1) The Jew and the Dungheap - One scene that struck me as I read Candide by Voltaire is the "burial" of Issachar, the Jew: "Candide immediately saddled the three horses. He, Cunegonde and... More »
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I believe that God exists. Like Voltaire, I concede that if God did not exist we would have to invent him. Humans have an innate need to worship. We are forever in awe of beauty,... More »
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religion divides people, it makes them afraid, it makes them superstitious, it makes them ignorant, it makes them gullible; religion may have originated with good intentions, but as religious people say, the road to hell... More »
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" God of all my God am. " - Alice in Chains God what was your reason for making me? what is your excuse creating me looking as I am? I wish I could change... More »
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Religion seems like such a rigid word for what I actually feel about my connection w. God. Most people fear God as a judgemental father just waiting to wipe us out. But such people usually... More »
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I was taught to love God with all my heart, and all my soul, and all my mind. I grew up with Noah and Jonah as well as the Christmas story. I was always the... More »
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