN and many other places, and certainly no problems in Europe. I found the French girls especially forward with their feeling and thoughts. And well, I didn’t mind that.
Wow
I’ve neglected to post as I was very busy these past weeks. I’ve been in Europe. 12 days in France. I’ll write more later, but I had a blast (other than some cold/flu stuff). But hey, I was in France!
The food was awesome, the people warm and friendly. The girls - HOT! And for some reason, I was a big hit with the girls. It kind of made some of the other guys jealous. I was loving it though. I’m in Spain now, and I miss them…. They smoke like trains and drink like fish, and eat butter on everything. They are very healthy though. All the food is fresh. The tomatoes in the salads, etc. are ripe and fresh - taste wonderful. They have fresher food and less processing.
We just had an orientation in Spain, and everyone is talking about missing TN and being homesick. Even some of the France group in Paris was saying they were looking forward to getting back to TN! I can’t fathom why. I feel at home. I’ll be going back to France.
I was so glad to be single in France!
One evening we went swimming with the girls - well, I did and two others. The other guys were not sure enough of themselves to wear the required speedo and nothing else. Even the women have to wear small 2-piece suits. It’s not so bad when everyone else is doing it…
WWJD, WWYD
Seen these stickers, or shirts - WWJD or WWYD (What would Jesus do?)? Well, He’d probably call you a white washed tomb full of dead mens bones.
Surveillence
Posted by admin in Cell Phones, Children, Family, Fun, Insurance, Life, Programming, Tech Testing, Traval, iPhone on April 24th, 2009
Sattellite serveillence. I can remember when the technology became available so we could type in an address and see soneones back yard. Then Google Earth gave us yet another anvancement. Now, with yet more advancement (and done connections) I can set and watch and record live video of a house. It’s mindblowing. Now, if only I could get a laser! LOL
Friends…
This evening a friend and I volunteered at Bowl For Kids’ Sake!
She brought her little and I brought mine, and we helped out with the even to raise awareness about Big Brothers Big Sisters and encourage people to be bigs. Did you know that 79% of kids waiting to get a big are boys?
Afterward, we went and got something to eat and hung out. She’s an awesome person, we really click and I enjoy hanging out with her.
We were talking about that fact (what a good friend is).
So many people I have known have wanted to be my friend because I’m kind and caring and they know I care about them. But it’s always been that when I need a friend they are busy.
I’ve had friends that when they were down - I was there. They called me in the middle of the night - I answered. But, when it came my turn they were nowhere to be seen.
I have many acquaintances - but TRUE friends are priceless. I’ve had some hard times in my life. I really think that I’ve been through a lot more than most people my age.
About two years ago, I went through some really hard times. When I walked in on my ex and him though it’s not technically incest, it was hard to handle. I ended up filing for divorce shortly after that. It was a really hard time. However, even though life was hell, I learned what was important in life.
However, there have been a few people that have not just been acquaintances they have been real friends.
Truly, a TRUE friend is a priceless. The Bible says a friend sticks closer than a brother. That is so true.
I want to take a moment here to mention a few, though I’m not mentioning them by name because I don’t want them to be harassed.
L.D. has been a wonderful friend - he’s been there for over 3 years and words can’t express the thankfulness I feel for that. Just his listening ear at times has been a source of great comfort.
C.D. was there for me through the hard times at the beginning of my divorce. You saved my life.
A.J. though I’ve known her for only about a year, has become a true friend.
T.D. is not only a brother, but a true friend, and someone who I look up to, and take his advice very highly.
D.F. has been almost like a mother. She understands not only my personal things, but my health. She has been so understanding.
All hell can be letting loose, but life is good when you have good friends and good food…
Another blow tyrants
Posted by admin in Discrimination, Life, Politics on April 21st, 2009
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court said that police do NOT have the right to search your car if they are arresting you. This is good news. Police in this country have become more and more like the KGB of the USSR.
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