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Life amounts to keeping ourselves occupied until we die.

Some choose to occupy themselves with business, others with social justice, some occupy their time with birdwatching, and others with narcotics.

God and religion are nothing more than a source of entertainment.
 
+JMJ+
Big_Chris said:
Life amounts to keeping ourselves occupied until we die.
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Oh wow, if that is how you live your life, how shallow and empty your life is!

Instead, try filling your life with loving God and others, for that is the true reason for living. You’ll see 👍
 
Big_Chris said:
Life amounts to keeping ourselves occupied until we die.

Some choose to occupy themselves with business, others with social justice, some occupy their time with birdwatching, and others with narcotics.

God and religion are nothing more than a source of entertainment.
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Interesting that you identify yourself as a Catholic.
 
+JMJ+
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Yes.
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OK, then I’ll start praying for you, that you may be filled with Life.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus, through Whom proceeds the Lord and Giver of Life. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
nuntym said:
+JMJ+

OK, then I’ll start praying for you, that you may be filled with Life.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus, through Whom proceeds the Lord and Giver of Life. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Whatever keeps you entertained.
 
Big_Chris said:
Life amounts to keeping ourselves occupied until we die.

Some choose to occupy themselves with business, others with social justice, some occupy their time with birdwatching, and others with narcotics.

God and religion are nothing more than a source of entertainment.
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Trololo

🙂
 
Big_Chris said:
Life amounts to keeping ourselves occupied until we die.

Some choose to occupy themselves with business, others with social justice, some occupy their time with birdwatching, and others with narcotics.

God and religion are nothing more than a source of entertainment.
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I see God and religion as a welcome antidote to societal stupidity and the faulty way they bring us up and educate us. Problem is, I think most Christians end up with the religion itself compounding the problem rather than fixing it. That is because there are many in the religion, but very few progress (the narrow path) into truly mature souls before they die.

But one thing you have going, is that it sounds like you’re living life to live it, not just trying to earn a hopeful reward after you die. To me, that’s a good thing. The Good News is that we can be in the kingdom here and now if one actually grasps Jesus’s real lessons (not about the bickering over dogma and interpretations, but matters of the heart), but too many people seem to look at religion as a cheap behavior contest as evacuation plan for the next life.

IOW, I challenge that God and religion can actually be a huge improvement in one’s life, even possibly yours if you could get the right guidance. I concede that from outward appearances it wouldn’t look that way based on the way many of us behave.

You might get a kick out of this little video which is a piece of a lecture by Alan Watts, animated by the South Park guys. It’s about living life to enjoy it v. spending the whole thing trying to reach goals that are designed to remain out of reach: Music and Life. Not Catholic, but an excellent philosopher/lecturer.

Alan
 
God, (The Blessed Trinity), and all He has done for us is priceless!

I am so thankful for the gift of faith that gives meaning to my life, and I pray that all will have that gift.
 
Jesus wasn’t being entertained when he suffered three hours hanging from the cross.
He thought you were that important.

Why don’t you make a second effort at solving what is hurting you?

Just a thought.
 
Big_Chris said:
Life amounts to keeping ourselves occupied until we die.

Some choose to occupy themselves with business, others with social justice, some occupy their time with birdwatching, and others with narcotics.

God and religion are nothing more than a source of entertainment.
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true for those who live for themselves only, by no means the case for those who devote their lives to God for His own sake.
have you read any of the lives of the saints? it’s no walk in the park, though it may seem like walking on a bed of roses…yet there are thorns beneath.
the life of a soul truly devoted to God for love of Him is one of much pain and sorrow, but also one of great joy and peace, that is what you will see in the lives of the saints, but you won’t find anything to suggest they were just keeping themselves entertained…and to be honest i’m not sure i even understand where you’re coming from here, where did you come up with that idea in the first place?

if you’re goals in life are so low that entertainment is the only thing important to you, then i can understand why you say that, but what i would say to you in that case is - the moment you stop living for yourself, is the moment you start living.
 
Big_Chris said:
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Entertainment? Spoken like someone who’s never tried it.
Being an armchair quarterback is very different from being on the field and taking the hits.
Following God is not for sissies. Next time you stub your toe real good, try not to swear. See how easy that is. lol
Cheers.
 
Big_Chris said:
Life amounts to keeping ourselves occupied until we die.

Some choose to occupy themselves with business, others with social justice, some occupy their time with birdwatching, and others with narcotics.

God and religion are nothing more than a source of entertainment.
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:eek::confused:

I’m confused. Your post above along with other posts in this thread do not jibe at all with your post below from another thread.
Big_Chris said:
Hello,

Does anybody have access to a list showing the daily Lenten readings, including Sundays, that can be printed off and kept with a Bible?

I’m not looking for the gamut of websites where the readings are provided. As I’m giving up the internet for Lent, I really don’t need the temptation to be surfing the internet to read the readings for the day.

So, again, if you access to a list which you can provide me that I can keep with my Bible, I would appreciate it.
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