Religion is a very touchy subject. I generally will not engage in a conversation about religion. I feel that I do not know enough to have an intelligent conversation on the topic. But it also seems to be true that those people who do wish to discuss religion have a narrow minded view, do not respect the beliefs of others, and often, are also uneducated on the subject. I believe that every person deserves respect regardless of their beliefs.
My opinion is that we have no way of knowing, truly, which religion has it right. It's amazing how many different religions and myths share the same basic stories. I think that there may be some truth behind these kinds of stories. My feeling is this: Books are written by human beings. Human beings make errors. Human beings are biased. Human beings make mistakes. Human beings misinterpret things. Human beings often have an agenda. I don't think any one religion has everything right. I think the teachings of many religions can teach us good morals and how to treat others with compassion and this is where we should allow religion to impact our lives.
I'm feeling a little judged lately regarding my lack of attending church. I feel like I have made an educated decision in my religious views. I treat others, and I mean ALL others, with respect regardless of religion, race, socioeconomic status, or sexual preference. After all it's not our place to judge others, and that IS in the Bible.
