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Showing posts with label Religion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Religion. Show all posts
Friday, August 14, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
I have tried to stay away from this subject until now...I don't know why, I think it's just that the social pressure that makes you feel bad when you talk about this things, is so great, it kinda forces you to don't "trouble the waters".
Some things happened and made me change my mind.
So here it is... Religion as I see it:
My mother is an atheist. Growing up with her, made us much alike in many points. I've grown up an atheist as well.
Lately I've realized I might be wrong. I believe in science, and I don't believe in extremes, undoubtable truths nor dogmas (kinda redundant, I know...).
So I think I should define myself as agnostic instead.
I have no faith in no God. If the future shows me it exists, good... if not, I will assume it doesn't for the sake of reason. But I don't discriminate religious people, I think faith it's a natural refuge for the human mind. To think that there is something greater, wiser and stronger, taking care of us, makes us feel safe.
What I don't like is when talking about religion becomes a tabu. Who has the right to tell you you can't joke and mock it, because you might question someone's faith? I think no one.
This past weekend in our home town, there was a religious celebration. A monument of Jesus Christ has been built 50 years ago, and the image of a saint came all the way from the north of the country to... wish him a happy birthday.
It was outrageous! 200 000 euros spent, the subway closed, caos in the traffic, the public tv station making live reports all afternoon. And guess who is paying for this little christian celebration? Yeah, you got it...
This is wrong. We live in a secular society so things like these are not supposed to happen! But no one seems to care much...
I don't wanna atack any religion in particular, but Christianity is the one I deal with every day so I can't help it. I just wonder if half of these believers know any thing about it. Like really knowing, not just believing in every word that's in the Bible, just because it's there. How can someone think the true words of Jesus are written there after 2000 years of translations, censures and so long?
If you're willing to learn you can see this (it's maybe the most interesting two hours I've ever spent watching something). If you're not, don't bother...
Richard Dawkins is one of the most famous atheists in the world. So if you're thinking about asking me this, just watch:
Some things happened and made me change my mind.
So here it is... Religion as I see it:
My mother is an atheist. Growing up with her, made us much alike in many points. I've grown up an atheist as well.
Lately I've realized I might be wrong. I believe in science, and I don't believe in extremes, undoubtable truths nor dogmas (kinda redundant, I know...).
So I think I should define myself as agnostic instead.
I have no faith in no God. If the future shows me it exists, good... if not, I will assume it doesn't for the sake of reason. But I don't discriminate religious people, I think faith it's a natural refuge for the human mind. To think that there is something greater, wiser and stronger, taking care of us, makes us feel safe.
What I don't like is when talking about religion becomes a tabu. Who has the right to tell you you can't joke and mock it, because you might question someone's faith? I think no one.
This past weekend in our home town, there was a religious celebration. A monument of Jesus Christ has been built 50 years ago, and the image of a saint came all the way from the north of the country to... wish him a happy birthday.
It was outrageous! 200 000 euros spent, the subway closed, caos in the traffic, the public tv station making live reports all afternoon. And guess who is paying for this little christian celebration? Yeah, you got it...
This is wrong. We live in a secular society so things like these are not supposed to happen! But no one seems to care much...
I don't wanna atack any religion in particular, but Christianity is the one I deal with every day so I can't help it. I just wonder if half of these believers know any thing about it. Like really knowing, not just believing in every word that's in the Bible, just because it's there. How can someone think the true words of Jesus are written there after 2000 years of translations, censures and so long?
If you're willing to learn you can see this (it's maybe the most interesting two hours I've ever spent watching something). If you're not, don't bother...
Richard Dawkins is one of the most famous atheists in the world. So if you're thinking about asking me this, just watch:
I thought I could say everything I was willing to in this little big post, but there's so much I don't agree with, som many things wrong, it just takes a while longer to say it. So be prepared for more on this subject, 'cause now I believe I have all the right to say what I want about it, fearlessly...
Monday, March 2, 2009
Lent part 1
This is all the same video in diferent languages, so it's easier for everyone to enjoy it.
Portuguese:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVh0f2CH8Mg
English:
Dutsh:
Portuguese:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVh0f2CH8Mg
English:
Dutsh:
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