An Anonymous Comment Outfoxed Me!

Recently I received a comment from someone who preferred to remain anonymous. I have no problem with someone commenting on my blog and choosing to remain anonymous, especially considering some of the topics discussed and the negative impact the very word 'atheist' seems to create in some peoples' minds.

I only moderate comments where the person making the comment has requested that the information remain private, between them and myself or if (has as happened) under age minors have written about their personal journeys, trying to escape or make sense of theism, esp if it could identify them. (Some minors have written to me and included their email adresses, home address, etc.) All other comments are published.
I think censorship can go too far and this blog is not designed as a 'lovefest' where I only welcome people who agree with me. To me that is not progress. In fact, I positively encourage people who have ideas contrary to mine to step forward and say their piece. I may be wrong about some or all of the things I write and there are greater minds out there who can put me right or present a different angle which will promote communication and understanding!!!

This comment had me foxed - I must admit. I am not sure of the writers intent, purpose or point. I only share this with you as you maybe able to help me work this out.

Please - let me have your comments.
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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "The Beauty Meme":

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Reported by several citizens.raycomfortfood.blogspot.com The analysis clearly showed a THREAT to innocent citizens. Verbal threats, & subversive actions. Other things I am not allowed to divulge.When you get audited, stop by and say Thanks! to Dale. This is not a SPIN. I thought you should know who your "Judas" is in your brotherhood.This is his website: http://foundingdoc.typepad.comHAVE A GREAT WEEK ! Brothers !!!

The Beauty Meme

When are we going to realise that we are not only being conned by supernaturalists but also by people who want to make money from exploiting human weaknesses?

Let's take, for instance, the beauty industry. How many strands do you think there are which take advantage of us?

I was reading an old edition of Essence magazine (January 2008) and they featured an article about 'Ageless Beauties - Special'. They showed a number of black women ranging in age from 34 to 72. I flicked through the magazine feeling a sense of pointlessness to it all. The women were all made over within an inch of their lives. Their hairstyles were all coiffed and primped, make-up done just so and paraded in shoes and clothes which cost an arm and a leg when put together.

Here's the byline from the piece:

''...we celebrate 13 (from more than 5,000 applicants) phenomenal women. Let their radiant skin, killer bodies, timeless wisdom and generous spirits inspire the ageless beauty in you.''

The article then outlines how these women have 'achieved' their looks and in the main they credited this to 'God'. They encouraged people to be focused on praising God, giving their life over to God, etc.

How can we hope to raise children to enjoy life, be themselves, forge their own paths, love themselves for who they are when we constantly push, from all angles, that they are not good enough and they should watch what other people do? I have a dream that one day people won't give a damn about who is wearing what, whether someone looks old or young or is abled-bodied or disabled, gay or straight, fat or thin, their race or anything else that is in the category of the superficial.

You notice that there appears to be a campaign against women thinking for themselves. Women are targeted so overtly to conform to a standard. Note how many programmes are on television advising people how to get dates or 'dump the frump' and everyone is put through a make-over mill and comes out looking like Stepford Wife clones. No emphasis on individuality. You will conform or be condemned. Some presenters even try to conjure up the most vile description of the 'before' victims and gush and praise their handiwork after viewing the 'after' make-over.

I have created an environment where I don't care about how I look. Of course, I have my favourite items, feel more comfortable in this item of clothing than that - but quite honestly, I would rather read a good book, blog, go for a long walk, talk to friends and family, help a neighbours child to read, meditate, potter in the garden pulling out roots - filling my nails with dirt and doing a thousand other things than spend too much time and money worrying and considering how I look. What is the point? If someone doesn't like me as I am then I choose not to make that my problem. Why would I want to look younger? When did this youth-obsession seep into our cultures?

I see the so called 'stars' who have teeth straightened, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, face lifts, brow lifts, liposuction and many other 'enhancing treatments' - and they have access to the best photographers, make-up artists, designers and such. They receive free items from producers of high-end products and act as walking advertisements. Being photographed by the tipped off paparazzi, magazines, newspapers at glossy functions helps to feed inadequacy and fattens the bank balances of the haves.

Why do we place so much emphasis on how we look? Who does it benefit? I don't think it benefits me. Clothes are to keep me warm or to cover certain parts that will prevent me from being arrested!

No, I am not interested in paying to have my eyebrows plucked, artificial nails applied every two weeks, my legs waxed, traipsing the shops each weekend maxing out my credit card, perusing the magazines for the latest trends or anything like that.

I'm not interested in being sheep and following the crowd because that is a sure sign I am not living my life for me. This one life that could end at any moment. This one life where following my dreams means being myself.

So to all those women featured in Essence, I have a message for you: Sack the gods and reclaim your life - regardless of how you look.