Religion

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Honestly though it's not necessary to associate faith with religion. Faith happens on a personal level, and quoting a friend of mine "religion is a tool used to control the masses". If we have a problem with religion it is usually the way it institutionalizes beliefs. Stuff like "God said this and God said that therefore you must do this and that to be good". I am spiritual but sceptical of the idea of an omnipotent supreme being that gets churches/equivalent to force believers to do certain things to get something back in return, i.e. an afterlife, a wish etc. If morality is the basis of religion, then is this kind of "trade" really moral? It is fair alright. Are things done out of "goodness" or just self-interest? I don't understand the rules that were "set by God", maybe they came from holy books? The last time I read the bible for fun, I was telling myself how absurd it would be if people took the literal meaning instead of figurative messages away from these books. So as Aldi mentioned, the establishment of religion can indeed be radical in the sense that it's simply too intense and structured. There's always a set of standards that a "good" man must meet, such discrimination, many persecution, much sad. Like come on, everyone is a special tiny snowflake. Enough passive aggressive bashing, now nothing is created for no reason. Think about why religion is created, a possible explanation is that it ties people of similar beliefs/faith together. It's meant to keep communities together especially if they're facing difficulties(ones that this generation would never encounter). It's a place people can turn to for guidance when they're lost. It's also a way to let go of things, and hope that an omnipotent power will take care of it accordingly. I personally find life more colourful with a healthy dose of faith; religion shouldn't be a taboo but perhaps just a way someone chooses to live. It only becomes a problem when power is involved, as all humans are power hungry by nature.

Btw guise I'm looking to join a cult that worships cats, anyone?