Questioning Reality, Marriage, Philosophy, and Why

 

"Either you deal with what is the reality, or you can be sure that reality is going to deal with you."

-- Alex Haley

Is there something offensive about reality?

Biden is President.

If your boyfriend says he loves his girlfriend, does that mean she is the one for him?

So, let me get this straight. Your boyfriend has another girlfriend, and he says he loves her. Do you love her? Because this has “menage a trois” written all over it.

What is the difference between "my wife and I" and "I and my wife"?

Oh, I’ve got this one. “My wife” is first in one, and “I” is first in the other.

What are some ways to tell if someone is not being logical with you but just wants to argue over anything they can think of?

They are members of the League of the Perpetually Offended. You can tell who they are because they are never logical and they just want to argue over anything they can think of. Hence, “Perpetually Offended.”

What are some ways to deal with denial of reality in yourself and others?

I am never in denial of reality, and others are just a perpetually lost cause.

“We can never control truth. We can only control ourselves to be deceptive, and deny being aware of the truth.”

-- Lorraine Nilon 

Why did my boyfriend say he will marry someone else?

Well, at least you know where you stand, and it’s not at the altar. You’re being used.

What does it mean when a girl says, "Don't let me go"?

If you have her hand while she’s dangling over a cliff, her meaning is pretty clear. If you’re holding her close while you’re making love to her, again, the meaning is pretty clear, though it might not be what you signed up for.

What does it mean if your partner says they will never marry you but love you?

They love you but your shit for marriage possibilities.

What does it mean when you never get married?

You were having too much fun in life to consider settling down, you never found the one true love you were looking for, or you were too hurt by others to ever consider marriage.

Why is my boyfriend saying I love you a lot?

He’s afraid you’re going to dump him for someone else.

"People who think "saying I love you too much will make it lose its meaning" are so boring. If someone tells you that they love you 3 times in 1 hour, they literally sat there at different moments in their day, and thought about how important you are and how much they adore you."

-- Unknown

What is your personal life philosophy?

Strive to be truly happy always and in all things, regardless of your circumstances.

At what point does religion become blind faith instead of religion based on evidence and reason?

Faith is a belief in something for which there is little or no proof. There may be reason, but faith doesn’t have to be blind, as there is little or no evidence to support it.

What are some things that religion cannot explain?

God. You must take God on faith, as there is no evidence.

What does it mean if a girl acts dumb around you but is really smart in other areas of her life?

Does she think you like dumb bimbos? You might ask her why she acts dumb around you when she is really smart.

What are the things that every child wants to say to his/her parent but doesn't because he/she is afraid that it might hurt the parent's feelings?

Anything that deals with their sexual identity, if it isn’t what they were born as.

“Amazing how eye and skin color come in many shades yet many think sexuality is just gay or straight.”

-- DaShanne Stokes

Would you marry the same person again?

Not on a bet. Not for love or money. I’ve sworn off marriage because of her.

What should a parent do when their only child says they don't want kids?

The parents should have had more kids. There’s nothing they can do.

How can we solve the atheist problem?

We can’t. There must be balance in the universe, and they are a balance to the "theist" problem.

Will I be sent to the mental hospital if I say that I talk to myself often?

No. I’ve always talked to myself. I’m the only one who understands me.

How can you feel if I'm interested in you?

It depends on where your hands and lips are.

"A million things you can't have will fit in a human hand."

-- Barbara Kingsolver

When a child asks 'why', what should the parent say?

“Because.”  The child hasn’t asked a defined question.

What is your response to the claim that "no one can truly be an atheist"?

Bullshit. I’ve run up against quite a few die-hard atheists in the League of the Perpetually Offended. A few have taken the time to hunt me down when I block them for being rude and crude.

What is a well-rounded person without any bad or annoying qualities called?

Tony.

What does it mean when a man says he's not ready for love and only wants friendship and benefits from the woman?

It means the woman has to keep looking… unless she’s also looking for sexual benefits without any attachment. They will be using each other for sexual satisfaction.

How can you explain your religion to someone who is not interested in it?

Of course. But, they probably won’t be listening.

“God has no religion.”

-- Mahatma Gandhi

 

Editor's Note

(Re: disclaimer cum "get out of jail free" card)

Before you go getting your panties in a bunch - it is essential to understand that this is just an opinion site and, as such, can be subjected to scrutiny by anyone with a differing opinion. It doesn't make either view any more right or wrong than the other. Opinion, presented in this context, is a way of inciting others to think and, hopefully, to form their own opinions if they haven't already done so. This is also why, occasionally, I will present an "opinion" just to stir an emotional pot. Where it may sound like I agree with the statements made, I'm more interested in getting others to consider an alternate viewpoint.

I fervently hope that we keep open and active minds when reading opinions and while engaging in peaceful and constructive discussion, in an arena of mutual respect, concerning those opinions offered. After over twenty years of military intelligence, I believe that engaging each other in this manner, and in this arena, is the way we will learn tolerance and respect for differing beliefs, cultures, and viewpoints.

We all fall from grace, some more often than others; it is part of being human. God's test for us is what we learn from the experience... and what we do afterward.

Pastor Tony spent 22 years with United States Air Force Intelligence as a planner, analyst, briefer, instructor, and senior manager. Following his service career, he spent 17 years working with the premier and world-renowned Western Institutional Review Board, helping to protect the rights of human subjects involved in pharmaceutical research. He also served 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Angela J. Bowen Foundation.

Ordained 1n 2013 as an "interfaith" minister, he founded the Congregation for Religious Tolerance in response to intolerance shown by Christians toward peaceful Islam. As a weapon for his war on intolerance... he chose the pen. He wages his "battle" in the guise of the Congregation's official online blog, The Path, of which he is both author and editor. "The Path" offers a vehicle for commentary and guidance concerning one's personal, spiritual path toward peace and the final destination for us all. He resides in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where he volunteered as the lead chaplain at a regional medical center. 

Feel free to contact Pastor Tony at: tolerantpastor@gmail.com