Yeah, I guess because I was raised Catholic I am still inclined to believe in God. I just think it exists outside our understanding, so, the more we understand, the more of a mystery He/She/It is. I don't really have a problem with that, but I think some people don't like that distance. However, I suppose I make up for it, sort of, because I appreciate the truths of most any religion, if they're universal. Such as, Christians might say that all of God's creation is a miracle and we should respect it. Whether or not I agree or disagree on whatever level, I can still appreciate nature as something greater than ourselves, and I really respect Shintoism for the respect they have for nature.
I think exclusiveness is terrible, too, which is why I always feel bad going on a rant, but sometimes you just need to get stuff off your chest, haha! A lot of times if I write stuff out it bothers me less, so blogging/journaling is very therapeutic.
I do think it's sad there's still so much hate in the world. =( And even though it's not explicity hate, just people going around causing drama in their personal lives, it still bothers me. Just because you're not out lynching people doesn't mean you're a saint, but it seems like too many people I know are inclined to act that way.
Plus, I think regardless of whether or not Jesus was the son of God, he was a pretty cool guy. Shared with everyone, made everyone equals, and just told everyone to be nice. Plus, as my dad says, if not agreeing 100% on the small stuff is what puts you on the bad side, we've got other problems. ;)
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Date: 2008-04-08 05:25 am (UTC)From:I think exclusiveness is terrible, too, which is why I always feel bad going on a rant, but sometimes you just need to get stuff off your chest, haha! A lot of times if I write stuff out it bothers me less, so blogging/journaling is very therapeutic.
I do think it's sad there's still so much hate in the world. =( And even though it's not explicity hate, just people going around causing drama in their personal lives, it still bothers me. Just because you're not out lynching people doesn't mean you're a saint, but it seems like too many people I know are inclined to act that way.
Plus, I think regardless of whether or not Jesus was the son of God, he was a pretty cool guy. Shared with everyone, made everyone equals, and just told everyone to be nice. Plus, as my dad says, if not agreeing 100% on the small stuff is what puts you on the bad side, we've got other problems. ;)