Speech on Destiny

[retrotastic87]

By Friday, I have to write a speech on "Destiny."  Here it is...

The truth is, I’ve been stumped because Destiny has no concrete meaning, and has less value with its concrete definition than with its social effects.  Destiny is a marketing ploy that people have succumbed to over thousands of years.  It is an imaginary goal that allows people to

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Very Nice.

[anonymous]

I agree about God and DEstiny. REligon used to be a frightening ultimate law to scare man into line, and create order. it gave commadnments, do not kill, don't marry close relatives, etc, thigns which were helpfula nd necessary to the species. we now have knowledge and organized society. why cling to an outdated illusion of safety? the test of a bird is the moment it jumps out of the nest, spreads it's wings, and soars. it is time to leave the nest and it's safety.

Some people still think they can't fly. They should try it.

Fitting this comment comes right after seeing "Inherit the Wind over at OP. Scopes, Drummond, all that. darwinism.

Pleasant Dreams.

Re: Very Nice.

[retrotastic87]

Yeah, religion can be a real crutch...but still, it's a crutch that many and most people need. I dont question anyone else's belief in God, but i definitely question my own. What are we, anyhow, other than introspective, curious creatures! If god is one man's joy, then ice cream is mine.