Monday, September 23, 2002

Interesting Rich And Poor People

Why Rich People Are Fascinating

They have traveled all over the world, they have seen the world.  They have knowledge of world economy, of other cultures, they have met all sorts of different people, they have a much more well-informed world view.

They have expended their horizons.  They have enriched their lives by learning more about the whole world and all the puzzling, odd, nonplussing curios in it.  They know about different mindsets/ which are very contrasted to the American way of, "I want to get mine, shove people out of the way, step on people's toes.”

They know that for all the American blustering about competition, Americans are still very wary of actual intelligence and talent.  Americans are extremely suspicious of anyone who is naturally gifted at science and mathematics.  Americans are convinced and have managed to convince their young people, that "why do I need to learn trigonometry?  I'll never need this math stuff in real life."

Why Poor People Are Fascinating

Because they are survivors.  Trials tribulations.  They have had to face so much hardships in life.  Hopefully it has allowed them to grow.  They have grown into a stronger tougher person.  They know their strengths.

They have been tested at every facet.  They have been forced to face adversity at every turn.  Their journey is their story.  Their journey is their triumph.  Of overcoming insurmountable odds.

Friday, September 20, 2002

Science As A Path To Spirituality

Studying science is my path to God.  It is my form of spirituality; I seek truth and guidance in it.  I pursue the path of knowledge, unlocking the secrets and mysteries of the universe.  Science versus religion is a silly non-issue.  Stop already kicking up a matter that has already been settled.

Some dumass closed-minded psychologically stunted and emotionally shallow atheist will start infuriating and foaming at the mouth that it is not possible to be both a dedicated scientist and spiritual mystic.

Well, I'm sorry atheist, that that is not what YOU decide, or it is not the way YOU think..  you need to realize that not everyone thinks the way that you do.

*Of course* studying evolution and science led me to stronger belief in God.  why should it not?  I can be both an intelligent, well-informed, well-studied scientist -and- simultaneously be a strongly religious person.  I am capable of handling it.  my mind is not small or one-dimensional.

who says I can't?
oh, you say other scientists say I can't.

oh.  so what you are saying is that you don't **really respect other people’s opinions.  you are not welcomng to diverse ideas.

no, you do not.  you are not truly open-minded and free speech and freedom of thought.  ffreedom of thought means freeomd of thought for everyodyb  includuling chirisitans.

either practice what you preach and DO be truly open-minded --- or be honest and admit that you are not.

what you are basically saying is that your mind is not capable of handling two seemingly dichotomous ideas.  I am sorry that your mind is so narrow that you ar unable to reconcile thse two beliefs with each other.

I'm sorry that YYOu cannot reconcile these two sides of a merely superficial dichotomy.  in your narrow mind, these two aspects of the human endeavor shall always be forever divided.  with one never crossing paths with the other.  I pity you this barricaded mental existence that you occupy.  you are spiritually unfulfilled, malnourished as a human being.

there is a mental block in your mind.  just because you have not found it yet, does not mean no one else can.

I suppose I function on a higher plane of existence than you do.

You need to be a bit more open-minded.  Especially considering how much you harp and screech and scream that religious types should be more open-minded.