RE:Get Over, Get past it...
(Date Posted:03/13/2008 16:55:57)
Reply to Voltaire (07/11/2003 6:28 PM).
For the most part, I'd have to say it is the prevailing tone of negativity. The mockery also.
Pointing out all the multitudininous problems with fundamentalism is intrinsicly negative. So? If that's the way things are then that's the way things are. I think we're just calling things as we see it. If there's dog poop on the floor, then there's dog poop on the floor.
As far as the mockery is concerned, I don't have problem with it. The things I used to believe are plainy absurd, ridiculuous, and silly. There are few places people can vent their true feelings about fundamentalism and Walk Away is one of them.
When I was a believer I was always so very weary of pretending I liked and believed all that stuff. My true opinion was always suppressed. I've had my fill of faking belief. |
I like Volts response to this familiar 'negativity' accusation ...and I do miss his presence but heck no one is expecting a life sentence of 'loyalty' to this forum or any forum. (this is still my favorite thread)
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