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Buddhism: The religion that is too much of a pussy to have a war in its name

Jan 28, 2006 19:01

I'm sorry for no real update. I do have plenty to say, I just haven't gotten to it yet. In the meantime, I give you a quiz:

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compostwormbin January 29 2006, 03:57:30 UTC

I'm lucky that the idea of getting pregnant or having kids only appealed to me twice - once briefly in late adolescence after a friend of mine had a baby and once a few years later when I found out about the endometriosis and was advised that if I wanted a baby I'd better do it ASAP or risk impaired fertility. This launched a quite temporary crisis which culminated in a sense of acceptance if I couldn't have a baby in the future, seeing as I just wasn't ready at age 22.

It's amazing, but 9 years later I haven't since had the faintest glimmer of interest in having children. There were a couple of times I felt guilt at this, along of the expectation of parents/inlaws at desiring grandchildren. But guilt differs greatly from actual interest.

I figure if I want the experience of raising kids I can always adopt. I'd be leery of passing on my and my husband's genetics - and health problems - to offspring. Fortunately he wholeheartedly agrees. With my health profile I'd have a high risk pregnancy anyway.

luckycee January 29 2006, 12:33:34 UTC

I looked into Buddhism at one point in my life. (I've "looked into" quite a lot of religions over the years.) On the surface it was appealing for its serenity, but upon deeper reflection it seemed just a big cop-out on the world. I'm all for some level of detachment in order to stay sane, but Buddhism seems to reject all reality.

2stars4arms January 29 2006, 17:14:46 UTC

I agree. I don't think I'd make a good Buddhist. But I'm like how you are now, not really feeling I need a religion.

I just heard that on The Daily Show in a spoof called "This Week in God" and thought it was funny.

luckycee January 29 2006, 18:16:25 UTC

I miss that segment! It was one of my favorites. Now that Stephen Colbert has his own show, it's gone. :(

bugfish January 29 2006, 17:14:17 UTC

I don't know who told you I'm pregnant, but it's a LIE, I tell you!

2stars4arms January 29 2006, 17:17:41 UTC

Yeah, yeah, we'll see in a few months... :P

otterphoenix January 29 2006, 18:46:41 UTC

I tried Buddhism wasn't really for me:) I guess I can't be that good for that long.I had the I wish about babaies but it didn't last I guess it really isn't for me and I'm a bit old for it now.I hope you have a lovely meal

sinca January 30 2006, 17:46:30 UTC

My best friend from childhood just announced she was pregnant and I was all, "Oh." I was jealous and I couldn't even believe it!

2stars4arms January 31 2006, 01:55:52 UTC

Weird, huh.

What's happened to us?