Is America Religiously Damned?

It seems I have a couple of new readers. It seems that my blogs have been read by people who have been unaware of my personality or sense of humor. Needless to say that I'm a bit shocked at this. I'm the same person now that I've always been. Ask my friends. They will tell you, "that is just Jake, love him or hate him." What really blows my mind more than anything else is the fact that I was really beginning to get along with these people. The problem with these individuals is that they have been fed so many lies from "godly" people and "fair and balanced" media, that they actually think they have the market cornered on morality and decency.

Allow me to move into my next point by saying that I really don't give a shit whether or not they like me. They don't and never will understand. It's not that they can't, it's that they won't. Since the people who I am writing this about probably won't read this anyway, I'm wasting my time, however just for shits and giggles, this needs to be said, just so everyone is clear about how I stand on some important issues.

I believe in God. I have accepted Christ. I think it is awesome that God has given me what he has. My beef is not with him. It is with religion. Religion is a tool used by man to persecute others for political and personal gain. I could never be a politician, because they are full of shit. They lie and pretend to have morals so all the religious will love and honor them. Makes them feel all warm, gooey, and patriotic. Our current government is a prime example of what you can accomplish with the help of the ignorant. Ignorant is the same as religious here. These are the type of people who look at others and say, "Wow, they're righteous. I should look up to them because they're so righteous. I could never be that righteous, so I should just sit back and let them spew righteousness all over everyone." There is none righteous, no, not one. All have fallen short...

Why do religious people think that it is okay to do something privately, like drink, but to pretend they don't so others won't know? I think it is because they are trying to be sure others think they are good Christians. It obviously isn't a personal conviction. I would respect that, if it were. It's a popularity contest. It's a power and influence thing. I think it's f--ked up. That brings me to another point, bad language.

I understand that some people are offended by it. I also understand that these same people use it, but like the alcohol, they don't want others to know. Once again, it is a popularity contest. Maybe it is a generational thing, but I think it is more of a where you are at that time, kind of thing. Certain situations and certain people do bring it out in us more often than others. These are words. A person getting offended by their usage is why they are so popular. Believe it or not, even Bush Almighty's administration has been caught "unawares" using profanity several times. That's right, the one and only, the one who can do no wrong, if you are a passionate, super conservative, religious, amazing, right winger. George Bush has been caught using some choice words. I don't think this is bad, but they didn't want the microphone on, because they have their popularity to maintain. Back to the point, if you don't like bad language in your movies, music, internet, or books, stop watching, listening, logging onto, and reading the shit that you know good and goddamn well is going to possibly contain such verbal coloring. Don't read it if it is going to make you cry, or make you sick to your stomach.

Guess what. I'm disturbed, sad, and sometimes very depressed about this world. There is no hope for the majority of mankind. You super religious conservatives should be giving me a Hella-Amen! Haven't you read your own guide to life? It doesn't predict good things for most of the people here. I forgot you are only concerned with the white people that share in your own tiny idea of what God is. I guess in a round-about way, the main thing I am trying to say is this. I'm who I always was, and the people who I am writing this to just don't know me, because they never tried to. They are not the good people that they make themselves out to be. They are hypocrites and liars to their own family. However, I'm in no position to pass judgment. I just wish they could see themselves so they would get off their high horse and stay off. Get off and shoot the f--king horse, cut its head off, bury it, and never think about it again. I love you believe it or not, and so does my wife.

One is not a godly person because they look that way to friends, family, and business associates. The people, who know you, know how you are. You are used as examples of hypocrisy. I do love you. If you understood my sense of humor and my way of venting frustration, you would not be so horrified at what I wrote. I'm not apologetic. I haven't wronged you. You have wronged me time and time again, and never once have you apologized to the person who really deserves it. I will continue to be myself. I'm not good at being two-faced. That takes a lot of effort and I assure you the end result will be more disturbing than my little tongue-in-cheek blogs.

Can't you see the lie you live? Why is it so wrong to question things? Can't I be frustrated? Do you not have negative thoughts? Why can't people disagree with you and still be loved? Why do you insist on trying to be holier than everyone else? Don't you realize that you are setting yourself up for failure and heartbreak?

In conclusion, the thing that upset me most about the whole situation is that you actually read my blog and decided that I am so dark and twisted that I would actually hurt my wife. I would never hurt her. Not on purpose. I accidentally dropped a book on her head one time and it broke my heart when I saw tears in her eyes. You have absolutely no right to pass judgment on me. You should be glad I am open about myself. Oh wait, I forgot that is a bad thing to a psycho religious person. Hold everything inside. Don't let people see the real you. Don't assume that because I choose the vent publicly, the negative feelings that everyone has, that I would actually hurt someone. It was a f--king blog! This is the f--king MySpace.com! I think you are reading way too much into this! Until I loose it, go nuts, and start beating people with a broom handle, you have no f--king right to accuse me of being a scary person! You were wrong! That's the bottom line! I will continue being Jake. That's how the people who know me like it, and more importantly, that's how I like it. Don't preach and try to lead me. You have your own shit to deal with. Try dealing with the truth for a change. Spend some time doing something constructive instead of trying to take the focus off of you being assholes. Stop digging up dirt on me. I'm not going to be part of your ongoing family soap-opera! Let it be said that I don't keep secrets. This is here for anyone with the internet to see. You don't have to dig up dirt; I give it freely, because I believe it is better to be honest about myself than to live two-faced like you. I know where I stand with God and my wife. Honestly, what you think about my beliefs and life doesn't matter at all. I had no intentions of feeling negative toward you, especially right here at Christmas, but you attacked me. I don't mean to be so defensive, but you piss me off. I have been saying good things about you lately, but once again you show your true selves. I thought we were past this shit!

Do you know what would make a good present to your family this Christmas? Stop being hypocrites, realize love can't be bought, learn respect is earned not given, get off the high horse, and tell the truth about the things that you lied to your entire family about so everyone can forgive you. It will be brought to light eventually anyway. Stop hiding from the truth about yourselves, and finally, mind your own f--king business.

I will draw to a close for real this time by saying this. I've never censored my feelings for anyone, and I'll absolutely never censor them for you, just so you can feel comfortable around me. I do love you, but grow up. I shouldn't be the one to tell you that.