Earlier this year I completely lost my faith - I mean REALLY lost it. Everyone can see there's evidence - really good evidence around to show that faith - in anything - whether its religion or magick or something else, is usually all in the mind.
After much thought and deliberation I came to an odd conclusion. I know my faith is wrong but I believe its right.
Its wrong because all the evidence points to it being so - but its right because it gives me a grounding - something to care about, something to relieve the monotony and boredom of everyday life - the thought that despite all the arguments that there is someone or something out there that constitutes as being a God of sorts...and having that hope makes me feel GOOD.
OPTIONS
1. Write about your own personal faith
2. Write an ambiguous poem, partly explaining why you feel your faith may be wrong but also why it is right for you.
3. Write about exactly what BELIEF is. In my opinion Belief is not KNOWING but it is faith in something - a sort of deep hoping.
4. Write about why you believe
5. Argue about why you do not agree with a certain faith - but here's the twist if you choose this option you must also indicate that you can understand the other party's point of view by comparing their belief to your own.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 21, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 1000
- Final notes: Sorry I can't comment on your wonderful works people and I had to judge this. I no longer have a connection and I am leaving here so I have read all your works and judged. please forgive me for being unable to comment due to limited time slots.
Contest Winners
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This is not a reposting from something that was sent to me, it is my own account of what actually happened to me today. Please feel free to tell me what you think. / So, I get off work today, head to a gas sby leatherkitten 14 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 1 4:44 AM 2007. In Spiritual, Thoughts, My own style, Message, Inspirational, Freewrite
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Church is such a personal thing
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my best friend i wiccan and atheist; i am christian. apologies ahead of time for any feelings i may hurt.• Viewed by judge.
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So long I've suffered, traveled through the unpleasantries / of life 1st class without an acceptable reason, / So I blamed you, / Cried so• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Alexander Hine 7 lines, 12 comments, on May 2 9:47 PM 2007. In other• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Oath was that day fulfilled / Godless gods were tragically milled / And the bravest crews were proudly chilled / Funerals pyre high of the dust / Rejoice of their death was my symbol trust / And the fearless feby LordSam 10 lines, 9 comments, on May 28 1:10 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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my beliefs sre as follows: / I am an athiest and also a wiccan / I dont believe in god for there is no proof / for all we know the bible could have been written by a normal guy / who dreamed big / hell even I c• Viewed by judge.
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“Go to Church,” he screams.
“Avoid eternal damnation,” He yells!• Viewed by judge. Prewrite -
no one stuck around for the ride / no one seems to be by your side / there's no arms around your waist / oh man pick yourself up from the ground / where can your heart be found / cos your just a waste. / and• Viewed by judge.
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Never thought passion of poetrey, would ever one day becomes idolatry. when I kneel before my bed and began to poetry instead of prayer• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Belief can be a knowledge of what's true / Or place holders where facts cannot be found / Belief can be just wishful thinking, too / Or wei• Viewed by judge.
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I can scarcely believe it. That....... / Haggard, old man, not a drop of life left / It's like looking in a mirror. / Is that empty shell oby Knight70 96 lines, 36 comments, on Jun 14 5:00 PM 2007. In Hope, Life, Love, Personal, Spiritual, Thoughts, Death, Sadness, Longing, Loss
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What a contest
Well, Eli, this one made me think. I rather agree with you. I was educated (but not raised) a catholic. God has always been a confusing concept. But for some reason, I am in awe of churches and church music. My husband calls me a hypocrite. I won't tell you what I call him...!! There's a little church near me that I go to, not inside, just to the memorial benches or even just the carpark, when I need a bit of a stocktake. Mad, probably.... -
impressive!
what i've read touched me deep, i mean it's been my whole life was floating around that subject, i mean "God" "faith"... but wait, i know with no evidence, that's why i can say i Believe, that i don't know if there is God or not. And i say "...Rejoice of their death was my symbol trust
And the fearless fear grew from my Reason lust..."
I believe we create God, and we create Evil.
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