I am not a religious person. Meaning I don't go to church on holidays, Sundays or any day ending in a y. However, I believe there is something greater out there and I am not talking aliens. I pray to to a higher power and don't feel I must go to the place that was designated "worship" place to be heard. I just don't agree with the organized church situation. I believe that we were all put on this Earth for some purpose and it is our job to find out why.
The part that organized religion has that I don't like is the fact that it discriminates against others . Whether another religion, gender, sex, orientation, etc. Who are we to judge others!! I realize that others may disagree and may have words to say or what have you. I was raised learning right from wrong and to treat others how you would like to be treated. I speak my mind and am not afraid to express how I feel about something. I do not judge well I try not too. I don't care who you love or what you love. I would hope that the choice made would be of the appropriate age.
I am not saying that all religious places follow the creed of giving half your salary or more than what you can afford. I believe the higher power realizes you must eat. Giving to others is a great thing. But when the person who is leading the service drives up in a Mercedes or Corvette I start to question things.
I question the bible and the beliefs that I was taught because of how it was writen. Especially how women are viewed by some men to this day.
I would hope that when I become a mother that my child or children learn about different religions and choose which one fits them. However, a cult is not a religion period.
In the past month I have been given the job of Adopt-a-family and honestly at times I feel like the grinch. There are those that when you tell them that Santa is going to be here and you get a free picture with Santa they start to cry. That melts your heart of course. Then you get the so um yeah give me my presents and then they complain about what they get or ask for a receipt so they can exchange them to get money. I feel like telling them where to go and take the gifts back. Today's youth has lost sight of what Christmas is and what it stands for; not just a day to have off from school or I get lots of gifts. But the fact that your family is able to be together.
So this holiday season think of the people over fighting for us, those with homes, individuals who are without family and hold yours a little closer.
Happy Holidays to one and all.
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