No truth, only love

[richa]

I feel overwhelmed by nothingness. If that is possible. I have so many thoughts, but it all boils down into a void that cannot be filled. That will never be filled. Some things just have no answers. You can wonder, and contemplate, reach a different level... stumble upon more and more stimulating ideas. It's not to say it doesn't get you

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[melibeli]

If you look closely, so many traditions, and lifestyles, have been adapted to feed the hunger for false knowledge. What is religion anyway? Is it not all in an effort to provide hope for people, to give them a divine truth?I think this attitude toward religion is very common. It is assumed that if something meets too many of our needs, then it must be some sort of psychological defense mechanism. First of all, I do recognize that many people do use religion as a crutch. I guess I can't speak for a religion other than my own. In the case of Christianity, Christians don't see Jesus as something to ease anxiety; rather, we are called to live a new lifestyle. I don't see myself escaping struggles or feelings of lost hope because I believe in God; I still face life squarely and realistically. At the same time, we should recognize that we all use some crutch to prop up our lives. I guess I could question your relationships with people as something that you use to provide hope for yourself; I could say that you use these relationships just

[richa]

Everything you said makes sense and is perfectly logical. When I said that, I wasn't intending to put down people who have a religion, but rather make a point that was relevant to what I was saying. People want answers, and I don't know how each and every person uses religion, but religion gives answers. I am sorry if it came across in a way that sounded like "I don't need answers, I am better than you." We all need some support, and I totally understand how religion can play that support system. I e-mailed the shelter that night... they haven't responded. But I hope that works out! argh! call me later. love ya.

;o)

[physchicsweetie]

I see it as unique also.

all sorts

[anonymous]

in this book i'm reading, it encourages people to spread their desires and sources of satisfaction. and that mess means not to focus on one particular area too much, not to center life on academic achieval, not to center on volleyball skill, not to center on friends, or family, etc. it suggested me to have different areas where i find my joy and satisfaction. that way if one area lets me down, I won't fall apart, I'll be only slightly affected. of course, i'm only only my way to becoming similar to what the book suggests. richa, if this doesn't apply to you, i'm sorry for posting it

Re: all sorts

[anonymous]

just to clarify, when i wrote "But of course their different, just like a mathematician and a physicist. One prefers math over the other," I meant that, to me, the difference between a religious person and a non-religious person is very very little; i may not go to church every week, but I follow most, if not all, of the basic underlying principles of Christianity, or any religious (they're all about the same). some may say religion or no religion is the difference between hell and heaven, but that's not me.

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[richa]

yeah I consider myself an atheist. but more indifferent than anything. i just don't want to restrain myself to one religion; i want to believe in w/e I want, you know?

i agree w/ spreading your interests. but i think it's cool to have some sort of passion, and drive in life, that you totally love. it keeps things exciting. =)

who are you, anyway?

Re: all sorts

[anonymous]

you know, i completely agree with you about having a passion. when i had one, i guess you could say i was happy or morelikely addicted and that i was absolutely crazy over it. too bad it was a time wasting "passion" =(. now that i've gotten rid of it--and haven't replaced it-- sometimes i feel...well...a little bit empty?...it's one less thing to can look foward to.

but it's hard to find time for a passion.