Life these past few weeks has been busy.
Lectures have been interesting. This is the most meaningful semester of my life - every thing I learn in my modules is very cool. I get to learn about diseases and epidemiology.. why some diseases have no cure, about dengue fever, AIDS and SARS.. and about the immune system. I have excellent biology lecturers; most of them are doctors for the large part, and they speak very good english - a welcome change from the wierd accents I'm used to hearing.
And the Japanese class - Suzuki sensei is nothing short of amazing. I feel that I'm learning a lot from every lecture. (Which is quite amazing, considering I'm already had prior knowledge of the stuff being taught). Also get to correct some of my errors in spoken Japanese, which is good.
I wish I had more semesters like this . Heck I wish every semester could be like this.
A lot of people nagging me to quit smoking. A few from inside church, a few from outside church. And to lose weight. I wonder why God chooses to send so many people to comment on my life this time - no seriously, why now? Why not before this? Is it because I've reached some new level in my life - the stage of where my resolve will be tested? I need to make tough decisions about how I choose to live my life soon.
A verse mentioned by Pastor Jeff during last week's sermon stuck me deeply
John 14:21a - Whoever hears my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me..
How much do I love God? (Not very much, I readily admit.)
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You know, things that happen may not be religious in nature. When you see lots of animals running past you, it may be because of a forest fire spreading behind you. When lots of bubble tea shops open at the same time, it might not be divine inspiration, just simple economics.
I'm not saying this because I'm belittling your faith. I'm saying this because of the lack of consideration of an alternative explanation.
I believed in fate once. So I responded to a work advertisement, but then I didn't decide to work there. A few weeks later, I responded to another work advertisement that was at the same place, the same company. I'll tell you, that one month of experience taught me some stuff about life:
1. Always, always think for yourself. Never let someone tell you that it's for your own good, because no one cares that much about you.
2. Money is more important than relations in my family.
3. Choose your friends wisely, lest you get disappointed with them.
I mean, sure, you may open your heart. You may believe in God, or any divine being. But don't you think you should always keep a part for yourself? Think more for yourself? It's not always God. You may believe in Him, but at the end of your life, what can you say about it? Will you be able to claim that you have lived a full life? Or will you sacrifice for your faith and love, and say that, "Well, even though I couldn't what I wished to, at least I have lived a life worthy of God's judgement."
If you manage to live your life well and according to God's Will, and accomplish everything you wanted, that's good. But what happens when you are needed to do something for the church and end up giving up something that you wanted?
I'm crapping here since it's 12.30 am, but that's something I just want to say. You can just treat it as trash, but that's what I think in my head when I look at what you write. Though I must say that my point of view is atheist.
Hey man,
No, I don't think this is called belittlling Christianity lah.. haha, I think what you mention is quite relavant questions.
Well, when there is a forest fire, even though it is (presumably) caused by God, a Christian wouldn't just say "Oh God did this so I can just do nothing" and stand there and get burnt to death. A Christian would run away from the fire, just like anybody else.
Similarly, when a lot of people mention things that I should change in my life, I don't just say "Oh God sent these people to tell me, but I can do nothing about it", and just sit there, but I feel prompted to do something about it.
Contrast with me being a non Christian (a few years back), and saying "Ah, what the heck are these people saying man, I have a right to live my life."
Which one is a better attitude to have, especially with regards to things like smoking?
Of course, since I'm a Christian, I believe that there is a God. So my belief shapes my perspective, which shapes my action.
But don't you think you should always keep a part for yourself? Think more for yourself?
Haha, this one, is a very good question. I think every Christian
struggles with this.
The easier one is thinking for yourself. Yeah, we should always think and question, because blind belief is not relevant to modern day living.
With regards to the part about being yourself, for the large part, it will not conflict with your personal goals in life.
Nothing wrong, for example, with making lots of money. Or finding a good job. Et cetra et cetra.
With regards to "being yourself", I don't think any personality changes are directly "ordered" by my faith. Rather, as a person matures as a Christian, his or her personality will gradually change for the better.
NB: I'm saying this as a lousy Christian. But someone like Chee Ming would be a good example..
Feel free to ask/confront me more in person, or through the internet..
See you around
Hey man,
No, I don't think this is called belittlling Christianity lah.. haha, I think what you mention is quite relavant questions.
Well, when there is a forest fire, even though it is (presumably) caused by God, a Christian wouldn't just say "Oh God did this so I can just do nothing" and stand there and get burnt to death. A Christian would run away from the fire, just like anybody else.
Similarly, when a lot of people mention things that I should change in my life, I don't just say "Oh God sent these people to tell me, but I can do nothing about it", and just sit there, but I feel prompted to do something about it.
Contrast with me being a non Christian (a few years back), and saying "Ah, what the heck are these people saying man, I have a right to live my life."
Which one is a better attitude to have, especially with regards to things like smoking?
Of course, since I'm a Christian, I believe that there is a God. So my belief shapes my perspective, which shapes my action.
But don't you think you should always keep a part for yourself? Think more for yourself?
Haha, this one, is a very good question. I think every Christian
struggles with this.
The easier one is thinking for yourself. Yeah, we should always think and question, because blind belief is not relevant to modern day living.
With regards to the part about being yourself, for the large part, it will not conflict with your personal goals in life.
Nothing wrong, for example, with making lots of money. Or finding a good job. Et cetra et cetra.
With regards to "being yourself", I don't think any personality changes are directly "ordered" by my faith. Rather, as a person matures as a Christian, his or her personality will gradually change for the better.
NB: I'm saying this as a lousy Christian. But someone like Chee Ming would be a good example..
Feel free to ask/confront me more in person, or through the internet..
See you around
Thanks bro, for what you shared, think it's very helpful. :) Really.
I'm just notifying you guys. I blocked all your contacts and I'm not going to contact you guys again. I'm currently not feeling ok, and much worse than that, but none of you guys (10 years that I known you people) came and showed any concern for me.
Granted, I take more than I give, and this is the busy period for you people, but at this point of time I really needed the concern - especially since all the as called friends I know in school treat me as I'm not there or I'm scum.
But none of you guys said anything, and I'm going to do things on my own now. I've always been alone anyway. Seems that the more people I know the more grief I have, so I'm going to keep to myself from now on.
Thus, this is the last piece of contact that I'm giving you people. You don't need to talk to me again, and I'm not going to do the same to you.
Goodbye, people. I guess it has to end sometime.
From iPoon Nano:
One of the guys told me about your blog ... and that 'comment'. Didnt know that your blog was pretty easy to google.
To Chew:
I agree with your pragmatic way of looking at life, especially points 1 and 3. I do not believe in fate, In my opinion, luck and fate are only excuses for losers. Great and successful people got their achievements through hardwork and diligence.
C'mon, everyone (our gang)has been pretty busy with his own life. I was so darn busy with my cca that i could hardly meet up with the group too. One of the rare occasion was for Cheeyao's bdae, i forgo my meeting wif my team on important logistical issues.
We have never treated you or each other for granted. Besides, I didnt even know you were in such state. Hope you can still see some light on our friendship
Religious issue:
I am a catholic myself, if you guys don't know this yet. I believe that there is god, the religious teachings are alright and are never wrong. Its just how people interpret it that makes us upset.
All religion advocates love and to do the right thing. Most of it are common sense, you don't need to have a religion to know what acts constitutes to sinning. Believe in god = believing in love and what is right. Religion should never be an excuse for everything, rather it helps us to see things more clearly.
To Flince:
How come you never tell me u got a blog?
ken>
Uh, I don't know, I have been blogging since forever man.. zh know how come you all don't know?
Haha
besides, i talk religon to you all sure kena whack one.. heh
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