Xmas secrets.

[unfocus]

Christmas makes me feel a little dirty, but not because of the mass consumerism or anything. Really it's because I secretly love all songs and stories about Baby Jesus. I know, rationally, I'm agnostic... But I love God like a 5-year-old loves Santa Claus. I never got a chance to believe in Santa (my parents usually reminded me that they were the

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[mygirl]

It's okay to love God, even if you don't always think he's real. It's sort of an insurance policy... You're totally getting into heaven!

In other news, AIM, instantly!

[unfocus]

It's not that I think God is real or isn't real. I do, though, like to lean on the side of God-isn't-real because I think it distills the idea of self-destiny and empowerment over your own damn life. Oh, and the responsibility, too.

You're right. God is kind of like a comforting insurance policy...

But it feels insincere, in the light of true believers, that I sometimes cling to the idea of God for mere security. I don't think that I'm allowed to, you know?

[mygirl]

I think true believers would be pleased to know that you had any kind of affection for their God. You're totally allowed.

[maidofstars]

I thought that you wrote I love Asian and I was like I love asians too!

/random.