I hate people!

[Homeless Joe]

i think it has a lot to do with how you were raised. if you grew up always hearing about one religion, how this is right and all other religions are wrong, that it's this way not that, usually that's what you believe. same is true of some racists, kids raised by racist parents often end up being racist, it's what the know. people raised by fanatics that think suicide bombing will gain you respect and honor and 88 virgins, they believe this whole heartedly, then it's true for them you know? i mean, if from the day you were born all you were told is that the clouds are giant marshmallows, maybe you'd believe that too? it's very hard to shake beliefs that are instilled in you since your brain begins shaping and learning. i think most people believe what they are told, it's easier that way, but you have to think for yourself. don't believe something because you were told it was this way, examine everything yourself and be open minded. i think that a great example is the news in the us now, people just beleive what they are told and don't even question if it's true or not. it scares me when i think of the future of my country. the us is going down hill if you ask me, i look at most kids now and they have no idea what's going on in the world and they don't care. they are distracted by the media, would rather sit infront of a tv then actually think! it seems they they are being made into mindless drones. they walk around thinking that us is number one and will always be and that they can do whatever they want and that no one can touch us...some even think this way and act this way outside of the county. that makes me feel ashamed. when i was in europe i had to show people that i wasn't like the typical american, cuz most people just don't like us now. and we are going down hill. every empire has to fall, the us is no exception. also i think that faith is different from some brainwashed religious people, that's fake faith. it's just brainwashing. i think to have true faith it has to come from inside you, from independent thought and reasoning, not from following what you've always been told.
have you guys heard of krishnamurti, think on these things? i just started to read it and was pleased to see things he mentions are actually things i've come to realize on my own. i suggest you check it out if you haven't all ready.