The one and only choice: spiritual or worldly?
Feb 28, 2015 23:56:33 #
Singularity wrote:
Whether eternal reward/punishment or secular freedom/incarceration, I agree that frugality and charity/'giving alms" are extremely satisfying when unencumbered by threat. Athieism has taught me that being good for goodness' sake promotes a healthy self esteem as opposed to resentment I often hear expressed from those who feel obligated to do so. How sad so many, secular and religious, do "their duty," not realizing the rewards!
The very word "duty" is not unlike sin or a form of abuse. That following one's duty may lead to deeper insight or wisdom, does not excuse duty of its many harms.
Mar 3, 2015 11:57:01 #
rumitoid wrote:
The very word "duty" is not unlike sin or a form of abuse. That following one's duty may lead to deeper insight or wisdom, does not excuse duty of its many harms.
"We doodley doodley do
What we muddily muddily must
Til we bodily bodily bust."
Second time this week I've "channelled" Kurt Vonnegut
Mar 26, 2015 13:14:23 #
rumitoid wrote:
It is utterly impossible to be Christian and Ameri... (show quote)
Boy, I'm glad God is in charge.
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