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His situation sucks and I'm glad his blind faith is helping him through it. He is right that we are often caught up in the mindless bullshit that makes up most of our existence and that we should seek meaning rather than merely trying to fit into the cookie cutter that society has provided us. ...But he comes off condescending at the end. I don't need some unlucky kid (and I mean this in the nicest way possible, he really got the short end of the stick and I'm glad hes taking it alright) being scared for me enjoying my life or scared for people of other faiths. Fucking christians..
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^ He never mentioned being scared for those of other faiths, and your generalization of Christians was unnecessary.
A bit condescending, but the old message of "appreciate every day" is there.
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Haha he did sound pretty condescending but it was pretty true about how we don't know when we die and therefore we don't appreciate everything.
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The fact that he's christian is easily inferred. And clearly you didn't listen closely enough. He explicitly said he's scared for those who think they know where they go when they die, but they really don't. But clearly HE does because his religion is correct hurrdurr
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On November 03 2009 07:28 Therapy wrote:
His situation sucks and I'm glad his blind faith is helping him through it. He is right that we are often caught up in the mindless bullshit that makes up most of our existence and that we should seek meaning rather than merely trying to fit into the cookie cutter that society has provided us. ...But he comes off condescending at the end. I don't need some unlucky kid (and I mean this in the nicest way possible, he really got the short end of the stick and I'm glad hes taking it alright) being scared for me enjoying my life or scared for people of other faiths. Fucking christians..
I really like the clip, and im not going to argue your stand on it therapy, but our journey as a human beings is not just as physical beings but also spiritual. The kid is just trying to help us understand that there many things in this world the entice us, which will eventually consume us if we put our confidence in such things because there are greater things we are called to do. If you choose to ignore this than you should really ask yourself who has the blind faith because he has explored the spiritual part of life and it has helped him in his struggles.
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Before I go any further in arguing my point I'd like to state that I am not a nihilist or athiest or anything of that nature. I am agnostic with a slight trend towards deism (That is, I believe there is some force, meaning, or creator(but not a personified diety like most religions claim) behind the creation of the universe and it is not a mere mathematical probability that occurred by sheer chance. One does not have to embrace a church to find such "spiritual" meaning. One merely has to examine oneself and the cosmos to find their own personal morality and meaning. I am not denying that material greed is far too often the purpose of many people's existence which can lead to extreme dissatisfaction with their life as well as depression.
That said, there is nothing wrong with enjoying the amenities that life provides such as video games, booze, drugs, friends, sports, and whatever else you can find to occupy your time. As long as it isn't the sole purpose of your existence to own a big car or to get high or fucked up.
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You know what he has that is so hard to come by in this world we live in? Peace, inner peace.
The thing that makes his testimony so much more potent is that we know that he has conviction, and it is such a strong sign to the world of what true faith can give you, Peace in the face of death.
Now it may sound cheesy what Clayton said, and people will probably put him down, call him blind or condescending, but look at that 19-year-old. I challenge anyone who comes across this thread to look at that man who is not even twenty and think for just one moment what it would be like to be him, to know that you ARE going to die, quite soon in fact.
Then the real question is: are you ready to die? (morbid topic I know but important too) Are you ready to die? Are you in any way a tiny part of the man he is, to have the strength and courage to accept the fact that you very probably will NOT wake up tomorrow, yet are still concerned about OTHER people? A question, how the hell is it possible that this, thin, meek, 19-year-old guy has the strength and courage and moral fiber to do this?
This guy knows he's gonna die (he has, in fact, already died), but instead of being scared for himself, desperate to try and postpone his death with countless chemicals, living recklessly, committing suicide (which is what I thought the clip was about at first) or whatever, he is trying to help other people??? WTF
Can I get a collective WTF from the world here? He is genuinely concerned about other people when you would think to only care about the last few days you have left.
Though he may be dying, this guy is doing his best to help OTHER people INSTEAD OF HIMSELF. And look at him, look at the peace he has, which I wish I could have. I mean really, I wish that I could be just a tiny part of the man he is. I can't help asking myself; "What is it that he has that gives him his strength and courage?"
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On November 03 2009 07:59 bITt.mAN wrote:
You know what he has that is so hard to come by in this world we live in? Peace, inner peace.
The thing that makes his testimony so much more potent is that we know that he has conviction, and it is such a strong sign to the world of what true faith can give you, Peace in the face of death.
Now it may sound cheesy what Clayton said, and people will probably put him down, call him blind or condescending, but look at that 19-year-old. I challenge anyone who comes across this thread to look at that man who is not even twenty and think for just one moment what it would be like to be him, to know that you ARE going to die, quite soon in fact.
Then the real question is: are you ready to die? (morbid topic I know but important too) Are you ready to die? Are you in any way a tiny part of the man he is, to have the strength and courage to accept the fact that you very probably will NOT wake up tomorrow, yet are still concerned about OTHER people? A question, how the hell is it possible that this, thin, meek, 19-year-old guy has the strength and courage and moral fiber to do this?
This guy knows he's gonna die (he has, in fact, already died), but instead of being scared for himself, desperate to try and postpone his death with countless chemicals, living recklessly, committing suicide (which is what I thought the clip was about at first) or whatever, he is trying to help other people??? WTF
Can I get a collective WTF from the world here? He is genuinely concerned about other people when you would think to only care about the last few days you have left.
Though he may be dying, this guy is doing his best to help OTHER people INSTEAD OF HIMSELF. And look at him, look at the peace he has, which I wish I could have. I mean really, I wish that I could be just a tiny part of the man he is. I can't help asking myself; "What is it that he has that gives him his strength and courage?"
That's what's so hard for me to accept about church and religion. I have no problem with people's personal faiths as long as it doesn't interfere with MY life. It's just when they feel obligated to "help" me and save my soul that I get irritated. This type of speech is simply not appropriate for a school assembly or whatever it is that is depicted in the video. I am glad he found inner peace but I wish he wouldn't try to help others by touting his faith and religion to everyone who'll listen.
EDIT: and I'm sorry to hear that he's passed, I hope his passing was peaceful and that he left this world content and with no regrets.
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On November 03 2009 08:02 Therapy wrote:Show nested quote +On November 03 2009 07:59 bITt.mAN wrote:
You know what he has that is so hard to come by in this world we live in? Peace, inner peace.
The thing that makes his testimony so much more potent is that we know that he has conviction, and it is such a strong sign to the world of what true faith can give you, Peace in the face of death.
Now it may sound cheesy what Clayton said, and people will probably put him down, call him blind or condescending, but look at that 19-year-old. I challenge anyone who comes across this thread to look at that man who is not even twenty and think for just one moment what it would be like to be him, to know that you ARE going to die, quite soon in fact.
Then the real question is: are you ready to die? (morbid topic I know but important too) Are you ready to die? Are you in any way a tiny part of the man he is, to have the strength and courage to accept the fact that you very probably will NOT wake up tomorrow, yet are still concerned about OTHER people? A question, how the hell is it possible that this, thin, meek, 19-year-old guy has the strength and courage and moral fiber to do this?
This guy knows he's gonna die (he has, in fact, already died), but instead of being scared for himself, desperate to try and postpone his death with countless chemicals, living recklessly, committing suicide (which is what I thought the clip was about at first) or whatever, he is trying to help other people??? WTF
Can I get a collective WTF from the world here? He is genuinely concerned about other people when you would think to only care about the last few days you have left.
Though he may be dying, this guy is doing his best to help OTHER people INSTEAD OF HIMSELF. And look at him, look at the peace he has, which I wish I could have. I mean really, I wish that I could be just a tiny part of the man he is. I can't help asking myself; "What is it that he has that gives him his strength and courage?" That's what's so hard for me to accept about church and religion. I have no problem with people's personal faiths as long as it doesn't interfere with MY life. It's just when they feel obligated to "help" me and save my soul that I get irritated. This type of speech is simply not appropriate for a school assembly or whatever it is that is depicted in the video. I am glad he found inner peace but I wish he wouldn't try to help others by touting his faith and religion to everyone who'll listen. EDIT: and I'm sorry to hear that he's passed, I hope his passing was peaceful and that he left this world content and with no regrets.
Yeah, I'm sorry that he's dead too. I was just looking at one other video of his and I think the footage came from some sort of talk/sharing he gave to the public so dunno about that...
Just think of it as HIS therapy, which kinda seems to work
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Why does everything have to be a religious war here? Haha, just enjoy the video and take it for what it's worth!
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It was good until the end. "every breath given to me... BY GOD" Ugh, sorry, you can send the same message without the overt religiousness. Specifically this one: Live for the moment and learn to be more appreciative of life.
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i feel a warm feeling, but i'm not sure what its from... and i can't relate.
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I'm sorry, but that was just a terrible video. I mean wow...I was taken by surprise by how fast it nose dived.
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On November 03 2009 07:39 Therapy wrote:
The fact that he's christian is easily inferred. And clearly you didn't listen closely enough. He explicitly said he's scared for those who think they know where they go when they die, but they really don't. But clearly HE does because his religion is correct hurrdurr
Fuck, might as well not tell other people we care about them through our beliefs because everyone should be only half-hearted and half-believing when it comes to religion.
RIGHT....
Don't be stupid.
On November 03 2009 08:02 Therapy wrote:Show nested quote +On November 03 2009 07:59 bITt.mAN wrote:
You know what he has that is so hard to come by in this world we live in? Peace, inner peace.
The thing that makes his testimony so much more potent is that we know that he has conviction, and it is such a strong sign to the world of what true faith can give you, Peace in the face of death.
Now it may sound cheesy what Clayton said, and people will probably put him down, call him blind or condescending, but look at that 19-year-old. I challenge anyone who comes across this thread to look at that man who is not even twenty and think for just one moment what it would be like to be him, to know that you ARE going to die, quite soon in fact.
Then the real question is: are you ready to die? (morbid topic I know but important too) Are you ready to die? Are you in any way a tiny part of the man he is, to have the strength and courage to accept the fact that you very probably will NOT wake up tomorrow, yet are still concerned about OTHER people? A question, how the hell is it possible that this, thin, meek, 19-year-old guy has the strength and courage and moral fiber to do this?
This guy knows he's gonna die (he has, in fact, already died), but instead of being scared for himself, desperate to try and postpone his death with countless chemicals, living recklessly, committing suicide (which is what I thought the clip was about at first) or whatever, he is trying to help other people??? WTF
Can I get a collective WTF from the world here? He is genuinely concerned about other people when you would think to only care about the last few days you have left.
Though he may be dying, this guy is doing his best to help OTHER people INSTEAD OF HIMSELF. And look at him, look at the peace he has, which I wish I could have. I mean really, I wish that I could be just a tiny part of the man he is. I can't help asking myself; "What is it that he has that gives him his strength and courage?" That's what's so hard for me to accept about church and religion. I have no problem with people's personal faiths as long as it doesn't interfere with MY life. It's just when they feel obligated to "help" me and save my soul that I get irritated. This type of speech is simply not appropriate for a school assembly or whatever it is that is depicted in the video. I am glad he found inner peace but I wish he wouldn't try to help others by touting his faith and religion to everyone who'll listen. EDIT: and I'm sorry to hear that he's passed, I hope his passing was peaceful and that he left this world content and with no regrets.
Let's just say that God DID exist.
Wouldn't you feel like a fool to have said that?
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On November 03 2009 10:05 BanZu wrote:Show nested quote +On November 03 2009 07:39 Therapy wrote:
The fact that he's christian is easily inferred. And clearly you didn't listen closely enough. He explicitly said he's scared for those who think they know where they go when they die, but they really don't. But clearly HE does because his religion is correct hurrdurr Fuck, might as well not tell other people we care about them through our beliefs because everyone should be only half-hearted and half-believing when it comes to religion. RIGHT.... Don't be stupid. Show nested quote +On November 03 2009 08:02 Therapy wrote:On November 03 2009 07:59 bITt.mAN wrote:
You know what he has that is so hard to come by in this world we live in? Peace, inner peace.
The thing that makes his testimony so much more potent is that we know that he has conviction, and it is such a strong sign to the world of what true faith can give you, Peace in the face of death.
Now it may sound cheesy what Clayton said, and people will probably put him down, call him blind or condescending, but look at that 19-year-old. I challenge anyone who comes across this thread to look at that man who is not even twenty and think for just one moment what it would be like to be him, to know that you ARE going to die, quite soon in fact.
Then the real question is: are you ready to die? (morbid topic I know but important too) Are you ready to die? Are you in any way a tiny part of the man he is, to have the strength and courage to accept the fact that you very probably will NOT wake up tomorrow, yet are still concerned about OTHER people? A question, how the hell is it possible that this, thin, meek, 19-year-old guy has the strength and courage and moral fiber to do this?
This guy knows he's gonna die (he has, in fact, already died), but instead of being scared for himself, desperate to try and postpone his death with countless chemicals, living recklessly, committing suicide (which is what I thought the clip was about at first) or whatever, he is trying to help other people??? WTF
Can I get a collective WTF from the world here? He is genuinely concerned about other people when you would think to only care about the last few days you have left.
Though he may be dying, this guy is doing his best to help OTHER people INSTEAD OF HIMSELF. And look at him, look at the peace he has, which I wish I could have. I mean really, I wish that I could be just a tiny part of the man he is. I can't help asking myself; "What is it that he has that gives him his strength and courage?" That's what's so hard for me to accept about church and religion. I have no problem with people's personal faiths as long as it doesn't interfere with MY life. It's just when they feel obligated to "help" me and save my soul that I get irritated. This type of speech is simply not appropriate for a school assembly or whatever it is that is depicted in the video. I am glad he found inner peace but I wish he wouldn't try to help others by touting his faith and religion to everyone who'll listen. EDIT: and I'm sorry to hear that he's passed, I hope his passing was peaceful and that he left this world content and with no regrets. Let's just say that God DID exist. Wouldn't you feel like a fool to have said that?
Let's say that a invisible pink unicorn exists.
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On November 03 2009 10:18 Folca wrote:Show nested quote +On November 03 2009 10:05 BanZu wrote:On November 03 2009 07:39 Therapy wrote:
The fact that he's christian is easily inferred. And clearly you didn't listen closely enough. He explicitly said he's scared for those who think they know where they go when they die, but they really don't. But clearly HE does because his religion is correct hurrdurr Fuck, might as well not tell other people we care about them through our beliefs because everyone should be only half-hearted and half-believing when it comes to religion. RIGHT.... Don't be stupid. On November 03 2009 08:02 Therapy wrote:On November 03 2009 07:59 bITt.mAN wrote:
You know what he has that is so hard to come by in this world we live in? Peace, inner peace.
The thing that makes his testimony so much more potent is that we know that he has conviction, and it is such a strong sign to the world of what true faith can give you, Peace in the face of death.
Now it may sound cheesy what Clayton said, and people will probably put him down, call him blind or condescending, but look at that 19-year-old. I challenge anyone who comes across this thread to look at that man who is not even twenty and think for just one moment what it would be like to be him, to know that you ARE going to die, quite soon in fact.
Then the real question is: are you ready to die? (morbid topic I know but important too) Are you ready to die? Are you in any way a tiny part of the man he is, to have the strength and courage to accept the fact that you very probably will NOT wake up tomorrow, yet are still concerned about OTHER people? A question, how the hell is it possible that this, thin, meek, 19-year-old guy has the strength and courage and moral fiber to do this?
This guy knows he's gonna die (he has, in fact, already died), but instead of being scared for himself, desperate to try and postpone his death with countless chemicals, living recklessly, committing suicide (which is what I thought the clip was about at first) or whatever, he is trying to help other people??? WTF
Can I get a collective WTF from the world here? He is genuinely concerned about other people when you would think to only care about the last few days you have left.
Though he may be dying, this guy is doing his best to help OTHER people INSTEAD OF HIMSELF. And look at him, look at the peace he has, which I wish I could have. I mean really, I wish that I could be just a tiny part of the man he is. I can't help asking myself; "What is it that he has that gives him his strength and courage?" That's what's so hard for me to accept about church and religion. I have no problem with people's personal faiths as long as it doesn't interfere with MY life. It's just when they feel obligated to "help" me and save my soul that I get irritated. This type of speech is simply not appropriate for a school assembly or whatever it is that is depicted in the video. I am glad he found inner peace but I wish he wouldn't try to help others by touting his faith and religion to everyone who'll listen. EDIT: and I'm sorry to hear that he's passed, I hope his passing was peaceful and that he left this world content and with no regrets. Let's just say that God DID exist. Wouldn't you feel like a fool to have said that? Let's say that a invisible pink unicorn exists.
Then what? Do you have any experience regarding this pink unicorn? Books? Testimonials? People?
Thank you, come again.
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On November 03 2009 10:28 BanZu wrote:Show nested quote +On November 03 2009 10:18 Folca wrote:On November 03 2009 10:05 BanZu wrote:On November 03 2009 07:39 Therapy wrote:
The fact that he's christian is easily inferred. And clearly you didn't listen closely enough. He explicitly said he's scared for those who think they know where they go when they die, but they really don't. But clearly HE does because his religion is correct hurrdurr Fuck, might as well not tell other people we care about them through our beliefs because everyone should be only half-hearted and half-believing when it comes to religion. RIGHT.... Don't be stupid. On November 03 2009 08:02 Therapy wrote:On November 03 2009 07:59 bITt.mAN wrote:
You know what he has that is so hard to come by in this world we live in? Peace, inner peace.
The thing that makes his testimony so much more potent is that we know that he has conviction, and it is such a strong sign to the world of what true faith can give you, Peace in the face of death.
Now it may sound cheesy what Clayton said, and people will probably put him down, call him blind or condescending, but look at that 19-year-old. I challenge anyone who comes across this thread to look at that man who is not even twenty and think for just one moment what it would be like to be him, to know that you ARE going to die, quite soon in fact.
Then the real question is: are you ready to die? (morbid topic I know but important too) Are you ready to die? Are you in any way a tiny part of the man he is, to have the strength and courage to accept the fact that you very probably will NOT wake up tomorrow, yet are still concerned about OTHER people? A question, how the hell is it possible that this, thin, meek, 19-year-old guy has the strength and courage and moral fiber to do this?
This guy knows he's gonna die (he has, in fact, already died), but instead of being scared for himself, desperate to try and postpone his death with countless chemicals, living recklessly, committing suicide (which is what I thought the clip was about at first) or whatever, he is trying to help other people??? WTF
Can I get a collective WTF from the world here? He is genuinely concerned about other people when you would think to only care about the last few days you have left.
Though he may be dying, this guy is doing his best to help OTHER people INSTEAD OF HIMSELF. And look at him, look at the peace he has, which I wish I could have. I mean really, I wish that I could be just a tiny part of the man he is. I can't help asking myself; "What is it that he has that gives him his strength and courage?" That's what's so hard for me to accept about church and religion. I have no problem with people's personal faiths as long as it doesn't interfere with MY life. It's just when they feel obligated to "help" me and save my soul that I get irritated. This type of speech is simply not appropriate for a school assembly or whatever it is that is depicted in the video. I am glad he found inner peace but I wish he wouldn't try to help others by touting his faith and religion to everyone who'll listen. EDIT: and I'm sorry to hear that he's passed, I hope his passing was peaceful and that he left this world content and with no regrets. Let's just say that God DID exist. Wouldn't you feel like a fool to have said that? Let's say that a invisible pink unicorn exists. Then what? Do you have any experience regarding this pink unicorn? Books? Testimonials? People? Thank you, come again.
There are many books written about unicorns -- I've been told they grant wishes.
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Sorry BanZu I don't argue with people who don't present logical arguments. It's a huge waste of my time.
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