(I think I have a bit more faith than is demonstrated in this poem. What enters us to write through us is more an exploratory being than one completely sure of what we write. I do believe, however, that more evil has been done in this world by those absolutely sure of the rightness of their faith and their beliefs than by those who continue to explore, and the older I get, the more I realize that although part of a larger world and universe, we are all unavoidably alone in our existence.)
The prompt words today are solitary/solitude, alive, ephemeral and inspire.
Judy, I found this poem deeply moving.
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Thanks, Tracy. Didn’t want it to be offensive–just indicitive of my turn of mind.
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I’m not offended at all, Judy, but then I use science and kindness as my guide and not dogma. How’s that for self-righteousness?
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“I do believe, however, that more evil has been done in this world by those absolutely sure of the rightness of their faith and their beliefs….”
Yep!
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;o)
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“Keep the company of those who seek the truth; run from those who have found it”. ― Vaclav Havel.
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Amen.
My new favorite quote.
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Right now, even those who can normally believe are feeling pretty doubtful. It’s a rough world for faith.
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Very true and quite poignant, Judy. Thank you!
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Here’s my response to Fandango’s Provocative Question this week. Your post is the subject of his question. Just in case you didn’t know and FYI. Thanks Judy!
http://sparksfromacombustiblemind.com/2019/07/17/fandangos-weekly-provocative-question-32/
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Thanks, Melanie.
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