IHANIWTWAT! (a post with no pictures)

 I have absolutely no idea what to write about today!

I see that Robert has already covered Labour Day or, at least, he's praying about it.

I know, maybe I could write a parable?

Let's see...

The origin of morality.

Some people think that morality comes from an instruction from some sort of god. Let's make up a god to show you how people think it works.

Booljit gave man a book with only twenty one pages. The wise man Damars was among the first to read it. The book had a title, "Live Like This If You Want To Avoid A Very Long Time In A Very, Very Cold Place After You Die."

Page one pronounced a set of rules that Booljit considered esential.

"You must love me and worship me. I have set out twenty things that will make you morally good and will get you into a good place when you die. I call that place Linford."

Each page listed, and then explained, one of the twenty morals.

Here are the twenty titles.

1. You must put your god Booljit above all other things.

2. Except for in a war, don't kill other people.

3. I will set up a church. You must belong to this institution.

4. Honour your superiors.

5. If you are a bottom feeder, always tell the truth.

6. Monday must be observed as a holy day.

7. On Monday you must come to my church.

8. Be kind to all people who are not too different from yourself.

9. Don't make moral judgements without consulting this book.

10. Say 'no' to abortion under any circumstances.

11. If you are playing sport, you must acknowledge me when you score.

12. Generally speaking, don't steal.

13. Warn people when you think they may be going to Freezing Place.

14. Remember that I am the one true god and don't show any interest in other ones.

15. If you are a man and you have a wife, you are in charge.

16. Women must always listen to their husband.

17. When cars are invented, get a huge one and keep the distance from other cars small.

18. Take every opportunity to promote this book because it is the word of your god.

19. If you want to pray to me, use my 'answer phone' system.

20. Remember that I am Booljit!

Damars became Booljit's main voice on this planet. He became Booljit's first dope. Dope Damars I.

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Okay, okay, I'm supposed to be writing a parable. To be honest, I can't be bothered.

Look, morals ARE NOT set out by some superior entity. 

MORALS ARE BUILT ON COMMON SENSE.

They are ideas that make living good for as many people as possible. Unfortunately, there are many examples in the world where this is not happening - Ukraine and the Gaza strip are obvious examples of where the morality approach has been lost, but there are many more. I guess you just need to be aware of what effect your actions are having on others.

I'm off now.

Ciao tutti.