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Why do people feel the need to believe in a God? It seems as if I hear about "being a good Christian" or following the "right path" like Christianity has cornered the market on wholesome behavior. Ultimately, you are held responsible for your actions no matter what you choose to believe. If you choose to do something because of "God" or because you just believe yourself that it's the right thing to do, it's not going to matter, as long as you do the right thing. That is perhaps where people need the guidance of "God" - to choose what is right or wrong. But, religion has blurred those lines and created situations in which the "God" thing is not necessarily the RIGHT thing. Indoctrination is one example I can think of - the creation of "Christian Warriors" through brainwashing of little childrens' minds. A Christian Jihad - It's sickening. And, I think that having a book tell you what is right or wrong totally takes away from the human experience of knowing and believing what YOU truly believe is right or wrong. I don't need a damn book to tell me...I just know. I have a feeling that many people who trust in that book, also just know. And when what that book tells you conflicts with what you just know, it can be frustrating and lead to abhorrent behavior and even possibly hatred.
All I'm saying is if you treat your fellow man like a human being, I don't care WHAT told you to act that way. And, if you need God, or the Bible, more power to you. But if you start treating people wrong because of it, we'll have problems. Also, don't judge my life based on that book - because I know and believe in a right and wrong that I have felt, rather than read or have been told.
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Posted by Lupey on 2007-12-21 12:55:13 | Rating: | Views: 181
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Hello Lupey:
I am a follower of Jesus Christ and can appreciate your sentiments when it comes to anyone mistreating someone else regardless of what rationale is used to justify it.
Religion and God is two different entities and I hope in your journey you will come to know this profound truth of passage in life and don't allow people misrepresentation, well meaning or in ignorance lead you to lump the both together because there are some real fundamental differences like night and day between the two.
I don't see the Bible as a rule book but a book of life. When activated by faith, it becomes spirit and alive within the human heart and I never read it to gain a bunch of rules and regulations but I read it to gain insight into a very real God (for me and I respect your right to reject my understanding of God).
It is very unfortunate that many sees God as someone who is interested in rehabilitating the fallen nature of mankind and therefore left us a long list of dos and don'ts that have been exploited by many well intentioned persons who have their own agenda as religious police officers in the world.
I see Christianity in its purest sense as an invitation to mankind to know Christ on an intimate level and enter into a relationship with him from within the human heart. I see Christianity in its purest sense as a bridge that lost men cross over unto light from the darkness of this fallen world.
I read the Bible as a way of knowing my Creator in an intimate and personal way. An Absolutely Awesome Experience that could never be fully explain in the tongue of the earthly language.
I hope one day you will be able to look pass religious representation (that can be a bit hard to swallow at times)and from fresh eyes without any preconceived notions examine the Bible from a totally different perspective...A Book of Life (rather than it is many times portrayed as a Book of rules and regulations)for I am of the conviction that if you ever approach it from this angle..you will see something you probably never will see in organized religion...and that is a loving Creator that simply loves humanity in spite of ourselves.
Again, I respect your absolute right to reject this invitation. God bless you whether you embrace him or not.
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Posted by SRD
on 2007-12-21 13:22:45
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I appreciate that input. However, I don't see the current world as "fallen". As you describe it, it seems as if your Creator is more of a character in a book, rather than "God".
Like I said, I respect you right and reason for having faith. However, I cannot say I understand it.
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Posted by Lupey
on 2007-12-21 13:35:22
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NO religion in itself is BAD. People are bad. I have studied many religions, beliefs and philosophies. EVERY single one puts forth one simple realization: that if each person would treat each other the way they themselves would want to be treated, there will be an utopic paradise right here on earth. What has happened in the past is that most do not even understand the religion or belief that they adhere to. This is often the fault of the leadership which has turned mankind against itself because of want of power, which in itself is contrary to what most beliefs teach. A religion is simply the way one would like the world to be and show to others how some have tried to obtain that world. Most are the same with minor variations that are BLOWN up. I will have some future blogs on this very important subject coming forthright.
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Posted by RA_Morris
on 2007-12-21 14:20:42
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Also, people tend to focus on the DIFFERENCES instead of the commonalities.
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Posted by RA_Morris
on 2007-12-21 14:22:14
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Hello Lupey:
You do not see this current world as fallen???? The pedophiles that are preying on our young babies to the extent that the "Megan Law" had to be enacted by the legislatures does not give credence to the status of this world as fallen? The emptiness that impacts most of our young and not so young adults that has led to an epidemic of drug and alcoholic additions where as there is not even enough space in rehabs to accomodate this volume of people who lives are becoming more and more unmanaged and so they are seeking help, does this not give credence to a fallen state? The fact we have to lock our doors every night regardless of where we live on this earth, due to human beings (not animals) that may or have invaded the privacy of our homes and ravished and murdered individuals and even sometimes entire families for a couple of dollars, does this not give credence to a fallen earth? There are people on this planet that are literally starving to death with famine and then on the same planet there are those who would purchase a picture for millions of dollars just to hang it over their fire place, in my humble estimation this illustrate something is wrong with the condition of this world. There are individuals on this same planet that literally kills for excitement aka "the serial killers" and does this factor gives credence to a fallen condition of earth? There are young people that join gangs and participates in "drive by shooting" that sometimes randomly hits and kills a child and this is done so that they can "prove" that they are tough, this factors into the belief that there is someting dreadfully wrong on this planet. There are wars that leads to the maiming and death of others and not all wars are just, look at the likes of Hitler regime. There is hatred on this earth. There is racism on this earth. There are those on this planet that will hate someone without even knowing them based on their color of their skin or economic status..this heart condition is birth from a very deprived and fallen nature in my humble opinion. Mothers killing their own offsprings and fathers even raping their own daughters. Priest participating in the unthinkable with innocent children does not give credence to the observation that something is wrong on planet earth? People work long and hard for their money and then someone comes along and shoot them or beat them to death and takes their hard earned money? All due respect, Lupey, I don't know what current world you are looking at.. perhaps I need to see this world because I see the world that I just described in the previous paragraph as more prevalent in our current world. Again, all due respect, I guess you never lock your doors at night and don't have to worry about being robbed or maimed by someone that looks just as human as you or I. Although I do suspect you take the normal precaution that most conscientious persons does because the days are evil.
Yes, I do see beautiful things on this planet, for instance there are still beatiful and nice human beings that are truly the salt of the earth because they are so kind and sweet and affirms each other humanity but unfortunately it does not erase the fact that something is desperately wrong with how humanity treat each other as a whole. History tells us many stories that will make us all cringe to note that ordinary people can behaved in such cruel ways toward each other.
My Creator is not a character in a book, but a true and intimate friend that I can say without a shadow of doubt ..I don't think God exist.. I Know he Does! A book can not give you that assurance which can only be born out of a personal and intimate encounter with my Lord. It is downright mystical. I do not see myself as a religious person but a spiritual being that has been awoke. The Bible is like a love letter written to my soul and I fully embrace it by faith and had my own personal experiences beyond the book that has validated my belief beyond words in a book but engaging in spiritual awakening that those who have never experience it personally would have difficulty understanding it because, Lupey, it is clearly not of this world. Again as always, I respect your right to reject this. I feel very passionate about Christ but I also feel passionate about your God-given right of choice to chose to reject this message as well. God bless you.
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Posted by SRD
on 2007-12-21 14:33:02
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Talk about doom and gloom.
To say the world is fallen is to give up on it. All those problems you describe are of this world and also have solutions that are of this world. Some may see those problems as a reason to believe in a higher power and perhaps to simply give up and wait to be whisked away to "heaven", while others see it as a calling to do something to improve this world. I'm not saying you do this, but it does give people a false sense of hope while allowing them to abandon the problems here on Earth.
Take care of the children and they will take care of the world. It may take a few generations, but they will.
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Posted by Lupey
on 2007-12-21 14:46:22
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I appreciate you, Lupey..I really do! I like your candid remarks and appreciate this dialogue. I think the problems in this world is a call for each of us to do something to alleviate the pain and make it better for the next generation. My belief in God promotes from within a desire to live a life of purpose and meaning and apart of that is the responsibility to recognize that I am to be my brother's keeper and what affects one affects me personally. I care about humanity deeply!
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Posted by SRD
on 2007-12-21 14:54:49
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Candid - that's actually what my first blog was going to be about, but this was my issue du jour. Thanks for your input, too. While I'm here to write for my own sanity, I'm also here to listen and absorb the viewpoint of others.
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Posted by Lupey
on 2007-12-21 14:58:46
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Good writing...
I need God. People like me have to have him.
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Posted by Writer
on 2007-12-21 22:40:03
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God,God please i beg you,came in front of me and say "I am Wrong"
--An unknown Atheist
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Posted by jitesh
on 2008-02-08 11:18:42
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God is a man-made fantasy. Religious people are often the most intolerant people in existence. Why is it that religion requires everybody to believe in it? Its an outdated mode of existence created at a time when nobody knew anything about anything. Its been twisted and distorted over time to the point where it can be used to justify just about anything. Lets all move on and evolve to the next level.
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Posted by TerrorBytePresent...
on 2008-08-14 03:01:39
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