Peace Fam,
Today an issue is on my mind. Well actually every day I think about the effect that religion has on us individually, socially and as an entire society of the world. I remain perplexed and am praying for guidance on how to internalize these issues, as well as how to effectively discuss this with people around me.
Let's start with my personal relationship with God. I know that I may catch a lot of slack for this blog from my friends/loved ones/coworkers etc who think they know more about me than they really do. But I pray that you can open your mind to my belief and also understand the reason
for this blog.
I do not claim to have totally adopted any one religion simply because my focus is that I don't need to join a group, society, denomination or anything similar to have a personal relationship with God. I don't believe that God loves me any less than he loves a devout Christian or Muslim/Muslima. My focus with God is TRUTH. I am not and refuse to be a sheep led in any direction, for I believe that when the day of judgement comes, I will stand alone to be evaluated by God. Not with a vast congregation to uphold and support me, not with my pastor to vouch for me, and I can be sure that none of you will be present. That is why I ask God to reveal to me in my heart what the truth is, to avoid being mislead by so much corruption that man has placed within and without religion.
*Please do not misunderstand what I'm saying: I really totally support and encourage ministries, support groups, church, whatever fellowship that we have to spread the love of God. The my reference to "sheep" is not figurative in the sense of Christians, but a metaphor for people who follow blindly.*
That brings me to my next point, I notice how religion divides so many people and causes war, discrimination, hatred, etc.... All of these things are actually additional sin, in the name of God. What turns me away from certain specific groups, is that while teaching the love of God in the churches and temples, we are also teaching hatred for anyone who does not believe what we believe. Please keep it real. How many people have it INSTILLED in them to look down on, pity, hate, or try to reform people of other religions?
That brings me to my next point. Who are YOU? and why do you feel that your belief system is THE belief system? Do people of other beliefs not have just as strong a conviction that they are practicing the RIGHT faith? How easy would it be for someone to persuade you, a Christian, to be a Muslim, or you, a person of the Baptist faith, to be Jehovah's Witness? Not easy, i suppose. So, then why do you feel that you should be able to convert another person?
My point is this: The main issue is that every person that is practicing any type of faith religiously, is trying to please God to the best of their ability. They believe strongly that they are doing what God has outlined in HIS divine will. This may be because they study the Holy Bible, or the Holy Quran. Whichever it may be, they believe strongly they are doing the right thing. Just as strongly as you believe that you are.
I don't knock anyone who lives for God, regardless of faith. There is one God. And if you study religion, across the board, there are the basic laws of religion....Love your neighbor, don't kill, don't steal, and so on and so forth. This is the only thing that stands out to me and the only thing that truly makes sense. God wants us all to love one another like HE loves us. HE is the ultimate judge. Should we be left to guess which religion we should choose just to make sure we get to heaven....I choose not to choose. But that is my preference. I respect your preference as well. I even respect some things that I believe to be lies being practiced and taught in other religions, because what it boils down to is that religious people are serving God to the best of their ability.
I love you, and I pray that the right revelation has reached your heart and souls through my message. I pray that you receive the information that is from GOD, and not solely from me.
Blessings in abundance!
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