Do you believe in God?

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Hhahaha, oh my.

I'm only giving you a sample of what I know, it goes far beyond what I am showing you.

Hell I don't even know how far my own abilities stretch. And unless I reach the supposed singularity and gain access to longevity technology then the extent of Universalism is beyond the scope of my lifetime.

One cannot get to wrapped up in concepts.

You know I'v never had enough money to actually build a temple and actually design it's purpose so I can only think off the top of my mind on the subject. I don't exactly have an army of followers and personal assistents and likeminded thinkers to help me work this s**t out. But I'll give it a shot off the top of my head.

It's a place of teaching but not so much in the traditional sense. A Universalist temple would be more of a place for people to come together a few times a week, maybe have someone who has mastered Universalist philosophy to give an informative preferably educational, inspirational speech on what human beings know and don't know about Existence.

Maybe say a prayer for all people of the Earth that yearns for peace and the general well being of everyone. Just because one doesn't know what governs Existence, doesn't mean one cannot say a prayer from the heart that all people should find peace in Existence.

Inspiring speeches can be given by people who master the philosophy of Universalism about what people should strive to acheive in Existence.

A feast can be laid out that people can enjoy and generally socialize around and make freinds.

A Universalist temple is a place to hang out, pass the millenia, network and generally get together and write better s**t then I wrote in my own lifetime.

A Universalist temple is more of a meeting place, a place people can gather and simply get to know one another.

A Universalist temple is a place that is a physical symbol of the philosophies of Universalism. It's something people can see, something to draw the curiousity of non Universalists.

A Universalist temple in the very construction of it's arcitecture needs to symbolise that Universalism is unlike anything from the traditional religions of Earth.

I'v actually thought a lot about it. That's freaken scary. It's not like I have the money to commision a temple of Universalism and start experimenting with what it's purpose would be, so it's kind of hard to imagine what would go on in it.

Universalism isn't all fun and games. It's about being generally good to your fellow human beings and Universalism is about trying to be best human being one can be. Universalism is about accepting human beings of different sexual orientation, racial orientation, even people of different religious orientation. Although I am not so good at that last one. I'm kind of biased against people who believe in philosophies that are obviously stupid but I try to be forgiving I really do.

I would certainly like a temple of Universalism to be an interesting place to visit. I wouldn't want it to be boring. You know, nice gardens, interesting tactful and inspiring artwork, comfy chairs, good food, informative teaches, hanging out that people can talk to.

A Universalist temple is a place to get aquanted with Univeralist philosophy. It may not take the traditional format of a central stage everyone sits in front of and listens to some dull ass sermon. A Universalist temple may consist of circles of quite comfortable chairs around which people can sit and listen to accomplished philosphers of Universalism explain the more subtle aspects of the philosophy of Universalism.

I just had an amusing though.

Techniqually a Universalist temple is just a place to kind of hang out, grow more intelligent, pray for a better future, and generally hang out in while the millenia pass. You know and hopefully draw the right kinds of minds to it. I mean everyone is welcome to Universalism. I, of course am interested in people who can become accomplished philosophers of Universalism though. Followers are fine and good and all, but one needs people gifted in understanding the philosophies of the religion I write, and who can teach others the realities of Existence. Maybe even have a mixed martial arts dojo and gym out the back of the temple for those that need a bit of daily physical discipline.

A Universalist temple would be a place to work out how to greater influence humanity towards a better future. It would be a place to discuss Universalist philosophy and develop new Universalist philosophy.

Think about how many questions religion encompass.

-How should the death of the person be treated? I'd rather be buried, or cremated without a single person or word said after I die if I can't die and put to rest as a Universalist, and with the philosphy that would encompass. I don't want anyone other than a Universalist laying my body to rest.
-Should homosexuality be condoned in Universalism. (Of course it should, so long as the individual isn't crossing some very fine line between their sexual orientation and into the realm of pure evil. Hetrosexuals and homosexuals can be just as evil as each other. I'm hardly a saint.)
-What is the line between living a good life and what actually is Evil. (At what point does the freedom of the expression of the individual start to cross the line into evil.)
-What about abortion? Is it right or wrong? (personally I don't think it's anyones business what a woman does with her own body. Seriously, bringing a child into the world can be far more detrimental to causality in general, if a woman doesn't have the resources to look after it than not bringing a child into the world. But it's more complicated than that.)
-What about genetics and all future human developments in science and technology. Should they be resisted or embraced. (I'm pro genetics, pro cybernetics and generally pro anything that augments and enhances my lifespan, physiology and intelligence. Where do you draw the line in relation to the responsible use of science and technology?)
-OooOoo, here's a tough one, what about polygamy verse monogamous marriage. What exactly is wrong with having a marriage of people in which there are two men and two women - for example - married as a group. I mean aside from the logistical nightmare. I'm going to stick to monogamy personally that's hard enough. But it is for Universalism as a religion to decide what sex can marry, what sex, or how groups of people should be married? God hasn't told me sweet f**k all.

There has to be a Universalist code of conduct of some kind. That's the kind of thing that Universalists can discuss in their temples.

I'm making light of these issues but they are serious issues of religion.

I hate moral philosophy personally it's such a gray area and is so freaken boring but you know, they are questions that need to be answered in Universalism. I'm all about freedom of expression but there are limits that a person should not cross in leading a good or bad life.

A Universalist temple is a place to discuss and work out these things.

Sunday = Reeshon רִאשׁוֹן
Monday = Shenee שֵׁנִי
Tuesday = Shleeshee שְׁלִישִׁי
Wednesday = Re'vee׳ee רְבִיעִי
Thursday = Xameeshee חֲמִישִׁי
Friday = Sheeshee שִׁשִּׁי
Saturday = Shabat שַׁבָּת

I believe in God, but not mainstream religion. I've had too many bad expirences with so-called "Christians" and bad expirences at most churches. I can only go to a Latin Catholic Mass but I can't stand it when the service is over and people try to chit chat with you as you are leaving. I am so tempted to scream, "Get away from me you f&^%$ perve!"

Tax Exemption, heh, hell man, mutant I'd settle for a weekly freaken wage to do what I do. You know, some health insurance, maybe holiday pay for a few weeks a year. I'll worry about tax exemption once someone other than my wife actually learns what I'm doing and starts paying me. I'd like to be 100 percent altruistic but I have f*****g bills to pay, you know. Hhmm I can't even remember the last time I looked at a bill, well my wife has bills to pay, that'll do.

I'm just joshin around.

And yeh Claire, I'm going to get ill soon. This isn't a sympathy thing, I'm going to get ill and shut down. I'm so sensitive hey, my brain will just shut down to protect me. I'v been writing and editing for a few weeks now. At some point my brain just shuts off.

My life is really nice Claire, I have a wonderful supporting wife, a nice home out in the Aussie outback. I hand feed the Kookaburras in the afternoon, hang out with my cats, it's pretty chilled.

Don't worry I just need the downtime.

And then I'll be back on duty, again. And I'll create new philosophy and edit old philosophy.

Hell, I'm just getting warmed up again. You know I was almost illiterate till I was 26. I could read, but I was hardly able to write, with a pen, or a keyboard. I went to Uni and worked myself out. I'm 33 now and I do beleive my writing is getting better over the last year.

I just wish I knew what to do next. I can't seem to go from writing what I write to actually getting it out there. It drives me nuts.

if there really whas a god the world woulnd be like its now its nothing more than a imaginary friend for adults to blame there problems on and to know where you go when you die
(this is only my theory not everyone thinks like i do) and if there really is a god i dont like him because he pretty much screwd up the world

jup the religions theorys dont have even a very very slight realism in it the only reason people beleve in god is because of there parents forcing them to