existentialism, as from dictionary.com,
"A philosophy that emphasizes the uniqueness and isolation of the individual experience in a hostile or indifferent universe, regards human existence as unexplainable, and stresses freedom of choice and responsibility for the consequences of one's acts."
I'm definitely not an "existentialist loon." How anyone could call me that after simply reading a comment I made on another person's blog talking about God and trusting in him, I don't know. I don't regard the existence of humans as unexplainable. It's pretty explainable through God's word. Free will plays a role along side predestination and God's hand upon our lives. Yes, humans are free to choose and are responsible, but we also suffer acts not of our own choosing but of another person's choice and always in God's knowing and perfect will. I don't stress individual experience and I didn't know that the universe could be indifferent or hostile...although humans can. I know that the Creator of the universe is neither indifferent or hostile. What I believe in isn't existentialism; I believe in God...
Posted by Anna at January 20, 2004 01:26 AMI suspect it was said for just this reason . . . Judging by the fellow's other comments, I'd say it was pretty much thrown out there willy-nilly to get your goat, while he continued in search of larger play (i.e. Wilson and the Cynic). If I were you, I'd go get my goat back and keep a tighter hold on his rope . . .
Posted by: Blame Jared at January 20, 2004 02:07 PMI didn't lose any goats. I was just responding to the comment that I perceived as humorous and so far out there. I laughed and still laugh every time I see that comment.
Posted by: banana at January 20, 2004 09:12 PM