Imported post: Facebook Note: 2009-12-03T11:08:05
Just my humble opinion...
Remember that the world has over 7 billion people, all of whom believe very differently then the person next to them about gods and religion. It does not make anyone wrong or evil. Being human is just that, being human and I personally rejoice in that. It makes my soul happy to know that during these holidays, one in particular inspired by pagan rituals thousands of years old, that perhaps people can find joy in tolerance and understanding of all religions, creeds, colors, races, and sexual orientations.
Remember...
Not all Christians are straight and intolerant. Not all Catholic priests are child molesters. Not all people of Islam are Jihad extremists. Not all Buddhist are peaceful. Not all Republicans believe the fear and ignorance that people like Glenn Beck espouse. Not all democrats like President Obama. Not all communists want to take over the world.
Most people just want to live, love, and grow old without hate and fear in their lives. Most people don't want to run around and kill other people. Most people want to see others happy. Most people just want something safe to eat and safe water to drink. Most people just don't have time to hate anyone else.
There are a scant few people who would kill you as soon as look at you. There are a scant few people who really believe hate is a family value. A scant few people think war is a good idea, like those that profit from it and don't live in the middle of it. A scant few people enjoy torturing others in hate or think it is OK. Still, they exist and the rest of us have to figure out how to deal with it.
So this Holiday Season, think about what the rest of humanity would like you to do compared to just a few fanatics that want to control you and keep you in fear. Be happy for the whole world, not just your small view of it. Remember that there are over 7 billion people, and most of them are good decent folks who just want to be happy too. Yes, there is unhappiness, ugliness, torment, and inequity in the world. What will you do about it besides complain or give up? So have a happy holiday and maybe let yourself have a little unrelenting hope for the world, as a whole, to become a better place for all. Peace.
Just my humble opinion...
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