'Faith must beenforced by reason; when it becomes blind, it dies.'- Gandhi
Some of us are fortunate enough not to cling to religion as a form of comfort and security. Others because of a past unfortunate event(s), such as a death ofa friend or family member, need the sanctuary of religion to confide in.
I have always questioned the rationality of religion, which is a touchy subject for most, it’s not that I don’t believe in God, it is that I have no fucking idea. I find it so strange that religious leaders and followers can have such “faith”,in something that has never been proven factual and honestly sounds like a really fucked up Disney Movie, including the sexual undertones.
Here’s another thing about religion that bothers me, what determines that one religion is more superior then another? Honestly, all religions are the same, if you think your Christianity is the best, take a look at Islam, it’s the same story. Religion is often concealed with humility, although I often think it is pomposity or arrogance, not always,but for the most part. Have you ever had one of those little Mormon boys in there nice suits come up to you and talk to you about why you should be Mormon?Or those nice old ladies that knock on your door and tell you to believe in Jesus Christ? What about those Scientologists that want you to watch a short film about how Scientology changed their life? Who are they trying to convince?Why are they telling us that their religion is better? If we are all trying to be good people and reach the same objective, then why is one religion better than another? I don’t really understand why we have to choose a religion, why can’t we be happy knowing that we just don’t know?
Whether you are religious or not,I think we can all agree that there is more to this world than science,right? But can we also agree that we don’t know what is more to this world other than science that has been proven factual and that we are using religion as a source of reassurance because we don’t feel comfortable with the unknown. The unknown makes us feel venerable and apprehensive, hence we resort to our faith even if it’s totally absurd and irrational. It’snot that I hate religion or hold it in low regards, I just don’t understand it,and find it strange that more people aren’t questioning the ludicrousness ofit.
As I was reading the Bible for the first time, ( not in full depth) just to see the allure of it, I can’t believe people believe that bullshit.(only if you believe it word for word, I agree with the ideological aspect) Religion makes us do preposterous things, bomb other countries, kill people, suicide missions, the list goes on. I thought religion was meant to make us be good people and do good things for all humanity, but why is senselessness the effect of religion. If this is what “God”wants us to do, if this is what “God” is telling us to do, then I’m glad “God”doesn’t talk to me from up above.
But all in all it’s true what they say, when times are arduous, whether it maybe be family trouble, or drug problems, religion or faith, helps you get through it, because it is something you can rely on to be there for you, when your family is not there, or when want to snort your next line. I’m glad thatthere is that outlet of spirituality that helps people sustain from drugs or killing others, but aren’t morals and intelligence enough? Why do we have to succumb to irrational behavior to be good human beings? Why have we let our faith become so blind, that is has obscured our intelligence?
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