What is Evil?

What does evil mean? Labeling an act evil is a dangerous thing. Peoples perception's of good and evil are different all over the world. The majority of Americans saw 9-11 as a "evil" act but there are entire countries that would disagree with us. People say murdering a child is evil but the same people might think that abortion is ok. Many, if not all, people would say that Hitler was evil but had Germany won the war all of our perceptions would change. It seems that in America we as a country need a "evil" enemy to justify our military and our imperialistic actions. We first called England "evil" during the revolutionary war and then the Axis countries in WW I and II. Then communism and now Muslim extremists and terrorists. Evil is a subjective term and used as a blanket to cover up all kinds of American wrongs. Think about that? I am not saying that only America acts that way worldwide all countries seem to have a flexible grasp on "evil" depending on what they are trying to accomplish. Perhaps I shouldn't say countries but empires. Because (and make no mistake here) America is an empire it is just up to us wether or not we become an "evil" one or not.

America! What is it good for?

This is a defination of Government-- "A social institution whose purpose is to resolve conflict and provide us with Life, Liberty and Happiness." I ask you is that what our Government is doing? I don't think it is. The bottom line is if you are not rich then tough luck. What is the point of living in a society, and that is what I assume we are calling America these days, when the average person can't get health care, can't afford to put gas in the car and can't even feed the family in some cases. My American Government teacher says to not give up. He, in point of fact, told me in front of the entire class not to give up. That if I dont continue to bang my head against the wall there will be no change. He says I need to support and believe in the SYSTEM! But the SYSTEM isnt my system! I have not voted for a winner in the last 4 elections. It seems that the system is geared to the rich and to the lining of ones pockets and for the looking out for number one!!!! Why not look out for each other? Why not make basic health care a right? How about everyone being able to afford to go to college? (I know those are crazy ideas Lance and how could we possibly implement them.) I would be better off I guess just keeping my head buried in the sand and not worrying about it. DONT GIVE UP!!!!! Easy for him to say and I hope it is something I can do. I want there to be change and I hope to help us move in that direction. Look out world!!!! Big Lance is off the wagon and back on the warpath again!!!!

Past Thought (Valid still)

Am I post modern? What does that mean? I know that I hate the corperate baby boomer church. I know that they have taken all that is orthodox and liturgical and sucked it out of the service leaving a lifeless feeling less box that the avg unthinking evangalical can shove God in. Does this mean I should abandon it completely or should I work for change from within? Should I run and hide from these thoughts? Is it better to sit and mindlessly accept everything the religious establishment feeds me? I dont think I should. God gave me free will and a brain to use. I am gonna choose to use them and to use them in the margins of the church and society where mainstream religion seems to avoid.

Finding My Way

It's been awhile since I have written anything but I have been focusing on school and trying to figure out waht will come next. I think I understand now in some way what is expected of me and I hope I can continue to see the way. I am going to move into the direction of Philosophy and Public Speaking and I hope to teach and help other people to open their minds and understand that only with the free sharing or ideas and valuing each other will the world be a better place. Both a better place for us and those who come after us.