T4Obama's Comments (34)

“...finally somebody got it right !!... Didn't think it would happen on this blog !”

“@ TforObama
5:10 AM CST

Quote :

"...Human beings have a natural disposition to empathy and for compassion..."

...or so we would like to think...

Witness evidence to the contrary laid bare in the 20th century. Now witness ignorance and fear spawned in the first decade of the 21st century, borne and laid bare by the ruins of the 20th century.

Your optimism of human nature betrays your capacity to reason; I suspect you are conflicted. And I suspect that you are equally aware of the conflict.

Saucer Chief
12/22/09”

“Not everyone knows how to keep their religion in a neat, quiet corner. Our relatively small place in the universe can be a discomforting concept. People prefer the myths that promise god has an ultimate purpose for each of us to any alternative science has offered including this post. And religion's pass key is simply belief.

Morality and codes of conduct, like the Hammurabi code, originated independent of religious teachings. It is the revealed religions, not the transcendental, that have hampered our understanding of the universe at every step. If the Jesus-god of the Bible had instructed his followers in proper hygiene techniques, we might have averted much suffering. Instead we were left with spittle mixed with mud to cure the blind.”

“Yes! Religious people have a bad habit of claiming dead celebrities for their religion. Einstein was an atheist, and he said so many times.”

“I do not see these two quotes as being mutually exclusive. I also believe that science will "meet God". I am an engineer, as if my wife. I have friends who are scientists, physicians, and philosophers. We discuss these issues ad nauseam. Some folks incorrectly think of science as math. Math usually has an absolute answer. 2+2=4. Science is study and experiment.

Science is not what makes the universe what it is, it is the method by which we understand what exists. I am not a religious man. I believe that religion, as it stands, is pretty silly. People fight over who has a better understanding of a being or force that would surely be far beyond our understanding. Yet, many are willing to kill in defense of their theory. So, like Einstein, I do not believe in a personal God. I do, however, believe in a universal God.

So, as a man who believes that science is a study of what God has created (just as evolution was a method used), and that one day science will bring us to a point of a greater understanding of that ... and as a man who does not have religious convictions, but who does indeed believe in a universal intelligent force, I find both of Einstein's quotes to be on point. I have found comfort in them both as well because in my youth I often felt alone in my embrace of two things that many found at odds.”

“right on! I HATE hearing that misquote of Einstein!”

“Congratulations. You have heard God's message load and clear.”

“Yeah but why did man feel the need to create the concept of God? All throughout history, across cultures, civilizations and geography, that is the one binding concept. There have been studies that point to something in human brain chemistry that causes the manifestation of God. That is what's fascinating, not the argument about whether or not God does exist. And there's no denying that man needs to have a concept of God. Maybe if we answer why, we will find our proof one way or the other.”

“That would be really funny!!!”

“Created from above by these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maser
which can also create all the other effects shown in "true" crop circles.
Btw, I do believe in ESP and other paranormal activity, but am also aware of secret govt. technology. Easier to say they come from UFO's (which I don't completely discount)”

“You got that right!”

“Agreed. And they are waiting, hoping to get one of their own in the White House. And they have plans.”

“That is great you supported Pres O, if that is you in the picture you are young and pretty and I am ok but 56 years old. I think younger people are used to having everything come instantly and it does not happen that way. Although I must admit that is exactly how Bush did it (only because he had the majority) and look where it has gotten us. These things take time unfortunately and he is not going to get everything he said he would try to get, but if it is true that you worked to get him ellected then you know he said many times it was not going to be easy. He said " I will need your help".”

“Excellent post!”

“T4Obama

You are a living testimony to
"That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger"

Thank you for sharing your story.”

“Well, thank God you made it out of there.
I am sorry to hear that you had to live through this.
I tell my daughter everyday (no exaggeration) that I will love and support her through anything, that she can be any body she wants, love anyone she wants, and do anything she wants as long as it makes her happy.
She is only 3, but I never want her to think for one second that she can't come to me with ANYTHING.
I am bisexual, and while my problems with my mom after this can't hold a candle to the Hell you described, I still have never gotten over her reaction to finding out.
She still does not except it.
I am glad you are here with us now and that you are finding acceptance. :)”

“Exactly - how abpout openly asking the members of the hosts' government to resign while Obama is still at the podium. Nobody can be that far removed from reality to expect instant change. Change in those countries - if at all - will happen only slowly.
His speech was not intended and could not possibly have understood to mean: change now or we are at war with you!”

“Where I live all the churches do work together for instance stocking the food pantry for the poor, adopting a section of highway to clean up in the spring, serving in the volunteer fire dept.and so much more. The thing of which you speak exists here. We have a Methodist Church that becomes a worship place for a Hebrew congregation in the summer months. Look closer religion plays a very helpful and loving role in many communities. It is not a evil thing. People use the power of many to get things done one person could not. They serve the dying in Hospice and volunteer in the not-for profit rural hospital all out of a love for their fellow man and for God.”

“the partys are better and the holidays rock. welcome to the fringes!”