Ben's Unifying Theroy.

Okay, so this is  me trying to write another post for November-trying to keep with my "two a month " postings. Hasn't worked out so far, but hey, I 'm trying. Okay, so here is the big disclosure-I stopped believing in God about a month ago. Now, before you go all faith-y and accepting things on blind principles, and "that's the mystery of life" hold on one sec. I don't believe in God with a capital G, but I beileve in god, a master of predestiny sort of thing. I was rasied Catholic, and still hold the doctrine near and dear to my heart. But after some reflection ( and copious amounts of AP World History) I decided that I didn't believe in God. It was ironic, because I was scheduled to be Confirmed in about 4 weeks when I had this realization. I got to thinking about it, and I happened to recall something someone said to me- " I don't believe in Jesus, but I believe SOMETHING made this beautiful sunset." So here's what I think:
God as we believe in him, as Jesus, Allah, or anyother name being kicked around, doesn't exist.
HOWEVER, there is a thing, a 'force' if you will, that guides us, spirtually. Think of it this way- He holds the lantern to guide us on our road to life.
It's up to us to discover where that road leads.
The way I see it is this- There is an inate sense of how things should be in the world-good always triumphs in the end.
The unifying force is responsible for our creation, and thats it.
He's the master machiner of windup toys.
We are the wind up toys, and just like wind up toys, are free to go anywhere we choose.
The person "in charge" as it were, has a beginning and an end point for us. It's up to us to choose how we get there, and determine how we will travle on the road.
This idea is heavily determined on free will, which is why there is violence in the world- man made violence, because that is the path some have choosen to take, and natural violence is just luck of the draw.
Now after reading this you may be saying " But Ben, that sounds like so many religions out there, specifically Taoism and possible Daoism. " or "Ben, your argument has been used by Atheists for generations, who want to appear superior to their Religious counterparts. " You can argue that one unifying force is a nifty concept, but ultimatly futile. To that I ask you this.
If there is absolutely no God, no unifying force, then why is there so much beauty in the world? It is a proven fact that Human Beings do not need beauty to survive. No one has died becasue he did not view the latest art installation at his local muesum. No person has died upon seeing a sunset. According to Darwin's theroy, uneccessary traits are weeded out. Could it not be said that beauty is unneccessary in life? We have been proven to function in souless enviroments, and exist without art. Then why is beauty there? Answer- Because the unifying force decided that beauty should be there, if for no other reason for contemplation. I typed that, and it seemed flimsy. Thats' my idea, though. let me know if you agree, disagree, or have no thoughts on the matter.


Plus, in a universe this big, there is no way in hell that we are a random occurence.

And Now Sports Fans, Time for another Semi-Pointless Update

Hey, it's your old pal Benjy Here, the one the only ( no, truely the only) contributer to this blog. As I sit here, wasting homework time on a fine Thursday night with a huge list of chores ahead, I though Why not wait a bit and add to this blog that no one reads? As ol Robbie Frost said, " miles to go, and many more before I sleep" AND let me tell you, I don't plan on getting any sleep next night. Nosiree, Bob, for I am going to be in the City that Never Sleeps, the Big Apple, The Five Boroughs, thats right, you guesed it, NEW YORK CITY! ( or for Yankees, New Yawk City, or That Damn Hellhole of Pinstrip Lovin' Babies) I am going to go see "the best Broadway show in da world... Wicked" and I am pumped up. Aslo, I got meself into a little contest- who ever can get the most hugs in one hour in TImes Square with photographic proof, wins a bar of Chocolate no more than ten bucks. So if you see me, and just happen to stop by and say hello, give me a hug while you get the chance. Talk to you cool cats later.

We Didn't Start The Fire- 1980's to 2010

Inspired by my America In The 60's class, and Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" song, I wrote this one in class. I know, his song has more verses, but I was working under pressure. I think I did a pretty good job with monumental events, however, let me know if you think I missed something important.

Enjoy

Elton John, Enron,
Gulf Spill,
Exxon Valdez,
Health Care Bill.

Google, Apple, Yahoo,
Ipod, Lymewire, always need more
Pac-Man, Internet, Atari,
Commodore Sixty-Four.

Iran-Contra,Ollie Notrh,
Waco, Bulger, President Bush and Bush,
Cheney, Katrina,
Bin Laden, Terrorist Mush,

Baltic States, Challenger,
Star Wars, Tsunami, USSR Breaks,
Columbine, Chilean Mines,
Obama, Finally the Red Sox's Time.

Obesity, Child Abuse,
Harry Potters on the Loose
Horrific Attacks, on that Day,
WHAT ELSE DO I HAFTA SAY?!?!?



Looking at it now, I wish  I had added something about Lady Gaga, and the Marine Barracks in the Middle East. I realize 'Terrorist Mush" isn't the best, but It was the best rhyme I could think of. Again, I welcome everybodys input.

Octoberist Post

So a lot of things on my mind, which I may or may not go into detail at length. Though Crime- definetly gonna discuss that. Homecoming- I'm starting to question my sanity. No seriously, questioning my own pyschcosis-that CAN'T be good. Anywho, just had a thought- wasn't their an October Revolution in Russia in 191-something? ( I am not up to checking more into it. I know it happened. Elsewise who they name their sub the Red October?)  ALSO- my mom's birthday is tommorrow. PANIC ATTACK!!! I'm kinda past the point of making cheesy cards for her, and since I am approaching dead broke( plus the fact that I cannot think of ANYTHING to get her...) i can't get a gift, yet I'll feel like a tool if  I do not commemerate it. Thats October for ya!

Three Reasons Why Normal Wrist Watches are better Than Pocket Watches

1. ) Try taking a pocket watch to 35,000 feet in either direction. Call me and tell me how it worked.
2.) Pocket watches do not allow for sureptious viewing.
3.) Wrist Watches can be both digital AND analog.

Three Reasons Why Pocket Watches are Better than Normal Wrist Watches

1.) Stylish, Yet practical
2. ) Adds a hint of class and standoutishness to any outfit.
3.) Much, much easier to set the time on.
(4. could be used as a potential weapon in a street fight)

Stupid Popularity

So, Tommorrow I'm gonna run for class president. That's right, Ben Savage,  2012 Class President. The problem is, this is my third time running. I haven't won once. Now, I know that our society says " It's not about winning, it's about the experience" or "If at first you don't suceed, get back up on the horse,"  or a million other platitudes,but the fact that I haven't won, and likely WON'T win, irks me. Bear in mind, I know the former canidates that beat me, and I know the canidates that I am running against. I enjoy their company and bear them no ill will. I would love if I could call them my friends. The problem is, they were( and are) almost guareented to win, because they have so many friends, and people just vote for their friends-or the same guy as last year. I get that politics is a dirty buisness, but it's the junior class election. And favortisim is annoying as h***. I guess the question I am asking myself is why am I running if I have no chance of winning? Because I want to. Does that change the fact that high school is a hot bed of favoritism and cliques?
Not in the slightest. Oh well.