Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Religion

I have been asked alot throughout my years why religion I believe in, or what's my take on religion, or do I believe in any god, etc.

First, I don't like labels period. Whether it's for religion, or for sexuality, for race, or anything. I don't like to be put in a box because then I feel I will forever be judged by what other people in the same "category" as me say or do.
I've also had moments when I was younger, where people would ask what religion my mother was and then assume I was the same as her. It just made me angry because I felt like it took about my own voice and thoughts.
I don't know if there is a God, or if there are Gods. I'm not looking to find He/She/It/Them either, it's not on my list of priorities.
To say I don't care sounds a little harsh, but I do not care for religion in my personal life. It wouldn't do much for my personality, or beliefs, or morals, I feel I am already a pretty set individual.
Second, religion is scary, in my opinion. Die hard people of religions, and strict rules are scary. It makes me uncomfortable, and I don't like being told what to do. Religion would be the equivalent of throwing me into jail.
Now I do not judge or discriminate against people who are religious. Basically I believe you should be able to believe in whatever you want, as long as you aren't hurting anyone, or forcing your beliefs upon anyone (especially me), it all should be dandy.
There are so many different religions in my family as well (I've always said we kind of have a mini crusades era, without the stupidity and war)... if the world could emulate my family then we could truly achieve peace,seriously.
And it kind of comes down to all the same ideas in religion... especially with ones that were rooted from a base religion.

Well here it is, I have thought long and hard of how to summarize my take on this huge topic.
I guess I believe in Love. If we all cared for our neighbors, and accepted the fact that we are all different but just lived and loved no matter what, then the world would be a great place.
So I try to live with love, and peace, and harmony.
I believe in nature, and earth, and how we need to learn how to live more eco-friendly since we do only have one planet that can foster our life.
It gets hard some days, but I believe in People. I believe we all have the potential to do something great for humanity, the planet, or anything really, even a small change. I believe people can change to live more peacefully, one day. I have hope.

I guess if you really wanted to you could tell me all my beliefs could very well set me into already formed religions. Paganism, Wicca, Buddhism, Confucianism, etc.
I already know, but I just can't do it. I can't tie myself down to a religion, to a word, to rules, when I already have so many other limitations in my life.

I hope this helps everyone understand me a little more.
I hope this ties up some loose ends of conversations if you ever asked me about my religious beliefs etc.

Peace and Love.
I am Christina.

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