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When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying I have no morals. I’m defined by principles, not rituals and dogma.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying I hate God. I’m too involved with self-exploration to have animosity towards unidentifiable supernatural beings.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying life is meaningless. I’m saying existence is beautiful and its elegance transcends dogmatic purpose.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not looking for an argument. I like to discuss ideas about this place called “Universe” with people that have no missionary agenda.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying I’m smarter than you. I am however still thinking and learning about things you assume to know…but somehow can’t explain.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying the bible is useless. I’m saying holy books should never take the place of reason and we should think for ourselves while standing on the shoulders of like minded giants before us.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying Jesus wasn't’t a good man. I’m saying the road to enlightenment is a personal journey and shouldn't’t be dictated to capable minds.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying I have no purpose. My purpose is constantly being evaluated as I learn more about myself on this journey to truth.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying its okay to be evil. Evil is a label used to give permission to kill. I’d rather use understanding and provide positive direction without passing judgment.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying I’m right and you’re wrong . I’m saying we could be on the same page if you paused long enough to listen.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying I have all the answers. To have the answers would defeat having life lessons, all of which provide insight necessary for the building of character.
When I say I’m not religious…
I’m not saying any of those things. For I am just a man born on this earth into a society that is still engaged in irrational behavior. I have no need or desire to join the herd. I’m a keen minded wolf braving the world, not a sheep in need of a shepard. I have backbone and I use wisdom. I need knowledge so I seek ways to find it. Understanding gives me invaluable insight as I roam the hills of your madness. I don’t see the point of existence if it is to wait for a redeemer. I have found redemption comes from challenging oneself with intellectual honesty rather than being found in hymns while sitting idle in pews. When I say I’m not religious, I’m stating I don’t mind saying “I don’t know”. I’d rather keep searching for an answer than to hold on tightly to dangerous ideas that promote hatred towards mankind…just so I can feel special. I’m not religious because I’m not seeking comfort…I’m seeking to be tried.
I’m not religious.
(I cannot take credit for this essay but unfortunately I’ve forgotten where and who wrote this. If you’re responsible for this let me know and I’ll credit you for this great essay)