A debate throughout practically the entire known existence of man has always been about the truth of a God. Now, the belief in a God, or many Gods, is without a doubt personal choice. If there truly is one God, I doubt highly he will look down on a man that spent his life living a good life in honor of multiple Gods. I too, have struggled continuously with the idea of a supreme being(s). I have at times considered each side to be the truth. I have been devout and I have been athiest.
I do not claim to know the truth. Moreover, I cannot say that I believe or do not believe. I simply hope. I hope there is more to existence because without that hope, the pain of this life hardly seems worth it. This would be my argument for anyone completely against the idea of God. Whether it proves to be true or not, is a hope that forces you to at least attempt a good life not worth it in the end? The very worst case scenario is that there is no God, and those that believed their entire life lived a better life because of it without any end reward. On the other side, if no one believed than conscience and morality might fail to exist. If you consider it that way, then I believe whether there to be a God or not, it is worth believing in.
There are things in this world that we have yet to understand. The paranormal field is an ever growing field with new and impressive evidence being found constantly. If spirits or other dimensions exist, is it entirely impossible to believe that there could be a singular supreme being in charge of it all? I don't think so. But that is my opinion. I have dabbled in something called AstroProjection with surprising results. I cannot disprove the existence of things I cannot see. I didn't create my eyes, I don't know what they are and are not capable of. I choose to believe that I do have a soul, and that my soul will see more clearly than my eyes ever could.
Another idea that I have proposed with positive feedback to both believers and nonbelievers is this. We know the word God. We know the words godly and godliness. When I first learned these words, of course I learned the word God first. Then I learned godly and godliness as words to describe being of God. But what if the word God came after the words Godly and godliness? Suppose for a moment that godly and godliness were in existence before the idea of God. And these words meant to describe good. Not a godly good, but the good that we know. If someone was Godly, or possessed godliness, they were essentially good people. And through time people developed the word God to describe inherent goodness? Then the idea of God wouldn't be of a supreme being overlooking creation and existence, but rather an essential good that exists in human beings. In fact, I reread parts of the bible, and other things from ancient times that first spoke of a singular God, and instead of thinking of God being a supreme being, considered instead God meaning "The Good Within" or conscience or morality if you will. It was surprising to find how many things could very well have made sense. "And God said unto Jesus forgive"... no thats not a direct quote, my bible is out of arm's reach. But something of that sort exists somewhere in the bible. If instead when faced with hate, Jesus reached within himself and his conscience, his goodness, his morality told him to forgive, then the statement wouldn't be taken as a supreme being directing Jesus, but instead Jesus listening to his soul telling him to be a better person. Makes sense does it not? Now of course there are problems with this theory. The timeline of language for example. The English words of God, godly, and godliness haven't existed from the beginning of the belief of one god. But you get the idea of what I'm trying to say. And when I've told people this often it has really made people stop and consider it. So that is why I am sharing it. Even if you do not believe in God, if you can somehow understand that the hope of a God is bigger than the existence of He himself, and possibly consider God as the inherent goodness of mankind, you might be offered some peace. I am not attempting to say that you should not believe in a singular God or the miracles of Jesus Christ. I am simply trying to offer alternative ways of thinking for those that find faith difficult. Without faith life can be hard. And if you cannot believe in a singular God, i urge you to believe in hope and goodness. And if in the end there is a God, your belief in goodness and hope will shine at your judgement.
Food for Thought
Sincerely Yours,
JohnnyTruth
Saturday, November 15, 2008
The Presidential Race of 2008
Election '08 has finally (and thankfully) come to an end. As you all know our choice for President Elect this year has been Senator Barrack Obama. Historical? Yes. Why? Not because of the reasons I have seen many latch onto. America has for the first time elected an African American for the presidency. What I am truly confused by is how important people are making this out to be. I did not vote in this year's election because of personal choice, however if I had voted it would have been for Barrack Obama. Do I think he is an outstanding candidate? Simply put, no. However in this case, he was the lesser of two evils. I have great reluctance trying to jump on the band wagon for change because I feel that our leaders are taking undue blame for the mistakes of the American people. So why was this election so historical if not for the obvious reason of electing a black man? Well that question hasn't been answered yet. Senator Obama will face the greatest challenge in presidential history. He will be charged with rescuing a failing nation at war with half the world and with itself. A country financially dependant on others cannot possibly put forth all resources needed to win one conflict, let alone a war with the entire middle east. The only word that comes to mind is "screwed". And Senator Obama will face an uphill battle that possibly cannot be won. My sympathies go out to him and his family.
During the results of the election, I watched as many prominent black men openly shed tears as Senator Obama was announced as President Elect Obama. If those tears were for the reasons I believe them to be, I am disgusted. How at a time of such unbelievable peril can any man woman or child be considering their own selfish desires? This was NOT a victory for African Americans. If Barrack Obama fails in his quest to save America, racism and hate will soar to an all time high. Until he proves himself, don't celebrate. This election has proved what people have been trying to say for far too long, SLAVERY ENDED, GET OVER IT!!. "White America" proved itself to be anything but racist. Maybe now, possibly, we can finally put an end to hearing minorities complain about unfair treatment... please? 'Cause its old. No one's listening anymore. A black man is going to be president and the black community wants to cry out in victory? How about this challenge, empty the jails of all black men and women. THAT would be a victory. Not this. This is not the time to rehash old wounds, this is a time to hope for the betterment of America. It truly makes me sick when I turn on the news and hear about how much of a victory this is for the black community. NEWSFLASH, if this guy sucks, you're back in the shit, aint ya? Criminity.
But I sincerely hope that President Elect Obama will save our failing nation. He faces a divided nation. Has anyone other than me noticed that when other countries refer to this one, the majority of the time they simply say "America" ? Convenience? Coincidence? Because there's a key word missing there. We were supposed to be the UNITED States of America. Seems somewhere we lost the world "united". And as we all now, a divided nation cannot stand. I've heard at times people say that we are constantly on the brink of civil war. There's two major problems with this theory. The first being that we are so divided that definitive sides could not be drawn. It would be each person against each other person, occasionally stopping to consider morality before killing a child or family member. The second major problem is total indifference. I personally would lobby for the name of this country to be changed to "The Indifferent States of America". I would be surprised if 5 percent of this country cared deeply enough for one issue fight for it. The only things fought for are money and convenience. It's a sad realization, but this country no longer cares about anything.
This is the country that President Elect Obama will be asked to govern. Seem possible? I laugh. The American People cannot be satisfied. As with all in this world, it will take a great tragedy for people to start caring long term again. As sad of a day as it was, even 9/11 wasn't enough to keep the American people interested. If it had been, the biggest issue on the ticket would have been homeland security, and more likely than not Senator McCain would be President Elect McCain. Since that obviously did not happen, it shows that the American people are more worried about self than they are about country. Sort of makes you rethink your right to life doesn't it? Food for though.
My biggest worry of Barrack Obama is that he will become another eloquent and popular president who behind closed doors is the biggest hypocrite in the US. Yes, I'm comparing him to another president. Eloquent Hypocrisy? Ring a bell? Oh yeah, I'm talking of good old Honest Abe himself. The most eloquent president ever known. Stood against slavery, except in personal letters to friends where he wrote "If I could end this war without ending slavery, I would.."
On a totally separate concept, I beg this of you. Everyone remember Nostradamus? I believe, if I am correctly remembering it, that he predicted an anti-Christ to appear just before the end of the world in 2012ish... and this anti Christ would appear as another great man...
Well the date for the end of the world would come during Barrack Obama's presidency according to him. His eloquence is definitely eerily similar to Abe Lincoln's. Lincoln stood to "free blacks".. What have black communities been saying of the election of Barrack Obama? That the black communities are "finally free". Coincidental comparisons? Possibly. Possibly not. Is it possible that Barrack Obama is indeed the anti Christ and will lead the world to its end? Its not entirely difficult to consider if you consider the state the world is in. I do not pretend to know if any truth exists in prophecies. But the comparisons are there, and thus far the things predicted could very well be leading towards Barrack Obama causing the end of the world, or at least the United States.
I am excited to be living during this time. 2013 will be a great year for me. My personal feeling, and this is gut feeling without any rational explanation, is that the world will end and I will see it's end. I will not have children until 2013... just in case.
However with all of this said, I believe John McCain would have destroyed us more quickly than Barrack Obama ever could. And truth be told, after 8 years of the Bush Admin. I'm truly tired of having a president that's a stumbling bumbling idiot. John McCain stuttered and looked on the verge of breakdown throughout most of the race. I could not have stood to see 4 more years of our president being a joke. At least Barrack Obama, whether the anti-Christ or not, will at least appear to have some dignity in office.
During the results of the election, I watched as many prominent black men openly shed tears as Senator Obama was announced as President Elect Obama. If those tears were for the reasons I believe them to be, I am disgusted. How at a time of such unbelievable peril can any man woman or child be considering their own selfish desires? This was NOT a victory for African Americans. If Barrack Obama fails in his quest to save America, racism and hate will soar to an all time high. Until he proves himself, don't celebrate. This election has proved what people have been trying to say for far too long, SLAVERY ENDED, GET OVER IT!!. "White America" proved itself to be anything but racist. Maybe now, possibly, we can finally put an end to hearing minorities complain about unfair treatment... please? 'Cause its old. No one's listening anymore. A black man is going to be president and the black community wants to cry out in victory? How about this challenge, empty the jails of all black men and women. THAT would be a victory. Not this. This is not the time to rehash old wounds, this is a time to hope for the betterment of America. It truly makes me sick when I turn on the news and hear about how much of a victory this is for the black community. NEWSFLASH, if this guy sucks, you're back in the shit, aint ya? Criminity.
But I sincerely hope that President Elect Obama will save our failing nation. He faces a divided nation. Has anyone other than me noticed that when other countries refer to this one, the majority of the time they simply say "America" ? Convenience? Coincidence? Because there's a key word missing there. We were supposed to be the UNITED States of America. Seems somewhere we lost the world "united". And as we all now, a divided nation cannot stand. I've heard at times people say that we are constantly on the brink of civil war. There's two major problems with this theory. The first being that we are so divided that definitive sides could not be drawn. It would be each person against each other person, occasionally stopping to consider morality before killing a child or family member. The second major problem is total indifference. I personally would lobby for the name of this country to be changed to "The Indifferent States of America". I would be surprised if 5 percent of this country cared deeply enough for one issue fight for it. The only things fought for are money and convenience. It's a sad realization, but this country no longer cares about anything.
This is the country that President Elect Obama will be asked to govern. Seem possible? I laugh. The American People cannot be satisfied. As with all in this world, it will take a great tragedy for people to start caring long term again. As sad of a day as it was, even 9/11 wasn't enough to keep the American people interested. If it had been, the biggest issue on the ticket would have been homeland security, and more likely than not Senator McCain would be President Elect McCain. Since that obviously did not happen, it shows that the American people are more worried about self than they are about country. Sort of makes you rethink your right to life doesn't it? Food for though.
My biggest worry of Barrack Obama is that he will become another eloquent and popular president who behind closed doors is the biggest hypocrite in the US. Yes, I'm comparing him to another president. Eloquent Hypocrisy? Ring a bell? Oh yeah, I'm talking of good old Honest Abe himself. The most eloquent president ever known. Stood against slavery, except in personal letters to friends where he wrote "If I could end this war without ending slavery, I would.."
On a totally separate concept, I beg this of you. Everyone remember Nostradamus? I believe, if I am correctly remembering it, that he predicted an anti-Christ to appear just before the end of the world in 2012ish... and this anti Christ would appear as another great man...
Well the date for the end of the world would come during Barrack Obama's presidency according to him. His eloquence is definitely eerily similar to Abe Lincoln's. Lincoln stood to "free blacks".. What have black communities been saying of the election of Barrack Obama? That the black communities are "finally free". Coincidental comparisons? Possibly. Possibly not. Is it possible that Barrack Obama is indeed the anti Christ and will lead the world to its end? Its not entirely difficult to consider if you consider the state the world is in. I do not pretend to know if any truth exists in prophecies. But the comparisons are there, and thus far the things predicted could very well be leading towards Barrack Obama causing the end of the world, or at least the United States.
I am excited to be living during this time. 2013 will be a great year for me. My personal feeling, and this is gut feeling without any rational explanation, is that the world will end and I will see it's end. I will not have children until 2013... just in case.
However with all of this said, I believe John McCain would have destroyed us more quickly than Barrack Obama ever could. And truth be told, after 8 years of the Bush Admin. I'm truly tired of having a president that's a stumbling bumbling idiot. John McCain stuttered and looked on the verge of breakdown throughout most of the race. I could not have stood to see 4 more years of our president being a joke. At least Barrack Obama, whether the anti-Christ or not, will at least appear to have some dignity in office.
a beginning, friends.
For years I have sat idly and watched the world, convinced that my opinions were wrong or pointless. I have begun this in an attempt (albeit more likely than not pathetic) to have my opinions known, and to encourage any and all to share, debate, or crucify any and all of my statements. For too long free speech has meant that people have the right to degrade and insult. I am now choosing to do nothing but use my God-given right of free speech to express frustration. These posts will not be eloquent nor will they always be grammatically correct. Moreover, it will almost never be politically correct. I will not use this to promote self, nor will I use it to document my own life unless on a politically relevant basis. These blogs should not be read by persons under the age of 18. Please use discretion while reading. These opinions are my own and only my own. I am not affiliated with this site other than being a member. Nor are my opinions influenced by anything other than personal opinion and observation. Any and all legal liability is solely my own. My own personal quest for truth has begun, friends. I hope you will all enjoy the ride with me and feel free to contact me if my views seem construed. Although I am stubborn and extremely opinionated, I am not close minded and rather enjoy debating with people no matter whom and why. Happy reading.
Sincerely Yours,
JohnnyTruth
Sincerely Yours,
JohnnyTruth
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