Maria, maybe you're closer to the truth than you realize. If there's such a power, force, reality, entity, whatever - that people typically refer to as 'God,' then it's NOTHING CLOSE to whatever is described by humans, or preached by the organizing charlatans in their 'houses of worship.' Whatever it is, if it is, it's between the two of you, period. Directly connected to all living things. When I say, as I often do, that organized religion is the most spectacularly successful con in history, I refer specifically to the man-made bullshit that we are familiar with, used to control populations and to justify every imaginable atrocity that we commit. If you are inclined to the idea of religion, abandon that foolishness. If you are inclined to the idea of God, then don't overthink it - define it for yourself, personally, embrace it, and keep it to yourself.
Oh I can totally understand this. My relationship with God is the mirror image of what you have written here. I fear a declaration, a sort of pledge to this mighty power : it will make me a known figure, somebody who is expected to follow certain norms. And I am unsure of wanting that. God is like a book that I open every day, read a few chapters of, then keep it back.
i feel like that’s faith…it’s fluid. i also think the more “in line” we are with ourselves and god the more those “tough” obligations become easier. its in our nature to do good. idk its one huge mystery which is why i thought this piece was dope. keep it up :)
thank you gill! one big mystery indeed. I like the perspective that maybe that's just what faith is. I grew up in an evangelical church where that fluidity wasn't welcome, so perhaps my viewpoint is tainted in that respect.
Maria, maybe you're closer to the truth than you realize. If there's such a power, force, reality, entity, whatever - that people typically refer to as 'God,' then it's NOTHING CLOSE to whatever is described by humans, or preached by the organizing charlatans in their 'houses of worship.' Whatever it is, if it is, it's between the two of you, period. Directly connected to all living things. When I say, as I often do, that organized religion is the most spectacularly successful con in history, I refer specifically to the man-made bullshit that we are familiar with, used to control populations and to justify every imaginable atrocity that we commit. If you are inclined to the idea of religion, abandon that foolishness. If you are inclined to the idea of God, then don't overthink it - define it for yourself, personally, embrace it, and keep it to yourself.
i resonate with a lot of this—thank you for sharing your insights :)
You are so welcome, Maria!
Oh I can totally understand this. My relationship with God is the mirror image of what you have written here. I fear a declaration, a sort of pledge to this mighty power : it will make me a known figure, somebody who is expected to follow certain norms. And I am unsure of wanting that. God is like a book that I open every day, read a few chapters of, then keep it back.
This is beautiful writing.
i feel the same! thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Loving the courage and wow - it's so polished for something so recently written!
That really means so much! Thank you for reading 🩷
I HEARD every syllable of this.
YES! <3
Nice job! I like this!
Thank you so much!
i feel like that’s faith…it’s fluid. i also think the more “in line” we are with ourselves and god the more those “tough” obligations become easier. its in our nature to do good. idk its one huge mystery which is why i thought this piece was dope. keep it up :)
thank you gill! one big mystery indeed. I like the perspective that maybe that's just what faith is. I grew up in an evangelical church where that fluidity wasn't welcome, so perhaps my viewpoint is tainted in that respect.
Gorgeous! Gorgeous
Thank you so much Alix!
Impeccable writing my dear!! 😍😍
Thank you so much for saying that! 🩷