#personal beliefs

[svmvnthasworld]

I support everyone’s opinions and beliefs but for an example, I just really hate when someone goes thru a surgery, everything turns out right & people thank god for that instead of the surgeon who just spent the last 8 hours doing that trying to not mess anything up..

I’m not talking about the basic phrase of “thank god, etc, etc”. No, I’m talking about people who are serious with that specific phrase.

As an atheist, I just think people are thanking the wrong people. What if the surgery went wrong? Would it be gods fault or the surgeons?

I mean no disrespect or anything towards anyone who is religious, but I think it’s a bit silly.

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[lighthouseseanymph]

Personal Practie – My Own Beliefs

A/N: A firm warning that what aligns for me might not for you and it is compltely okay to admit it loud, there is nothing wrong with thinking, believing differenty. If this is not for you, feel free to scroll further.

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Animism: I am an animist, openly and unapologetically. It means I do believe that everything and everyone is attached to a(n) spirit essence, energy that builds up the core of our existence. Because of that, I have a huge respect of what I bring into my life, as something can be a destructive energy or a productive, fertile energy. No, it does not mean I am an LoA-supporter, i am frimly AGAINST that abelist, classist, racist shit ppl call Law of Attraction/Assumption.  Lets be clear on these terms and pages.

Elemental forces: I believe and worship/work with the major ancient elementals, as part of my folklore practice ( do not mistake it with the term folkism that is a hugely different thing and please do not ever let them lead you astray!). What are these elementals: Fire-Air-Water-Earth. Some people even consider Aether or Spirit, as the fifth ancient element, i am statisfied with the mentioned four.

These elements can be found everywhere, yes, even within you, you are built up by them.

Sacred animals I venerate, as a cultural phenomenon from my area: deer, horse, rabbits, hawks, wolf/dog, raven, crow

Plants I tend towards the most: chickweed, purslane, chicory, clover, dandelion, daisy, rosemary, oak tree, elm tree, lindens, chesnut, hawthorn, walnut tree, hazel, dogwood, black currant, wild strawberry, lamb’s quarter, petersily

[mrkmciver]

"A fact is objective information. An opinion is a personal belief. Ignorance is a lack of facts. And stupidity is a rejection of facts in favor of opinions."

[mbrainspaz]

me: so my mom is a nazi guys. Been trying to talk her out of it but it's not going well.

friend: wow I'm so sorry.

cousin: wait, what makes your beliefs better than her beliefs? I hope you guys accept your differences and make up someday.

me: well ya see, what makes my beliefs better is that I don't believe all the same things the nazis believed.

[dontmeantobepoliticalbut]

Bill that would allow medical professionals to refuse care based on personal, religious beliefs passes TN Senate

“The bill prevents healthcare professionals from being forced to provide certain treatments, but it does not allow them to refuse care to a

[mysteriesunfoldthemselves]

I apologize ahead of time, this is a bit personal.

I'mstill writing this. I will not stop writing this. Someone has to write a story where Elendil is not a side character, a bad father who abuses his children, a buffoon sidekick to an Elf, or a plaything of a Queen, but what Tolkien wanted him to be. A father to a nation, to his family, to those he loved, cared about and saved. I refuse those who portray him as a bad father, an abusive one even, who laugh at his honesty, his openness, his kindness. I refuse to believe that there are people who call him abusive while they give Pharazôn a pass. I refuse to believe that good men have to be dragged down while villains are exalted and excused. I refuse to believe he needs to be sidelined and mocked because he is a man. And if some of you refuse to read further because of this, that is fine. I wish you well.

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[love-ardour-anarchism]

sorry buds, i choose to treat Terry Pratchett and Ursula K. Le Guin somewhat like lots of christians treat their holy scripture... I've not read terribly much of it and yet quotations from their catalogue of writing give me what passes for hope, meaning and the ability to understand this mess of a world we're in

[everythingseasoning]

oscillating between loving and hating humanity is a canon experience, i fear

and we must be very careful during this time, because going down one path is very, very dangerous

there *are* wonderful, good people out there, no matter how harsh people have been to you, and every single person-- regardless of their "goodness" and regardless if they've hurt you-- is deserving of being understood. (Trust me, it's easier said than done, and hatred/anger/spite are valid emotions, and should not be ignored.) I'm not saying we should confuse understanding with forgiveness & acceptance. People do awful, hurtful things, and they aren't owed your forgiveness unless you are willing ready to give that. But I do think everyone should think deeper and think about what's going on behind the action, what's going on that is causing that sort of behavior. This leads to solutions and a saner, healthier society (vs spewing out only hatred.)

We all have the capacity to become monsters. Every single one of us. Sometimes being a monster is a subtle thing. Sometimes being a monster is when you can't hold regard for anybody but yourself and your own experiences, and consequently, you hurt others. Sometimes being a monster is when you think your moral standing condones hateful actions. So we have to be very mindful of ourselves, be aware of our thoughts, feelings, beliefs-- so we do not end up in a worse moral plight.