Beau Biden funeral [View all]
Watching the coverage so far, all over MSNBC, CNN, C-SPAN1, even FOX. All of these are allegedly "news" channels. And yet, I scan all of the religious channels and not one is carrying it. Not even the predominantly Catholic channels.
The sadness of the Biden family must be overwhelming. I cried a little just watching Joe Biden hanging his head.
But the religious rhetoric is just so somber, so thick, so intricate and complex, it's a formidable barrier to freethought. It really turns me off, as it goes on and on and on and on. I sure hope some of the eulogies are a little uplifting, but I probably won't make it that far.
I am reminded of a relatively recent "celebration" I attended for an atheist who had passed away. It was held in a Universalist church, and the music and talk were so uplifting and happy, there was only the momentary sadness at the passing of a wonderful and kind person.
I contrast the two - Biden funeral and the atheist funeral - and there is no doubt where I want to be, and what I would like to have happen when I pass away.
But I do hope the Biden family can have some peace of mind.
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