Brent

I think it's inspirational in the same sense as the stereotypical "athlete-loses-a-limb" story or the "I-was-abused-as-a-child-but-now-I-own-Walmart" story, it's just using religion as a framework instead of athleticism or abuse. So, of course, it's controversial. Except, in this case, there's no happy ending, and something tells me there won't be. On a macro-level, that is. Inwardly, he's still so happy. Which to me is what matters: Delusion or none.

:censored:

I agree. Modern religion is destructive, not constructive. Particularly when it comes to social issues. There's people all over the world, with many orientations and colors, that are made victim by an omniscient nothing. But religion is more than just theism: It's a social construct. It's what makes up various doctrine and idealism. It's much, much more powerful than it should be, especially considering how much it's changed. Modern religion is blasphemous compared to that in the past, even as little as a couple decades ago. This leads me to believe that it is a little oxymoronic. But, in the end, it's about being a good person. And yes, there are innately BAD people involved in religion. I don't care if you're shrouded in delusion and self-appreciation. If you need that framework to make you a good person, I don't care. I don't necessarily need it to be a big part of my life, or a part at all, but I have to admire this guy's patience, sacrifice and dexterity that gets the job done. It's admirable, and like I said, I'm not half the man he is, nor will I ever be.

I dont

I don't like your avatar. :snobby:

I see you but I'm ignoring you

Penises actually I usually use my left penis but my right one is good too

You're right, it's not. I'm way to scientific and left-brained to accept it. All I'm saying is this guy's been fucked over so many times, been thrown off the road that he's on, and still gets back up. Religion is simply the example, not the debate. I'm sure you'd change your tune if it was a different example. Religion-be-damned...it's still a good story. To me anyway.

I think your argument is fatally flawed in assuming that religion is unhealthy. It's not. I don't think you can equate religion and obesity. Adele is inspirational not because she's fat. Nor has she said that being overweight is healthy. You're jumping the gun. A red herring, if you will. She's inspirational to overweight women because she's challenging to stereotypical framework that a superstar is presented within. The bottom line is that he's a good guy who's had his faith tested many, many times: And he's kept it. How does that translate to ruthless, unnerving delusion? You're assuming that religion is to blame? Not that I'm arguing; I'm just trying to put my finger on the logic here.

Ambidextrous.

Hai Aleckz

It's before your time :nod:

You complain a lot.

I was in mathletes. I was also the best.

I like The Sims

^ Oh for sure. I already forgot about the non-annoying one.

nerd :snobby:

That's pretty racist

over easy eggs :dazzled: And omelets :dazzled:

Chocolate milk is :dazzled:

I like them they're good d00d

:dazzled: I feel so warm and fuzzy

I'm Brent hi

Nothing. Just oversleep.

Copier :phu: