tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699237621120619711.post912113114856517768..comments2011-09-29T17:23:24.481-04:00Comments on The Watters' Reflection: If I’m LuckyWatters' Reflectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11488158739599812590noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699237621120619711.post-47579126525855959582011-09-29T17:23:24.481-04:002011-09-29T17:23:24.481-04:00The understanding of what god may be to the human ...The understanding of what god may be to the human race, when you think about it, is ridiculous. Basically you are saying a Human being, who moves threw 4 - 5 dimensions (space & time) can define, with accuracy, a being that created the universe. <br /><br />I would have to say this is the reason why Socrates in his day was called a wise man because he understood in that what humans know is nothing in comparison to such a being / beings. <br /><br />As for "taking Jesus into your heart". I would say this is a case of broken telephone. As they say emulation is the best form of flatter, then why not try to emulate such a person who back then was one of two things. A mortal trying to do good for others. The story does say he was the son of God and came back from the dead but he was born the mortal way and did try to do good so if Jesus was doing it then why today is it not good for people to try to emulate? <br /><br />Take Jesus into your heart in my opinion is something along these lines. Jesus tried to do good so I am going to try to do good. As for the hey your going to hell I have actually asked the guys that go door to door that exact question and I quote "If you do everything your suppose to do, are all about God and yes Jesus, finally your time comes and you go up to the big man/woman/chicken/unicorn and are told sorry down you go, then would you still do it?". I was told by the person No. At that point I pointed out to them that what you do in life should not be for a reward but instead because you believe it's right and good. Of course this is just a personal way of looking at it.<br /><br />My biggest problem with religion is that the people talking about usually want two things from you. Money and obedience. God doesn't need my money and if he just wanted me to obey then I would not have been give free will correct?.<br /><br />In the end I would say Chris rock in the movie Dogma said it best "Jesus Christ had a good idea.....Humanity fucked it up".<br /><br /><br />-MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699237621120619711.post-61001353818440055022011-06-22T12:34:49.466-04:002011-06-22T12:34:49.466-04:00As you know sis, I don't believe there is a go...As you know sis, I don't believe there is a god either, but if there is one, he's a hypocrite. God is allegedly perfect, well, you can't prove it by me.<br />It is also said that god loves his warriors and that there is a special place for them. I consider myself a warrior and have the battle scars to prove it.Kim Wattersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699237621120619711.post-82289941179325668532011-01-22T20:46:16.977-05:002011-01-22T20:46:16.977-05:00Going out alone used to scare me more than it does...Going out alone used to scare me more than it does now. In fact, I used to believe that I needed to procreate in order to not be alone at...the end. <br /><br />I think when I came to terms with the fact that I will not be having children, I kind of automatically came to terms with that one as well.<br /><br />I definitely do not believe in saving it up for the end game. But, I believe that this is a luxury that I can indulge myself in because I don't have kids. I can do pretty much whatever I want, whenever I want. Not so when responsible for the lives of other, smaller people. <br /><br />And so, I could indulge myself gloriously in my mid-life crisis, thus pursuing many dreams over the space of a few years, and eliminating the possibility of quite a few regrets. <br /><br />I'm liking the idea of combining my greatest fear with my love of streaking. You may be on to something there. Perhaps I'll put that image in my head next time I'm frightened. It just might help...:)Watters' Reflectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488158739599812590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699237621120619711.post-90825250963974304462011-01-21T12:36:40.940-05:002011-01-21T12:36:40.940-05:00I think so long as you accept that this is it and ...I think so long as you accept that this is it and try living it as best you can, the need for street-screaming ebbs a little. We all go out alone in the end and that, to me, is the more frightening part. The god followers hold onto something to soften the edge. Each to their own. Having just sat through a full christian funeral service, I came to realize even going through the motions for the benefit of others holds zero appeal. The belief gave my loved one peace though, so I'm grateful for that even if I don't share it.<br />Saving up for the end game can backfire on you. "I'll do (fill in the blank) when I'm retired/make more money/have more time/get the kids out the door" is all well and good until one day you find out you maybe aren't going to make it that far, or ARE but can't do shit because something goes wrong along the way.<br />So long as we don't let the fear of the end prevent us from living in the now, banking a little fun in dribs and drabs to cover the bases isn't such a bad idea.<br />So, yeah you've maybe got 30yrs left 'til you can't do the run down the street and only scream in your head, but there's a bigger question. What good memories are you going to reflect on then from those 10/20/30yrs when you know the gig is up? Build 'em up now so that you don't have the regrets later.<br />And if you feel like running screaming down the street sometime, just let me know. We can do it while streaking and have something to grin at in 30 years!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com