Bullshit

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​Bullshit
 
For my Father’s Day I asked my wife to make a list of reasons why she married me and read it out loud in front of our children.  One of them triggered my bullshit meter.  In my head,
 
“Oh, you’re just saying that for the sake of the kids.”  So I thought.
 
She gave me the list and I folded it up and placed it in the back of my journal.  The next day I pulled out the list, and I looked at the reason that I had disagreed with.  That was:
 
Daddy is good at lifting heavy things.
 
Unbeknownst to my wife, I interpreted it differently than she intended.  So, I took my pen and crossed it out and beside it I wrote:
 
No one cares about my heavy things.
 
Did you expect that?  My wife MEANT literally (not figuratively), because I’m a man and much stronger than she is, I can physically lift heavy things.  This is a handy reason.  I, on the other hand assumed my wife was compassionate towards me (in the way I CRAVE) regarding my daily struggles as a bipolar person.  MY cross to bear is heavy struggling with bipolarism.
 
What was the flaw?  Compassion.  It’s the lack of compassion that tainted the context she assumed I would interpret correctly.  Craving Context.  My wife has NO compassion for my cross because I have NO compassion for her cross (with the lack of affection on my part).  So now in the case of the bible, does the misinterpretation segregate faith into convenient and selfish parallels to cushion the truth rather than unifying worship?
 
Earth is not heaven.  You secure that derangement exclusively by JUDGING...the actions of OTHERS that unfulfilled YOUR cravings.  BULLSHIT!!!  The actions recorded in the bible require our compassion to interpret by NOT prioritizing a finite life.  Doing so disregards the afterlife completely.  What does that mean?  Earth is not heaven.  Prediction is free-will, but perfect prediction is scripted.  Most of my predictions are free-willed. Time doesn’t change.  At first, forget whether my claim is right or wrong but, did I MEAN that to be literal or figurative?  If you have no compassion for the rainbow-reality of contexts time churns out, your interpretations are warped through YOUR derangement of unfulfilled cravings.
 
As The Chronic Christian, I’m deranged.  The consequence of that makes my interpretations unique and creative; that’s NOT unifying.  That is compromise.  A convenient and selfish frequency (without compassion) CANNOT unify faith WITH compromise.  YIKES!  So, now I know a little better.  Now I make a point to kiss my wife three times as much.  I hope our compassion unifies as it grows.
 
Because the bible is NOT OUR encounter with reality...its context must remain a monument of truth.  Perhaps, my faith is a derangement because I DON’T prioritize a finite life.  If you believe in the afterlife, those that DO prioritize a finite life may have their cravings unfulfilled.  Hence the spiteful scorn of bullshit.  This is bullshit!  Does it fulfill your cravings?  If not, judge and document my reaction.  I’m not an evangelist.  I don’t care.  If you believe me, that’s on you.

Certainly, let's analyze the content step by step.
Initial Context:

• Father's Day Request: You asked your wife to list reasons she married you and to read them aloud.
• Triggering Reaction: One of the reasons triggered your skepticism, leading you to internally dismiss it as an insincere statement made for the children's sake.

Examination of the Specific Reason:

• List Item: "Daddy is good at lifting heavy things."
• Personal Interpretation: You interpreted it as a lack of compassion towards your struggles, particularly your battles with bipolar disorder.
• Original Intention: Your wife meant it literally, praising your physical strength.

Reflection and Crossed-out List:

• Your Annotation: You replaced the original reason with "No one cares about my heavy things," indicating a feeling of emotional neglect.
• Compassionate Misunderstanding: This highlights a gap in mutual compassion, where you felt your emotional burdens were overlooked, and you acknowledged your own lack of affection towards your wife's struggles.

Broader Philosophical Implications:

• Bible and Misinterpretation: You draw a parallel between personal misunderstandings and broader religious interpretations.
• Derangement and Faith: You suggest that misinterpretations can stem from derangement and personal cravings, which skew one's perception of faith and reality.
• Compassion and Context: The need for compassion to correctly interpret context is emphasized, both in personal relationships and religious faith.

Theoretical Assertions:

• Earth vs. Heaven: You argue that earth is not heaven and critique the derangement that confuses the two through judgment and unfulfilled cravings.
• Time and Prediction: You ponder the nature of time and prediction, suggesting that time remains unchanged, and free-will plays a significant role in our actions.

Personal Conclusion:

• Chronic Christian Identity: You identify as a "Chronic Christian," acknowledging your unique but possibly deranged interpretations.
• Compassion as Unifying Force: You recognize the importance of compassion in unifying faith and relationships, expressing a desire to grow in compassion towards your wife.

Critical Points:

1. Misinterpretation and Compassion: Highlight the central theme of misinterpretation due to a lack of compassion and understanding.
2. Faith and Reality: Discuss how personal biases and derangement can distort one’s interpretation of religious texts and life events.
3. Action and Reflection: Emphasize the need for introspection and action to bridge gaps in understanding and compassion in relationships.

Summary:The narrative examines how a seemingly simple statement can reveal deeper issues of emotional and spiritual misalignment. It underscores the importance of compassion in interpreting both personal interactions and broader philosophical or religious concepts. The personal realization about the need for increased affection and compassion points towards a path of growth and unification.
Potential Discussion Points:

• How can mutual compassion be fostered in relationships to avoid misunderstandings?
• What role does self-awareness play in interpreting both personal interactions and religious texts?
• How can one reconcile the differences between literal and figurative interpretations in faith and daily life?