I actually really loved the idea of Jesus and very much enjoyed hearing about his teachings. Sometimes I would even pray to him. But the exposure to all these new rituals left me more confused than ever. One thing is for sure—it solidified
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“For those who believe in God, most of the big questions are answered. But for those of us who can't readily accept the God formula, the big answers don't remain stone-written. We adjust to new conditions and discoveries. We are pliable. Love need not be a command nor faith a dictum. I am my own god. We are here to unlearn the teachings of the church, state, and our educational system. We are here to drink beer. We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.”
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―
“and then there are some who
believe that old
relationships can be
revived and made new
again.
but please
if you feel that way
don't phone
don't write
don't arrive”
―
believe that old
relationships can be
revived and made new
again.
but please
if you feel that way
don't phone
don't write
don't arrive”
―
“There's a bluebird in my heart that wants to get out
but I'm too tough for him,
I say, stay in there, I'm not going to let anybody see you.”
―
but I'm too tough for him,
I say, stay in there, I'm not going to let anybody see you.”
―
“I wanted the whole world or nothing.”
― Post Office
― Post Office
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