The Best of All Possible Worlds: Life Beyond The Threshold of Death (What Do You Believe?)

Dear Friends:

No, I am not the anti-christ.

After my post about Haiti I received a glut of emails consigning my immortal soul to hell.  Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. As it is, in response to some of the accusations levied against me, I am not anti-christian. I am only anti-Christian when it comes to the blatant arrogance that many Christians display (e.g. their way or no way at all). I believe that all religions are of equal value. So, to place your religion atop this lofty precipice, whilst claiming to have all of the answers about everything (including human suffering and indignity), is the highest form of haughtiness (in my opinion). That is my only gripe about Christianity. Be that as it may I respect everyone’s right to believe or not to.

As it is whenever I’m told to rot in hell I reflexively reflect on the prospects of the after life. Life after death has always been the great enigma of the world’s most prolific questions. Is there or isn’t there anything beyond this three dimensional construct? All people would like a definitive answer. The only problem is that everyone who journeys to the other side  never lives to tell the tale. Yet and still so many people (particularly the devoutly religious) claim to have all of the answers, in spite of the conflicting opinions of the myriad of people who have laid claim to NDE’s (Near Death Experiences). Whereas many individuals believe that we all simply go back to the earth, leaving behind only our memories, pictures, and anything else that might prove that we once existed in the physical realm.

So, what is it to you exactly?

Myself, I am not religious. After soul searching for a significant amount of time (regarding the entire religion issue), I can say now–in all sincerity–that the concept of all powerful deities inspires nothing in me. Therefore, the ideas within those religions (particularly the Abrahamic ones: Judaism, Islam, and Christianity) are simply fantastical morality tales (again, this is my opinion). I can learn from them but they are not something that I would place a belief on.

I remember when my former pastor spoke about heaven (his perception of it at least). He said Heaven would be filled with beautiful mansions residing on streets paved of gold. Moreover, he furthered that God’s children would praise Jesus with beautiful music for all eternity. At the time that sounded positively delightful. Now it’s like, “Great, his idea of heaven is Mayfield with a concert orchestra in the center.” No thank you. I will pass. I don’t want to live in suburban sprawl for all eternity (forever is a mighty long time). Moreover, I’m not a real fan of classical music either. So, the idea of singing to Jesus (FOREVER) would be positively daunting. If that heavenly scenario is true I can certainly see why Lucifer rebelled. He was probably tired of dead end work (enough to make any long standing employee go nuts, take it from me). In addition to that people like: Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell, Reverend Fred Phelps, John Hagee, Joel Osteen, Donnie McClurkin, Paul and Jan Crotch (girlfriend with the purple hair), and various other televangelists are supposed to go to heaven too. Alright, not joking, but that would be hell for me, seriously. Why would I want to spend ETERNITY with them? No thank you I’ll take an express elevator to hell ASAP.

Of course I’m only half joking; but back to the point of this post…

While I don’t have a literal belief in religion I think there is some truth to all of it. I believe that we do go on. Perhaps it is not the way we’ve been taught in Sunday school but my belief is that we transcend this existence for another one in some capacity. True, these flesh and bone bodies are temporary; however, what if there is a part of us that is permanent? I don’t believe in God but I can fathom the soul. Each of us is so unique and special that there must be something much more permanent that gives rise to that. I think it is a soul, energy if you will. Myself, I liken death to the theory of energy. “Energy can neither be created nor destroyed it…It simply transforms.” Now that I believe in.

While watching the movie Avatar (loved it by the way. I’ve seen it five times already) I was enthralled by how closely united the Na’vi people (the protagonists of the film) were with their world, planet Pandora. As a matter of fact they revered their planet as a diety (it wasn’t lost on this viewer that their perception of god was matriarchal. Therefore, they had a greater respect for all living things). The na’vi have a saying, “All energy is borrowed (life). After it is expended it must be returned(death).” In Na’vi culture no one or nothing ever truly died. Their spirit (energy) simply became apart of the greater spirit. That is a theory I’ve been embracing for awhile now.

Like the Na’vi I believe that when we die consciousness still goes on. True, we no longer possess corporeal bodies in that afterlife state but I don’t see why that would be the end of “life” period. I truly believe that the human mind is so powerful that it can exist, perhaps temporarily, after we leave this place. Perhaps we reach a higher level of consciousness by going back to the energy from whence we came? I think that when we die we see everything we’ve ever wanted to see, ever. I liken it to implanting ourselves within the Matrix and creating a perfect facsimile of the reality we’ve always wanted to see but could not, due to the constraints of a world bound by rules and parameters. Maybe in this state a dream world is truly more authentic than our “real world?” Maybe that is why Christians see a white light and Jesus during a near death experience whereas an atheist will see his or her mother or relatives? Perhaps in this state LUCID dreams really do come true?

Heaven for me would not be an eternity with Jesus. My heaven would be a wonderful futuristic utopian society with all manner of neat technology; perpetual sunny days (never above or below sixty or seventy degrees); surrounded by lush and green forests where every species of wild life is allowed to flourish. In addition I would have wonderful orgies every weekend with men that are all really gorgeous. In addition, my refrigerator would be overflowing with grapes of every variety. Furthermore, my heaven would be a world filled with love, compassion, generosity, and great music all of the time. There would be no: war, death, poverty, and etc al. In my heaven people would be able to fly without the aid of jet packs.

My thought is that this state of consciousness would only be temporary as your mind allows you to gently descend into oblivion (eternal sleep). Afterwards, maybe then do we cease and desist with the need to hold onto existence? Honestly, I don’t really know but the idea of gently fading away into eternity (sans any reincarnation) is beautiful to me.

In our culture we’ve been accustomed to fearing death (i.e. the endless search for the fountain of youth). Yet, on the opposite end of the spectrum, you have individuals who reverence their religion and death so much that they lead their entire lives waiting for the end of it. Maybe we should all meet in the middle and make the decision that life on Earth is worth cherishing and fighting for. I love the experience of being a human being myself.

Therefore, I’ll never place an emphasis on what happens after this life. All I have is right now and I am going to love all of it and resist the urge to hope for a “better place.” As Dr. Pangloss says in Voltaire’s Candide, “This is the best of all possible worlds.”

With Love…

Sincerely,

Toddy English.

God Hates Haitians (Now, I have even MORE Doubts about organized Religion)

Dear Friends:

My thread title was pure hyperbole; however, this is yet another reason why I don’t believe in the concept of the Judeo Christian diety. True, I am certain that the more extreme Christians will say, “What happened in Haiti is because of SIN in the world” and blah, blah, blah. Then there are the more liberal Christians who will emphatically state that, “This is God’s way of bringing us together. God didn’t cause those circumstances but in his goodness and grace and…” For some people that may help them to cope; and I am not one to begrudge anyone their personal convictions.  However,  I’m no longer buying that rationale.

This has only served to further solidify my none belief in this supposed benevolent God whom allegedly loves everyone…

Granted, if we’re basing this on the old testament (when God was a self proclaimed patriarchal genocidal/homicidal maniac) God then of course the concept of theodicy applies (I would have an easier time believing in the concept of this God if we out and out said that he’s a tyrant. The Bible says so atleast). But loving and benevolent? Give me a break. Haitians already suffer enough. They are one of the most impoverished countries in the world. This only adds one more injury to an already disabled nation. Calling the biblical God “Benevolent” is the equivalent of pissing on a man dying of thirst. It’s hypocritical.

No religious leaders can spin this enough for me. I believe that just as nature can be kind it can also be cruel. This is what happened, in my opinion. I have no need to even attempt to explain a God’s rationale behind this.

My advice…

Whether you believe in God or not how show love for your fellow human beings (because Haitians are HUMAN BEINGS too) by contributing whatever you can…instead of saying that you’re going to pray for them and go back to shoveling down your McDonald’s Cheeseburgers. To me that is a show of god like compassion. Don’t talk about it. BE ABOUT IT.

Presently, I just paid bills so I’m broke. But on my next paycheck 10% will go to Haiti, not some church on TBN (that does not need it).

Sincerely,

Toddy English.

The Black Gay Male Pledge of Allegiance

Dear Friends:

I found this video so wonderfully affirming. It’s called “The Black Gay Male Pledge of Allegiance.” I initially saw it on Facebook and quickly friended the author (Derek McMahon) afterwards.

It made me stop and think about the ritualistic psychological abuse that the black community places on LGBT youth, particularly the church. So many lives have been destroyed because of spiritual gay bashing. Words really do have power. When authority figures (parents and spiritual leaders) tell you you’re: sick, perverted, nasty, dirty, sinful, and reprobate long enough you eventually believe it (whether you want to or not).  This is why I believe STD’s are so rampant among many black LGBT’s. If you don’t believe you are worth anything why should you bother having protected sex? Why should you bother getting tested for STI’s? Why should any of it matter when inside you’re already dead?

The irony is that sexually transmitted diseases grow and flourish in the darkness. The Black community, in terms of homosexuality, is lost in the dark. It will be up to brave black LGBT’s to shed light on the situation by simply standing up and being counted. It really is a matter of life and death.

I remember an acquaintance of mine named Trevor. Trevor and I attended the same southern black Baptist Holy Roller church in the late 1990′s. Trevor was leader of the youth group, lead singer in the choir, and one of the smartest kids I knew. He seemed like he had such a bright future ahead of him. Well, after our church fell apart (there was a huge controversy that involved one of my family members) I didn’t see Trevor again until 2003.

Oneday I was coming home from work to drop some mail off at the post office. Trevor was meandering around in the parking lot begging for money. Initially I had no idea who he was. His skin was covered in lesions; he was emaciated; and he looked completely disheveled. Anyway he recognized me and called my name. I did a double take. Once I got a good look at him I knew who it was. So I smiled and said hi. He asked me how me and my family were. We had a little small talk before he asked me for a dollar. So I gave him two dollars. That was the LAST time I ever saw him again. The next thing I knew, two weeks later, he was dead from AIDS related complications. He was 27-years-old (He would have been 33 now).

It was rumored that Trevor had gotten hooked on drugs and hustled. I don’t know the entire story but it didn’t end happily. He had so much promise and it really shook me the way he went out…

Now, it makes me wonder which one of our wicked pastor’s sermons sent him over the edge? Which bible scripture (other than that Leviticus one) did his loved ones hurl his way consistently? Which of his relatives told him to stop lisping when he talked because it made him sound like a “sissy?” How many times was he called a “Faggot” or “punk” by his peers? I wonder how many men did Trevor give himself to simply because he wanted love (like so many other gay men who go that route), even if it was momentary? How many of them lied and said he was special but threw him away like garbage after the act was complete? How many nights did he stay up and pray that he could be “healed” from his “perversion?” How much can one person endure before they finally break?

I told myself that I never wanted to end up like Trevor, ever. Which is why I’ve made it my purpose to counteract all the negativity levied against me by the “community.”

To that end this has inspired me to write my own personal manifesto. Every black gay person should write his or her own. This is 2010. It is time to end all these negative statistics and start loving ourselves for who we truly are.

Thank you Mr. McMahon for throwing down the gauntlet!

With Love…

Sincerely,

Toddy English.

Donnie McClurkin is such a Sad Individual

Dear Friends:

After watching these videos my gut reaction was to go on a tirade against Donnie McClurkin; however, this man does not need my (nor the collective gay community’s ire). He needs sympathy because he is really SAD. He hates who he is so much that he will willingly defame himself, and people like him, just to appease a congregation of people who believes he will rot in hell if he even entertains the notion of loving and being loved in a way that is natural to him.

Anyway…

Sorry Donnie but I’ve been on the self hatred path. I refuse to travel it. I am happy and fulfilled in the knowledge that I wonder, beautiful, and worthy to exist just AS I AM. Honey, you know you can’t change your attraction. You can preach all this rhetoric until the cows come home but the “girls” all know you HOIN in the dark (hell, you refuse to refer to yourself as a heterosexual…which means you are still a homo). COGIC is a breeding ground for closet homosexuals. So don’t hate and ridicule me because I lead my life on the up and up. I’m free Mr. McClurkin. I don’t have to use some woman as a smoke screen and go fuck men in dark alleyways just to feed my loins (which is something dogs do). I’m free to create lasting relationships that will fulfill me completely. Can you say the same?

In addition, Mr. McClurkin, you should really think about what it is you are doing if you REALLY long to be “Christ like.” Somewhere in that audience is a child or adolescent that will go home and cry themselves to sleep just because they aren’t who that hateful church says they are supposed to be. That venomous rhetoric destroys lives and leads to adolescent suicide. I know because I WAS one of those kids. Because of well meaning christians like yourself I was ready to end it all for Jesus. Fortunately, I didn’t. However, could you live with yourself if you found out some child did do that? Don’t answer (because I know ya’ll COGIC people are SICK).

Anyway Donnie…I still send good thoughts your way. Hopefully oneday you’ll get your life together. You have the problem. Not me.

With Love…

Sincerely,

Toddy English.

 

Good Christians Enraged About The Matthew Shepherd Hate Crimes Bill

Dear Friends:

Lovely loving followers of Jesus Christ are appalled by the fact that they can no longer openly commit barbaric acts against LGBT people. Oh the humanity!

Read On…

Pastors will test Matthew Shepard Act by “inciting hate crimes”

Religious conservatives still outraged over the passing of hate crimes legislation have decided to test the limits of the new law with a publicity stunt involving incendiary hate speech directed at gays and lesbians.  In order to “prove” that their God-given right to harass LGBT folk is being threatened, a group of pastors plan to travel to the nation’s capital and ratchet up the rhetoric in hopes of getting themselves arrested.  (Can you believe this shit?  And these zealots have the audacity to refer to hate crimes legislation as the “Hate Christians Law.”)

You can’t miss the irony here.  Christianity is supposed to be all about “Love Thy Neighbor” and “Do Unto Others,” right?  So in order to challenge the new law, a posse of homobigots led by Pastor Gary Cass (president of the so-called Christian Anti-Defamation Commission) is heading to Washington DC on November 16th where they will assemble outdoors and shout hatred and even foment violence against gays - y’know, to see how far they can go before being arrested under the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

From the creepy World Net Daily:  The “Rally for Religious Freedom” in front of the Department of Justice in Washington is intended to force Attorney General Eric Holder either to address the issues or be put in a position of ignoring those who say they are violating the provisions of the federal law, Cass said.  “We’re basically going to defy the law, and challenge it,” Cass told WND. “We’re going to declare the whole counsel of God, including those parts that some may consider ‘inciting a hate crime’ to see if the attorney general is going to come down and arrest a group of peaceful clergy exercising their First Amendment rights.”

They want to get arrested so that they can assume the role of martyrs.  They’ll whine piteously:  “See? See?  We told you this would happen!  Just look how the government tramples our right to agitate against gays and lesbians!  See how brave and noble we are when we engage in hate speech!  Please, bring us our crosses!” 

Don’t expect subtlety from this assembly of assholes.  They’re yearning to be handcuffed.  I imagine they’ll take a page from Pastor Steve Anderson’s playbook and start demanding the execution of homosexuals.  (He got away with it and became a sort of insta-celebrtiy, like balloon boy.)  They’ll do their damndest to out-Phelps the Phelps Clan, they’ll try to out-Savage Michael Savage.  The spittle will fly. 

Still, I don’t think D.C. tourists will appreciate hearing anti-gay slogans shouted as they make their way toward the Lincoln Memorial.  The police will be standing by, bored expressions on their faces.  The local news might make an appearance.  I doubt anyone will be arrested during Cass & Company’s little hate fest, which will only serve to make the participants look like what they are: a bunch of delusional preachers with way too much time on their hands.

Honestly, I don’t know what they are trying to prove. Most of us have been called derogatory epithets all of our lives. Hearing it from a bunch of Jesus freaks will go in one ear and out the other. Fuck em.

Sincerely,

Toddy English.

 

Existential Question: What Is God?

Dear Friends:

In the most abstract sense…

What is God to you? What does that term mean?

There are no right or wrong answers to this inquiry.

Toddy English

Back To The Middle: Agnosticism and Spirituality

Dear friends:

Those of you who’ve been with me for a minute know all about my struggles and trials regarding religion (particularly the judeo Christian concept) and my constantly evolving views and beliefs.

When I initially began my blog I was hardcore Atheist. However, I came to the realization (as I was initially loathe to do) that my feelings originated from a place of hurt (if you read my coming out story and other postings you would know why). Therefore, I began seeking definitive answers in other religious faiths. However, by then, after delving into science and evolution (I love Darwin), in my efforts to determine the origins of the world and the meaning of life (in general and my own in particular) I could no longer base a belief on faith in ancient mythologies. I was Neo and I’d seen the outside of the Matrix.

So, in order to give my poor head a break, I put this issue on the shelf for a minute. Then, for whatever reason, I started attending church again (a gay affirming, non denominational, Christian church) and found myself enjoying it. I thought to myself, “Maybe I do believe again?” Yet, the moment I tried reading the bible, in context, I knew I was still a heathen. Then it dawned on me that I still found a certain level of comfort and inspiration in those pages (except for all that sexist and homophobic stuff). I no longer cared so intensely about the idea of an anthropomorphized personal God. My sabbatical away from God and religion was the best thing I could ever have done for myself. Now, whenever I listen to the pastor I am inspired by the message, yes; however, I automatically tune out all the supernatural aspects of the sermon. When I walk away from church I feel just as fulfilled simply because the message was applicable to me in some significant way. When you strip back all of the pomp and circumstance of religion all pastors are self help gurus. I appreciate that now and take it for what it is.

I’ve not prayed to a God in ages. I’ve not felt this overwhelming need to develop this connection to a God either.  Yet, I write in my gratitude journal, meditate, and remain aware of everything and everyone around me. Sometimes, I’ll even sit in my dark closet just to make my world quiet. I’ve found extreme enlightenment in those rituals.

I’m not sure either way whether there is or isn’t a God in the universe. I really don’t know. And I think it’s cool to just not know somethings. I’d like to believe there is something (or someone)out there who knows all, sees all, and hears all. Yet, I’m just as enamored–and comfortable–with the possibility that, as Dr. Pangloss stated in Voltaire’s Candide, “This is the best of all possible worlds.” Moreover, I’ve learned to connect and relate spiritually to the world around me without having to kneel before a God (well unless the God in question is Mehcad Brooks…teeheehee. Uhm totally blasphemous but…uhm…yeah). Anyway, even though I no longer believe in a God, per say, I still find peace and enlightenment within all the religions, and belief systems, of the world. Moreover, I love to implement those principles into my everyday life. Whether it be: Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Wiccanism, Hinduism (one I’ve found particular interest in lately), or New Age (e.g. astrology, tarot cards, and etc al)…

In Wiccanism there is a proverb that states, “If it harm none do what thou wilt.” Essentially, what that signifies is that if your beliefs and practices do not cause harm to others (but uplifts instead) then it is a good thing. My goal in life has always been to be a really good person. I live by that every single day. Most important of all I try to be good because I want to be…Not because I fear any divine reprisal of some sort. I want to live my life as a creator, not a destroyer. I’ve realized that I don’t need to follow a religious stricture to accomplish that. As the Dali Lama says, “My religion is kindness.”

Don’t get me wrong I still see the magic within the universe. I’ve never had this nihilistic view that we’re all born, live, and die (that just seems really boring). True, there are tons of biological/scientific reasons for the meaning of life. However, I constantly wonder why does life have meaning at all? Why does everyone and everything fight to preserve life? In my opinion the universe itself is a living entity. We have life because it wants to live. We are all just extensions of the universe being alive. Is the universe a thinking entity or is it just LIFE in all of it’s splendor(Just a question I have and I don’t care if I ever truly know)? Once I  read somewhere that some of our molecular structure is composed of star dust. That’s why I like to think that when I die I’ll become a star or something (haha). I’ll forever be able to watch the many galaxies and universes… 

As it is I feel thankful just to be alive everyday. Instead of caring so intensely about what’s going to happen to me when I die (whether it be an afterlife or an eternal slumber) I’ve learned to love every single day that I’m here on this planet. It is really special to have a life. Everyone and everything wants to live. I truly believe that we all have a purposeful life, regardless of what we believe (or don’t). My belief is that every religion is an extension of one truth…Life. Life for me is the truth.

So yeah…

I don’t know whether or not there’s a: Yahweh, Jesus, Allah, Zeus, Poseidon, and etc al. Yet, I don’t find fault in anyone who does worship and celebrate those deities either. Whatever enables you to cope with the world surrounding you is wonderful. However, what I do ask is that you don’t hate on me–or others–who don’t share those views.

I chose the song “Comeback To The Middle” by India Arie because that statement reflects where I am right now. I’ve reached my positive center. I’ve finally found the balance that I need in terms of my own views on the idea of religion and Deity.

With Love…

Sincerely,

Toddy English.

My Soul Has Been Anchored (Why I love Inspirational/Gospel Music)

Dear Friends:

Even though I still keep an open mind about the whole “God thing” (Agnostic…Open to either or. Not really sure) I’m finding myself, more and more, gravitating back to the music of my childhood, Gospel. I love gospel, black gospel in particular, not simply because of the artistry but also the soul, conviction, and universal truth within it. Even if you’re not a religious person there are themes that everyone can identify with.

This weekend I was in Best Buy and purchased a copy of my favorite gospel group’s (Trinitee 5:7) latest album. My favorite song on the joint is definitely, “My Soul Has Been Anchored.” For whatever reason I was moved to tears by that tune. Granted, them sistahs can SANG; however, I was really feelin the message.

How many times have we all felt as though our lives were just chaotic? I’m talking about those times when everything seems to be falling apart and tumult is seemingly ceaseless. That is a very scary situation to be in. I know because I speak to you from personal experience (read my coming out story). Yet, I look back on it and realize, “Hey, my soul really was anchored.” I was not destroyed by the chaos and upheaval. All of it was momentary and here I stand.

Just today I was reading, “Until Today” (a book filled with daily devotions) by my girl Iyanla Vanzantand she spoke about “coming home.” In Iyanla speak home isn’t a physical place but a spiritual one. The power for change, love, encouragement, and all that other wonderful stuff is right in our very midst. Taking the time to go “home” helps us anchor ourselves.

The song made me happy because just thinking about the resilience of the human spirit is beautiful. No obstacle is too big to overcome if you anchor yourself in place. What I want to say today is, that in the midst of trials and tribulations, take the time to be good to yourself. Even if it is something as small as buying a new outfit. Just taking the time to tell yourself that you’re worthy, in spite of what some negative force may dictate, is key.

Anyway, that was my spiritual up chuck for the day. Haha.

Best Wishes!

With Love…

Sincerely,

Toddy English.

How Moral Are You (When Divine Retribution is not on the table)?

Dear Steve Harvey:

I have a question.

Which one of these is worse?

A.) Being a moral person because you want to be (and not because you fear divine reprisal)…

Or…

B.) Being a moral person because you fear you’ll rot in hell and miss your heavenly reward (e.g. a completely self serving reason)…

Most people (I hope) choose a life of morality (regardless of their personal ideologies) and ethics because harming others is wrong, bottom line. You don’t need to read the bible in order to know that if you kill somebody  it’s a bad thing. If you’re being good to achieve a get out of hell free card then YOU need to examine your own motivations.

What if it could be definitively proven that there was NO God (and the atheist was right)? Would you go out and hold up a damn liquor store?

Sincerely,

ToddyEnglish.

Steve Harvey Is an Imbecile (A Rant) …

Dear Friends:

I don’t mean to be rude nor vulgar but comedian Steve Harvey is a fucking idiot.

So last night I was watching Larry King Live (hosted by Joy Behar…love her!) when they had this buffoon on pimping (whoops…”advertising”) his new book (I forgot the name of it but who in the hell cares. The fact that Steve Harvey can become a New York Times best seller shows that the literary industry is in the toilet alongside the economy)…

Anyway, it eludes me how this particular conversation came about but Joy Behar asked Steve Harvey what he thought of Atheists…

Since your’s truly used to be an atheist (now an agnostic spiritualist) I stopped to listen with great interest (tell me why I don’t know).

Harvey said, and I quote, “Atheists are idiots” and, “How do you have a moral compass if you’re an atheist? How do you do anything without a belief in God?”  Then Harvey whipped out the tried and true Christian zealot classic, “If we came from monkeys then we are monkeys still here?” Harvey went onto add that whenever someone tells him that he or she is an atheist then he just walks away. According to him after that they have nothing to talk about. Forget about the fact that the atheist in question may have the cure for cancer or AIDS. Naw, he or she is unworthy to bask in the gleam of Harvey’s gigantic noggin because they don’t believe in his God…

A few things first…

1.) Any woman that purchases and adheres to the tenets of Steve Harvey’s craptacular book deserves to become a spinster. This fool has been divorced twice and dresses like a pimp. Ladies, what can you POSSIBLY learn from him? Again, take his advice and you deserve the loser that comes into your life.

2.) Morality evolved for the good of the tribe…Not because a God said it was good, Steve. If a tribe member is going around raping and killing then NATURALLY that is detrimental to the group as a whole…Therefore the offender is prosecuted. Duh? There was morality long before they wrote the bible…idiot.

3.) Maybe the universe didn’t just happen. However, it is equally possible that it did, STEVE. Try using your big Kool Aid jug head for more than just a hat rack son.

4.) Atheists don’t believe that human beings evolved from Monkeys. Human beings and Chimpanzees (an entirely different species altogether, doofus) share a common ancestor. Maybe if you would actually read a book (well other than the bible) you MIGHT learn something. I’m certain Jesus didn’t put Lucy’s fossils in the ground to shake your faith luv…

5.) Thank you Steve Harvey for being ignorant enough to walk off when someone has an opinion that differs from your’s. It will spare me the energy of having to contend with your ignorance. I wish more brazenly ignorant religious zealots would just walk away and go worship in church instead of…y’know…violating the constitution (that whole seperation of church and state thing).

Anyway…

Do people really have to wonder why fundamentalist Christians have such a bad rap nowadays? That kind of blatant ignorance and intolerance for people with differing views is absolutely repulsive. How can you foster a dialogue with a man as stupid as Steve Harvey? The sad fact is that he’s a celebrity with a RADIO SHOW. He has a platform…

That is the only drawback to freedom of speech and press. People like: Rush Limbaugh, DL Hughley, Dan Savage, AND Steve Harvey have a soapbox.

Again, I’m not an atheist myself (I love to keep an open mind about everything); however, the mere idea that someone would believe they are a better person just because they believe in a higher being is sickening.

Steve Harvey go sit your tired ass down somewhere and get back to espousing misogynist rhetoric against black women. That’s all you’re good for.

Sincerely,

ToddyEnglish