In terms of effecting my outlook on philosophy and spirtuality no one has had a greater effect on me this year than Alan Watts, an English writer, philosopher, ex-reverend-cum-Buddhist-scholar and gentleman.

Let me explain why, firstly although it could be argued by that portions of his material are not entirely unique I find that his vocal delivery style is. This man is the opposite of Chomsky in this area, he can make me laugh and make me think.

“We are sick with fascination for the useful tools of names and numbers, of symbols, signs, conceptions and ideas. Meditation is therefore the art of suspending verbal and symbolic thinking for a time, somewhat as a courteous audience will stop talking when a concert is about to begin.”

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Earlier this week it was announced that Belfast would host the first same sex “civil partnership“. I was rather pleased to see it happen but what shocked me was the gall of the Free Presbyterian protestors outside. Several of them held up banners which quoted Leviticus 20:13 i.e.

“If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them.”

So what’s your point Matt? My point is that the Bible also labels heterosexual fornication as an abomination. Don’t believe me? Read the passage below from I Corinthians 6:9-10

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The Truth About Hell!

by Big Godly Matt!

“And he thought to himself “God where are the mince pies, it’s Christmas and I’m starving” Matt : 8:14

What you’re about to read might be hard to believe, but stick with it! It will make sense eventually.

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It’s surprising just how reverred Bill Hicks is, particularly in the UK. Realistically it shouldn’t be a surprise because his material was superb. I digress, for those of you who are shrugging your shoulders and wondering who the hell Mr Hicks is, I’ll summarise.

Bill was an American comedian who mixed comedy with spirituality and philosophy immaculately. Read the rest of this entry »