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One of the questions I have had when it comes to enlightenment, and the Buddhist philosophy, is in regards to the idea that it is wrong to kill another living being, an idea which strikes me as so similar to the Christian commandment: “Thou Shalt Not Kill.” The problem that I have with dogmas, and [...]

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Sacrifice is a Fraud

I, again, find myself pondering the ideas of sacrifice and forgiveness. I am still confused about this idea many Christians have that “Jesus died for our sins.” This, of course, well-encompasses the issues involved in sacrifice, as well as forgiveness and redemption. I do not think I believe in sacrifice, at least in the way [...]

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War is Cowardly

As is typical with stupid people, as well as smart and manipulative people, the supposed “merits” of war, and the human experience within it, are often conflated, mixed up with each other. While it is true that the human experience in war can sometimes be profound and extraordinary, war itself is inane, horribly childish, brutish, [...]

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Hypocrisy of “Conservatives”

Recognize the inherent hypocrisy of “conservatives” who decry government control of our lives and, at the same time, would have an organized religion (Christianity) dictate to people what they should believe and how they should live. Basically, it’s a fucking bald-faced lie. Are they so stupid as to miss the obvious irony and fundamental contradiction [...]

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Hypocrisy in Morality

Notion: Fighting for a cause (like in war) is different than committing a crime out of hate or greed, or even perceived need. There is no honor in committing a crime. On certain levels, this is an interesting issue, two seemingly valid opposing viewpoints. But the lines blur, don’t they? I propose that we step [...]

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So much of life seems to be about control—people trying to control other people, people wanting to hand over control, be told what is funny, cool, the right thing to say, do, wear, what they want, what they should believe, etc. And on the whole, most people are utterly unaware of the forces that control [...]

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