Obessed with God
Millions of people all over the world are obsessed with God. Some even spend month to years writing books to prove God does not exists and or is a mental disease. If so, they suffer most acutely. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
TADA! - Spring (Sorry, Southern Hemisphere only)
It is now officially the 1st of September here by me. Isn't it supposed to be Spring now? I've just lit the fire in the woodburner. It is freezing in here. I think I'll have some Milo and go to bed. A lot of work to do later today. Nighty night! Sign in to see full entry.
The Taxman cometh
I'm busy filling in forms for IRD (New Zealand Inland Revenue - the local tax man). It is a Child support administrative review - statement of financial position. Doing this triggers some strange thoughts. The reason I asked for this is because if I pay the child support they have assessed I should... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Political agendas as Religion
I wonder if I should start promoting South African or New Zealand scientific breakthroughs in my Religion and Spirituality blog? I find it rather strange that only certain countries see themselves as spiritual behemoths when there are spiritually inclined people all over the world in all countries.... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Toys
My favorite toys are thoughts. Images and words. I throw them in the air and juggle them around. I drop them on the ground and watch them form patterns. Some are silly, funny or stupid. Some are profound, beautiful and meaningful. Have you got favorite toys? What are they? Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Revenge!
How many action movies have you seen where revenge is not one of the central themes? Very few that I have seen. Theater used to be the means whereby people were educated by actors portraying the roles of cultural heroes and villains. Want to teach your kids to be forgiving, don't let them watch too... Sign in to see full entry.
Natural selection, God and Morals
Professing belief in Evolution Theory doesn't make a person more evolved. Professing belief in God does not make a person more Godly. Professing either of these (sometimes in conflict) views has nothing whatsoever to do with a persons morality. If there are more professed believers there will be a... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Hope and Despair
I see one of the USA's probable future Presidents wants to restore America's image of being the last, best hope on earth. I have to wonder how many Americans actually think that non-Americans have ever viewed America as the last, best hope on earth. I, as a child, was taught that South Africa is the... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Can a Religious Leader rule the World?
It is not only possible but is already true so some extent, not on a world wide scale yet, but trying to get there slowly. If there is a single person who is placed in the place of God in a tradition and such a tradition is representative of the largest contingent of voters in an area, such... Sign in to see full entry.
The Two Political faces of Religion
Has the thought that the religious organization that you belong to may not be what it seems to be ever crossed your mind? The religion of a religious movements' leaders may be something completely different from the religion they encourage amongst the congregations. Most social regulating bodies... Sign in to see full entry.