Showing posts with label apocalyptic thinking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label apocalyptic thinking. Show all posts

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Beliefs Aren't Black & White (But Exist In A Grey Area)


Here's a quote - not an article - making a true claim:
The rule of thumb with bizarre Christian right beliefs, such as the belief that Syria’s conflict is a sign of the end times, is that by the time it percolates up to a Google search or a website like the Blaze, it’s been flying around in lower-profile venues such as Internet forums, Facebook posts, books sold in Christian bookstores, in-person meetings in churches, sermons and presentations, and email forwards for a long time now. The fact that these points of view are concealed from prying liberal eyes doesn’t mean that they don’t have a huge impact on right-wing communities—and that includes Republican politicians.

All true, but it's still a lie - a lie of omission. They leave something out. Here's the flip side, written by me:

The rule of thumb with bizarre NewAge left beliefs, such as the belief vaccines cause autism, is that by the time it percolates up to a Google search or a website like the Huffington Post, it’s been flying around in lower-profile venues such as Internet forums, Facebook posts, books sold in NewAge bookstores, in-person meetings in seminars, retreats and presentations, and email forwards for a long time now. The fact that these points of view are concealed from prying conservative eyes doesn’t mean that they don’t have a huge impact on leftt-wing communities—and that includes Democrat politicians.

Oh, man, Westerners are such a cultish crack-up - so many joiners and followers - but we're all paying for the privilege:
Here in New York, the cost of even a single yoga class has skyrocketed. I suppose mental health is priceless, but it is hard to justify paying $30 a class when I already have two yoga mats, my very own floor (which came with my apartment), and a general idea of what I need to do. But the yoga industry continues to attract new devotees. According to a 2012 Yoga in America study produced by Yoga Journal, more than 20 million Americans practice yoga, an increase of 29 percent since 2008. Furthermore, yogis shell out $10.3 billion a year on yoga classes and products, including equipment, clothing, and vacations. Colorado-based Gaiam, Inc., a large eco-conscious lifestyle media company that sells yoga clothes, mats and DVDs, also carries niche items like herbal towelettes, toeless yoga socks, and yoga flip flops on its website. 
Rarely do I come across anything spiritual that is free.

Yeah, Lady, least of all yourself:


Or those of us bearing NewAge's full weight,...

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Monday, August 19, 2013

My Head's In My Hands (In Case I Make A Run For It)


THERE'S A FEW PEOPLE TO WATCH RIGHT NOW - THIS IS ONE OF THE YOUNGEST WITH HIS FIRST ALBUM:
Earl Sweatshirt: Doris

NOT NEARLY EXTENSIVE ENOUGH, BUT IT'S ONLY A COLUMN:
The Rise of Self-Taught Artists

EVERY DAY, ONCE A DAY, JUST TO GET IT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM:
‘To Hell With Them’

THIS IS JUST THE CRAZY - LET'S SEE THE GOLD BASE:
EXCLUSIVE: Pictured close-up for the first time, Scientology's secret 'alien space cathedral' and landing pad in New Mexico desert 'for return of followers after Armageddon on Earth'
 Follow any individual instrument or part and this weird song becomes even more fascinating with repeat listens,...