Yes, God, religion, and the sciences can be combined to explain the beginning of the universe and we should be more open to rely on both to answer questions. Keeping in mind, there may be things beyond our understanding or knowledge we may never achieve. Hence, the importance of faith. More tales or honesty about my evolution to be a better man and how I'm a work in progress, being more dependent on faith and conservatism. Using a train metaphor for the journey of life and decisions and responsibilities, you gentle listener; witness a recognition in real time, of how our perspective gets diluted and we sin or fall from the train. 

In a personal observation, I am very proud of that recognition in front of anybody who listens. It may not come across as significant as it is to me, but it is demonstrative that if we are conscious of our decisions and words, we can get better as people, husbands/wives, kids/parents, loving and embracing who we are. How we are flawed. Admitting it, owning it, and not content that it is destiny. Anyway, that moment was the equivalent of Sisyphus, nearly reaching the top of the hill. Maybe a dark example, but the point is, it illustrates my growth and is an example to anyone who hears it, if I can "change my spots", anyone can. Or.... as I grow more sentimental in my older age, I also become more dorky and ate up with my vanity.

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