tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014638910324346969.post6539324791040452108..comments2012-07-11T15:37:47.198-04:00Comments on SnarkZone: The Illusion of Free WillSnarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13953788717504860077noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014638910324346969.post-59419211181725037472008-02-23T06:22:00.000-05:002008-02-23T06:22:00.000-05:00SnarkI hope my blog entry didn't stereotype all Ch...Snark<BR/><BR/>I hope my blog entry didn't stereotype all Christians as "idiotic, bigoted, closed-minded [people]." Actually, many are, but some aren't. I understand that people generally just try to get by the best way they can, using the information that they have and making decisions based on the influences that have shaped their lives. <BR/><BR/>You've clearly decided what you want to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014638910324346969.post-49613975036946261822008-02-22T20:39:00.000-05:002008-02-22T20:39:00.000-05:00Compared to most of the world, I was born lucky. ...Compared to most of the world, I was born lucky. I was a white American with enough intelligence and perspective to get me this far. I worked hard to achieve my potential. That said, I have a lot of problems, some of which surely aren't my fault, or anyone's, like the scar on my brain that causes all kinds of neurological problems (I am convinced that the damn migraines are among them). We <I>Snarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953788717504860077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2014638910324346969.post-1505875715183405762008-02-22T19:19:00.000-05:002008-02-22T19:19:00.000-05:00I'm reminded of a quote by Arlo Guthrie: "I have ...I'm reminded of a quote by Arlo Guthrie: "I have come to the conclusion that understanding ain't all it's cracked up to be. In other words, serve now, live now, love now. Don't wait to understand."<BR/><BR/>I'm also reminded of the parable of the blind men and the elephant. I'm sure you've heard it; the blind man who felt the ear said, "Ah, an elephant is just like a banana tree!" and the manAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com