Eirsinitiate created a fun little meme which I found interesting. I decided that rather than waiting to be tagged (and hoping it eventually happened), I'm going to be naughty and self-infect. (There's probably some meme etiquette agaisnt it, but I've never claimed to have stellar social graces anyway.)
Rules
- You have to use your own belief system for the meme. No fair using someone else’s to make a joke or satire. Being humorous about your own religion is encouraged!
- You have to have at least one joy and one trial. More are encouraged. And no, they don’t have to be equal in length, but please be honest.
- You have to tag at least one other person. More are appreciated!
- Please post these rules!
Joys
- Knowing that every act of love and joy is a sacred act and being free to celebrate life religiously
- Having gods who not only care deeply about me, but wish to work in partnership with me for both our benefits.
- The knowledge that while I certainly can and should grow and improve as a person, this is possible due to my inherent worth and capacity to do so.
Trials
- Knowing there are no easy answers and no easy sources for answers.
- Dealing with friends and family who care deeply, but struggle with understanding my faith.
- Being the devotee of a goddess who is all about passion and being single.
Infecting Others
I've decided to spread this over various faith groups. It seemed appropriate, given the diverse nature of my readers.
Christian
Marisa
Lauren: Posted
Pisco: Posted
Comments (11)
Yay! Another post! And no, you don't have to be tagged. The more the merrier! And I'm looking forward to reading what people from other traditions, paths, religions, and belief systems have to say.
Thanks!
Posted by Sarah | August 21, 2007 2:48 PM
Posted on August 21, 2007 14:48
Thank you. And which goddess are you devoted to?
Posted by Cosette | August 21, 2007 11:37 PM
Posted on August 21, 2007 23:37
Oooo...leaves me out! :)
Posted by Tina B. | August 22, 2007 1:17 PM
Posted on August 22, 2007 13:17
Oh surely you can come up with a list of joys and trials over being nonreligious, Tina!
At any rate, with any luck, my next meme (granted, they're rare) will be something you can be included on. In fact, I'll try to tag you specifically next time. ;)
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August 22, 2007 2:27 PM
Posted on August 22, 2007 14:27
Uh oh, I better do this or you're put a spell on me or something.
Well, I've been kinda busy and out of it lately, but I'm hoping to update my blog in the next few days, so I'll do it then. :-P
Posted by Lauren Jones | August 22, 2007 6:07 PM
Posted on August 22, 2007 18:07
OK I posted it but I don't have anyone to tag!
Posted by Tracie | August 22, 2007 8:32 PM
Posted on August 22, 2007 20:32
Okay, I wasn't tagged for this one so I am leaving a comment here.
My joy of being an atheist is that I can sleep in on Sundays.
My trial:Putting up with those annoying religious e-mails family members send me. Hmmm...not sure who knows I'm atheist, no one has ever asked me.
Posted by Tina B. | August 23, 2007 11:15 AM
Posted on August 23, 2007 11:15
Replied! :)
Posted by Phoenix | August 25, 2007 1:46 AM
Posted on August 25, 2007 01:46
I did this finally!
http://fizleglitz.com/blog/2007/08/27/meme-joys-and-trials/
Posted by Lauren | August 27, 2007 3:28 AM
Posted on August 27, 2007 03:28
Haha, my comment DID post. That first comment had errors when I tried to submit it. I didn't know it went through.
Posted by Lauren | August 29, 2007 1:58 AM
Posted on August 29, 2007 01:58
Yeah, for some reason, my blog sometimes times out when posting comments. They get posted just fine, but the commentor gets an error message. A similar thing happens to me when I post an entry that has more than one or two trackback pings to make.
I'm taking it as a sign that I need to find a different hosting service when my current contract ends. (Unfortunately, that won't be until January 2009.)
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August 29, 2007 11:20 AM
Posted on August 29, 2007 11:20