Saturday, March 22, 2008
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GOD AND FOOTBALL
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned the movie Rudy before and I just saw that it was on tv last night. I’m not disappointed in NOT seeing it again, but it brought to mind a scene from the movie, which is one of the best “underdog-win” movies, imho.
Of course, that might have something to do with me being a fan of football.
Add to that my belief in God but my disgust with “religion” and you get the following …
In the movie, Rudy is in the chapel and speaking with the priest, wondering whether he has done “everything” he can to achieve his goal of being accepted into the University of Notre Dame, his life-long dream. (i.e. “Do I have to pray more?”)
To his queries the priest answers … (as best as I recollect)
“In 35 years I have come upon only two incontrovertible facts;
One, there is a god.
And two, I’m not Him.”
Today I’m thinking that if all religions agreed on that as a major principle of their manifesto, we would have a big step taken towards world peace.
Yes, I may be pushing it a bit, but let’s move on to a “Happy Easter” greeting to all who are recognizing it.
Peace
Scott
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Comments (8)
yes, two incontrovertible truths! good thought Scott. Happy Easter! tim
Thurgood Marshall, once said he had to do only two things, stay black, and die.
Gaining a grasp of the reality that you find yourself is harmony.
May harmony be yours.
Good Guy.
I'm having eggs for breakfast in honor of it even.
I like the second revelation the best because it's funnier. And you may well be right.
Happy hoppy to you man.
The good guy has spoken ^^ I shall say I like those 2 lines too. Have a Happy Easter.
Glad to hear from you again and
AMEN To PEACE
Oh my god. You got my father commenting here. I think maybe you are the only one.
Thank you for what you wrote. I know I shouldn't be looking for emotional support from the ether and I'm not really. My mother deserves more of that than I of course. But it was good to see your name there. It meant a lot to me. Thank you.
I am slowly accepting the loss of my brother. It is hard and I do thank you for your wonderful comment. As usual it helped me through that morning. The celebration of life memorial will be his Sat. and our sisters two kids are coming and our one cousin we grew up with and his kids and grandkids. It will be a family time to connect with the future generations of our family.
Thanks again, and you are the only one that the gg comments to other than the occassional note to the girls.
Peace and Family love
Hello,
Just checking in!