Losing Religion

I think about the names Holy Roller and Bible Thumper from those so opposed to religion for what ever reasons, but I will be honest I am too. I am not a religious man myself but a man of God is how I view myself and my relationship with Him. Many run from God because of the beliefs of religion.In my opinion religious groups are conformed and judged by the very same people who practice it. Jesus did not come to establish religion but to establish relationship with God. I dont think he said also you have to take an eight week class learn some hymms and only than will you be saved..He did say that he did not come for the righteous but to save the sick, the ones in need of a physician.

Most churchs are filled with hypocrites and to call me one would only be scratching the surface, but humility before honor as I am a humbled man. I know from personal experience and through others that people run from Christ and maybe I would too if I were to walk into an church where everyone judged me just by appearance alone. The holier than though look, I am sure you have had that glance and maybe youre the one staring.Its to value relationship over ritual,mercy over sacrifice, and to value love before law.Religion complains and seems it despises freedom. Religion focuss' on the weekness of man and not the greatness of God.

For example of relationship above ritual a man walks into a church I attended for a while and he smells like alcohol, wearing slippers, and a tye died shirt. could you imagine the disgusting look people had on their face, like what is he doing here and the old people saying "well I never". You never what I think to myself, had a drink , wore slippers? Were you born perfect, and why do you judge this man,? Once again Christ came to heal the sick so is this man in not the right place?To top it off this man instead of running sat indian style on the floor.Uncomfortable it was for everyone I am sure, the looks , whispers,the coughs, and it took a few people to make him feel comfortable and we sat on the floor with him. Thats the greatness of God right there, bringing this person from where he was and the people inviting him with love.The weakness was everyone else whom judged him for his weekness.We should all see eachother as welcomed strangers.Just because someone doesnt look like you or act like you doesnt make you a better person.

Religion always critisizes from a far and is narrow minded. I feel God wants us to be opened minded and walk a narrow path.Far too often do religions add their own laws to the bible and along with free will thats what seperated man from God and allowed the devil to invade the church.lol Man made versions of His word by adding his own laws.I dont mean to offend your walk with God or your religion, but I think when priest are said to be infowlable is a lie from the start. Where in the bible does it say that? It doesnt! it says be fruitful and multiply, in order to look over my house you must be able to look over your own house. You closed the door to human touch,compassion, and the love that God wants us to have. Having an over aged virgin stand before a congregation seems unhealthy. Maybe thats why so many little boys are being touched at the Vadican and churchs accross the world.Just a thought. Slightly off topic the Virgin Mary. She gave birth to Christ yes, but where does it say worship her I dont get it.Even Jesus said to Mary and Joeseph when He ran off and they found Him He said why do you worry for me? dont you know I should be of my Fathers business.Not Joeseph or Marys business but Gods.So please stop worshipping every spilled bowl of tomato soup and greese stain on a wall.Its soup people, soup.

But these same religions tell you that you must look a certain way, act a certain way, some religions tell you that dark skin is evil,white skin is evil,I think even some say coffee is evil.This is evil, thats evil, your dress is to low its too high, no wonder why people run.It is not about how you should act. Ultimately rather you believe it or not thats totally your free will, but when it comes to my time God will not judge me for if I shaved or drank coffee. He will say I will not judge you for what you've done but rather what you do and what you have done with My son.I was born into catholic and am now just christian.Nothing more nothing less. I dont subject myself to the conformities and laws that religious groups have added to the bible. I take the bible literal not as folk tales to be used as a guide lines on how to live my life and among others.I just thought I would share my bible thumping experience from a different point of view where its ok to lose your religion, accept for Bad religion they get a sticker on my truck.. Just honor and love is the only law my God requires.Mercy over sacrifice,love above law,and relationship over ritual.