Death said:
I Am Losing Faith in Humanity
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Fireblade said:
Oh god, yes, yes, yes, let us talk about sexy female feet! The thrill, the excitement, the simple joy one gets from smelling those feet, sucking those toes, caressing those perfect heels...
Can I help it that the mere sight of perfect female feet makes me drool like a mongoloid? Can I help it that exquisitely polished and pedicured female feet make me want to jerk off almost immediately and cum non-stop? It's not my fault, it isn't. Blame it on my Catholic upbringing, goddamnit! But it's my crucifix and I'll carry it around proudly!
Now, for the connaisseurs amongst us, here is a reminder of the most beautiful feet of 2003 (the year in which I still thought that endlessly complaining about how utterly stupid humanity is could and eventually would still make a difference):
How can a mortal still claim that life sucks when one sees a thing like that, eh? Pfff... Thank god my girlfriend has perfect feet...
Now drool puppies, drool!
Alec said:
I am, on behalf of Ozrat and by myself, offended by that..
You sick, sick man.
EDIT: Non-nailpolished feet are just so much hawtier than the polished ones..
welsh
Junkmaster
No audiences are as harsh as one that finds joy in a nuclear apocalypse.
Alec- Mr. Gloomy. Seriously, for you to bash Fireblade for his angst considering your history here is, as Kharn says, the Pot calling the Kettle “nigger.”
This is less nihilism and anti-religion. It may have more to do with deep seated fatalism and cynicism in humanity.
But your post suggests you are putting a lot of faith in a Christian God to assume it’s the an empirical truth and not a “truth” based on your faith.
There is always the possibility that Christianity is just bullshit written by a bunch of followers from a guy who was kind of nutty. They made up some good stories to create a better legend than the reality, and hundreds of years of Christian religion have perpetuated the myth.
And if you are an unbeliever, as is much of the world, than Christianity is bullshit and a fraud. What are you left with.
Hinduism- which is fairly fatalistic
Buddhism- that takes a rather dim view of the phenomenal world
Islam? When you think of Islam as a faith based on the idea of justice and submission to a rather tough God- well I mean this is a religion of a desert people and think about some of the crazy shit they believed in before that. (hint- the demon in Exorcist is Pazuzu- a demon that goes back to Babylon.) Remember the word Satan come from the word Shaetan (I think the spelling is right) demons that lived in the desert. Villagers would make offerings to both the “good” Gods and the “bad” demons just to hedge their bets.
Remember being Christian is about your faith in the teachings of the religion, not about the religion’s empirical truth. Even there some early Christians divided the Bible between the “good” God of the New Testament, and the “bad” God of the Old Testament- well at least until they got repressed by the Holy Roman Catholic Church.
Toss at your faith in Christianity and there is a lot of reason to think that God (or the Gods) made us a difficult world.
Sure, there is a lot of shit, like Darfur, but even a century ago no one cared about genocides in Africa or Asia, and some even defended them.
Alec- Mr. Gloomy. Seriously, for you to bash Fireblade for his angst considering your history here is, as Kharn says, the Pot calling the Kettle “nigger.”
John Uskglass said:
This is less nihilism and anti-religion. It may have more to do with deep seated fatalism and cynicism in humanity.
But your post suggests you are putting a lot of faith in a Christian God to assume it’s the an empirical truth and not a “truth” based on your faith.
There is always the possibility that Christianity is just bullshit written by a bunch of followers from a guy who was kind of nutty. They made up some good stories to create a better legend than the reality, and hundreds of years of Christian religion have perpetuated the myth.
And if you are an unbeliever, as is much of the world, than Christianity is bullshit and a fraud. What are you left with.
Hinduism- which is fairly fatalistic
Buddhism- that takes a rather dim view of the phenomenal world
Islam? When you think of Islam as a faith based on the idea of justice and submission to a rather tough God- well I mean this is a religion of a desert people and think about some of the crazy shit they believed in before that. (hint- the demon in Exorcist is Pazuzu- a demon that goes back to Babylon.) Remember the word Satan come from the word Shaetan (I think the spelling is right) demons that lived in the desert. Villagers would make offerings to both the “good” Gods and the “bad” demons just to hedge their bets.
Remember being Christian is about your faith in the teachings of the religion, not about the religion’s empirical truth. Even there some early Christians divided the Bible between the “good” God of the New Testament, and the “bad” God of the Old Testament- well at least until they got repressed by the Holy Roman Catholic Church.
Toss at your faith in Christianity and there is a lot of reason to think that God (or the Gods) made us a difficult world.
Sure, there is a lot of shit, like Darfur, but even a century ago no one cared about genocides in Africa or Asia, and some even defended them.
To me, the purpose and meaning of life - "it all", if you will - quite obviously boils down to this: take what you can for yourself, don't give a fuck about others unless they can be of use to you (preferrably in a sexual way, if female), and get as much expensive stuff as possible since you're only going to live once, and who the fuck cares about some kiddos starving in Africa or w/e. 100$ does much more good in my pocket than it does in some starving village anyway, since it would only be cruel to prolong the lives of the already doomed - especially when the same money could give me an awesome night on the town. If people who have it worse than me whine, they should totally kill themselves, since I belong to the lowest part of the "If you have this, it's worth to live" scale.
Hmmm
*looks at watch*
Yeah, I guess it's about time to give the answer.
42.
*looks at watch*
Yeah, I guess it's about time to give the answer.
42.
EyeMaster7
A Smooth-Skin
Kharn said:
hey you was counting too?
http://www.nma-fallout.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14914
I really don't have faith in mankind. I'm going to keep living, working, dating and etc until the end of days (that means when I die). Anyway I think you should enjoy the travel. Get a hobby like collecting stamps or comics. Joining a RPG group or going to church also helps a lot. We can be exterminated in a nuclear war, in a mortal virus outbreak or maybe like the dinosaurs. So, enjoy your life until you have time.
Maybe there is hope..... If we can travel to space and colonize other planets our species can continue even if our planet dies. Do you want to help mankind? Start studding physics and find a way to make space travel cheaper. I have the feeling that there is something there that can helps us.
The Kotex Kid
First time out of the vault
Fireblade said:
Don't be such a fag.
Also, what movie/book did you rip this unoriginal rant from?
The Kotex Kid said:
Who the hell are you again, exactly? I was under the impression I was insulted by someone I didn't really give a shit about, but I could be mistaken and wish to clarify this.
The Vault Dweller
always looking for water.
Fireblade said:
I have a lot to say.
First of all Fireblade dont feel bad. There's always plenty to feel bad/good about its just that sometimes you get more of one than the other. Not that I'm gonna just say some simple well-meaning quote then walk away leaving you unsatisfied...I just first have to clarify.
Second, I like all your comments everyone. Especially Kharn, Welsh, John, Quiet Fanatic, and others.
Well let me start off, as most well-remembered moral lessons, with a story...
I grew up very poor. We had all we needed...food, clothes, and a place to live. I even grew up in a very good neighborhood considering my family's earnings. It was tough though. My Mom worked 2 jobs and my Dad couldnt find skilled employment (though he did work). I got practically nothing during gift giving seasons like birthdays. This however made me become very resistant to the idea of caring about how much money I had and to my general feelings needing things. It also taught me what really is necessary and what is just transitory in nature. Eventually this lead to many other thoughts and idea's. I became extremely (and still am) very weaken me either by lowering my money, destroying my health, or just plain being bad for me since I knew of a time when life cut close at times.
Well without much of an explanation I decided that any use of addictive drugs, even legal one's like alcohol, (particularly in fact) were something I should stay away from. I became adamant with this belief after my Dad became an alcoholic and I realised that people sometimes cant rise above physical desire.
Well I have this cousin that tends to drag me to things. Although he enjoys most of what I do he does many things I dont approve of...smoke, drink, and sleep around basically. So around a month ago he takes me to go play D&D with his friends. Now I could love D&D if it werent for the fact that its always hard to organize and many of the people I meet are pricks. I only went this time, because of my cousin. So I drive to his house and he takes me in his vehicle. Well we get there and its in a real bad area of town. We go up into a dingy apartment. After wasted hours of waiting for his friends it turns out that of the six two arent showing up and two more are going to be late. Even worse I have work the next day and my cousin is drinking and I'm getting the impression I wont be able to leave if he gets drunk. We passed the time by doing work unpacking (a friends apartment of his that was just moved in) and I realised I wasnt having fun, but just there to work and maybe end up spending the night somewhere I dont want to be. I ended up convincing my cousin to drive me back to his house where I leave to go to Target to buy a gift for my Dad since it was nearing Father's day. Well although I am generous on gifts I am cheap towards myself, but on this occasion I found Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for only $20 PC. Not only was it one of the few games I wanted, but at bargain bin prices so I bought it...
Well I played through it and loved it for obvious reasons. (If anyone asks I rate it 9 out of 10) I particularly enjoyed the explanation of the meaning of the light and dark sides though and the differences in philosophy. Well I finished the game today, literally, and when I read your post Fireblade I immediately understood the reference "I pick Guardian and go about slaying evil." Well now I have something to make you feel better.
Does one really have to commit very showy, active things to indeed be good? First consider some of the traits considered to be virtuous. Humility...you need not appear to be a hero that necessetates cheering crowds. So there's no reason to feel a lack of fame is a lack of faith. Generosity...if your not rich you wont be able to go around looking like your rich so how will people notice you? Good has no need for pride. Peace...although violence is a quick and easy to understand form of action is it the best? In fact it may be wrong under any circumstance. If you live in a world run peacefully enough to where most conflicts are resolved without swords doesnt that mean good has already been established to the point where one not need worry that a lack of "noble cause's" necessitates the feeling of a lack of action? Besides under such circumstances, humble, unnoticed work often can do good things, but without creating the inner need for pride or quick rewards...which as you should know are steps on the path to the dark side.
Also dont worry about faith Fireblade. Think of this...do you find it odd that all the little odditties of my life gathered together at this one nexus all so I could understand your gaming reference and give you a response that is not only valid, but refereshingly easy to understand? First I'm poor, but resiliant. Then I become adamant against drinking which leads me to nervousness that forces me to flee a situation I find uncomfortable. I go about a menial task only to be rewarded with a game that I play just in time to finish the EXACT same day I read your post and come to a rather deep conclusion...if any one of those factors was different I would have said nothing or perhaps said nothing significant.
Consider that something to find faith in.
Very Sincerely,
The Vault Dweller
P.S.
Though I read this thread and started writing this post on the day you made it I didnt get to post it 'til today due to time constraints.
I really appreciate the comment, Vault Dweller, heh.
Though one minor clarification: While I played the game and, yes, always selected the Guardian class as well.....
I was referring to Plato's "The Republic", my friend. Though I guess both are applicable.
Though one minor clarification: While I played the game and, yes, always selected the Guardian class as well.....
I was referring to Plato's "The Republic", my friend. Though I guess both are applicable.
The Vault Dweller
always looking for water.
Fireblade said:
Fireblade said:
I thought what I said was an extremely rare coincidence...after what you just said I think this is once-in-a-lifetime.
I mean what are the chances of a "Guardian" that favors combat existing in both a philosophical work and a role-playing game that I finished the day you made a reference?
This is fate/destiny/God love's toying with people isnt it?
Sincerely,
The Vault Dweller
P.S.
By the way I actually preferred the consular class.
Perhaps an instance of Carl Jung's concept of synchroncity. At any rate, the comments are most welcome, and fortunately, I am feeling better from when I posted this thread.