Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Helping Charlie Hebdo Go Subtle

I BELIEVE THAT GOD IS LOVE, Jesus is the answer, all human religion is fundamentally correct, or at least have some merit of some sort, and that the universe is perfect. Why do I believe all this? Because I want to, which, it could be argued, is the only reason anyone ever believes anything. I find no compelling external reasons to believe or not believe, either way. Evidence for such questions is either everywhere, or it is nowhere, and either way, can't be seen. Thus I believe what I prefer, which is complete happiness, or so it seems to me. Anyone, which probably means everyone, who ridicules or condemns this seemingly outrageous approach perhaps should be made aware that it just may be the most honest approach possible, or perhaps even the only honest approach possible. Surely that counts for something. You've noticed, of course, that we live in a world in which everyone is just absolutely certain that his or her religiosity is the "correct' religiosity, to the apparent exclusion of all others. And just look where this ubiquitous attitude has gotten us! Don't we all secretly long for the day when we can all say, with confidence and honesty: "isn't it wonderful that we all have different religious/spiritual beliefs, and that they all work for us, and that we all share and respect all beliefs?" Yeah. Fat Chance. Whatever your religion, stand above it for just a second, and look down on humanity the way an extraterrestrial might. See what I mean? I mean, how disgusting is it, our stupid petty violence? But there is a hint of progress. The new issue of Charlie Hebdo has transitioned from vulgarity to subtle, thought evoking, penetrating humor, what with its image of the Islamic prophet, shedding a tear, and forgiving his wayward children. Rock on, Hebdo! My suggestion is that Charlie should show two Muslems, conversing by cell phone, condemning western secular materialism. The best humor is subtle, and not inherently offensive to anyone.

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