My gripes about religion…..I welcome your discussion…
1) judgment & superiority complexes
Everyone is entitled to have their own beliefs about creation, existence, purposes in life and possible after, or not. My beliefs might not be the same as anyone else’s, but should that entitle me to pass judgment or try to convince anyone else that they are wrong? No.
There are close to 7 billion people in this word, clearly we are going to have some differences of opinion on the “religion” topic. So, whatever you believe…believe it! If other people don’t share your beliefs, so what, is it really any of your business? Have your religious beliefs somehow given you a divine power to judge others? If so, good luck getting through life with that attitude.
Regardless of your religious beliefs or lack thereof, hatred, judgment, degradation and assumption will get you nowhere with me or any other logical introspective person on this planet.
Many people that have known me for years have no idea what I believe, but I can imagine for those that are judgmental and believe that everyone else is wrong…this probably drives them crazy. I have on many occasions, walked away from a conversation about this topic simply because it went without question that the person I was talking to had a closed mind and narrow focused view of religion, spirituality and existence. Why bother?
There are however; other people in my life that I have engaged in very deep and meaningful metaphysical conversations, we may not share the same point of view, but we respect the differences and appreciate the other’s willingness to understand. Does it make one of us better than the other one? No.
2) flaunting it & fake ambition
Ok, so you have beliefs…you feel comfortable with what you believe…you know where you’ve been, where you are…and where you are going right?…great! Leave it at that. You don’t need to prove anything to the rest of us with over the top displays of religious symbolism, an over indulgent use of cheesy phrases and words of praise. We get it, you love (whomever). The only thing that those kinds of suffocating displays of dedication indicate to the rest of the world is this; “I am really insecure and I don’t want others to judge me, so if I constantly remind them of my beliefs they will think I am a good person.”
Some people associate themselves with a particular belief system not because they truly understand it and embrace the ideals, but because they were told that this is what they are, or what they should believe. Whenever I meet someone in this kind of a situation it saddens me. To think that people follow a belief strictly for the aesthetics, recognition or to prevent persecution from their family and friends is beyond me.
In my experience, it is typically these types of situations where you will find the voices of religious scamper flowing loudly so as to prevent those around them from being any more the wiser.
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Oh what a blessing you are to me, to your family, to the world. Yes we have had some scintilating metaphysical conversations. You have such a unique view of life/afterlife etc. It is always a pleasure to talk to you. When people recite regurgitated Christian, Islam, Judaic, or any other creedal and dogmatic rhetoric I get sick to my stomach. The universe is so diverse in its infinite variations and possibilities yet we continue to limit ourselves and each other. Thank you for your love and for counting me worthy of your friendship. Light and love, your friend, Ollis.
Thanks Ollis, I appreciate that even though we do not share the exact same beliefs, we are able to appreciate the other's point of view. And, that is all I ask. :-) I wish that more people were as loving, open and articulate as you!
Netty....Netty....Netty...what can I say except...thank you! lol I take everything that you said as a compliment, and I am sure that you wouldn't expect me to do anything else. And, it seems that you're pretty good at using fun words to gramatically express how you feel as well. Miss you too...:-)
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