...this book cracked me up! It was hilarious and a joy to read- never dumbing down, not afraid to appear scholarly and sarcastic at the same time. Bal ...this book cracked me up! It was hilarious and a joy to read- never dumbing down, not afraid to appear scholarly and sarcastic at the same time. Balls my friends, BALLS!
I wouldn't call him pretentious or describe him as having "a chip on his shoulder". I think if people see that, they are just upset they can't write as knowledgeably (is that a word) or clearly about their own passions. Passions that might be in conflict with the overall theme of this book.
I think the most noble compassion is one willing to devote a lifetime of one's abilities to injustice- even if that injustice is wrapped in thick and popular social projections.
Its ok if religion can't stack up to the arguments or can't come up with reasonable answers to some of the questions that are posed- that's not the point of religion. The point of religion (nowadays) is to comfort certain-minded individuals and to offer organization of a group of people so everyone can feel they belong; so everyone can feel safe. Well, safe as long as they don't venture outside chosen religion.
If god's your thing you don't have to be upset about a well-written and well-researched book; you might, however have to deal with some nagging quesions....or not.
dense at times, but worth it. i started viewing everyone as a walking trauma history. in some weird way it gives me a sense of compassion for people/b dense at times, but worth it. i started viewing everyone as a walking trauma history. in some weird way it gives me a sense of compassion for people/behavior i otherwise wouldn't think twice about as anything other than inexcusable.
this means big things for humans. i'm sure it won't reach the masses for another ten years, probably. but who knows! spread the word- we could definitely use the call for allopathic and holistic synthesis. ...more
cant say it changed my life but it sure did keep my mind occupied; which was good because i was in a slump. i was annoyed by initial interaction betwecant say it changed my life but it sure did keep my mind occupied; which was good because i was in a slump. i was annoyed by initial interaction between teacher and student but i got past the cheese and corn and gleaned some messages- ones we typically know but don't readily, or frequently, internalize....more
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