Saturday, August 06, 2005
Excuses
Yesterday, my Literature teacher proposed the idea - Could God be an invention of Mankind for a purpose in life?I couldn't agree more. I know exactly how controversial this topic is, but I like to talk about it. I'd like to make it clear that I'm not insulting or criticizing any religion, but this is just but mere a philosophy of a normal 17-year old guy who just can't stop thinking, and questioning.
I question about what people say about 'feeling' His prescence. It makes me wonder if you want to feel it, or because it's really there. It's awfully surprising how powerful the Mind can be. I'd just like to propose this analogy which happens very often during on of those many things we do in Canoeing - Pullups.
Some people, myself included need assistance during pullups. And there was once whereby I was assisting a fellow team-mate, and all I did was to merely place my hands on his back, and he had that perception that I was aiding him. But in reality I wasn't at all. Bassically, its all in the mind. He felt "lighter & easier" because his mind thought that I was assisting him. Interesting, really.
And also, I personally can't bring myself to believe a book. Much less lead my life according to its standards. But really, religion is great. It makes a person much better, if done correctly. No, no Holy Wars and Jihaad please. But think about the philisophy behind Karma and all, I think they really help make us a better person. It's always nice to see how you can brighten up somebody's life a little more, touch somebody's life a little. Especially so when yours is just full of shit.
But I just cannot tolerate people who continuously preach about the Almighty one, in an attempt to convert me into their religion. Nah, doesn't work that way. Because I fail to understand how God can exist with so much suffering in this world. I cannot get it really, no matter how much I think and read about it. Why is it that I'm sitting here in the comforts of my home and seat, while there is possibly someone getting tortured, suffering in poverty, or probably dying right now? Retribution and all? How do you prove it then? Unfortunately we can't, because living people aren't supposed to be in contact with the dead, much less those of another dimension, if it actually exists that is.
My fundamental about this life is simple, you die, you die. You don't go anywhere. Although I'm really afraid of life after death, I will never go beyond my principles. I think it's totally unsincere to pray to God just because you're afraid of retributive measures and all that jazz. Why not worship something you have total faith in, unconditionally?
No strings attached man.
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It's funny how I still feel for you sometimes. I begin to realise my need for that special someone. I just want somebody to be there for me, someone more than a friend. I know I shouldn't, but the term 'I can't help it' just bugs my mind. I really can't, but I'm getting along fine. It's not that bad being single.
But it's better if I had you.
posted@10:17 PM