I Am Not a Philosopher. I Am Not Even an Amateur. I Just Think Too Hard.

Philosophy is hard work. That is why most people don't do it. And the reason that it seems unecessary is that most people do just fine without it. At least they think they're fine. But the questioning of the status quo, the deepest levels, is the movement of philospohy in the last 2500 years. If people never questioned why humans acted the way they did, it is doubtful that anything would ever change. A lot of us don't seem to understand, that things are the way that things are right now because people were willing to do the hard work that is philosophy. I know not whether it is a good thing to refuse to question one's current reality. It may in fact be happier. It may not be as unauthentic as philosopher types think that it is. But it matters. It matters because moral imperatives are at stake. Every philosophy leads to the acceptance of certain things and the denial of others. What you deny and what you accept is your morality. This is why philosophy matters. Because whether or not someone dies may basically depend on philosophy.
So when you see something that seems wrong, think about why it's wrong, and what is wrong with the thinking that would allow it. When you see something that's right, think about why it's right and what is right with the thinking that would allow it. If you choose to part with philosophy all together, find a religion that fits your innate sense of right and wrong. This is my advice. If you decide to do the hard work of philosophy, separate it from your religion. If they bring you to a place of contradiction. Give up on philosophy. If you can live in the balance between philosophy and religion. Live by your religion, and see if your philosophy is compatible. If at any point you can find harmony between your religion and philosophy, you will have found comfort in this.
As for me, I cannot escape philosophy. This may be my curse. But you worry about you.
If you're not a philosopher, read the Bible, and N.T. Wright.
If you're a philosopher, trust your Bible, and read Kierkagaard, listen to him carefully, but don't trust him.
Socrates is the most sincere philosopher.
Jesus is the truth.
Any questions?
There should be.