The occurrences in my life today are really of no consequence. Of course, I am speaking of the terrorist attack on our country. I am writing this entry in all seriousness, and not to entertain you as with many of my journal entries. I am writing this entry for purely selfish reasons. Mainly, it is to preserve my thoughts of this day for purposes of reflecting... as I am sure I will do in coming weeks... months, and even years. Four airplanes high-jacked; two colliding with the world trade center in Manhattan; one colliding with the Pentagon in Washington, DC; ...and one crashing into rural Pennsylvania. I, personally, have no loved ones in any of these locations, but I do feel a great loss today. Even though I feel safe today, knowing that no one would bother bombing Mobile, Alabama... I can't help but feel vulnerable - which I suppose we've been all along. I, for one, have been made aware. And even as I think about it now, the people on TV screaming "Oh, God!" ..."Jesus!" ... prayer requests for the victims of these acts, and the shocking scenes of Palestinians celebrating in the streets, it seems all too ironic. If in fact, these terrorist acts were performed by Osama Bin Ladin, then my theories on violence and religion are once again coming to light. The following is a quote from a BBC article regarding Bin Ladin:
"During his time in hiding, he has called for a holy war against the US, and for the killing of Americans and Jews."
This thought is chilling in my mind. A "holy war" against innocent civilians. So as the world condemns me for my my lack of religion, I condemn the world for it's lack of humanity. I do not need a god to tell me what happened today was a despicable act. I do not merely blame Muslims. If the Muslims had no one to fight against, we would probably have peace. The same is true of any other religion. But since each is capable of these acts of violence, I will only say that I abhor all religions in light of today's occurences. I will, however, have a heavy weight on my heart until I hear word that the persons resposible for what happened today are dead. Many are saying they should be "brought to justice." In my mind, the only justice suitable for whoever is resposible is death. The terrorists have sent us a message. We read it loud and clear. Now it is our turn to send a message. The same message we sent to Japan in WWII ... "YOU DON'T FUCK WITH THE USA AND GET AWAY WITH IT!" Granted, I hope their deaths will be swift and painless.... because I am not a monster, like those who perpetrated today's attacks. I am merely an Atheist in a religious world trying to live my life peacefully. Goodnight America... with hopes tomorrow will be a better day.
"During his time in hiding, he has called for a holy war against the US, and for the killing of Americans and Jews."
This thought is chilling in my mind. A "holy war" against innocent civilians. So as the world condemns me for my my lack of religion, I condemn the world for it's lack of humanity. I do not need a god to tell me what happened today was a despicable act. I do not merely blame Muslims. If the Muslims had no one to fight against, we would probably have peace. The same is true of any other religion. But since each is capable of these acts of violence, I will only say that I abhor all religions in light of today's occurences. I will, however, have a heavy weight on my heart until I hear word that the persons resposible for what happened today are dead. Many are saying they should be "brought to justice." In my mind, the only justice suitable for whoever is resposible is death. The terrorists have sent us a message. We read it loud and clear. Now it is our turn to send a message. The same message we sent to Japan in WWII ... "YOU DON'T FUCK WITH THE USA AND GET AWAY WITH IT!" Granted, I hope their deaths will be swift and painless.... because I am not a monster, like those who perpetrated today's attacks. I am merely an Atheist in a religious world trying to live my life peacefully. Goodnight America... with hopes tomorrow will be a better day.
