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| Xanga is getting a bit messy and complicated, plus I never post here anymore.
So here's a link to my new blog. Hopefully I post more often, but at least it's cleaner than xanga.
http://littlemisst08.blogspot.com
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| I don't favor boycotting/banning forms of expression such as art, literature, movies.
I
refuse to judge forms of expression until I have seen/read/or heard
them for myself and I've made an intelligent conclusion based on what I
believe and what the book/movie/art form is saying.
This being said I think the bandwagon that's boycotting/banning The Golden Compass is just downright silly.
I
haven't seen the movie, or read the books yet... but I will. However
until then I reserve my judgment. And so should everyone else. If you
don't want to see it, fine. But don't go around talking about what you
don't know, quoting what everyone else says.
I know my faith is
strong, strong enough to choose to watch a message that might be
contrary to what I believe. I believe you realize how strong your faith
truly is when it's tested... so how do you know if it's strong if you
never test it? I also believe the more you question your faith, and
really think about it, the stronger it becomes. What good is ignoring
anything that makes you question your faith.
Also, people need to realize that secularism does not equal anti religion.
And
BTW, if your child all of a sudden turns athiest because of a
book/movie.... well you're not doing a very good job parenting.
And
what if they do? If my kid were old enough to be making that kind of
decision, saw or read something that really made them think and change
their minds, then I'd be ok with it. Just so long as they really gave
it thought. I would prefer my child to have really thought and
considered their choice of religious beliefs. I pray my child doesn't
simply take my beliefs without question, without making their own
decision at some point when they're ready.
A simple movie isn't going to turn people athiest, just like a TV show won't make people gay.
In
addition if we're going to boycott anything with an Atheist message,
because we don't want to be forced to listen/see it, then don't get mad
at people boycotting things like The Passion of the Christ, or anything
with a Christian message. Same issue.
If people boycott and ban things that they don't agree with, what's going to be left? | | |
| I thought this post was going to be really long and complex, but it really isn't. It all boils down to the simple fact that over the past couple months I have come to be really disappointed in some people, many of them I consider to be friends of mine. If you're reading this, don't worry, more than likely you're not included in the people I am talking about. The reasons for my disappointment vary; some haven't treated people I care about very well, some have allowed close friendships to dwindle and fade, others just don't get it - whatever "it" is. I hate being judgemental, but I just needed to get this off my chest. Hopefully people redeem themselves. I have always been one to believe the best in people, and maybe that's why I have come to be rather disappointed lately. But whatever, I still hope I don't remain disappointed in these people in the months to come. Unfortunatly, I'm not very optimistic, for once.
Edit: I am sure I need to make a little more effort as a friend as well, and I want to do that, but with or without my efforts I think these people would still be disappointing me.
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| So it's been awhile.
Lately there's been so much stress in my life. Academic, emotional, mental, etc etc - the stress factors just seem to multiply. I keep myself occupied in order to not think too much about everything, but every now and then it gets to me. And thankfully that usually happens when I'm with Hoyt. I feel so bad for putting him through my breakdowns, for making him deal with me, but to be honest I don't know what I would do without him. I'm so fortunate to have someone who cares about me so much, who is always there for me, no matter what. I just hope I can be there for him like he has been for me.
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| All is well.
Still kinda disappointed in some things, though.
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