RANT

[Walking Void]

I feel so sorry for you.

I can't believe you use Facebook.

[Fruity]

Does anyone know Spanish? Fuck! I so want to post a conversation I had with someone in one of my mom's posts on FB. It's in Spanish, though. I'll try to translate:

My mom wrote: "In the current phase of history, the ability to doubt, to criticize and disobey may be all that stands between a future for humanity and the end of civilization. " -Erich Fromm

Her childhood friend wrote: I don't know who wrote that, friend, but doubt moves people away from the fruit already guaranteed in Christ and critique separates us from one another in the body of Christ, God is calling his church to seek him because the end of humanity is near!! Christ is coming back soon! Love you!

My mom chose to ignore everything and just answer: Love you, too!

Biting my tongue hurts, so I replied (and then posted as my status): Without doubt, it would have never been understood that the world was not flat and the sun does not revolve around the world. Without critique we would think it's possible to cover the sun with our thumb as "men of God" rape children, when people rejected marriage between the white and the colored, and when jealous men kill their wives. If we were all mute and didn't express our doubts or critiqued, simply following orders from ignorant people of the last century, perhaps civilization would cease being so "civil" and we'd all become tyrants and slaves. The joy of thinking and judging is one that few take advantage of. The rest continue to be content thinking the world is flat, and yes, that we should not question. In my case, I thank those who doubted. Everyone, even those who don't allow themselves to doubt, enjoy their fruit. Oh, the irony of life is so wonderful!

Mom's friend replied (in a private message): I'm sorry if my posts offended you. I don't know what happened to you, dear (she said dear!), in order for you to feel this way. I will pray for you so you remember that God chose you, your siblings, your parents, and myself, to spread the word of the lord to the nations. Pray so the God that I know you love and serve helps you and you will retake the calling.

I replied: I doubt it . I am not offended by people's choice to not doubt or critique as long as they don't attack my right to do so. When people post their thoughts I usually read and critique quietly, but I was feeling rather disobedient.

Mom's friend replied: She who attacks loses, dear. I'll pray so the lord helps you heal and once you're calm I would be happy to further this conversation. You should run for president. I've always admired your gifts and the way the holy spirit uses you. He even uses you now.

I then laughed, called my mom, and we laughed together.


Owlix, I get you. I went from always getting angry with their stupidity, to getting mad then laugh... and I hope to get to a place where I just laugh.