“Every atom in your body came from a star that exploded. And, the atoms in your left hand probably came from a different star than your right hand. It really is the most poetic thing I know about physics: You are all stardust. You couldn’t be here if stars hadn’t exploded, because the elements - the carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, iron, all the things that matter for evolution and for life - weren’t created at the beginning of time. They were created in the nuclear furnaces of stars, and the only way for them to get into your body is if those stars were kind enough to explode. So, forget Jesus. The stars died so that you could be here today.”
- Lawrence M. Krauss
We are all stardust.
I came out of religion's closet last night, more or less, as an Athiest. At least, an Athiest to the Christian religion. I still yearn for a sense of spirituality, and I can't quite put myself fully in the realm of the non-believer, not totally.
I am a non-believer in Jesus Christ as lord and savior. I've never been able to tow that particular line. I've never understood how people could buy the virgin birth story, and think this man was the literal son of God. I do feel he lived. I do feel that he was a good man, with good ideas...and the thought of Christianity in its purest form is a good idea.
What passes for "Christianity" today is abominable. Judge not, lest ye judge. Do unto others as you would have done unto you. Love thy brother. These things are forgotten...shoved aside in a quest for power, control, and the ability to feel above others.
We are all stardust. You and I? We're made of the same stuff. I don't care where you're from, I don't care what color you are. The same stuff. We're siblings in the family that is humanity. I get angry, and frustrated, and I end up wanting to deny those who would deny others. That makes me no better than those people. Love your brother...
But seriously. If you are a CHRISTIAN, explain a few things to me. Why is it ok to judge someone for their choices regarding birth control, marriage? Why is it ok for them to be denied the right to choose their own life? There is no fine print at the bottom of the Bill of Rights. We ALL have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. My happiness may be different than yours...it's MY choice.
I happen to very strongly believe that everyone has the right to medical care, UNIVERSALLY. I, on a personal level and for personal reasons, am against abortion..but I DO NOT have the right to ban someone else from making that choice. I haven't walked in their shoes. I happen to think that anyone that takes a CHILD to protest an abortion clinic should have their ability to raise said child brought into question...but, that's my OPINION.
The Bible is a guide. It's not a weapon, so stop using it to oppress those different than you. Stop it. Live your life, raise your kids. Teach them your beliefs, but please, teach them to think for themselves. Don't poison their minds to critical thinking. Be open. If I ever have a child, I'm going to teach them my beliefs, but I will also encourage them to read the Bible, read all the Holy Texts. If they turn out to be a Christian, so be it. Wherever they find their path, their solace...I will be fine with.
We are all stardust. Don't smother someone else's light with absolute black and whites.
We are all stardust.
I came out of religion's closet last night, more or less, as an Athiest. At least, an Athiest to the Christian religion. I still yearn for a sense of spirituality, and I can't quite put myself fully in the realm of the non-believer, not totally.
I am a non-believer in Jesus Christ as lord and savior. I've never been able to tow that particular line. I've never understood how people could buy the virgin birth story, and think this man was the literal son of God. I do feel he lived. I do feel that he was a good man, with good ideas...and the thought of Christianity in its purest form is a good idea.
What passes for "Christianity" today is abominable. Judge not, lest ye judge. Do unto others as you would have done unto you. Love thy brother. These things are forgotten...shoved aside in a quest for power, control, and the ability to feel above others.
We are all stardust. You and I? We're made of the same stuff. I don't care where you're from, I don't care what color you are. The same stuff. We're siblings in the family that is humanity. I get angry, and frustrated, and I end up wanting to deny those who would deny others. That makes me no better than those people. Love your brother...
But seriously. If you are a CHRISTIAN, explain a few things to me. Why is it ok to judge someone for their choices regarding birth control, marriage? Why is it ok for them to be denied the right to choose their own life? There is no fine print at the bottom of the Bill of Rights. We ALL have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. My happiness may be different than yours...it's MY choice.
I happen to very strongly believe that everyone has the right to medical care, UNIVERSALLY. I, on a personal level and for personal reasons, am against abortion..but I DO NOT have the right to ban someone else from making that choice. I haven't walked in their shoes. I happen to think that anyone that takes a CHILD to protest an abortion clinic should have their ability to raise said child brought into question...but, that's my OPINION.
The Bible is a guide. It's not a weapon, so stop using it to oppress those different than you. Stop it. Live your life, raise your kids. Teach them your beliefs, but please, teach them to think for themselves. Don't poison their minds to critical thinking. Be open. If I ever have a child, I'm going to teach them my beliefs, but I will also encourage them to read the Bible, read all the Holy Texts. If they turn out to be a Christian, so be it. Wherever they find their path, their solace...I will be fine with.
We are all stardust. Don't smother someone else's light with absolute black and whites.
