Every one has their idea of a "good" country, what they fail to realize is that there is no such thing as a good country, there is only what you want to do, what you need to do and what you must do and as far as that goes, all countries are the same, just different languages.
Hey, redbellypirhana! I know what you mean, man! This country sucks so bad that about half of Mexico lives here! Not counting all the rest from just about ALL countries of the world including myself!! But hey, once someone is brain washed, whatya gonna do, hey?
It's easy to pick something out of the Bible and criticize it as not true, I understand the reasoning. But remember, it is not to be read like that. It is not a history book nor is it supposed to be picked apart and quoted to prove a point or another. Anyone can pick and choose their favorite passage and either use it for good or use it for evil and we've seen plenty of that. Man's mind isn't even supposed to probe its truths for the mind is tricky, vain, proud and selfish. The Bible isn't the end-all and be-all of faith in "God", it is only the beginning of faith and understanding, it only points to the source, it isn't the source. For those who choose to ignore its wisdom and knowledge, that's their choice and I have no problems with that, free will is a beautiful thing, just remember we are all accountable for which path we chose to tread. The easiest thing for me to have done would have been to discount it as fables and just move on, except I couldn't just ignore the tug in my heart, so I decided to keep searching beyond the "book" and familiarize myself with other sources of wisdom and knowledge until a somewhat clear picture emerged. It can't be explained, that's why someone as powerful as Jesus himself HAD to speak in parables and imageries for the language of "beyond the grave" is non-existent in our realm. One thing IS becoming evident to me though. Our Sustainer has already chosen among us who will "stay" and who will "go" and "His" choice is made easier by the choices we make everyday!
I love a quiet place to meditate and contemplate, it's so hard to find in the city. But I now sleep with earplugs! It helps a lot and I find myself waking up much more invigorated...
Learn the language of diplomacy and you will never be alone again...Takes flair, PATIENCE and a certain "don't care for my point" kinda attitude. Keeps them happy and thinking they got us "wrapped around their finger" while we just avoid a headache, okay?
RE: HAVE YOU ANY BIG REGRETS ABOUT LIFE ?...DO YOU WISH YOU COULD CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT LIFE ?
Sorry to hear that! Those guys give us all a bad name... Or maybe we give ourselves one? Still awake after 16 hours...Can't sleep.I do understand, though. Sometimes I feel like hiding when I see stories like that.
I'm ashamed at my own gender!