Friday, April 30, 2010

Fluid Beliefs

Today I thought I would make a list of things that I believe to be true.  This is not to be confused with things I know to be true.  For example, I know that 2+2=4 and I know the Earth is round.

For me, beliefs are different.  It's not that I am less certain.  It's more like, I can't punch the data into a calculator and have the truth pop out.  Science is not mandatory. 

First, some small print.  I reserve the right to change my mind with regards to any of these at any time for any reason.

Here we go...

I believe in God but I don't think he/she/it is anything like we imagine he/she/it to be.
I believe power corrupts.
I believe most politicians are self serving first and cannot be trusted to govern fairly.
I believe most organized religions spend a lot of time convincing themselves they are doing the right thing.
I believe all organized religions are wrong about nearly everything although they still provide value.
I believe we underestimate the value of relationships; of our value to each other.
I believe most of my taxes are wasted.
I believe the Democrats are typically wrong but think they are right.
I believe the Republicans are typically wrong and know it, but think we are too stupid to notice.
I believe that financial reform is way past due.
I believe that man's social evolution lags far behind his scientific and physical evolution.
I believe happiness is as readily available to someone sleeping in a puddle as it is to a millionaire.
I believe in UFOs but I have no idea what they are about.
I believe in ghosts but not in the way they are portrayed on television
I believe that Hell is a state of mind that you need not die to attain.
I believe in life after death.
I believe in miracles but I don't think religion has anything to do with it.
I believe I create my own reality but am unable to fully grasp the implications.
I believe George W. Bush is the worst president of my lifetime. 
I believe the bible has truths as well as factual accounts dispersed amongst fables.

Well, that is a pretty short list. Gives me something to think about.

What are your beliefs?


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