Damn you Orwell

Two articles popped up on the boards over at Starsiege:2845's general discussion fourm that made me rather outraged, and sad. (in that order)
Some judge here in the US has ruled that some parents cannot teach their child Wicca. Whie its divorce related, and the kid attends a christian school of some sort, both parents objected to the ruleing.
Also the UK is considering banning the sale of long pointy kitchen knives. Or at least its been pushed enough by some group to be put in the news. The researchers cite the incidence of knives used in domestic violence/disputes.
I suppose I should be more sensative about such an issue, as my uncle was murdered by his wife with just such a knife, but the idea of banning a kitchen implement as a solution to violence is terribly ludicrous.
Part of me just wants to shut out these sorts of things, not pay attention, and try to go about living my life in peace. And another part wants to start paying copious attention, and stockpile supplies for when the time for revolution comes.

Its sad and frightening just how we keep progressing toward orwell's world of 1984.

Spiritual Colation

I've always considered myself somewhat of a Taoist, ever since I first learned of the teachings of Lao Tzu when I was still in Mid-school. I have only just gotten around to reading all of the Tao Te Ching. It's truly enlightening. I realize I must purchase a copy of this work so that I may meditate on its verses. Its not something one should read in just one sitting then put away, as the implications and meanings are great and deep, and are not just knowledge to be aquired, but are more inspiration to be experienced. Its quite enlightened and joyous nihilism and beautiful self contradiction.
(The Tao never does, yet through it all things are done.)

I do believe I will use one quote rather often:
"He knows does not speak, he who speaks does not know."

I do believe the Tao Te Ching could very well be alternately titled "Quintessential Christianity". One of these days I'll formulate a whole system of instruction based off of the interconnectedness of all the world's faiths, and perhaps spread some true enlightenment and understanding among the varried tribes of man.