Godlessness is Good
I am an atheist. I do no claim to have answers and, conversely, I do not believe that anyone else does either. And, if there truly IS a god, I am thoroughly off the hook for not believing in it/him/her--the only god that I would ever believe in would be a kind and loving and understanding god, and that god would really like the fact that I question such god's existence. I believe that actions are everything in life. We all control each and every moment that we live, totally and completely vis-a-vis our own actions, inactions, words, thought, etc. I do not put the onus on some other thing out there; I take full responsibility for everything that involves my own self. Furthermore I do not believe in repentance for sins or forgiveness for repeating mistakes. Instead, I choose knowingly and intentionally to always do the right thing with respect to living my life. I always do my very best each and every moment of each and every day. I have no hang ups; I am free. Free, that is, from the many and varying twisted and pathological idees fixe that almost every religion seems to impose on it's followers. I always do the right thing, having complete control of myself. I don't make mistakes, except maybe in math. I like to rant, I like to rave, I like to tell people what to do, but I really don't care if they listen...I AM the Jehovah of my own universe. I don't need to wear hair shirts to repent and I don't need to confess to anyone for sins because I don't "sin" in the first place. I am kind, loving, generous, understanding and intelligent. There is nothing in this world that I need or want for myself. I am perfect, PERFECT FLAWS AND ALL.
The question of just which of the many religion has it "right" and has the answers is asinine and useless. My contention is that I and I alone have it all right...get my point? I kind of like the simplicity of what the 14th Dalai Lama has said. He said: "My religion is simple. My religion is kindness." End of story.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009
Instead...
Instead of basic human kindness, the world is filled with unspeakable atrocities, mind boggling hypocrisy and countless criminal injustices. Many of these wretched and abhorrent behaviors are personified in organized religions and in the name of "god." So-called Christians are among the worst of offenders. I am a lifelong agnostic, bordering on atheist and, by my witnessing the absolutely reprehensible behavior and deranged beliefs by and of the most dogmatic right-wing fundamentalist religious types, I come to believe more than ever that religion is the root of all evil. I sincerely believe that religion, particularly the various and horrible forms of Christianity, is far more damaging than helpful. I do not believe that one can do one horrible deed after another and then simply repent and ask forgiveness; rather, you, um, to quote the bible "reap what you sow." In Buddhism it's called "Karma." And I am certain that every religion and belief system around the world has a word or phrase for it. What ever it is that you give out, you shall get it all back in spades; I don't believe in repentance or forgiveness; live your life with the best of intentions ALWAYS, and always do your best. That's really all there is to it. Be kind, generous and open-handed. Do not bean asshole or greedy, stingy tight-fisted and judgmental. It's all so very simple, why do so many religious people get it all so, well, so wrong?!?! If more so-called "good Christians" would actually follow the words and teachings of their hero Jesus Christ ( a great prophet, in my estimation) then they wouldn't be the hypocritical, right-wing, bigoted, judgmental cretins that so many of them are in reality. There is absolutely no excuse for such behavior from anyone in this world of ours. Look at yourselves, as you ruin the world!!!! And in the name of god, to boot!!!!! The current rise of Christian crusades, preaching creationism and strict fundamentalism, are more than just ignorant, stupid and vile; they are dangerous. These incomprehensible busybodies want the rest of the world to see things just as they do. Why can't these people just keep their mouths shut and be content in their own lives without trying to force their asinine and evil notions on others?
CHRIST(INA) MARLOWE
It is my contention that each religion has a basic and good foundation, and each has a measure of good words and good teachings. That being said, I think that once human beings, particularly those who don't practice looking closely at themselves and their own behaviors, that instead latch onto a certain book and then these people go on to ruin their own lives in such puzzling and crazy ways. Particularly if you're saddled with the belief that the almighty god is a jealous, nasty, ill-tempered and hateful god, um, that that bastard in the Old Testament. And if you spend your time believing in that, you're, well, you're just fucked.
Cheers,
Christ Marlowe
The blasphemy of Politics in Religion--
(Don't these morons know that the Constitution is purposely an utterly GODLESS document??)
As I cringe again and again at the fact that every single politician, Democrat and Republican alike, tries to pander to the organized religious institutions in our country, I become more resentful that religion of any kind should be an issue at all in the political arena. The presidential contenders in both parties are playing a game of one-upmanship as to whom has more faith in god whilst the word "god" should never, ever, enter the political arena at all. The most omnipresent danger in politics is religion--and time after time, particularly with the fanatical right-wing conservatives, it, religion, seems to be at the forefront; and this is indeed dangerous.
The so-called and much-more-often-than-not-so-good 'Christian' soldiers have been, still are and will continue to be devils incarnate: President Bush, Dick Cheney, Condaleeza Rice, Donald Rumsfeld, Colin Powell, Carl Rove ( just to name a few ) have participated in the most impeachable offenses from the very beginning of their dictatorship; in fact, they are war criminals and repeatedly override the Constitution--there are no checks and balances left and they are ruling the world into irreparable oblivion and a quagmire so deep and dense that it's utterly mind boggling. Yet it's fascinating to watch, you must admit.
On Governor Mark Sanford (R-SC)
The facts that emerged today regarding the illicit and salacious adultery committed by Republican Governor of South Carolina, Mark Sanford, amidst the numerous other sex scandals within the (mostly) Republican party, seem to reflect a deep-seated and very obvious lack of any kind of self control. Hypocrisy comes to mind first, of course. The maddening fact of the matter is that this Sanford man, along with so many other smarmy and villainous characters in the Republican party, has/have this uncontrollable need to actually preach to us, the American people, about moral conduct and so-called family values; all whilst their own lives are utterly mired in turpitude, deception, lies, weakness of character, personality disorders, and general wickedness and/or stupidity.
1. Former Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) for the "wide stance" excuse, the married-but-secretly-gay possibility, and the details of the bathroom stall.
2. Former Rep. Mark Foley (R-FL) whose instant messages to boys were so icky we couldn't stop reading.
3. Former Gov. Jim McGreevey (D-N.J.) for the wife who stood at his side during the press conference (until the book came out) and the unforgettable "I am a gay American" line.
4. Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer (D-N.Y.) because Mr. Rectitude was a hypocrite who had paid for a hooker.
5. Former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) for claiming he cheated on his wife only when her cancer was in remission and for apparently letting a loyal campaign aide pretend to be his girlfriend's baby daddy.
6. Former Rep. Don Sherwood (R-PA) for the 911 calls and police reports that alleged he'd choked his mistress, which Sherwood denied.
7. Former Rep. Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.) for his secret second family.
8. Former Senate candidate Jack Ryan (R-IL) for the pre-election bombshell that derailed his senate race and gave the country President Obama: Ryan's ex-wife reportedly accused him of trying to make her go to sex clubs, according records in the couple's divorce file. He denied the accusation.
9. Former Rep. Ed Schrock (R-VA) for an allegation by a gay activist that the congressman placed gay personal ads.
10. Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) for his phone number in the D.C. Madam's black book and his admission of "sin".
I am increasingly concerned about religion and politics in this country. The separation of church and state has been a cornerstone of our very liberties and freedoms in the United States and, in the last 30 years particularly, religion has become a major focus within political campaigns, talking points, and strategies.
The separation of church and state is a most glaring necessity and I flinch each and every time any candidate raises issues concerning religion. The very fundamentals of the constitution are being whittled away by both the Democrats and, most notably, the Republicans who link arms with the most bigoted religious leaders this country has ever known.
Whatever beliefs one candidate may have is simply NO ONE'S BUSINESS. It is neither here nor there, or at least it shouldn't be anywhere. I resent these religious groups and the politicians that ceaselessly pander to them for their votes.
Please don't participate in the destruction of this principle; the ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE SEPARATION of the many and various organized religions and of the utmost sanctity of the Union of the United States. Nothing good will ever come from it.
Sincerely and, as always,
Christina Marlowe
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people Won’t feel insecure around you. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, We unconsciously give other people Permission to do the same. As we are liberated from fear, Our presence automatically liberates others.
--Maya Angelou, read by Nelson Mandela at his inauguration
I am heartened by the fact that, time and time again, Barack Obama takes the absolute high road with each and every decision he makes. Today, Joe Lieberman declared that Obama is not the right choice for America, and played the old fear card; I was so disgusted by LIEBERMAN that I became mad a bit. Yet when President-Elect Barack Obama heard Lieberman, he refused to be bothered; Obama has requested that Lieberman retain his chair. What does this show? It shows, yet again, in no uncertain terms, that Barack Obama would like surround himself with as many viewpoints as possible, to give himself a complete circumspect view of what is happening in this country and, indeed, in this world!!!!!
By the way, it is up to the OTHER groups--and there are many--to bring impeachment charges, etc. against Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and the others; but it is simply NOT the job of the President of the United States under these extreme pressures and transfixing problems that we all face as a nation.
I think that this is yet another brilliant decision by President-Elect Barack Obama.
I do not see too many Pro-Life Republicans adopting crack-addicted AIDS babies; Nor do I see many adoptions of deformed or retarded, birth-defected babies.
Hypocritical right-wing bastards, the whole rotten lot of them.
