This lady asked for a lift to Church today morning and since i had time, i dropped her there. When we reached the Church, She said "Merry Christmas" and asked if i celebrated Christmas myself. I gave the honest reply that i celebrate all occasions irrespective of religions but deep down inside i felt that if occasions can not bring new agendas of Love and Peace then they merely become a cultural thing. I kept these feelings to myself because its sad to see so much poverty and lack of Peace around the world these days. Religion is just another hurdle to find Worldwide unification. Dont get me wrong, i am theist but i think the journey is about hardships without complians and expectations. My question is "Dont you think religions institutions should be an icon of hope and Love for humanity and not merely people segregated for belonging to a specific religion or denomination?"
2007-12-23 04:45:58 · 17 answers · asked by semi enlightened 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't think it's wrong to feel that way at all. That's pretty much how I feel, so there you go :)
(((HUGS)))
So sweet of you to give that lady a lift. And yes - that's what religions are supposed to be.
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2007-12-23 05:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you're wrong to feel this way. In a perfect world, there would be no "religion," but only the "hope and love for humanity" that you speak of. Since we don't live in a perfect world, religious holidays have become merely cultural celebrations to SOME that can separate one religious group from another. I'm glad to know that you don't see things this way.
2007-12-26 01:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by Lydia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. Religion is supposed to be a place where people come together to enliven one another about God. Frankly most religious organizations have become about money, power, position, and I, me and my. Unless one understands that God is One with Many Names such as Krishna, Allah, Jehovah, Elohim, Vishnu, Rama, etc. and that anyone praying to God or the highest truth, are all actually praying to the Same One Eternal Supreme God. if ones religious organization is not giving them more and more love for God and humanity and all living beings, it is simply a waste of time. I know of a few religious organizations that think this way and that would be Unitarians, and Krishna Consciousness, and some Hindus, and of course certain individuals of all traditions. But frankly still when it becomes a huge organization the same old nonsense comes up in the places of People even with the Highest Universal understandings. Oh well at least we an try to realize this mood ourselves. Your God is my God. World Peace. Very nice e-book with this wisdom. on www.stephen-knapp.com very enlivening site.
2007-12-23 13:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a christian and do believe religious institutions shoud be an icon of hope and love-not merely people segregated for belonging to a specific religion of denomination.
There were no real "religion's or denomination's" in the Bible.
Just out of curiosity-I noticed you capitalized the "L" in love, but not the "h" in hope. Do you feel loved?
2007-12-23 13:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think any institution that would promote peace and love for humanity would be exclusive of religion. Religion teaches nothing but hatred, bigotry and greed. Therefore it is more of a divider than a unifier.
2007-12-23 12:51:35 · answer #5 · answered by Marvin -Retired- 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure if I am understanding your question but here it goes. I would have said told her that yes I celebrate Christmas but I celebrate most religious holidays
2007-12-23 12:51:01 · answer #6 · answered by katlvr125 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well you can't change people's beliefs so no matter what, theres always at least 1 follower of a religion, meaning theres always going to be a fight.
2007-12-23 12:50:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
but unification never works. It's against man's basic nature. someone has to rule, someone has to serve, that is the nature of man and it always comes out in the end. I wish it were not so but it is. Jesus knew that and did not deceive us.
That's why the Antichrist will be able to pull off the one world religion, then reveal who he is when everyone is completely deceived and have his way with all the sheeple.
2007-12-23 12:50:11 · answer #8 · answered by sisterzeal 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Man, it's nice to see you asking around again.
short answer: YES - houses of worship should be beacons of the best our hearts have to offer.
Love and Light
2007-12-23 13:03:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ar2LmCMQdnh4wLggLaotC4Hty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071223053307AAYExxI&show=7#profile-info-Fbiv0h2Iaa
Here is a perfect way for you to say Merry Christmas!
2007-12-23 13:04:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋