Santa Claus is real, as are most holiday related figures. The form they exist in is uncommon and unlike the one that is usually associated with them though (don't worry, there isn't a six foot bunny running around hiding multi-colored eggs). I only mention this to inform that the true Spirit of Christmas is alive and well and open to all those that ( Read more... )

The interviews within are less about doing the usual questions & answers, more with the subject telling what they've learned in life and the subject's opinion on things. A very enjoyable read.

The section done by Jack Nicholson was especially wonderful. He makes two comments on religion which I'd like to share with you:

* I envy people of faith. ( Read more... )

They say that one of the greatest tricks the Devil ever played was convincing the world that he did not exist.

Ironically and unfortunately, that cuts both ways.

Got into a bit of a discussion about unconditional love and forgiveness. It was presented as though they both go hand in hand, a package deal as it were.

It isn't. Never has been and I ( Read more... )

You cannot see the truth for all your conflicts of faith and your self righteousness. You do not see the forest for all the trees, which you've cut down, made into paper, printed on, made into your holy texts, and choose to see what is not to be seen.

In the immortal words of Generation X: Get a clue!

Which faith is the right one is not the quest ( Read more... )

This is one of my favorite times of the year, so many religions celebrate something or other around this time and it is all beautiful and wonderful. It's as if just at the time all of the problems people have with each other take a small vacation and peace on Earth is the truest reality for all.

Then the holidays are over and it all goes to Hell a ( Read more... )

...gone fishing

Be back in 2004.