30 Days of Truth (Day 19)

Day 19: What do you think of religion, or what do you think of politics?

WARNING: This is MY blog, and it is not my job to coddle you or your views of "God".

Getting the easy part out of the way, I don't think much about politics at all. I don't read the paper, I don't watch the news, and I try very hard to avoid all political debates and discussions. Why? Because it all pisses me off way too much, and I don't really need the added stress. There are a few key topics about which I am passionate and will occasionally speak out about, such as the reproductive rights of women. Well, maybe that's the only topic. haha. Why that even needs to be up for political debate is beyond me, but there it is, no?

Anyhow... on to the good stuff.

~I think organized religion is bullshit and was created by man in an endeavor to control men.

~I think personal religion is a fine thing as long as it keeps you in check and is what inspires you to try to be a better person.

~I go back and forth between believing God is a product of man and that man is a product of God. Forced to choose, I believe God is a product of man.

~Using the bible to try to sway me in any religious themed argument is tantamount to me attempting to sway you with Dr. Seuss.

~Mostly, I believe all paths lead to the same destination.

~I believe in reincarnation. I think our souls always present as human beings, and the notion that we come back as cows, frogs, or cockroaches is a notion I reject. I do not believe we attain an ultimate state of enlightenment where we just "stop" coming back. I believe our souls go on forever.

~Unless you're trying to convert me or trying to shove your views down my throat and are trying to tell me that I'm wrong and you're the only one who is right, I say, "to each his or her own."

~People who claim the US is a Christian nation that was founded on Christian principles piss me off. Most of the founding fathers were either Deists or atheists. It isn't my job to tell you what a Deist is. Google is your friend. I will, however, tell you that it has nothing to do with Jesus or Christianity.

~I think if Jesus were alive today, he would be appalled by the actions of about 99% of "his" "people".

~I think a lot of horrible things have been done in the name of religion, Christianity, Jesus, and Allah. Did you know that "Allah" is not the name of the god of Islam? "Allah" is simply the Arabic word for "God". They worship the same God as everyone else.

~My religion is very personal to me, and you will never catch me trying to convert someone or shove my views down their throat. If asked, I will share. Nothing more; nothing less.

I think I'm done for now.