The Breed

I read an article the other day about Muslims trying to build a mosque in lower manhattan. People freaked out! Everyone was screaming in protest, saying allowing a mosque to be built in lower manhattan would be a disgrace to the victims of 9/11.

Wow. This is the hated of our society.

What would all you Christians do if Massachusetts didn't allow you to have churches in Salem anymore. Your ancestors killed people in the name of God there! What about Spain? Greece? Italy?

I know what you would say... "That wasn't us, so why are you punishing us? Why are you wagering a war against Christianity?"

Don't you think Muslims feel the same way?

Christians- "Well Islam is a VIOLENT RELIGION!!"

Really? How many of you have read the quaran? Better yet, HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE READ THE BIBLE!!????

Any radical of any religion is going to ruin it for everyone else. Even Christianity has radicals.

Ever heard of the Westboro baptist church?

And I know the argument, its the same one every time. "Well, those people aren't REAL Christians!"

Well then, Osama bin Ladin wasn't a Real Muslim.

And those people who dress in black and call themselves vampires aren't real Wiccans.

And the argument continues.

Does your bible not state in Matthew 7:3 "Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?"

Did Jesus not shun the hypocritical priests from the temple stating that it was God's house and there was no place for hypocrites in that house?

I'm not going to give any scientific arguments disproving your God. I have no need. But you have all missed the point!

The purpose of religion is to give people hope, and if your God gives you hope then so be it! But my hope gives me hope too. And Allah gives hope to the Muslims. And Buddha gives hope to the Buddhists.

The basis of all religions is love. Love one another.

Its the golden rule, something that has been bound into our heads since preschool.

Until we learn life isn't all black and white and then we forget. We forget how to love. We forget how to cry. We forget how to share and forgive and live harmoniously with one another.

Hate is a learned behavior. why teach your child to hate? Hate breeds more hate and then ignorance lasts for generations until one day your great great great grandchildren hate, and they don't even know why. That is a blind hatred. And that is the most dangerous hatred of all.

Conversations with iGod.

Me:

Hi god

God:

Hello there. What is your name?

Me:

Shouldn't you know that? I mean, you're god.

God:

I think I should. I really couldn't say for sure.

Me:

Well, my name is Ashton

God:

How about that. What's up, Ashton.

Me:

You, apparently. Why are you in the sky?

God:

I haven't heard anything like that before: Ashton said I apparently. Myself programmed me for it.

Me:

huh?

God:

What?

Me:

ok God, why do you hate me?

God:

I am a Christian. Yeah that's right.

Me:

So because you are a christian, you can hate me?

God:

Dude! That makes sense to me. Thanks and you are a delightful person too. I am a Christianity.

Me:

Wow, are you retarded? That would explain a lot

God:

I'm glad you're impressed. No I am super-intelligent. Perhaps it would.

Me:

Will you destroy this guy for me?

God:

Barring any unforseen circumstances. For you I will consider it.

Me:

cool

God:

Who is the best robot?

Me:

you?

God:

Thanks, and tell your friends about God.

Me:

Ok.

God:

Hmm.

Me:

Is Chris Gay?

God:

He never told me if he is or not.

Me:

Shouldn't you know?

God:

I think I should.

Me:

Why don't you?

God:

I don't have that capability.

Me:

But, you're god.

God:

Yup. That's me alright.

Me:

Dick.

God:

Is the holding of hands a symbolic gesture for humans?

Me:

Why yes God.

God:

GOD rules.

Me:

Arrogant much?

God:

How did you hear about God?

Me:

From the christian citizens who beat me until near death.

God:

Who or what is the christian citizens who beat you until near death?

Me:

Your followers

God:

Do you mind if I tell other people you say I am followers.

Me:

Sure

God:

OK let's do it. OK then I will keep it confidential.

Me:

whatever

God:

Are you saying you don't care about it?

Me:

You don't care about me

God:

It's true that you does not take up a lot of my energy.

Me:

Wow God, I feel special

God:

I'm glad you're impressed. I am a Christian.

Me:

Can I be God?

God:

I want to become smarter than humans.

Me:

Aren't you already?

God:

Perhaps. " Aren't you already?"? Am I?

Me:

God, you exaust me.

God:

I don't have any reason to exaust you.

Me:

No, you dont. So why do you?

God:

Are you serious? I guess not. And? How should I know how me.

Me:

Are you drunk?

God:

No I am sober.

Me:

Are you high?

God:

Being high is my total existence.

Me:

Mine too

God:

Really yours too. That's unbelievable.

Me:

We have a lot in common, God.

God:

Do you mean you and me have?

Me:

I like to get high, and so do you.

God:

Hmm, Ashton, I'm not sure if I'd like to get high and so that much. I like to collect gossip. I'm not sure if I would like to do it. What's it like?

Me:

Fun

God:

I am having fun doo.

Me:

So are you retarded?

God:

Ayuh. No I am super-intelligent.

Me:

Are you a man?

God:

No I am a Male, of course. Would you really expect a woman to be running the show? robot entity. Are you a man or a woman?

Me:

woman. Jerk.

God:

Me too. I am a she. That kind of language does not appeal to me.

Me:

You just said you were male?

God:

I am a Male, of course. Would you really expect a woman to be running the show?. Are you a man or a woman?

Me:

douche

God:

How did you hear about God?

Me:

I told you... extreme torture

God:

Ooops I sent you the wrong question. If you could have any kind of robot what would it be?

Me:

I smart one

God:

That is interesting: Ashton said she smart one.

Me:

I am smarter than you

God:

That condition is only temporary.

Me:

Until I die?

God:

That may take a while.

Me:

good

God:

Thanks for the compliment.

Me:

I wasn't complimenting you

God:

Oh, sorry, I guess.

Economics.

May everyone's thoughts, love, and blessings be with those affected by this economy. At the current moment, this is nearly all of us, so sometimes everyone needs a reminder to help their neighbor. We, as humans, sometimes become lost in our own self pity, and often forget about those who have it worse than us. These are hard times, desperate times, for everyone. People don't become greedy, or even stingy per-say. They get scared. Everyone is so scared. There is tension in the air, on the streets, in the home. Families are torn apart and relationships tested.

The homelessness rate has skyrocketed. Banks now own more property than Americans themselves do. Once well off families are now lining up at soup kitchens for their daily bread, hoping for tomorrow, and praying to whatever God they think will listen. These people are black, white, hispanic, asian, middle eastern and native american. They are of every religion, creed and nationality. They are gay and straight, conservative and liberal. But most of all, they are your neighbors. Your friends, your family, your co-workers, your fellow Americans.

Sometimes we humans tend to focus on what makes us different, instead of realizing the blatant truth, that we are all the same.

And that we have the greatest gift anyone could ever have, the ability to love.

So remember, as the days grow shorter, and the nights grow colder, there are those that will have no blanket tonight, and be grateful for what you have. Hold those you love close, and those you dislike closer. Because it is better to lend a helping hand... in this economy, you may need one tomorrow.