What is it like to be an adult follower of the left hand path?
The same I just have a better understanding and more knowledge...
I have more ammunition now...
Better Arguments...
Better Questions...
I've been a LHP follower before I knew what it was...
I figured out some shit early on when it came to religion...
When I turned 18 I started getting tattooed and pierced...
They said the same shit...
I'm still getting tattooed and pierced...
Only time will tell if it is a phase or really a part of who You are...
They dismiss it cause you a young and dumb and don't know shit...
They are right and have already decided so...
Like Xtians and their "one true god"...
You are automatically dismissed cause they don't want to take the time to think about what you said...
It might be True...
But if the foster this thought it begins to undermine their belief system..
Questions like: Am I wrong? Could They be right?
It's easier to build up higher walls that to learn how to defend them...
An Evangelical will NOT listen to and Atheist...
Its the same shit here...
Automatic Dismissal usually means you hit a nerve...
People still say the same ignorant ass shit...
Xtians still try to score Jesus-Points for trying to convert me...
BUT others, those more open minded and understand poetic-metaphorical shit are more likely to get it...
Hope this helps...
And I wasn't cussin' you...
I leave you with this little story:
An Evangelical (big Fuckin' surprise) asked me why I got a Chaos Star tattooed on my head...
My reply, "The is only One God and Chaos is Her name."
His reply, "Chaos was killed, stretched and tanned like a hide to make Order.... so you are a Pagan I'm guessing?"
Me: Yes
Him: What kind?
Me: Post-Modern
Him: what does that mean?
Me: I worship who I want when I want, hence Chaos...(pointing to left side of skull)"
Him: So how do you keep it all straight? One pantheon is too much to remember... How can you do multiple? It's Easier if there is Just One God. It makes it less complicated..."
Me: If you say so?
Him: You should focus on Jesus and the One True God...
Me: I sure will, Mother Chaos...
Needless to say he was pissed and and dismissed me from the get-go...
He wouldn't listen to what I was saying...
He never intended to...
Why? So I can fuck up his world-view with Logic? or better His OWN Beliefs?
FUCK NO!!! He wouldn't...
He was right I was wrong...
I'm full of shit and he has the Truth...
Belief is a double-edged blade...
If you are actually open to talk to others about belief you are gonna get cut one day...
No matter who you are and what you believe....
So A Father walks up to his superior and says,
"Forgive me I can no longer lead my flock... I have no faith anymore."
His superior stares at him and says, "Fake it."
Backing up...
The more you are open to an interfaith dialogue the more open you are likely to test your faith/belief IF you are truly having a dialogue...
Lecturing don't count neither does pre-determined decisions...
You will get older...
Gain Ammunition to argue with...
Learn how to defend and attack other arguments better and effectively...
If not you may torture yourself to death with crisis of faith...
I'm ranting loosing control...
Getting incoherent...
Saying shit over again...
That's it I'M CUT OFF...
Hey I want a drink...