Freedom speech

Should there be restrictions to freedom of speech ?

Obviously , freedom of speech can be very dangerous . I find that every time somebody shouts something homophobic, racist or just offensive, their defense is usually "free speech ". Without total freedom of speech, things such as the kkk would not be able to exist and racist abuse would be fully disallowed.

Speech is an act and acts which cause not needed and substantial harm should be illegal! I am not talking about causing offense or promoting an unpopular and even morally corrupt point of view. But it is not legal  to start riots or to verbally harass and nor should it be. Freedom of speech exists to promote the liberty of individuals, not to allow us to cause harm to one another.

Having the right to free speech does not meaning being irresponsible and ignorant. I mean our freedom ends where the others starts, you should be free to give your opinion but with coherence and respect, to also be conscious of the sensitivity of others. To use our freedom we must respect the other's freedom as well.

There is no excuse for inciting hatred. There is no excuse for inciting hatred and racism. Free speech cam be used as a way of pretending that it is OK. Religion should be allowed to be criticized, the same with everything but you cannot incite hatred into the world as that is not right. 

Boundaries are needed sometimes. Well, to be honest, I think a line needs to be drawn around this point. It feels like some people will say and do anything to have people agree with them on an issue, and we simply shouldn't give these dishonest people ammunition by allowing them to lie and distort facts.  

                                                        

#CharlestonShooting

This weeks blog is something different. I decided to speak about racism. The reason for this is because of the tragedy that took place in Charleston not too long ago. A white male walked in to what was known as a black church and  shot 9 people. Now although many of different excuses have been made for this man  such as "he is mentally unstable", "it was an act of hate of religion and not race". It is clear that is bunch of bs. 

I chose this video mainly because I thought Jon Stewart worded his thoughts extremely well. One thing that really moved me was when he said, "In South Carolina the roads that black people drive on are named for Confederate generals who fought to keep black people from being able to drive freely on that road.  That's insanity.  That's racial wall paper." I just don't understand, its 2015, and we're still not acknowledging the fact that oppression that should of ended long ago, is still happening. Every few days a racially motivated attach happens in that area, and we still act as if racism has nothing to do with problems going on.

Nine people get shot at a church by a white male who hated them, who wanted to start some kinda civil war, the confederate flag flies over South Carolina, the roads are named after confederate generals AND THE WHITE GUY FEELS LIKE HIS COUNTRY IS BEING TAKEN AWAY FROM HIM.

What also blows my mind, is this white male was excepted in that church, they did not kick him out as soon as he walked in because his skin color was different then theirs. Lastly, my deepest condolences accompany the families who have lost a loved one in the Charleston shooting. We will never forget. Its unbelievable to damage we can do ourselves.

Religion ( What I know) Part 2

I'm taking the more psychological path on this.... 

How do you believe in anything? How do you know the air you breathe is the reason you stay alive instead of the reason you're slowly dying? How do you know that beyond the Milky Way, mankind on Earth is the only living thing to exist? The particle theory? The Big Bang? The answer is you don't. No matter how much scientific proof you can come up with, there will always be a small part that goes against everything. Humans are incapable of drawing those conclusions. No matter how complex our internal and external functions are the human mind simply does not possess the knowledge nor capacity to understand those concepts. So we rely on religion to tell us. The guidelines, dating back to before anyone could ever remember. Ideologies that formed in the Stone Age and only improved with the modern age.. they are what form the foundation of religion. 

So what I'm trying to say is that religion in itself is the answer to the things humans are incapable of figuring out themselves. And they're not new ideas that force you to do anything, EVERY religion is based on the foundation of generosity and purity. Every rule, guideline and saying has a purpose and meaning behind it. We don't follow them because of fear of the unknown, we follow them because they make us better humans. To find inner and outer peace. Science proves to be just as unpredictable and in-dependable as humans. . So Maybe religion is the answer, I mean we'll never fully know. 

Religion ( What I don't understand ..)

This blog is going to be my personal take on religion. In no way do I mean to offend anyone. These are my personal thoughts and opinions..

I grew up with a dad who was fully muslim, my mom was half and then half catholic Christian. I mainly followed my dad but I also attended and still do attend a catholic school, that is since I was 4. I am familiar with every story in the old testament. From when Adam and Eve were created, to when Moses free'd the Jews. ("let my people go") Ive attended church many times and  ive attended the mosque many times. I can recite most of the catholic prayers, and I can recite verses of the Quaran (Muslim Holy Bible). I always thought of myself as a pretty religious person. Until this year..

One thing I know for sure is that it just does not add up. I mean I think I believe in God, theirs got to be some sort of explanation to why everything is the way it is. But then wheres the proof? How am I suppose to believe something that may not be true? How do I know Jesus died on the cross? How do I know that in order to get to heaven I must pray 5 times a day? Religion has actually convinced people that their is an invisible man in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. This invisible man has also a list of ten things, he has a place , full of fire and smoke and burning and torture. Where he will send you to live and suffer and scream and cry forever. But he loves you! Hes all perfect, all knowing, all wise... 

One thing that angers me, is religion screams out " You have to", like everything is forced. And if you do not follow everything, your bad person and once you die youll be sent to hell... but then what am I supppose to believe .. my next blog will explain my theory..

“belief is the death of intelligence.” 
― Robert Anton Wilson, Cosmic Trigger: Die letzten Geheimnisse der Illuminaten oder An den Grenzen des erweiterten Bewusstseins