Losing your religion? (364)

I agree, where does hypocracy come in? A balanced person of faith doesn't expect themselves or others to be perfect. A balanced person of faith also doesn't see those without faith to be "missing the boat" on something. Im of the mind that what works for me may not be someone else's way to live. There is no "them and us". Only the extreme thinkers on both sides of the spectrum (believers/non-believers) fear or distrust the other. To me my religion is a personal thing, not a cult.

I became a believer the day I became a mother. They were the closest thing to God.

Who's question, your's or Jonquille's?

I didn't post a question.

I didn't realize Jonquille did either, since their is no question mark and figured it to be a statement to prompt conversation....

You're right. Stupid choice of words on my part. While I'm quite obviously not 'religious' I do respect what you're saying.

I don't regret the fact that it actually geenrated some response though.

The entire quote is a quuery. The thread title is the question. As I read it anyway.

And so, I will answer the question. Losing my religion? Yes, religion is a man made concept and I have slipped away from that level of thinking where it is up to a group or faction intrepretations and ideals.

Moving away from my spirituality? (call it Holy if you wish) On the contrary. I believe that we have only use a thread in the tapestry of our brain and that we will all eventually be lead to a higher level of consciousness and awareness some day. If one wants to call that divinity or any other name, so be it. I also believe that we are all on a journey towards a better plane and towards inner peace. For some that is Holiness...

HOLY

1. specially recognized as or declared sacred by religious use or authority; consecrated: holy ground.
2. dedicated or devoted to the service of God, the church, or religion: a holy man.
3. saintly; godly; pious; devout: a holy life.

Spirituality isn't holy.

My problem with the original post is the use of the word HOLY. Holy isn't up for interpretation. It's a pointed, specific query.

So if one reads the query there is nothing to think about. God is the answer. Anyone who ponders the query isn't religious because religion has already handed you all the answers. 'Heaven' forbid anyone of any particular religion question said religion. To be 'holy' and question the beliefs you claim to believe makes you a ... oh, guess I better not say it.

I'd LOVE to debate your views on it but I don't have any better answers to counter it with so I'm unable.