Most of us are raised from children into adulthood, to
believe in someone else's religion. Most of us never even got the chance
to choose a religion or spiritual beliefs to follow on our own. I came
up with a simple list of five things that you should know about your
religion, or you shouldn't be allowed to practice it.
1. Where did your religion or spiritual beliefs originate from? You
should find out who started your religion and why they started it. Some
of the worlds major religions were started by intelligent people. Do you
think it's possible that your religion was created by an intelligent
person, instead of a supreme being or multiple gods. Someone's just
trying to trick you into believing.
2. How did you get involved in your religion or spiritual beliefs? Was
it part of your upbringing, did your parents suggest this religion to
you, how long has your family been involved in your current religious
beliefs. Was your great, great, great, great, great grandfather or
grandmother part of this religion or spiritual belief. How far back does
it go in your family?
3. Do you believe in your religious doctrine or scripture? Is there any
parts of your religious scriptures, writings or communication from other
fellow believers that doesn't sit right with you? Does every part of
your religion makes sense and can it be explained sensibly to someone
outside of your religion?
4. Do you practice what you believe on a daily basis? If you're supposed
to read your scriptures or pray daily, do you? If your religion teaches
love and compassion, how do you treat people less fortunate than
yourselves? Are you one of those people who can justify your wrong
doings, to yourself and others, to give them the illusion, that you are
a religious or spiritual person.
5. Do you know where you are going after you die? Are you going to
someplace wonderful and extraordinary, like heaven? If you had to earn
enough credits or points, do you think you have acquired enough, to
enter the next level of existence? If you're bad, are you going to a bad
place, with all the other bad people?
These are just some of the answers, that I sincerely believe most people
should know about their religion or beliefs. You should be able to
answer at least one of these questions if asked by a nonbeliever. |