The more I read and the more I think, the more I find this life unsubstantial. And the beliefs that we hold, foolish at best.
Why do so many people believe in something as unbelievable as god? Why are people so quick to not question and not argue about the existence of something so omnipotent that it is simply impossible? Why do some people go to the extent of killing others for such an immature belief?
I find it disgusting. The image of lives lost. Dead. Gone. And to what end? So some psychotic schizophrenic and go around preaching about hatred and violence masked as some great attempt to save human beings and instill universal love?
I find it unfair that religion is pressed upon a child when he/she is first born. Isn't it a bit ridiculous that you get to choose what job you'll take, who you'll marry, the friends you'll make, the place you'll live and work in, what hobby you want and to an extent, even what citizenship you want to hold but somehow, you are not allowed to choose the one thing that will probably govern your belief about life and death and the beyond - religion?
Why do we let something that dictates the eradication of people who are not alike - gays, transsexuals, people of other religion, people who challenge the foundations of a certain religion? Why do we let something that systematically belittle roughly half of our population into nothing more than baby carrying containers made to serve, love and dedicate themselves to the existence of her husband roam large and loud? Why do we practise the freedom of choice and human rights in so many things but not in this?
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Hey Niyi, not sure if you remember me.
I just can't resist but to say I admire the way you're able to put thought into such beautiful words.
I have never in my life read an article on religion that resonates so well in me.
so which one among the beliefs we hold, is less foolish?
life is unsubstantial not because of what you've discovered, but because of you inactions upon such discovery, no?
yes i do remember u titus. :) good to know this blog isn't dead.
as to which is less foolish... i would like to think the choice of not hating, not killing and not discriminating to be the right one.
i think there's always a place of moderation.
a place where beliefs are embraced and love being its true foundation.
a place where freedom of choice is practiced, and beliefs are embraced by choice.
a place where differences in people are acknowledged, but distortions corrected.
I agree with your post. I wish violence against others was not excused because it is in the name of some higher power.
I have often wondered why people do not question more... because they have been told not to question god.
I suppose if such a belief helps one to face the day, be a better person, or get through this limited life with love in their heart, then maybe they should not question?
To each their own.
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