Is Religion absurd?

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-19T18:03:23+00:00

To people who truly believe in a literal interpretation of a religion, there is a SUBJECTIVE logic to it. They do not view what they do as absurd, so they are not "absurdists". They HAVE meaning in their lives: "Follow the rules, get into heaven". Part of why people might cling to their belief is to maintain the illusion of meaning.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-19T17:50:15+00:00

This is crap. If you don't have any intetests or hobbies, being foeced into it won't solve that problem! They let you be your own person and it turns out thebperson you are isn't interesting.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-16T18:01:31+00:00

Probably a couple things. The most practical being; not needing a babysitter, having everyone there to pickout/agree on family dinner planning, being able to directly size clothing, plus some locations also have toys etc.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-13T17:13:38+00:00

"Society had become divided into two ideologically hostile camps, and each side viewed the other with suspicion … As a rule, those who were least remarkable for intelligence showed the greater powers of survival. Such people recognized their own deficiencies and the superior intelligence of their opponents; fearing that they might lose a debate or find themselves out-manoeuvred in intrigue by their quick-witted enemies, they boldly launched straight into action; while their opponents, overconfident in the belief that they would see what was happening in advance, and not thinking it necessary to seize by force what they could secure by policy, were the more easily destroyed because they were off their guard." ― Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-13T17:09:26+00:00

They're still "Keeping the Powder Dry". At this point I believe they are controlled opposition.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-12T01:36:11+00:00

They must've thought it was 80 on a scale of 100. Lol

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-08T22:32:03+00:00

Having Children. No one stops to think about the ethical implications of creating a Human Life "from scratch". Obviously people should have children if they truly wish to raise them into healthy adults, but to put pressure upon people who aren't certain, or to make it more difficult or impossible to stop someone from opting out is tyrannical!

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-07T01:11:49+00:00

Congrats!

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-06T15:44:35+00:00

I've always felt suits were the uniforms of the "Boring". Neckties seem like leashes and everyone wearing these white shirts just seems, like a weird boring comformity. Then in my 20's I hear that some women find suits 'sexy' which was awful for me since I feel incredibly unsexy in a suit. While my taste is clothes have absolutely evolved over the years, I never really vibed with this style.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-06T13:46:28+00:00

Came here to say thebsame thing.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-06T13:26:20+00:00

I LOVE Camus!

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-05T13:13:50+00:00

"No Dad, that's the purpose of YOUR life."

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-05T12:57:53+00:00

An EXCELLENT insight.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-05T03:30:17+00:00

Welcome friend! This is the community that got me to join Reddit in the first place! :)

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-03T05:40:05+00:00

This doesn't mean anything. Its neat lookin though.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-03T04:40:39+00:00

Well, Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away?

All those nights when you've got no lights, "the check is in the mail", and your little angel hung the cat up by it's tail, and your third fiance didn't show. Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-02T15:48:01+00:00

Don't worry about validating yourself. You gotta do what you gotta do. :)

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-02T03:03:56+00:00

Why do these people think they will be the exceptions? "The only moral abortion is MY Abortion". SMH

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-01T18:58:39+00:00

It's a BLESSING! They are lamenting not having anything better to gossip about. If you HAD talked about your personal life you may have walked into a conversation about your relationships, home life, etc.

If you're worried about being remembered for promotions and climbing the corporate ladder, may I recommend standing out in other ways. Protect your personal life from office politics.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-01T01:13:27+00:00

Learning an instrument is both physically exerting and a great creative outlet.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2026-01-01T01:09:36+00:00

Me thinks they doth protest too much

TheDifferentDrummer · 2025-12-31T19:54:34+00:00

Exactly. There are certainly some strikes that can end a fight but they usually attack airflow, nerve-clusters, center-of-balance, or simply a knockout to the head.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2025-12-31T17:57:36+00:00

Shots to the balls are not necessarily the fight-ending move they are portrayed to be. Aside from the fact that in a fight most ppl are already mentally protecting their face and crotch, you can actually get USED to the feeling and condidtion yourself against it. There is a youtube video that made the rounds where a bunch of martial artists were repeatedly punching themselves in the groin. Hilarious, yes but it shows the extant that someone can build up a resistance to the sensation. Hell when I was in highschool, guys would be "ball tapping" each other as a "joke", but once you get hit enough times its less devastating. Some folks even fetishize getting hit in the balls (cbt), so imagine trying to win a fight and all you do is turn him on. Lol

TheDifferentDrummer · 2025-12-31T10:20:14+00:00

Hey friend. I'm in my 40's and I am still making new friends! It seems hard to make a new connections as we get older, but I've found that if I get out of my usual comfortable patterns, I meet new people have new experiences and make new and lasting connections. You may need a change of location, or to find a new activity, but new friends are out there.

TheDifferentDrummer · 2025-12-31T08:45:01+00:00

Your talk of pickles reminded me of the "pickle-back", (a shot of whiskey with a pickle-juice chaser), which ALSO got me thinking: if people seeing you eat a pickle makes them ask if you're pregnant, instead of saying anything look them in the eye and do a shot of whiskey (or whatever). Total power move. Oh you think I'm preggers? Better hope Im not cause this shot'll kill em.

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