- So here's the latest ...
"Moderate". Is that rich or what?
Here's my question, "what were they even doing on Dec. 5'th 1985"? I know what I was doing, I was 17, & I was experiencing life. Yep, I'm a moderate! Ask anyone, w/ the exception of anyone that has ever "Met Me"! Such an inanely stupid, and typically internet researched; obviously reading like minded articles; rehearsed response, from the overly predictable "book of rhetoric".
"Moderate" Can anyone seriously be that presumptuous? Wait, I guess they can, because daily we read, & hear from those that think that they have some authority to pass such judgment over any other human being they deem inferior. Sound familiar Grand Wizard? That, in and of itself is what makes the rest of us shake our heads. Seriously, how can anyone pass such blanket judgments on entire groups of people, and hide behind statements like "thoughtful discussion & debate".
While I welcome thoughtful discussion, and I enjoy debate; I enter into these arenas understanding that the owe-ness is on me to entertain new ideas, to offer pause and willingly consider different points of view. The consideration of new or alternative ideas ends when one party fixates on a given point, turns the discussion into a personal attack and the obsession becomes the proving of said points at all costs. Pausing only to add to their steaming pile of rehearsed propaganda.
One must pause to consider if they've ever read the history they claim to know so much about, or does the inception of Google make them scholarly from their high backed arm chairs? Certainly we all know that Microsoft Word's built in thesaurus makes them "sure sound all educated like". "Excuse me !? The Gas Chamber is ready. That group of people you've deemed as unsavory has grown too big". "Should we line up the people who profess faith, their ruining it for everyone else"? or do you have a better Final Solution?
Oh, I'm sorry, is that picture a bit too graphic? Then please, explain the difference or continue to hide behind "your right to an opinion". The only "opinions worthy of consideration" are those that are articulate & educated, and positively contribute to a discussion. Would your "rights and freedoms" also allow you to smear feces on a war memorial or are we back to somethings are absolutely right & some are just plain wrong? Which is the soap box topic today? We hear & read the mountainous piles of rhetoric that Dawkins, Hitchens & O'Hare have spewed since the '70's but where's the inclusive ideas that make it better for everyone? 'ya hate god, 'ya hate faith, 'ya hate "theism; we get it. Where's the positive all inclusive proposal for unity & peace? Where's the proposal for acceptance & connection w/ one's fellow? Anything positive to add? We're all waiting!
Please read books & study the material, but be wary because the sciences you hide behind, are the very same sciences that contradict you. Have real answers. My education tells me that scholars have believed for far too long that the very "Jesus" you rail against ended this debate over 2ooo years ago, when he is reported to have spoken the words "it is finished". Most modern theologians believe this meant "an end to all religious debate, once & for all". People were being taught to seek personal freedom from all oppression. These are the same (scholars), PhD's, anthropologists & archaeologists, on digs right now; men & woman that would tell you that he was probably the 1'st, best & most successful anarchist that's ever lived! Whoever this man was, he challenged the 2 most powerful government systems of his time, if not (comparatively speaking) all time; & within 60 (some) years of his death, his message of non-violence, inclusiveness & personal freedom toppled them both.
To paraphrase, he taught that if you believe you are free, then you are, that's it. Freedom to think, feel & believe whatever we choose, and still there are those that would seek to take my freedom by presuming they know better then I, what is good & healthy for me. They would presume to oppress others w/ their Google Diploma, divining what must be right & wrong for all peoples. I hear that gas chamber calling again ...
Soren Kierkegaard wrote:
"People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought; which they seldom use";
Herein lies the very essence of the idea. While groups and individuals still exist that would presume to judge their fellow man, & tell him what he can or can't believe; they are those that would seek to impose their will & opinions; that which "they know" to be right or wrong; "we all" possess the ability to be free, if we only choose to do so. Your personal freedom is most valuable & has the potential to define us among all creatures.
- I say, "be free, & tell them water heads to go fuck themselves", FB & Twitter have block buttons, telephones can be hung up, & shut off ...
Do What You Love; Happiness Waits For You There }:)
Love; S.
(compiled from drafts, June 4'th, July 13'th / 2012)
3 comments:
Hey Stacy, Who's this post about? Any particular inspirations for this piece? It's full of very strong statements and what I feel must be generalizations. i don't wanna jump to any conclusions and respond in haste so I thought I'd ask you first...
Its a compilation from drafts written over the summer of 2012. I prefer to sit on pieces written w/ too much emotion. It prevents me from directing anything toward any one in particular. I also have Sara, our boys & a couple of friends help w/ editing and accountability. While I certainly agree that it reads in a directed tone, its not. At the time I was embroiled in a number of discussions, w/ family and friends on both sides of my marriage.
Sara and I are also active in the community we live in. Where we enjoy no less then a half dozen different denominations in a town of 6000 people. Thank you for not assuming, you remain one of the few, I enjoy corresponding with Adam, its too bad not everyone is as level headed as you }:)
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