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Random Thought

Recently I have embarked on a new thought of religious views, faith and more specifically: how I get put into those topics. Religion has always been a huge part of my life. I was raised catholic, brought up in religious ed classes and a youth group within my church. Being educated in a ‘Catholic way’ has been very fuzzy if you will. I have never thought that I was taught the major views of Catholicism- I’ve always thought my church I was brought up in kind of just taught me Christian overall beliefs and values.

Growing up I thought that might be a good thing. I think the Christian Religion has potential of being either a very positive one or negative one. Many will argue I am wrong, but think about it: The one and only God; great dude, he says people need to differentiate good versus bad. He forgives you for your sins, and he loves ALL of his ‘sons’ and ‘daughters’. BUT in the bible it says God says that you will not enter ‘the gates of heaven’ if you do certain things. No homosexual relationships, no lust feelings, no lying…. there are thousands of examples that are wrong that religious people still partake it.

I guess right now I am at the crossroads of the choice of continuing my life believing in this religion- or go the other way and figure shit out, figure out what I think is the right thing to believe in. Which I know- everyone needs to make their own decisions.

Where I am at now is at the thought of I think I believe in this great God that everyone talks about- the all accepting, forgiving and loving God that is someone or something that is always going to be there for you. But I do not believe in the God that the Bible speaks of- and what the God people ACTUALLY are praising because they follow the bibles teachings. 

Maybe it is best to make my own religion, instead of following some religions specific teachings? I have know idea. As a sophomore in college- I feel as though it may be healthy to be questioning like I am doing, however I am so eager to be sure of what I think than not knowing what to think.

This is a huge rant on my weird position and thoughts on religion.

Who knows. I could be a daoist, or buddhist or believe in Alah, I don’t know.

Does anyone have a reaction or response to all of this?