Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Well, You Just Wouldn't Believe Me.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Insult Me And I'll Probably Agree With You.
"I am a Joel. Or am I? No I'm pretty sure I am. Yep. I checked just then. Imagine if someone stole you while you were sleeping and replaced you with a totally different person? Do you think you would notice? I would, if someone did it to me. Defiantly."
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Kalatorm?
Nice Work People.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
I'll Wipe Anti-Inflammatory Rub In Your Eyes, And Laugh.
Tidy My Room, And Cthulhu Will Find You.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Pink Floyd + Fever Dream.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
"Denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism"
How and when did you decide against the military service?
When I was very young.
Why can't you arrange military service with your conscience?
I think that it is wrong to kill or hurt people to prevent them from doing the same.
What prohibits you from serving in the military?
The knowledge that I would be required to kill someone.
Do you fear having to fight, or to use force?
I don't fear having to fight, or to use force. I have fought for things before in a nonviolent manner. Force in itself is not evil, it is the purpose to which that force is put which defines it. I fear having to kill.
Do you want to abolish the army?
I understand the necessity to have it. If I could, I would abolish all military, but abolishing just one nation's army would only expose it to violence from other countries.
What do you think about the phrase "We have the army to defend us, not to kill others"?
I think that it is a flawed statement. It doesn't matter what it is that the army is for, what matters is what it does. Yes it defends us. But it also kills innocent people.
What would you do if you were attacked?
I would attempt to run, if possible, surrender and then welcome the violence against myself, as I think that it would be equally wrong to fight back.
What do you feel when you see that others are attacked?
I feel great sadness.
What is violence, exactly?
It is the physical attempt to hurt or kill another being.
Would you rather experience losses than having to use force?
It would depend on how great the losses are but in general, yes.
What do your beliefs say?
They say, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart" and "Do to others what you would have them do to you"
Would you describe yourself as a pacifist?
Yes.
What basic values, besides objecting to violence, do you have?
Being kind to others, and being ever watchful of one's self and one's actions.
What entity gives you the certainty that your thinking and your feelings are right?
Myself. And God. But if God did not want me to think, He would not have given me a brain. So firstly, I ask myself what is right. We cannot simply expect God to provide all answers. He expects us to do more than pray.
Why didn't you choose to go into prison if your conscience is that strong?
Buy going to prison, I submit defeat, and that I am wrong or cowardly, deserving of punishment. I am not defeated, only without violence.
Why didn't you use medical reasons to avoid military service?
Because I am a fit, young individual capable of fighting, but unwilling to do so.
What do you actually do to further peace, or is your attitude the only peaceful thing about you?
I attempt to act the virtues of generosity, kindness, and spreading hope.
Who is in charge of defending your children in case of an armed conflict?
I am in charge of helping my family flee to a safe location.
Do you live your ethical principles inside your family?
I attempt to, yes.
What books do you read?
I read many books, mostly fictional, but for the purposes of this question the most important would probably be The Bible.
What do you demand from yourself?
Patience, honesty and willingness to put into action that which I speak.
Are you merely a leader, a follower or a loner?
My preference is to be alone. But I am willing if pressed to perform in either of the other roles.
Nothing Changes In The Abyssal Plain.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Jack And The Makes-No-Sense-Ending.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
And Such And Such
the Coldly and Overly and Deeplessly Everseen.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
No, I Don't Feel Very Well.
Multi-tool.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Can You Even Remember?
Dance in a circle round and around,
The Things I'll Do.
I HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE DELETE THEIR FACEBOOK!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Me And This Girl.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Crazy Person.
You Are Bad.
Tired of You.
Make It Beautiful, If You Can
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Some Good Things About Joel
Realness.
When Joel's Worlds Collide
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Screw You Barry, You Handsome Man.
Joel's Haikus
Monday, August 9, 2010
I Am Zen.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Timer
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Card At Random
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tired...
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
N.
There is no Blue without Yellow, or without Orange.Vincent saw that.
This is the way the world ends, not with a bang, but a whimper.