God Could Use a Hole In His Head
We are currently working on a new song "God Could Use a Hole In His Head"..
What's it about?
On the right side of this Blog you will see a link to a book titled "The End of Faith" by Sam Harris. I have to say I haven't read a more engaging examination on the dangers of relgious faith. One of Harris' chief tenets is that any religion that places a great deal of importance in the concept of heaven is poison to the world we live in. It's a strong and valid point. How can we entrust anyone who believes that a "reward" is waiting for them when they die, a reward that is based on the actions (so often militant) of a life that has been intent on the literal "interpretations" of holy books that can, in turn, easily be used to invoke violence.
"when death is simply a door translating us from one existence to another, it loses its sting and finality. Harris pointedly asks us to consider that those who do not fear death for themselves, and who also revere ancient scriptures instructing them to mete it out generously to others, may soon have these weapons in their own hands."
-Ed Dobeas
Harris' argument is stunning in it's simplicity and he asks questions that will not only (and predicibly) ruffle the feathers of devout followers of all faiths, but also disturb the clockwork of moderates and those tollerant of relgious practaces. His stance that a moderate attitude twords relgion (particuarly Islamist and Christians) is perhaps one of the most reprehensible stances a person "can" take, as taking a side is not only needed but essential. Harris argues that literally the only side a sane and rational person can and will choose is the side that holds these systems of beliefs responcible for much of our worlds current depolible conditions.
I'm with him. Take a side. Moderation towards religious dogma, especially dogma as dangerous as Islamist and Christian is the same to me as "being" a Islamist or Christian. Perhaps the oppression and political manipulation of the peoples of the Middle East (and I don't deny these things play a factor in anti western feelings) is not the real reason those men flew planes into the World Trade Center towers. Perhaps their rage was of a different flavor, one that guaranteed a paradisiacal reward, one that made them religious martyrs and fueled the fire of "us vs them" more than any western grab for oil and power could ever muster.
Sorry. Over 50% of Americans believe the Bible to be the literal word of "God". This means 1 of 2 Americans believes that Christ was resurected and was born from a virgin. Tell me where one even starts an argument when faced with this type of thinking? These ideas are not only idiodic they are dangerous beyond belief.
The world is increasingly becoming armed with nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, so what are the chances that a person who has little regard for life on this earth and more regard for posturing before their "God" will be the ones pulling the triggers of these weapons?
So Im all for preemptive wars, IF they are directed at organized religions that feed the idea of afterlifes and inclusion.
And dont even ask me about the word God on my fucking money.
What's it about?
On the right side of this Blog you will see a link to a book titled "The End of Faith" by Sam Harris. I have to say I haven't read a more engaging examination on the dangers of relgious faith. One of Harris' chief tenets is that any religion that places a great deal of importance in the concept of heaven is poison to the world we live in. It's a strong and valid point. How can we entrust anyone who believes that a "reward" is waiting for them when they die, a reward that is based on the actions (so often militant) of a life that has been intent on the literal "interpretations" of holy books that can, in turn, easily be used to invoke violence.
"when death is simply a door translating us from one existence to another, it loses its sting and finality. Harris pointedly asks us to consider that those who do not fear death for themselves, and who also revere ancient scriptures instructing them to mete it out generously to others, may soon have these weapons in their own hands."
-Ed Dobeas
Harris' argument is stunning in it's simplicity and he asks questions that will not only (and predicibly) ruffle the feathers of devout followers of all faiths, but also disturb the clockwork of moderates and those tollerant of relgious practaces. His stance that a moderate attitude twords relgion (particuarly Islamist and Christians) is perhaps one of the most reprehensible stances a person "can" take, as taking a side is not only needed but essential. Harris argues that literally the only side a sane and rational person can and will choose is the side that holds these systems of beliefs responcible for much of our worlds current depolible conditions.
I'm with him. Take a side. Moderation towards religious dogma, especially dogma as dangerous as Islamist and Christian is the same to me as "being" a Islamist or Christian. Perhaps the oppression and political manipulation of the peoples of the Middle East (and I don't deny these things play a factor in anti western feelings) is not the real reason those men flew planes into the World Trade Center towers. Perhaps their rage was of a different flavor, one that guaranteed a paradisiacal reward, one that made them religious martyrs and fueled the fire of "us vs them" more than any western grab for oil and power could ever muster.
Sorry. Over 50% of Americans believe the Bible to be the literal word of "God". This means 1 of 2 Americans believes that Christ was resurected and was born from a virgin. Tell me where one even starts an argument when faced with this type of thinking? These ideas are not only idiodic they are dangerous beyond belief.
The world is increasingly becoming armed with nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, so what are the chances that a person who has little regard for life on this earth and more regard for posturing before their "God" will be the ones pulling the triggers of these weapons?
So Im all for preemptive wars, IF they are directed at organized religions that feed the idea of afterlifes and inclusion.
And dont even ask me about the word God on my fucking money.
posted by MBO at 10:14 PM
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