Believe: to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so: Only if one believes in something can one act purposefully.
This I Believe
Believe, defined by Webster, is "confidence in the truth or existence of something without absolute proof one is right in doing so"
and with that definition I was reminded of one of our nation's greatest
philosophers, Crash Davis, played by Kevin Costner in the movie Bull
Durham. Crash stated confidently his belief in "the small of a woman's back, the hanging curve ball, high fiber and good scotch."
He commented that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone and that a
constitutional amendment is needed outlawing AstroTurf. Crash also
believed that opening presents on Christmas Eve was absurd and kisses
should be "long, slow, deep, soft, wet" and "last for three days."
Much of what Crash said I agreed with; who could argue AstroTurf being outlawed and that "long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days" aren't
wonderful, especially when looking into the eyes of Susan Sarandon.
Costner charmed us with his witty monologue and delivery but it was the
simple fact his character believed in something that reflected thought
that gave many reason to pause.
Stuart Chase, an American economist, commented; "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible."
I agree. What I believe is what I believe.
And
what I believe is parents ruin youth sports, marijuana should remain
illegal and term limits for elected officials are needed. I believe all
should arrive in this country legally, learn English once here and
register to vote. I believe Pee Wee Herman is a comedic genius that I
wouldn't allow to babysit my children, uniforms should be mandatory in
public schools and that Geoffrey Canada should win the Nobel Peace
Prize. I believe our country is best served when Vice President Biden
isn't heard, Vice President Cheney isn't seen and Vice President Gore
isn't heard or seen. I believe coaches get too much of the blame when
their team loses, too much of the praise when they win and too much
money in both instances.
But
with many beliefs it's my faith in God sending His only son, Jesus
Christ, to die on the cross for my sins that sustains me, because of
this I have peace and eternal salvation. I believe in God's greatest
commandment and commission to "love my enemy" and "to spread the gospel" and
because of these beliefs I have no desire to politicize my faith. I
also believe those around me are better served if I live out my faith in
deed; not word, realizing my faith doesn't licenses me to judge a
woman's right to choose or a man's desire to marry another man. What my
faith does provide is the ability to agree to disagree without being
disagreeable and the realization that you can never argue another one
into believing what you believe. In the end, I do believe "You attract more bees with honey than you do with vinegar" and that people would rather see a sermon than hear one.
This I believe.
This I believe.
sbb 24.10.10
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