I say again that I begrudge no one their faith. By all means, believe in something. However, my belief system is a mix of experiences, Cajun folklore and Bible Belt Baptisms. I suspect everyone's faith is truly different based on their own perception of reality...aka what they need to believe to find hope, comfort and make sense of their world.
I was quite amused today as the CEO told me of his belief in his patriarchal religion. I forget the name of this movement. It started about 10 years ago. It helps men learn to be "more giving" fathers and husbands. It's a pretty good idealism that, I'm sure, pays back when followed through.
Unfortunately, it doesn't fit into my reality at all. I guess I am my father in the sense that I've always felt it my responsibility to manage the household and I've always been the bigger breadwinner. That's my own doing so no illwill toward my hubby. He works his ass off for what he gets and I respect that. Certainly, I couldn't do it without him. Regardless, that particular faith just doesn't fit me. (so I wish he'd stop trying to push it on me. UGH.)
I've decided that I'm joining a new church. The Church Of Google
There! Now I've pushed my faith off on everyone else.
You're not buying in either, are you?
Happy Wednesday and a better Troutday tomorrow. Does anyone do half-nekkid Thursdays anymore? That's a good faith to follow. LOL
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LOL....Church of Google...hehehehe
Yeah, that's a good one ;)
And I agree with you. There's a faith for everyone. Funny you should mention this. I had a request at Renderosity yesterday from a female minister if she could use my renders and photos as backgrounds for her own work. And her work is pretty much to put Gods word in pretty text on pretty images.
Since my own religion is my art I had to say no. Her website was one of the most condemning that I've seen...and a Christian one to that. I'm baptist a Christian myself, but it doesn't mean that I automatically agree to all of it...and there are corner of every religion that I disagree with.
So I said no. I don't want my art to be connected to it.
Unless Church of Google asked of course :p
And I haven't seen any Nekkid Thursdays since I came back online again. I'm sure it's out there still though :)
Keep that boss of yours on a safe distance. Nothing worse than the kind of people who are trying to push their religion on ya.
Hope yer doing good :hugs:
i wouldnt buy into anything that just started ten years ago. That's tell-tale-sign that its just made up hogwash.
Hi Christa, I like that you said "my religion is my art". For some it's music or family or any number of things that we find passion for and that drive our actions in this world. It's also our histories and emotions and the manner in which we relate to the world around us.
I'm glad that you respect your art and yourself enough to limit what and whom is allowed to be represented by it. That's the very reason I never got into advertising. I couldn't imagine where my own art might end up and I was sure I'd have little say in it.
You mentioned that the woman's website was condemning. I find that a lot in Christian faiths and churches. It saddens me because I think that's exactly the opposite of what that faith should be teaching. Isn't it tragic when a person allows their belief system to close their mind to other people's needs? It says "Be what I am. Believe what I believe or you are nothing. Even worse, you are condemned to hell and you have no right to happiness." To me, that translates to that "gift of 12 virgins" thing. Is that really something to die for? It's starts to equate to insanity.
Of course, I could go on for days but I'll only end up offending someone so I'll leave it be. Back to the Church of Google for me. Yep, I'd stamp that on my artwork too. LOL
Thanks, as always, for listening to me babble. ;)
Hugs.
Hi Becky, Yeah, I remember the start of the movement but still can't recall the name. It's heavily founded in Christianity. They really do do some good - especially in a world of men raised without good father figures. It helps some get back on track (less spousal abuse, more responsibility to the family) but it places the women back about 50 years in some kind of servitude role. Some think that's good. Maybe it is. I don't have children so I don't feel that it fits me. I don't think the faith I'm talking about allows a wife to have an independent mind. That can be very dangerous. I know from long past experience that a woman should always retain the ability to function on her own, should that become her circumstance or need. She is crippled if not.
Anyway, I'm talking out of the side of my mouth because I don't truly know the ins/outs of that faith. I've seen some good in it so I really ought to just leave it at that.
There I go rambling on again. I guess the whole issue is a fairly big one in my brain. Oh to have the strength to look past it and leave it alone. :)
I hope things are really good in your world. Love to you and yours.
Aggie
I've had a strong faith in God for many many years. This past few years however, my faith has taken a hit - in fact I would say it is even past the crisis stage - it's dead Jim. So is that bad? I don't know. I sort of miss the happiness and security I used to feel - be it false or not. But I honestly am completely at a loss about life, purpose, higher powers and or the truth about God. Whatever. I'm unhappy with all the flak caused by Christians and the surrounding opinions. Who the hell really knows the truth anyway? So then, who has the right to be holier than thou... it all sucks. So I am of no opinion at all anymore. How's that for a downer?
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