MisterYuck

Being alone is truly the best time for self reflection. As of late I have been observing people, and the way we relate to each other. I have come to realize that it is important to be grateful for all of the people in our lives, no matter what kind of impact they have had on us.
I find it strange the way human interconnectivity works. Two people who have known each other all their lives could have less of a connection than two people who have just met. Visa versa, two people who have been best friends for years could just stop talking one day. Why does this happen? Sometimes life altering experiences don’t make people closer at all; they can actually come between the two and tear them apart. And sometimes, out of the blue, a call might never be returned.
I think about the people who I have lost every day. What would my life be like if they were still here? What would I be like? I have accepted the fact that people and their actions do have an effect on me, even if it is just observing certain behaviors that I, myself, never want to call my own. With this realization I have found a new appreciation for my fellow human being. I will respect you; we all come from different backgrounds and have had different life experiences, yet we all share the human condition and that gives us the power to empathize with each other.
It’s strange to me what some people wouldn’t do for someone else. The man who can’t pay his bills, yet buys lunch for the homeless lady down the street on a regular basis. The nuns, and monks who dedicate their lives to the service of the church and its community. The doctors who move to third world countries raped by war and propaganda to save the lives of men, women, and children whom they have never met and will probably never see again. I admire these people, and can only aspire to one day accomplish what they have.
I have a great appreciation for all of the people who are, and have been in my life. I have 2 of the best friends anyone could ever ask for, and I have had the privilege to meet and interact with some truly amazing people. I will always miss those who have touched my life and are no longer with me, but no words can describe how deeply grateful I am for having them in my life.

-Shane

Now, I am not in any way religious, nor do I support most organized religion. I believe religion is to be a personal, spiritual journey and should not be shared with the masses. But, what this guy is doing here, and the claims he makes, are totally irrational. Does he not realize the sheer age of the Bible? For shits sake, it’s over 2,000 years old! Now, I agree with him that the Bible should not be read in public, nor shared with people outside of church/church groups. Also, the Bible should not be used in a court of law, strictly because its use infringes every American citizens right to freedom of religion. However, in his ridiculous quest to persuade people to hate the Bible, he is in fact giving it the power he is trying to take from it. Let me deconstruct his little video;

Every passage he uses to smash the Bible and prove that it is “repulsive” was written over 2,000 years ago. In America we haven’t stoned anyone to death since the early 1900’s, not in the name of the Bible, that is. These passages are outdated, and haven’t been used as situation precedents or guidelines since the early creation of our country. Ultimately, even Christians know the Bible is full of a bunch of outdated ideals and practices. This guy is just as bad as those religious nuts who think it’s ok to kill others “in the name of god.” This guy is the kind of guy you’d see “killing in the name of humanity” or some bullshit like that. What a moron. I guess to him the Bible is more important than the Constitution. I cannot stress enough the fact that we live in a country that allows us to believe in any religious deity we choose. Why the hell isn’t he deconstructing the Book of Mormon, or the Koran, or the Book of Scientology? Sure, the Bible has some ridiculous passages, and some pretty brutal imagery, but that’s how they dealt with things back in the day. This dude needs to read a damn history book, or maybe move the hell out of this country so his claims actually have some relevance. Fuck him for trying to impede on my right to read what I wish, believe what I want and think for my god damned self.

-Shane