Or, Happy New Year! I'm torn between knocking New Years Day and celebrating it. On the one hand I have a hard time getting excited about watching the clock change from 11:59 to 12:00. Seeing the number 2007 change to 2008 doesn't make me any more delirious. I know some people who actually get excited about numbers changing but I think for many people New Years is more about taking stock of where we are in life. Hence, the "New Years Resolution". It's like some kind of worldwide birthday. For that reason I can get behind it. (Another reason for celebrating New Years? I get the day off)!
For a similar reason I'm not anti-religion. Some people simply hate the idea that other people have faith in a make-believe deity in the sky. Personally I could care less, so long as they leave me alone. If some folks get something out of prayer then, gezunte heit. If it works for you, fine, go ahead, just don't bother me with it. (Of course I'm sort of stuck in the middle of religion and can't exactly avoid it at present but that's another story).
So here are my New Years resolutions:
1. Work out at least once a week.
2. Spend at least 1/2 hour a week playing guitar.
How about you? What are your New Years resolutions?
24 comments:
To demonstrate that all atheists are liars.
I am a liar
Happy Silvester!
1/2 hour a week to practice? That's only 5 mins a day, if you don't play on Shabbos!
I am going to finish ALL of the books I've started.
I should add "bli neder".
Lub, working out once a week is not really a good idea; it may be preferable to do nothing rather than be a "weekend warrior". The reason why is because if you're out of shape, that sudden occasional strain can cause injury and do more harm than good.
Thanks for the tip JP. I tend to focus on cardio (running mostly) but if I get into anything heavier I will keep that in mind.
"BEEHIVE said...
I am going to finish ALL of the books I've started."
I'm going to start all of the books I never finished.
By the way Lubab while you may not mind religion to a degree but the fact is if you don't want people to bother you with it it seems you don't want to G-d forbid find truth in it. Only pretzels, bear and ball games and work outs for you? Is that all there is?
>if you don't want people to bother you with it it seems you don't want to G-d forbid find truth in i
That's because he doesn't think there is any truth to be found in it. Which he is why he finds it annoying. can you give any reason why he should think there is any truth in it?
My blog is loaded with reasons.
"Atheist said...
>if you don't want people to bother you with it it seems you don't want to G-d forbid find truth in i
That's because he doesn't think there is any truth to be found in it. Which he is why he finds it annoying. can you give any reason why he should think there is any truth in it?"
Can you tell me how you know so much more about the universe than scientists that you feel a Higher Being is ruled out?
I don't think most atheists are really that much against some vague Higher Power. They are very much against a Higher Power who tells us what to do and will bust our chops if we don't listen. That's when delusional God-phobia kicks in.
>Can you tell me how you know so much more about the universe than scientists that you feel a Higher Being is ruled out?
No, that's a different topic altogether. My question was for reasons why he should believe there is truth in Judaism, not about the existence of God
by the way, despite the handle, I'm not an atheist. I just used it for my corny joke above and decided to stick with it in this comment section
my resolution is to destroy the whole lot you, resurrect you, then destroy you again
Jewish Philosopher or actually Jewish Non Philosopher. I am still waiting for that earth shattering debate which you said would make me wake up, see the light and become a frum Jew again. I am willing to be steered in the right direction if you can do it.....Avi
Avi,
Do you have a blog? Perhaps that would be a better suited forum for a debate between you and JP. (Or on JP's blog).
JP
You are an incredible example of how a man with half a dollar can claim he is Bill Gates.
Avi
You cannot debate JP. He will just slowly adjust his arguments to your debate by bringing some imaginative jargon, change his position to seem to affirm your argument, and then, after 200 or so comments, he will revert to the original silliness that he posted in the first place.
Just look at the last few threads on his blog.
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Why is everyone so mad at me? It's just a little snip with my scissors and you're done.
jewish philosopher said...
I can do it, however only if you'll allow me to castrate you first. You must stop thinking with your genitals and think with your brain.
January 2, 2008
Sorry Jewish NON Philosopher I didn't realize what a jerk you are. Avi
Avi,
Do you have a blog? Perhaps that would be a better suited forum for a debate between you and JP. (Or on JP's blog).
Lubab, I thought that a little excitement would do good for your blog. You know get the blood flowing a little. Like a cardiac boost. Avi
"Atheist said...
by the way, despite the handle, I'm not an atheist. I just used it for my corny joke above and decided to stick with it in this comment section"
Okey Dokey.
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