What I Believe
Why
- The Bible is the word of God.
- There are more than one type of love.
- There is not only one “truth.”
- There isn’t only good and evil.
- Prayer works, just not always the way we want.
- Water makes me pee.
- We all need healthy fun for a healthy life.
- Being gay or straight isn’t a choice.
- Recovery is a choice the individual has to make for him/herself for success.
- Intentions matter more than the words, but not the actions.
- People band together in all different situations.
- Not all lies are bad/wrong.
- We can all overcome the addictions we have.
- Interventions don’t work.
- Therapy has to match the individual.
- Ego can be strongly toxic.
- Ego can be healthy.
- Alcohol isn’t always bad.
- Revenge is never justice.
- Words are not assault.
- Anything in excess is bad.
- Politicians are out for themselves.
- Extremists are always wrong, misinformed and/or misguided.
- There is never a valid reason or excuse to not paying attention to driving while driving.
- Church is good for growth, fellowship and learning, but isn’t required.
- There are only two sexes and gender and sex are the same thing.
- Science and faith aren’t mutually exclusive.
- Holidays and dates are largely man made, but it doesn’t change their meaning to the individual.
- There’s a big difference between killing and murder.
- Those that seek power tend to abuse it. Those who have it put upon them usually don’t.
- Life is pain. That’s how we deal/manage it that’s important.
- Good/Trustworthy people are not born, they’re made.
- Offence is taken and not given.
- Virtue signaling is just a cry for revenge and/or attention.
- Real life, in person, interaction is more personal and meaningful than virtual.
- Addictions, loss, abuse, loneliness and other hurts can be overcome through human connections and God.
- Art is subjective to the individual but music is the most powerful.
- I hate emotions and start a new human encounter with a wall of protection – it’s up to the person to prove he/she is worth lowering my guard.
- Forgiveness can ease guilt and/or shame of the offender but is more for the offended to be able to move on.
- Relationships are like people – they need outlets, feeding, work, nurturing, growth, understanding and forgiveness and above all else, trust.
- As long as one doesn’t give up and keeps trying, not for show, one never really fails.
- By default war/conflict isn’t wrong. The reasons, costs and gains determine the validity.
- Marriage is as much emotion based as a legal contract. God doesn’t have to be a part of it.
Too many truths and my own faith.
Friends, Family and spouses.
Color blindness, anger is always bad, the glass is always “half full.”
Gray areas exist. The Trolly Problem for example.
God knows best; past, present and future. We don’t.
Duh.
Without it, why be alive?
If it were I’d still be with my ex-wife.
If the reason is for someone else it just adds to the lies and excuses to drink/use.
Words can be clumsy, it’s the honest meaning behind them that has true meaning. Actions are a true form of expression.
Natural disasters, terrorism, outbreaks, etc. bring most people together for the common good.
Does this make me look fat? Back to intent matters.
Hard work, determination, a lifetime of “freedom” is possible w/ongoing recovery.
Emotional highs happen, including anger, defensiveness, the hurt/guilt/fix doesn’t last much past the moment.
Games, reflective, cognitive, talking, music, etc.
Blaming others, not accepting personal responsibility, believing your better than others, believing your own lies, etc.
Accepting personal responsibility, healthy pride, knowing oneself is flawed and only human.
Makes bad days good and good days better.
Revenge is going out of your way to cause harm. Justice is to teach and show consequences for one’s actions.
Words only have the power one gives them.
Too much water, salt, alcohol, prescribed meds, even OTC meds can kill but can also help/save.
Duh.
Racism, hate, intolerance, etc. are never healthy or productive for anyone.
Duh.
It’s just a building with fellow humans.
Fact of science/genetics. Being born both is a genetic outlier and not a third gender.
God made everything and thus set all science laws into motion.
December 25th is a pagan celebration date but doesn’t change the meaning of Christmas for me.
Self defense vs. intentional death.
When one looks/wants power there’s usually a specific agenda for personal gain.
Loss, death, job loss, finances, justice, sadness, fear, etc. exist for everyone. How we deal/manage our life experiences is what truly defines our character and resolve.
Choices and actions define us. This includes others’ choices and how one is affected by them. We choose who we are.
Words can get lost in translation, misunderstood and/or “read into” that can easily be wrong. Even if not taken wrong, why give someone else that much power over yourself?
Real change takes time, logic, feeling and hard work. Screaming victimhood on behalf of others is just sad.
The perceived anonymity of the internet seems to remove civility, respect and common curtesy and the non-verbal communication aspect that is huge for people.
Empathy, sympathy and faith make us stronger together.
It evokes both feelings through sounds and words, emotions and memories – speaks directly to my soul.
I have to protect myself, first and foremost.
Unforgiveness is more damaging to the offended when unresolved.
All relationships require work and have rough patches. If the work isn’t put in then it’s a dead end.
Tenacity and endurance and work teaches. Therefore one learns and isn’t a failure.
The world wars speak for themselves, unless you like Nazi Germany goals and ideals.
The history of marriage is fraught with politics, alliances, legal joining of property/ownership, etc. Does a Christian object to a man and woman atheist getting married? None to my knowledge.