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9/19/2006 Pope/Muslim Incident RantI'm really baffled about something. So the Pope quotes some Byzantine emporer on Muslims spreading their faith by the sword and that some of Muhammad's teachings are evil. Well, he's Catholic...he's not Muslim, for starters. Here's the baffling part: why in the hell did the Pope read that quote in public of it didn't reflect his views? What point was he trying to put across? If he doesn't clarify his intent, then all the hard work that Pope John Paul II put into restoring Christian/Muslim peacefulness could be undone.
On the other hand, must the radical Muslims have a hairy fit over some religious leader's remarks? It's not like the Pope is violent and is out to hurt them. He made an apology, and that's that. If you reallyreallyreally want to be legalistic, Muslims, then why don't you apologize for burning effergies of the Holy Father? Stop being ultra-sensitive! Learn to live in peace...after all, us Christians are fallible human beings as well.
A message to BOTH sides: Understand that Muslim theology and Christian theology is very different. It's okay to agree to disagree. To the Pope, I applaud you for taking the step to apologize for any hurt you may have caused on the Muslim community. To the moderate Muslims, I applaud you for accepting the Pope's apology and calling on the radical Muslims for peace. To the radical and extremist Muslims, GROW THE HELL UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9/17/2006 Diet RantToday I'm very depressed. I've been looking around at some videos on YouTube, and I came across some of fat women and derogatory comments. To make a long story short, I've decided to turn those videos into "Thinspiration" for me, and I'm embarking on a strict diet and exercise regime. It's reallyreallyreally hard to find a pro-ana website, and I need your help. Google search engine deletes those websites. (I checked) Anyone out there know of any sites? I wish my husband wouldn't make fat jokes and laugh at my weight. I remember him telling me when we were still dating that he liked his women skinny. Will, hubby dear, you'll get your wish. I'll be skinny...not just for you; but also for me. That's the only way I'll get my self-esteem up. 9/15/2006 Fear of Muslims RantI have this really burning issue: I'm afraid of Muslims. I don't trust them. And it's very sad. I reallyreallyreally want to say to myself that not all Muslims are bad. Outwardly, I stress this point to my husband. I remind him that there are even Muslim clerics that are denouncing the terrorist attacks that are happening all over the world. But he insisted that Muslims are full of bullshit and it's in their doctrine to try and run the world and to wipe Isreal off the face of the earth and so on. On the news are many bad reports involving Muslims. I listen closely, and find out that all these terrorist attacks happening all around the world are by Islamic millitants. Oh, God help me but hearing all this stuff really scares the jeebers outta me! I mean, this stuff is affecting how we protect our countries and our airports! When is this gonna stop? I don't mean to be prejudiced against Muslims at all, and I want to believe that there are some out there who really condemn these terrorist attacks. Please don't think I'm being rude, as this is certainly not my intention. I guess I'm confused and scardd. I reallyreallyreally needed to spill my guts and perhaps get some feedback. 9/8/2006 Internet RantToday I am much more relaxed. But as I look back, I honestly am ashamed of what I viewed on the Internet the past few months. Mind you, it was sporadic, but what I saw yesterday really shook me up. It's so tempting sometimes. I'd rather just stick to my Hebrew lessons and the news/weather, and history sites. I mean, the Internet is good for that. By the time my kids get to high school, having the Internet at home may even be mandetory! Who knows what'll happen in ten years?
Who knew that the Internet can destroy families back in the '80's? I know of one minister who met a woman on the Internet, and left his wife and four kids to be with her. Sad. All those crazy porn, fetish, and sex/dating stuff is perhaps the most dangerous sites in regards to society.
And don't get me started on those websites promoting terrorism...mainly Islamic militants. It doesn't take much for a lone radical Muslim to advocate some particular website to some impressive teen, and it's a major hit. Look at all those terrorist plots intelligence agencies foiled in Canada, the US, England, Denmark, and goodness knows where else! The intelligence probably uncovered computer data including Al-Qaida websites. Yup. I really think this category of websites are #2 on the Most Dangerous Sites
(Sigh) What people intended for a good resource of research info and to keep contact with loved one and co-workers, other people abuse it and thus destroy many lives and family; and ultimately, society. 9/7/2006 A Stupid Fetish RantWhat I'm going to say will shock you. Let's just say I'm totally depressed, and I'm sitting here @ my computer with a mug of hot chocolate thick with too much hot chocolate mix into it...just the way I like it! LOL I've had this crazy fetish since I was (gulp!) ten years old or so. This is a very private matter, and as you can probably imagine, my face is just as red as the color of this print. So, wanting to check out this fetish without disclosing my identity, I scrolled thru pages and pages of website, only to find extreme stuff that would make the devil's hair stand on end. (PLEASE keep in mind, my fantasies I've had for like twenty years are nowhere remotely this bad!!!) So I'm like, OMG, what in the hell am I getting into? Of course, since we live in a graphic world, the more extreme, the better, and no doubt they probably exaggerated their stories or did some pretty good acting in videos, and for those who know me, I took Drama in school, so I'm well aware of some of the acting techniques. But still, this stuff plays on your emotions. Sometimes I wonder if fetishes are straight from the pit of hell, distracting your mind. Or is it only affecting people with mental illnesses. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, if I were to talk privately to a Christian friend, thay'd be either horrified that I've commited such a heinous crime, or flat out deny that they don't have fetishes. Oh, and don't talk about this abnormality to your minister or priest, or you'll be excommunicated or burnt at the stake. Yup, it sure is a hot potato, alright...lol! Sometimes I wonder if something's wrong with me. I confided in my hubby, and he laughed and made jokes of it. One thing I resolve not to do: NEVER GO TO THE INTERNET FOR ANSWERS IN THIS DEPT!!! Sometimes, perhaps, things are better off left unknown...
9/6/2006 I'm Back RantHi, I haven't written in so long...so much has happened. Over the summer we had many doctors' appointments for the kids, my hubby was home for the summer from his crosswalk job, so that means I was out a lot. (Also whenever I got on the computer, he'd holler at me and as a peacekeeper, I obey like a dutiful Islamic wife...lol!) Also, Hubby's grandma died of cancer and old age. It was hard for all of us as a family. Although Grandma didn't like me, she had this personality that sorta grew on you, and you can't help but like her in your own way. I guess I saw a lot of myself in her, and absolutely hate harsh feelings. I've known her for six years. Now Hubby's gone back to work, I'll be on my computer more often, and getting back to my online Hebrew lessons. (It's hard to study when your hubby's always wanting your attention!) There...that's my (extremely) light rant of the day!!! |
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