Sunday, April 7, 2019

Shenanigans

        Imagine you have two great friends. They are both fairly powerful and recognized. Both have the ability to make or break you. You are great friends with both of them. You do amazing actions with both. You save lives, help people out of the gutter, stop violent crimes, end crime spies of violent criminals, and on, and on, and on. The first claims, constantly, to love you. The second never says he cares for you, but is always trying to make sure things work or for you. At some point a thing happens. Let's call it shenanigans. The middle result is that you end up planning a severe betrayal of the two powerful friends. Let's explore what happens with the two scenarios. For the first friend your betrayal would be a harsh betrayal. It would cause massive upheaval in your life. It would cause some of his other associates to stop associating with him. This would cause him to lose influence and power, but really wouldn't actually cause any harm. In the end he wouldn't end up in worse shape. However, you would be hurt by the betrayal as you would no longer have that connection. You would lose many of the connections you had made with him. It would cause a major change in your life. In the end you end up losing far more than him. For the other friend your planned betrayal could, and most likely would, result in both of your deaths. It is a harsh betrayal. If the friend didn't end up dead he would end up alone without any recourse. There would be nothing he could do to get out of the situation, and you would be stuck with him until you do die, or somebody happens to find you, barely hanging on to life. Both friends find out about your plans. They create a way to see how this plays out in your mind. You believe that the events are actually happening. Let's call it a joint dream sequence. They each get to see what would happen and you all will retain a memory of the sequence. Both will have a chance to confront you about the sequences. Lets see the end results. The first friend doesn't say anything to you about it. He goes on with his life and stops all communication with you. When you inquire about this he blames it on you, saying you ended the relationship. He tells you that you betrayed his trust. You caused others to not feel as highly of him as they once did. He had set up a pension for you, but now you've lost the pension he was holding for you. He tells you that you have chosen what happens next. He decides to put out a hit on you, deciding your life is now forfeit, and you will die for this intended betrayal. The death is quickly carried out. It is painful and while quickly carried out, is a slow, long, and painful death. Remember, this betrayal doesn't really impact him much, but it does cause you numerous problems, resulting in your death. Now let's review the second friend. Your betrayal involved you trying to convince him to do something that you wanted him to do, but thought he may not do. You betrayed him to try to convince him to do this favor for you. After the dream sequence he confronts you and you crumple. You tell him you are not sorry because this favor you were planning to request could have saved the life of another close friend. He agrees to help you. You ask him “You're going to help me?” He replies “Well, why wouldn't I help you?” You respond “Because of what I just did, I just…”. He interrupts, saying “You betrayed me. You betrayed my trust. You betrayed our friendship. You betrayed everything... you let me down!” You ask “Then why are you helping me?” He responds “Why? Do you think that I care for you so little that betraying me would make a difference?” He then proceeds to help you and doesn't stop caring for you. Let's compare the two. In the first scenario your friend really wasn't impacted much. Others were, you were, but he really wouldn't have been hurt, even if it had been more than just a thought. Even so, for your planned betrayal he commands your demise and death. The second friend stood to lose so much more. Yet, even after that he still helps you. He cares for you so much that regardless of the fact that you planned on betraying him, possibly causing his death, and as far as the sequence is concerned, did, he still cares for you and is willing to help you. Which friend would you pick to keep as a friend? Which one actually loves you most? I know who I would pick. I think most people would pick the second friend. So let's see these theoretical situations in a way that is close to real life. Friend 2 is from Doctor Who, season 8 episode 11. It's the Doctor (portrayed by Peter Capaldi) and Clara. It may not be real, but it's great. The possibility of such a friend is amazing to consider. Believing in that type of love is amazing. Acting with that type of love is fantastic. I recommend watching the episode (and the entire series). The first friend is Yahweh, also known as El, God, or Jesus of Nazareth. Don't believe me? He gave a commandment to kill anybody that left the Yahweh cult. Just read your scriptures, specifically the old testament, Exodus. Do you think that is just how he dealt with people in the Old Testament? Well, read your New Testament. If you don't accept Christ, or deny him, you will suffer a terrible condemnation for eternity. If you accept Christ, and then turn away, you will suffer an even worse fate resulting in some sort of eternal torture. Which character shows more love? Which one would you rather spend time with? Which one is worth your time? Which one shows the most love? I would rather have the Doctor as a friend, and be that type of friend, than be like the Christian god.

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