Seriously, all- and I say ALL organized religions are mental constructs created by, excuse me, apes that talk.

Now I'm not where the athiests or agnostics are in terms of doubting or refuting beyond doubt anything like a spirit or a divine phenomenon. But understand we're apes. I know that irritates some people to say it, but fuck. It's true!

I've delved into a vast array of religions and spiritual traditions seriously looking for answers [TRUE STORY].

Mormonism-...

Heretic

My last concert was Neil Young and the Blue Notes. That was in 1988, the year my first son was born. The tickets were a freebie and mom-in-law would watch the baby. Except for the car over heating it was an enjoyable night. As was last night.

After having heard about Ratdog from a friend, (yo, Don) I took the opportunity, when presented, to go see them, ironically, with my now 20 year old son. Our musical tastes are very similar, as compared to my other son who prefers the gangsta...

Kanadesaga

This country is founded upon some really radical ideology. Even by 21st century standards the idea of liberty, enfranchisement and privacy are shared by very few on this planet, regardless of coca cola commercials. That these ideals were enshrined upon parchment over 230 years ago is a testament to their strength, universality and truth. But lately, these ideals have been encroached upon. Not by outside forces bent upon our destruction. (Although those people do exist.)

No, this...

Kanadesaga

I keep hearing phrases like "good" guys and "bad" guys. I am told that the cops, attorneys, judges and others associated with "law and order" are the "good" guys and that I cannot make grandiose claims that they are all "bad". I never have said that all the members of any population are "bad". During my life I have seen many that were members of "questionable" populations behave humanely. However individuals are caught by circumstances...

jowey

The post titled "We face a deficit of empathy" had me review our, specifically my girlfriends experiences and how this "American" society treated her / us. The failure to address by the authorities, not whether we were right or wrong, this was never ascertained, complaints were rubber stamped and avoided. Then there are the alleged Christians, specifically members of the Church of God, but this applies to other denominations, they accept and use their radical brethren, just...

jowey