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Note that Kris' question wasn't even an expression of disbelief, just a genuinely interested question to figure out the truth.
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A slight misinterpretation. I was wanting it primarily to have as extra ammo to use so that my illogical father who would probably disown me if I ever told him I wasn't a Christian would have another thing to rack his brain against, long enough for me to GTFO of here and live somewhere a little more sane.
Regardless of that, the only truth I seek is the truth that I can ascertain through logical reason, as well as personal experience. I follow a personal spiritual path that, at the moment, does not coincide with any deity, ancient or otherwise; but rather is guided by my own instinct and intuition.
Yes, religious figures can be rather ridiculous, especially Christianity, in my opinion. Hell, until recently, there was a religion based around Therianthropy that was short-lived (And that was a small group of people being given misinformation). You can see it in 'official' denominations or 'pagan' paths. But, just because a faith or path has some or more whackos, does not mean that everyone in and of that group are the same.
Hell, we can barely look at another person of another skin color without going into homocidal rage. (Speaking generally, in regards to all humanity, rather than certain groups.)
And yes, there are people who are in positions of power who are bat-ducking-shit insane, and there are those who are more reasonable than most. You see it in all political groups, whether it's the British Parliament (I'm pretty sure I misspelled that.) or the American Government with it's many small parties and those two jackasses, (Well, one jackass and an elephant,) both of which basically create a damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-don't situation, (And given my wonderful schooling thanks to the American Education System, I can confidently say that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, but heavens help me if I get quizzed on the various forms of government in other countries.)
Anyway, the thing is, none of it really matters. Fighting over religion or politics is just another thing that holds back humanity, (and really exasperates my species dysphoria,) as well as intolerance and blind hatred, and we should all focus on making not only ourselves better, but our fellow humans as well. And hell, add the animals in too, because they're also in it for the long haul.
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<rant>
A slight misinterpretation. I was wanting it primarily to have as extra ammo to use so that my illogical father who would probably disown me if I ever told him I wasn't a Christian would have another thing to rack his brain against, long enough for me to GTFO of here and live somewhere a little more sane.
Regardless of that, the only truth I seek is the truth that I can ascertain through logical reason, as well as personal experience. I follow a personal spiritual path that, at the moment, does not coincide with any deity, ancient or otherwise; but rather is guided by my own instinct and intuition.
Yes, religious figures can be rather ridiculous, especially Christianity, in my opinion. Hell, until recently, there was a religion based around Therianthropy that was short-lived (And that was a small group of people being given misinformation). You can see it in 'official' denominations or 'pagan' paths. But, just because a faith or path has some or more whackos, does not mean that everyone in and of that group are the same.
Hell, we can barely look at another person of another skin color without going into homocidal rage. (Speaking generally, in regards to all humanity, rather than certain groups.)
And yes, there are people who are in positions of power who are bat-ducking-shit insane, and there are those who are more reasonable than most. You see it in all political groups, whether it's the British Parliament (I'm pretty sure I misspelled that.) or the American Government with it's many small parties and those two jackasses, (Well, one jackass and an elephant,) both of which basically create a damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-don't situation, (And given my wonderful schooling thanks to the American Education System, I can confidently say that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, but heavens help me if I get quizzed on the various forms of government in other countries.)
Anyway, the thing is, none of it really matters. Fighting over religion or politics is just another thing that holds back humanity, (and really exasperates my species dysphoria,) as well as intolerance and blind hatred, and we should all focus on making not only ourselves better, but our fellow humans as well. And hell, add the animals in too, because they're also in it for the long haul.
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