The more I write the more ideas I have for other blogs. This has been very therapeutic for me and I think I’m officially addicted. One idea leads to another and I try to keep these things short and sweet so as not to deter or bore anyone. To be perfectly honest, I was hoping for a lot more interaction/comments. But I guess that will happen when people actually start reading what I’m writing. BTW, I realize that my last few posts have been me stating my beliefs more so than me inviting conversation, which is what I originally wanted it to be. SO…
Maybe I will start by asking the question that’s on my mind and work backwards from there. Why do you believe what you believe?
In my last blog I mentioned “blind eyes”. That phrase was purposeful. I labeled a group of believers that I believe are responsible for propitiating a movement, whether it’s intentional or not. Allow me to define my biased label. I consider this group to have “Blind Faith”. That means I believe that they don’t know why they believe what they believe. And that most of them only believe what they’ve been taught and never question it because it came out the mouth of a Preacher, Parent or Mentor.
Their beliefs form an attitude. This attitude brings forth undesirable actions in my opinion. Here’s where I insert my example. Ever seen a guy with HUGE muscles? What’s your first thought? If you’re anything like me, you ASSume it’s because he’s trying to compensate for something. Right? Or maybe I could put it a little nicer, if someone is insecure in their beliefs or status. They tend to be on the offensive. Instead of waiting to hear what you think about an issue, they will “bullhorn” the issue. Plowing you over with so much of what they say is “right” or “true” that you know there is no use in entering a conversation. WAIT!…I’m pretty sure I just defined myself (so shut up and keep reading). *Please note the sarcasm in that last statement*
OK, now that you get my point, back to my original question: Why do YOU believe what you believe? Or, do you know why you believe what you believe?
The reason I ask is not to point out the lack of knowledge by the parties in question, but to get them to ask themselves, WHY. (It’s more of a mercy killing than anything). If you can’t answer this question for yourself, then you’ve put yourself in a bad spot for when the earthquake/tsunami hits your life.
Plus, I’m actually interested to hear “why”. There have been some super cool miracles/testimonies that have lead to belief. There is a comment box below that is screaming for your story.
