neonhorn22

I get you. :) I'm not offended at all. It's okay to have discussions about religion. @Violet. Not trying to convert you or make you feel wrong. Back when I was in high school (way too many years ago), I tried joining the "Teens for Christ" club. Big mistake. Most of them were Baptist (nothing against Baptists), and because I was a different domination, they told me I was going to hell because I "hadn't been saved." Needless to say, that was the last meeting I ever went to. @hotdensestate. Sometimes believing in God requires a little irrational thinking. It's like that age old question: How do we know wind eixsts when we can't see it? Answer: Because you see how it affects things around it when it blows. Same thing with God, I guess. I was always taught that God lives in us. So, if God lives in us than really you are judging yourself. I do also think that there is a balance for everything. Unlike my parents, who are total old school in their relationship with God, I think it's healthy to have a balance of Christians and athiests and science and different religions that are polytheistic. I will say this, though...I was never into cultivating any type of relationship with God. However, when I gave birth to my daughter, things changed for me in a big way.

One of my roommates in college was raised Presbyterian, but now she is a converted Jew. It's entirely possible to educate yourself on different religions, find the one that best fits your belief, and adhere to that religion and it's teachings. And asking questions is good. How can you ever find answers if you don't ask the questions?

For me, believing in God is having faith in humanity, that something bigger than me exists and that my soul is what is really important...the body is just a vessel of that soul. I guess you could say that God is not only a reilgion (to me) but it's a state of mind. It's interesting to me all the ways God can be portrayed to different people and religions. God; a wrathful God. God; a peaceful God. God; a loving God. God; the protector and provider. Sure, when I was young I prayed to God to let me win the affection of a certain boy, or to help me "pass the test." All trivial and all irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. But, I'm older and wiser now. Now, God to me is the belief that something larger than I could imagine exists and when I feel like things are going to fall apart, I don't pray to God to "fix them." I pray for the strength to overcome. The belief in God brings out the good in me. It makes me a better person. I have a stronger moral compass, and to me, that's important. Especially in this world of today.

I think some people didn't like the "simulated rape" thing going on.

Is it just me or did I see Adrien Brody is in this movie? If so....WHY?! Didn't he win an Oscar?! Why is he slumming it lately?

@busybeeburns.... My mom works for a bank and they have Monday off.

I don't know how to respond to this.......excuse me while I consult my WWJD bracelet. *eyeroll* In all seriousness though, I'm a Christian. For me, believing in God is about believing that there is a power out there that's bigger than me, bigger than any of you, and bigger than anything that could be imagined. It's about having faith in something bigger than yourself. I don't begrudge anybody their athiest views or agnostic views and I don't try to convert anybody. I'm just not that hardcore, however, it's simple minded of those of you who say that people who believe in God only do it because they are "insecure" or they "want God to solve their problems." Sorry to burst your bubble, but it just doesn't work like that. At least...not for those who really know what God is about. I'll admit, there are overzealous people out there who are crazy, but just like any religion, there are always going to be fundamentalists who take their faith to a place no one should be meant to follow.

Yes...there is controversy over that last scene. But, whatevs....like you said, still interesting.

Toy Story 3 10/10

Liaison

Yes, just to go on tour with Coldplay all the time. Barack Obama?

PC. I have bad experiences with Mac that date back from the late 90's. We have XP on the desktop and 7 on the laptop.

Beautiful beaches, mariachi bands, bright colors, and using Cheez Whiz for cheeseburgers. Sorry, but I think of that last one a lot when I think of Mexico. My husband and I honeymooned in Cancun and we ordered cheeseburgers at our hotel and they used Cheez Whiz. It was bizarre!

DP = Dr. Pepper :)

Eh...it's average.

Sunny and 74 degrees.

Pink, fluffy tutus. Coldplay's band name used to be???

Whip It.........hmm..........I'd say a 6/10

Wow, it's been awhile since I've been to this section. I can't believe this elimination game is STILL going on! I Ran Away 105 Things I Don't Understand 63 + Crests of Waves 57 See You Soon 48 Gravity 26 -

It snowed all last night, which gave us about 7" and now it's snowing more. Snow, snow, snow.

It was.....okay. It wasn't horrendous. If you heard last year's contestant, Matt Giraud, doing Viva La Vida then you'd agree. Now, THAT was horrendous. It was way too slow, though.....and that stupid note at the end. What possessed her?! Oh, I forgot, she had to give one big, dumb American Idol glory note at the end.

Not all people are "beautiful additions to the world." Case in point: Hitler. With that being said, I'm pro-life for myself, but pro-choice for everyone else. I believe women should have the right to choose, but I personally wouldn't have an abortion.

I see there is a poll attached now. I voted the latter. Sorry, but I have a fondness for Lost.

My birthday is coming up in less than a week and I'll be 31. I don't really want to be 31. I miss my 20's. :(

That is such an odd movie! I wasn't sure what to make of it! Although, we did love the part where Mark Whalberg and Jason Schwartzman's characters beat the crap out of each other with.....what was it? A ball? A bag? Can't remember!