The past two blogs have put a focus on the aspect of youth, in that they are both something that may be easier started early. There are not only physical, but also intellectual goals which when started young, lead to a better result. This blog is one of religion. I consider myself an agnostic and whenever asked I will generally reply "who am I to know." I was raised in a Christian home in which we were all free to believe or practice whatever we wished, when I was young however my beliefs just so happened to fall with Christianity. As I grew older I started to question this and asked myself why I believed in Christianity. The answer? For the same reason everyone else in my Sunday school class did.
The simple truth is that many people find "their religion" by simply being born into a household that practices that religion. Now this is a broad statement and I'm sure there are many exceptions but it is hard to deny its general validity. This seems to me to be ridiculous given that if any of the religions are correct, we are gambling with the highest of all stakes. So what do I purpose in this post. While still young I think every person should start a thorough, intellectual inspection of at least the "major" religions. This, however, is a goal I will not be able to check off for long time.
I do not consider myself proficient enough in my knowledge of any religion to completely discredit it as feasible. This however is why I see the need to start this goal young, this way, I will hopefully have time to do an extremely thorough investigation into the beliefs of these religions. In this way will be able to make an informed decision when deciding what is arguably the most important choice a person can make.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The next big trip
In keeping with the theme of accomplishing some of the more physically taxing goals while I am still young, the next goal on my list is to go spelunking. This goal holds special purpose for me in that it poses strain on the caver both mentally and physically. Not all caving is the same, some for example, have become common tourist attractions that have roped off sections and are well lit. Others however are not always as hospitable. This is not to say that raw unexplored caves are prevalent, there are information booths and caving guidelines at the entrance to many of the local north eastern caves. Beyond these safety procedures through the mouth of the cave, there is no guide or lighting, and one is distinctly cut off from any contact with the outside world. Herein lies one of the mental strain on the caver.
By putting the earth between yourself and the outside world, one can gain a unique perspective.This is a similar occurrence coincidentally with SCUBA diving as well, though water poses a less formidable barrier. This feeling of total isolation is a rare occurrence in our modern society and thus should, in my opinion, be treasured. Caving offers opportunities for a person to experience a completely new and unique world, in which there is no ticking of a clock nor rush of silence nor beam of light. This allows for a level of introspection which may be unmatched in our every day lives.
By putting the earth between yourself and the outside world, one can gain a unique perspective.This is a similar occurrence coincidentally with SCUBA diving as well, though water poses a less formidable barrier. This feeling of total isolation is a rare occurrence in our modern society and thus should, in my opinion, be treasured. Caving offers opportunities for a person to experience a completely new and unique world, in which there is no ticking of a clock nor rush of silence nor beam of light. This allows for a level of introspection which may be unmatched in our every day lives.
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