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OFKU0 · 07-31-2005, 06:52 AM

I didn't get much from the article, but then this type of psuedo-academic approach fills a void for those trying to clarify something that I don't believe needs to be done.

Idol worship? Go ahead. If that's what gets you through the day, go waste your time on someone elses life other than your own.

Does this require a psychological breakdown? No. The answer is boredom resulting in a relatively uneventful life that nurters idol worship.

And related; this is why reality tv is still so successful. People watch other peoples lives, critique them, criticize them and because of it feel better since they think they are better people or atleast similar (and not the losers on on tv)

Now people can make judgements on other people who they haven't met or ever will, but the sense of betterment wins the day. And this happens because those watching are wishing their lives could be viewed, so that meaning can be brought to there lives, however short the stint (the 15 minutes)

I think a better idea would of had this story tying in idol worshipping with personal debt rather than religion since worshipping others seemingly mimics the behaviours of those worshipped ie clothes, hairstyles etc,...but who knows

07-31-2005, 06:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
OFKU0 Junk	I didn't get much from the article, but then this type of psuedo-academic approach fills a void for those trying to clarify something that I don't believe needs to be done. Idol worship? Go ahead. If that's what gets you through the day, go waste your time on someone elses life other than your own. Does this require a psychological breakdown? No. The answer is boredom resulting in a relatively uneventful life that nurters idol worship. And related; this is why reality tv is still so successful. People watch other peoples lives, critique them, criticize them and because of it feel better since they think they are better people or atleast similar (and not the losers on on tv) Now people can make judgements on other people who they haven't met or ever will, but the sense of betterment wins the day. And this happens because those watching are wishing their lives could be viewed, so that meaning can be brought to there lives, however short the stint (the 15 minutes) I think a better idea would of had this story tying in idol worshipping with personal debt rather than religion since worshipping others seemingly mimics the behaviours of those worshipped ie clothes, hairstyles etc,...but who knows __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.