Do you believe in God? Do you pray? Have you ever felt the presence of "something" or experienced an event that is just unexplainable?
Is there really and Heaven or Hell?
What were you taught as a child?
I feel like religion is still a hot button for some. Especially with certain denominations that send messages of burning in a fire for the rest of your Life, or using other scare tactics which does nothing but riddle one with guilt and shame, especially if you have "sinned".
How about the Muslims? It seems like they are constantly being ridiculed, persecuted and accused of all things violent when the message of their Faith teaches the opposite. And if I'm not mistaken, the Muslim faith is the oldest "organized" religion is it not? Christianity is an arm off of the Muslim faith-so how did we become so ugly towards each other? I'm pretty sure that that is not what the Koran teaches and certainly not the Bible itself.
So when you need to find strength, when you need guidance or a spiritual uplifting, where do you go? Do you go to church? Temple? Meditate? Go to confession and ask for some Hail Mary’s?
Is it really necessary to go to a building every week just so we can "save your soul" from damnation and pray for forgiveness?
I've always felt at the most Peace when I'm outside in Nature, among the mountains or a waterfall. That is where I have felt the closest to my God, my higher power. Does that count?
Btw, God's name is Howard. Did you know that?
Personally, I really don't think it matters if you go to a church, a tent, a log cabin or just sit in the comfort of your favorite chair. I think it matters that you just go-wherever that may be. It matters that you just show up.
I think God has many names. Deus, Yahweh, Elohim, Tzevaot, Allah...but for me, I think I'll call him Howard.
Until next time...elizinashe
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