i am not that religious, but i have a lot of respect for all religions and their followers. although my mother brought me up to be good catholic girl, my beliefs in religion evolved throughout the years. in the end, we all worship and believe in one same God.
it is rather interesting to note that among us six siblings, my older brother is still catholic, his wife being a devout one, as well as the sister who also lives here in toronto. the sister after me has converted to islam, having married an arabian man. my youngest sister has converted to baptist and lives by the teaching of that denomination. my youngest brother, being autistic, has remained catholic.
i, of course, am the flexible one. that is what happens when you read too many books, including teachings from the Torah and the Qu'ran, as well as Hinduism, etc. i have taken the best of all religions, discovering that most of them i already practice as they are often similar to what my catholic education has taught me.
in the past when i am asked which church i attend, i always point to my heart. that is where i worship God. that answer more often than not did not sit well with some folks. but as long as i do good towards people, and respect them, no matter to what class of society they belong or what their religious beliefs are, that is my religion. some had laughed at me or argued with me, but i do have a choice and i believe what i believe. as i said, as long as i do good towards my fellowmen, it does not matter if i worship God under a tree or in my kitchen.
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for the story telling segment of week 13 of the 52-week challenge, the challenge is to tell a story of a "new beginning".
in the book of John in the new testament, there is this quote that i remember: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." today, being good Friday in the Christian world, the symbol of the cross on which Jesus Christ died, is a symbol of a new beginning.
i am so behind in this 52-week challenge i doubt i can ever catch up. but whenever i have a post that fits any of the past unfulfilled challenges, i shall so tag it as such.
this is part of the little easter card that i am giving to my sister tomorrow.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I totally agree with the whole gist of what you're saying. I follow no organised religion, but 'do unto others …' and 'do no harm' are two of my most important guiding principles, plus 'respect', of course. I was brought up low-Anglican, went to a Methodist girls' school but now write 'no religion' on my census form.
I share your views Vikki and have had many people express concern for my eternal well being because I haven't agreed with their views on religion. Like @golftragic do unto others, respect and do no harm are important principles .
Your sister will love her card and so glad you are able to celebrate Easter with family.
Wonderful Easter message you have given in your narrative.
I, as a Christian, try to remember that Jesus preached to love our neighbour above ourselves. And when asked who the neighbour is - replied - that our neigbour is the person beside us at that moment.
Amen!!
April 21st, 2019
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Wonderful Easter message you have given in your narrative.
I, as a Christian, try to remember that Jesus preached to love our neighbour above ourselves. And when asked who the neighbour is - replied - that our neigbour is the person beside us at that moment.
Amen!!