God ... by John Lennon

[napkinz]

I can't believe all the fuss over the new pope.

Can't we focus on REALITY and helping our brothers and sisters?



edit: and from Jim

[Buzz Clik]

1. Thank you for taking the focus off the pope!

I was afraid this would be yet another such thread.


Whew!

[napkinz]

3. Well you know the universe is only a few thousand years old

And women should subservient to men.

And a talking snake started this whole mess.

And we're all sinners who won't get out of the mess -- in fact, were' going to hell, regardless of our good deeds -- if we don't blindly give ourselves to some fantastical figure.

Today's news ... more insanity.

[limpyhobbler]

2. I always thought he was saying "I don't believe in Superman" but

this say "I don't believe in Zimmerman".

It's ok but I've been thinking it was "Superman" for decades. This changes things for me. I'm going to have to take some time to reflect on this.

[napkinz]

4. Zimmerman is Bob Dylan's real name

nt

[limpyhobbler]

5. oh yeah, I got that. I just always thought the lyric was "Superman"

It's kind of shaking me up because frankly I do kind of believe in Zimmerman so now I need to take a long hard look in the mirror and think about whether I've placed Bob Dylan on too much of a pedestal.

[napkinz]

6. I think John was just saying don't make idols of anyone ...

... whether it be Elvis, Dylan, The Beatles ... or Jesus.

He loved their music, but realized one human worshipping another human was inane.

And that message applies to others ... movie stars, athletes, political leaders.

Praise the good work they do, when they do good work, but don't make them into saints, or gods.

[Erose999]

7. John believed in Yoko. I don't even believe in Yoko.

[napkinz]

8. I don't think John is asking you to

My take, he's saying believe in yourself, and in those you love.

[napkinz]

9. and some "words of wisdom" from Lawrence ...

[spanone]

10. ...and your fuss?

[napkinz]

11. 24 hours of "news" coverage

Why not just spend 24 hours covering the latest Harry Potter novel, or the new Wizard of Oz movie?

Breaking News! Oooh, the chimney cam! 24 hours coverage.

Give me a break!

[napkinz]

12. kick

nt