I’m going to worship “Captain Kirk”
So, today I thought I would blog a little about life or after life or whatever, nonsense…
What lies ahead of all this? This that we call life.. Maybe it's my age, or all the recent deaths, maybe it's the pregnancy quest or the new puppy in our life…but for some reason I've been pondering those age old questions- What is the meaning of Life?? Is there truly an afterlife??
I find myself fascinated more and more with variations on religion, spiritual "innerness", karma, energy, miracles, the universe, the unexplained… I've been dreaming of people who have died and a baby that does not exist, does this mean something? Are my dead friends dropping in to say "hey", is that really our future child??
I swear, I've not been drinking, only thinking…maybe too much, maybe not enough, maybe I need more oxygen…
After listening to a friend explain issues with a religious ceremony, I'm convinced more and more that religion is just a bunch of mind control. No, I haven't turned my back on "God" (so to speak), but maybe the humanoid concept, blah blah blah… But, I'm really starting to believe that our so-called "God" the almighty is more of an energy or force. I mean, really, why is it that each religion thinks they are the only way to the afterlife??? Why couldn't this whole "God" thing be the combination of many aspects of ALL the various religions or beliefs in something more powerful than us?? Am I really to believe that the "energy" that created everything that we know to be real would only provide a "path to the afterlife" for only a certain segment of the population?? Christians, Jews, Muslims, Budists?? And that all good and beautiful souls would perish in "hell" if they aren't a part of the "perfect" religion?? In my opinion, it is the organized government type religions that are truly evil…. why ?? because they are extremist in their "made up" rules and regulations of what they trust to be mind control and war, all in the name of religion…
This is not a religious bashing post, I promise…contrary to how it reads, I honestly believe the Pope is ethical and righteous, I believe that HE believes he is doing for the "greater good". I believe Mother Teresa was a kind soul. But, I don't think all Catholics are honest. Catholicism….that's another discussion/debate all in it's self. I have family of the faith as in career choice and I certainly don't believe he is bogus…
The thing that really bothers me is- I grew up in the "bible belt"….But now, I don't see the Bible as something to "behold", not like I use to… I wish I could say I do, but instead- I understand it as a male shovinest piece of male prejudice! Yes, I believe the Bible to be Shovinestic! And, I'm disappointed as I write this, but it's there….Men dominated, and women were submissive, what's that all about??!! Men with multiple wives?? I hate reading it and I refuse to believe I should live my life according to a male dominated piece of literary work! Nice going Moses and whoever contributed to such male dominance! Thanks to you, Christianity and Judaism remain only a piece of what i Knew and NOt what I will be!
What I do think at this moment, and of course it could change- is that everything was created by something more incredible than I could possibly understand. I choose to believe in ghosts and spirits, I choose to believe in a powerful energy that only the elements of the universe can understand….maybe I should worship captain Kirk??!! Maybe I should become a witch??!! either way, I am happy to believe in EVERYTHING!! My mind is open as in 24 hour convenience…Something I have always wanted to express…. scared to because of "southern baptist roots", my family would balk upon…..thanks to the "Gypsie" in me I remember what I remember about myself!
Gypsie's out….loving the earth and what made it!
Thanks Captain Kirk for making the universe make sense!!
June 27th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Well put love! Love live Captain Kirk!
June 27th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Great post! As a Catholic myself, I agree that not all are honest as is the majority of the human race. Those (from whatever organized religion) that beat the bible often times are the first to judge, the first to turn their backs, and the first to alienate. I myself try to live by The Golden Rule. Not because I was taught to believe that way, but because in my heart it truly makes sense. If we treat everyone as we want to be treated, then would this world not be a more peaceful place?? A few weeks ago I declared myself a new Kelly. One that wants to live a life that others respect…to be the independent woman that my parents taught me to be. A good role model for Tucker and future Baby Nations. We cannot change the world, but we can be the person that we want our children to be.
You have an amazing heart Gypsie and are going to make a wonderful mother!! I am lucky to call you friend.
June 28th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Well Chic, Your statements are in line with the age and the times we live in. There’s only one “God” and He definitely created the universe. As for believing in ghosts and spirits, so do I. For every good spirit there is an evil spirit. I believe in Angels and the power of prayer. I’m glad to see you are exploring and questioning these areas. You don’t have to follow a particular “Brand of Religion” to have faith. Nor do you have to belong to a particular “Brand of Religion” to go to Heaven. Last week on Oprah she had a guest that deals with “Past Life Regression”. It was very interesting and something I would like to learn more about. It in essence says we are reincarnated. In the Book of Ecclesiases [not sure of the spelling] there is a passage that states “there is nothing new under the sun”. Could this mean that after we die we are reborn again in another time and place? Keep on questioning and believing in the concept of “one God” and you’ll get there. But remember it’s a work in progress. Love ya,
July 15th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Well… deep thoughts here young lady. I agree with a lot of what you said, but would offer up one thing… God never said that the way to Heaven was through a religion, but ONLY through his son, which is a part of him. His son was the example, not what “religion” of any kind has turned him into.
On another note, you (even back then) affected my life, and I hope I was not just part of the drama!!!