Free Will: Genesis 6:6-7

"6 The Lord regretted making human beings on the earth, and he was heartbroken. 7 So the Lord said, “I will wipe off of the land the human race that I’ve created: from human beings to livestock to the crawling things to the birds in the skies, because I regret I ever made them.” These verses signal God regrets his creation because they use their free will to do evil in his sight. All one has to do is look at what's going on today with racial division, greed, corruption, immorality, and so on. These things are a result of the free will God has given us. Knowing that, I'm keeping it real and saying God shouldn't have given us free will if he knew some of us would abuse it. That's the downside of freedom: Some people use their freedom for good, others use their freedom for evil. When others choose to do evil, the good has to deal with the trauma from evildoers. If I'm God, I would punish the evildoers and spare the decent folks because I believe the good shouldn't have to suffer with the bad. It's not fair at all. If someone wants to do wrong, that's their choice, but THEY....let me repeat that....THEY will suffer for their choices by themselves. It's like in school: One kid does wrong, the entire class suffers. Is it fair? No. The kid that messed up should be the only one punished, not the entire class. Unfortunately, life doesn't work that way & that's sad. We have too much freedom, and because of that...some people use their freedom for evil.

Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated

This vaccine has got people acting stupid. The unvaccinated looking down on the vaccinated & vice versa. The vaccinated accuses the unvaccinated of being selfish because they feel the unvaccinated is putting everyone else at risk by not getting the vaccine, and the unvaccinated accuses the vaccinated folks of living in fear. I feel like this: If you want to get the shot, GET IT. If not, DON'T. I've noticed the unvaccinated has been barking the most about the vaccine mandate across some sectors, saying a mandate is "infringing on their rights". I'm all for rights, but your rights end where mine begins. If your rights starts interfering with mine & others freedom, it's a problem. The Biden administration is pushing for a widespread vaccine mandate, and employees are losing their jobs over their refusal to get vaccinated and bi-weekly testing. If someone doesn't feel comfortable getting vaccinated, that's their right. You can't force someone to get vaccinated against their will. At the same time, if someone feels the vaccine will protect them against COVID-19, they should get the shot and move on. It boils down to choice: Everyone's different, so each person will do what they feel is best for them in regards to getting the shot.

I'm Back/COVID-19 PSA (Pt. 1)

 After a month+ absence from writing, finally I've returned to blogging. This break has given me plenty of time to think & I have lots to say. I want to discuss this pandemic & how it's brought the fool out of people: Ever since COVID-19 hit, it's destroyed lives and the economy. Hundreds of thousands have died from COVID. I'm grateful to have survived COVID due to my strong immune system. I loaded up on elderberry gummies, drank plenty of fluids and rested. I didn't have much of an appetite, but I forced myself to eat because I needed fuel to fight the virus. I feel for those dealing with COVID because they're not able to see loved ones while in the hospital. I pray this mess is over with because I'm sick of this pandemic, as are many others. A bigger downside of this pandemic is businesses struggling to find employees: Drive around the city, and what will you see? Now Hiring. Some companies are offering signing bonuses to attract talent. Nobody wants to work because it's easier to sit home and get free money from the government. Of those who received stimulus payments of $1400, $1200, $600 and so on, how many of them have saved a portion of that money? Very few, if any. Free money won't last forever, and then people will be forced to look for a job. It may not be what they're used to, but at least leverage any job to something better.

Before You Marry

 This is a repost, but it makes sense. These are issues that should be discussed before or during marriage because at any time, these subjects can come up & the couple needs to be on the same page with all of these. Love is fine, but it's not enough. Of this list: Religion, political views and childrearing all go hand in hand because what a couple values, goes into how they will raise their children.

Men Holding Each Other Accountable

 

I like this. Some men have always held each other accountable; but we do things discreet. There's a certain way we move & shake. I don’t think women know all the “codes” and standards guys hold each other to. A real man understands if one of his boys isn't there for his kids, he won't be there for him when or if he gets in a bind.

Black Man Charged With Defending Himself Against Attackers

 Black Man Charged With Defending Himself Against Attackers

Tell me how is this fair? A group of white punks jump this man and threaten to hang him with a noose; then when the man defends himself, HE (the black man) gets charged. Was he supposed to let these cowards lynch him before justice is served (if at all, because we know how crooked the justice system is)? The part that makes me mad is the prosecutor was adamant that Booker take responsibility. The prosecutor wanted Booker to let the men off the hook, but I don't blame him for saying no. He deserves justice for everything he's been through, and I hope he gets it. This country is a toilet. We've come a long way as a nation? I can't tell. If this man ends up hating white people, I can't say I'll blame him one bit.

Avoiding Toxic People

 

There's no such thing as a successful person that hangs around the wrong people. Why? Because the strongest one in the relationship is usually the one who wins. I'm getting better at being choosy with who I hang around because I'm trying to get somewhere in life, and I can't have dead weight holding me back.