TONY ON DEMOCRATIC GOD
Posted by anthonynorth on June 1, 2009
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PROF ISAAC GALISTEIN
Democratic God
The idea that there is consciousness within the universe will not go
away. One way is to see it is as similar to the internet – something
vast we all have access to. This allows us to see a possible
consciousness as an enabler rather than dictator, with spirituality
being a form of access, the ‘system’ providing evidence of what you
want to believe. How democratic.
EDITORIAL
This post is in two parts – newspaper and
magazine. Read either or both. It is also
a debating platform, so do join in. Don’t
forget to call again.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
The ‘Y’ Files – Choose an Essay
Eye On the World – Choose an Essay
Inde-Politics & Socio-Capitalism
WORLD NEWS: While the world’s eyes
are on North Korea, let’s keep moving focus a
little to China. The key is in their hands, so let’s see
if they deserve global acceptance.
BRIT NEWS: Prince Harry does his first official overseas tour – to
the US. He’s young but I think he’ll make a great ambassador. You
see, he’s real – warts and all.
WORLD NEWS: Bush says he was right to torture suspects.
It saved lives. Yes, maybe, but it degrades the
civilisation the west claims to be. We’re
better than that.
Call back Wed for more NewsFlash
EYE ON THE WORLD
And telling it how it really is!
E-MOTION
Blogging, such fun, until it won’t post,
Now calm down; getting angry will cost YOU the most!
And then lovely email – DAMN!! – wrong address,
Easy, easy! Such distress;
And search engines – mass info – turning brain to ice.
$%&*%”^&!! – Oh dear; that’s not very nice …
But finally the friends you’ve met in this sphere;
At last, real e-motion – always sincere
ADD SPICE TO LIFE
Fiction: They were a miserable family before Spicer arrived. Where he
came from, they didn’t know, but he was soon asked to stay. You
see, he was just so much fun and they discovered how to laugh once
more, how to live life to the full. Of course, they were also naïve, as
they found out when he left, taking their savings with him. At first
they were angry with themselves for being so stupid. Then the anger
turned towards Spicer. But as the anger subsided and they could still
smile, they realised they had stolen quite a lot from him, too.
POLITICIAN’S MOTION
The politician sits; it’s all about his motion,
He’s very loud – causing quite a commotion,
Getting it all out, leaving quite a stink,
Constant grunts and groans – hardly time to think,
Then it’s all over – gets away in a rush,
Not forgetting, of course, the toilet flush
© Anthony North, June 2009
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TONY’S MUSE DIARY
You’re boring, I said to Him Outside. Here I am trying to blog proper
about you and you don’t DO anything! He disagreed, of course: did a
bit of cooking, reading, a bit of gardening, listened to some music,
and, of course, his writing and blogging – went to many different
worlds, there. I told him I knew that – I’m his muse, after all – I was
there. But what do I blog about? He said: it’s not my fault I’ve got cfs
and have to take it easy. And anyway, I lived life to the full before I
got it. I know, I said: Ever thought that may be why you’ve got it?
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Quilly said
Universal Consciousness? I wrote a novel once. A great, inspired story. I was truly impressed by me. I sent it to a friend. She responded by sending me a newly published novel by a writer I had never before heard of — and it was almost my story. That still boggles my mind.
E-motion — often more sincere than emotings in RL.
Spicer then, was adequately compensated?
That political poem was a bit of a log.
And your muse seems to be quite bemused by you.
anthonynorth said
Hi Quilly,
Thanks for that. Not sure we should see Spicer as compensated. As for the novel, this happens quite a lot, I’m told. A similar thing has happened to me with a short story once. It’s very annoying. And as for my muse – well, he just doesn’t understand me
Als Simmons said
this is so much like a newsletter…
my second time here and I’ll be back
Quilly said
Do you ever check your back trail? Are you aware that your comments often start a party on my blog? You are as much fun over there as you are here!
anthonynorth said
Hi Als Simmons,
Thanks for that. Much appreciated. I purposely do it as a kind of magazine post, offering variety.
anthonynorth said
Hi Quilly,
Not always, but i usually do – time doesn’t always allow, sadly. Certainly I enjoyed the ‘quack’ thread
James said
Mankind is like a child in a play pen, we are playing and learning all about our abilities. Theres alot to learn.
gautami tripathy said
E-motions is real good. I loved it!
countries lay scattered on ground
paisley said
i don’t know what i would have done without the love and support of my blogging friends over the course of this last very difficult week.. the computer might be frustrating at times,, but the people that i have come to know by way of it are priceless…
Simonne said
Ha! Love the blogging poem!
anthonynorth said
Hi James,
There is indeed a lot to learn. Problem is, many think they’ve learnt it.
Hi Gautami,
Thanks for that. Glad you liked it.
Hi Paisley,
Yes, it’s a massive support network at times. It makes me really feel connected.
Hi Simonne,
Many thanks. A bit of fun, but an importantr subject.
Beth Patterson said
Your poor muse.
She don’t get no satisfaction.
She just says her truth and waits. For it to dawn on Him Outside, as if he’d thought of it His-own-self.
Thanks, Anthony–great stuff as always!
anthonynorth said
Hi Beth,
I’m trying to think of a witty answer here, but the muse ain’t communicating
Linda G said
Hi Anthony,
I like your response to James- it pretty much states what I was going to comment on re your ‘Democratic God’. Humans seem to need to create their own ‘clique’ version of God & reject anyone elses. If only we could think more along the lines of what you wrote- the world, and each individual, would be far better for it.
Prince Harry seems to be maturing quite nicely. He’s gotten good USA press on his visit to NYC. People forget we all usually go thru a ‘wild time’ when we are young & starting to feel our way around in the world on our own.
anthonynorth said
Hi Linda,
Thanks for that. I guess the only real truth is there isn’t one. We should simply be what we feel right with, and accept this to be so for everyone else.
Yes, Prince Harry went thru a wild time alright, and why not?
Twilight said
I like your idea of universal consciousness being akin to the internet, AN.
We have to remember then, that everything we pick up from both sources isn’t always reliable, and some of it can be dangerous.
That muse of yours has to take a bit of blame too doesn’t he, AN? He egged you on to do all that high-livin, burnin’ it at both ends stuff, in younger days. Tell him to be fair!
Comedy Plus said
I loved the Politician’s Motion. I spewed water all over my monitor. Thanks for the belly laugh.
Have a terrific day Anthony.
Reader Wil said
I read most of your items and this one struck me in particular:”Bush says he was right to torture suspects.
It saved lives. Yes, maybe, but it degrades the civilization..” It degrades himself in the first place too. He pretended to be a Christian and degraded real Christians. He really behaved like a warcriminal by defending torture and humiliation. I can’t forget those pictures of the Abu Ghraib prison, where Muslim men were humiliated by a woman in the most disgusting way. By her behaviour we will all be blamed. I wished those torturors would be severely punished.
Thanks for sharing and your visit.
anthonynorth said
Hi Twilight,
A very important warning there. Yes, so much can be dangerous. Another reason for the importance of moderation in our knowledge.
As for B Muse, I can’t really blame him, i suppose. It was me who was having the fun
Hi Sandee,
Thanks for that. It’s great to know I can have such an effect
A shame the politician’s do also.
Hi Reader Wil,
I think this will be lost on him, unfortunately, but you’re right. And of course there’s also the argument that it cost lives, with additional Muslim anger causing more soldier’s deaths than otherwise would have been.
Selma said
I cried when I saw the men tortured at Abu Ghraib. Totally unforgivable.
anthonynorth said
Hi Selma,
It was indeed. Sadly it happens all too often in war.
Andy said
Hi Tony, I like the idea of the universal consciousness, but not sure about the bit about it being providing evidence of what you want to believe, although in a cynical way, I like the thought of that ‘democratic god’ statement too.
May your muse continue to amuse you!!
anthonynorth said
Hi Andy,
Thanks for that. I guess we all find evidence for what we believe one way or the other. It seems a universal.
As for the muse, yes he’s fun
Hootin' Anni said
And I personally, Anthony, love your posts!!! With e-motion, I say…. I’m very sincere in that that I write to you now.
My motion is posted now…come by for a visit, won’t you?
SandyCarlson said
I like your God/Internet comparison. This suggests we shape God as God shapes us. And that’s cool.
James said
God is still. It us who changes depending on our level of obtainment.
Karen said
LOL Yes, one must exercise patience when dealing with computers. I pat mine and say, “nice puter”.
anthonynorth said
Hi Hootin’ Anni,
Thank for those kind words. They are much appreciated. I’ll definitely be along soon
Hi Sandy,
Yes, that’s the idea, and I’m sure there’s a lot to it.
Hi James,
I’d delete the word ‘God’ and insert ‘univeral consciousness’, but yes, I’d agree with that stillness. Change, etc, is provided by the reality (illusion?) we input at a lower level. The consciousness facilitates.
Hi Karen,
I like that. I’ve done quite a few unmentionable things to my ‘puter, too
james said
anthonynorth said
Hi James,
for you.
And a
Skittles said
I agree that the internet can be real pain sometimes, but the friends we meet make it worth it.
Where else would someone give you a pointy hat. I wasn’t aware you wanted a pointy bra as well. I need to go check the upcoming themes….
*runs away*
anthonynorth said
Hi Skittles,
And the pointy hat looked very nice last week. Give me another one, and some thread, and you’ve nearly sent me that bra
Tumblewords said
e-Motion – isn’t it amazing how we come to know one another? I cannot imagine life with the Internet and without Blogging Buds. Well, I really can. And it’s not a pretty picture.
Simone said
heheheheh LOl – thank your the laugh I needed it today (E-motions)
anthonynorth said
Hi Tumblewords,
Me neither. It opens up a whole new world, and a great community.
Hi Simone,
Glad to be of service
bundleocontradictions said
“E-Motion” & “Politician”- Very cute!!
anthonynorth said
Hi Bundleocontradictions,
Thanks for that. I liked the Politician one myself
Dr. John said
I liked your opening. It gets people thinking.
Your right torture for any reason degrades the society that does it.
anthonynorth said
Hi Dr John,
Thanks for that. Yes, as far as I’m concerned torture is never acceptable. We MUST be above that.
SandyCarlson said
I’m with you on the speech thing. There is a common misperception that free speech means the right to shoot off the mouth without any obligations or responsibilities.
anthonynorth said
Hi Sandy,
Yes, there is always a duty within freedom. Nothing comes free.
SandyCarlson said
Art is a reflection of society and deserves our thought–even if we don’t like it.
anthonynorth said
Hi Sandy,
Yes, this is very true. For better or worse.