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If A equals B and B equals C, then A equals C.
It is the only part of geometry that G-Pop seems to have retained.
It is called a syllogism. It is deemed to be valid–a valid syllogism.
It’s the kind of reasoning which allows us to make the necessary comparisons between things on earth which invite the pursuit of common sense.
G-Pop has spent the last week observing the raging tides of conflict which seem to tug at humanity from different spectrums, while simultaneously offering very little solace.
For we are given the option of religion, which often turns us into regulated bigots, with no compassion for those aroud us; or we are tempted with atheism, which insists there is no need for a God when we have the function of our conscience and intellect.
G-Pop just wants his children to understand that neither one of these hovering haunts offer any true sense of what it really means to be human. So please consider:
A. All human beings share a common planet.
Unless you plan to dominate the entire world, forcing it to submit to your will, you will find yourself situated in a compartment with other travelers, needing to share baggage space and conversation.
B. We do not naturally care for each other.
I suppose atheism would be a tantalizing possibility if human beings actually did have the will power to follow through on their whims. But since we don’t seem to be able to avoid eating the cake we renounced a few seconds earlier, it is safe to say that we won’t give enough attention to those around us who are screaming for space.
A life without God appears to be bold until you realize the limitations within yourself.
C. Human beings need a steadfast encouragement for participating and including one another.
G-Pop will not argue the point that religion does not grant the oil of understanding to generate the engine of mercy. But neither does atheism give us the impetus to continue to forgive the erratic behavior of others without becoming cynical and jaded.
So since A equals B: in other words, we share a planet, but don’t naturally care for those who share it with us
And B equals C: not caring for those around us means that we need some sort of special mentoring,
Then A equals C: human beings who are sharing a planet are benefited by believing there is something larger than themselves, which lovingly encourages them to co-exist.
G-Pop wants his children to understand that religion, like atheism, is just a different way to reject a loving Father and a path to mutual understanding with our fellow-humans.
Be careful–the greatest danger is believing that an extreme can ever turn into a legitimate compromise.
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