Last week's poll was probably the most interesting since I started doing them back in March. There's always a lot of divisiveness when it comes to the subject of religion, and asking people to choose which is the most destructive is no exception. I wanted to leave things open-ended, so each person could reach their own conclusions as to what "destructive" means in this case. The results were nothing short of amazing:
Christianity (61.5%)
Islam (0%)
Judaism (0%)
Atheism (38.5%)
One would think things might have played out a bit differently, given today's geopolitical climate, the war on terror, etc. Yet, there was not one single vote for Islam as the most destructive religion. Nor did Judaism get any love from voters. Perhaps people have underestimated the power Jews wield through their ability to control the media in this country, as well as the United States' suspect allegiance to Israel. No matter, this poll became a two horse race with results knotted at 50-50 for most of the week. I believe those people that selected Atheism simply disagree with saying anything bad about religion in general. But that's just me. In the end, people pointed to the 2000+ years of tyranny, murder, and overall shadiness from our good friends at the Vatican, and rightfully selected Christianity as the most destructive religion. Once, again, that's just my opinion. If I am wrong, let god striketh me down! I'm never wrong though, so I'm not a whole lot worried.
One last thing relating to this subject: One of the very best books I have ever read is god Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens. You may have heard of this; it made waves last year when it came out and has spent quite a bit of time on best seller lists. Hitchens does not come off as preachy at all, which I love. He attacks his targets from all angles using sharp and witty anecdotes, facts, and stories about all the bad religion has done in the world. He devotes time and space to all religions, not just the large ones. I can't say enough about this book. It is truly the most interesting one I've ever read. And best of all, Hitchens respects those who choose to believe, as I do. He simply states his case for his own beliefs. You don't have to be an atheist to read or enjoy it.
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From religion to politics. Let's continue in the same vein of poll questions with substance. There's a lot going on in the world; you may have noticed. Us Americans have lots of beef, and lots of people around the world hate us. Shit is going down, man! The world is devolving into one big cluster fuck, and the powers that be across the globe seem to want nothing more than to fuel the fire. Another book I'm reading right now is called Apocalypse 2012, by Lawrence E. Joseph. It illustrates the belief prophesied in several ancient scripture from around the world that the Apocalypse is coming on December 21, 2012. It's important to note that this does not necessarily mean apocalyptic destruction, in a literal sense. It could, but more accurately it is the belief that on that day, the world will take a sudden and meaningful turn. For better or worse, who knows, but all the shit going on right now politically could certainly have something to do with it. If "it" actually happens, that is.
No matter what you believe, you have to admit that odds are good multiple nations will enter into battle at some point soon. And let's face it, most of us don't want that. I know I don't, so here's my proposal. Rather than spending billions of dollars none of us really have to send millions of young men and women to die, let our leaders duke it out themselves in a battle royale...last man standing gets to enact the global policy he would put in place upon victory in war! Here are your participants: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, U.S. President George W. Bush, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Il. All four men are in the ring at the same time. Last man standing wins. Sounds simple, right? Go ahead and vote then, since this'll obviously never happen in real life. It should though, god damnit. It should.
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it's gotta be chavez. ahmadinejad and kim jong il are both midgets. and george bush? he's just old. he'd probably cheat and try the ol' metal chair trick, but chavez would just squirt oil all over the ring and distract the old man
Some of your blog readers need to be knocked the fuck out because anyone who picked "W" in this competition needs to pull their head out of their ass.
Monkeysocks, I actually disagree with you. Say what you want about Bush politically, but physically he is the most fit president this country's ever had. He is getting older now, but no older than his competition. Plus he's from Texas. I believe W would be the last man standing.
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