Religion. I'm so torn on this topic. And yes I mean the topic, in general. Sometimes I love the topic of religion, and sometimes I despise it. I HATE when people judge others on what they believe. I know 'hate' isn't a great word to use when speaking about the subject, but I feel it is appropriate so I will use it. I like when people share their religion with others who WANT to hear it. If someone doesn't want to hear it, (I like to think I don't have a bad mouth, but I honestly have no better way to say this...) please, shut the fuck up. Don't you dare tell someone they are 'going to hell' for something they do or do not believe. To those people I ask: when did you focus so much on this idea of being such a perfect image to God that you lost your humanity?
I have found many different definitions of religion, and this is my favorite:
religion: a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.
I like this because it allows different principle beliefs and philosophies to be referred to as 'religion', which is a word I quite like.
So you may be asking what religion I am. My answer is that I have no idea. Most days I believe in God. This belief has gotten me through some tough times. The idea that God loves, and God gives and that we should live a good life, a positive life and follow God is just lovely to me. I also have great admiration for those who truly follow Jesus and try to live and love like him. But here's where it gets complicated: everyone interprets Jesus, God, the bible and everything else every religion has to offer, differently. Some people say premarital sex is bad, others think not. Some people think that drinking alcohol is bad, others don't. Yet, they all claim to be 'Christian' or some kind of branch of Christianity. So what is right? I believe in being courteous, kind and loving to yourself, others, and nature. I believe in being a good person, and being open minded. I believe in karma and balance. I believe that love and kindness conquers all; all ways, always. I believe in hope. And yes, I believe everyone should have faith in something, or someone.
I have found many different definitions of religion, and this is my favorite:
religion: a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.
I like this because it allows different principle beliefs and philosophies to be referred to as 'religion', which is a word I quite like.
So you may be asking what religion I am. My answer is that I have no idea. Most days I believe in God. This belief has gotten me through some tough times. The idea that God loves, and God gives and that we should live a good life, a positive life and follow God is just lovely to me. I also have great admiration for those who truly follow Jesus and try to live and love like him. But here's where it gets complicated: everyone interprets Jesus, God, the bible and everything else every religion has to offer, differently. Some people say premarital sex is bad, others think not. Some people think that drinking alcohol is bad, others don't. Yet, they all claim to be 'Christian' or some kind of branch of Christianity. So what is right? I believe in being courteous, kind and loving to yourself, others, and nature. I believe in being a good person, and being open minded. I believe in karma and balance. I believe that love and kindness conquers all; all ways, always. I believe in hope. And yes, I believe everyone should have faith in something, or someone.
I've never read this post...Now I did :) Hope you are doing well friend...
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