This morning at work proved to be extremely entertaining and insightful. Amidst the cover of an exceedingly relaxed atmosphere (one which rarely exists on this unit), four individuals found themselves bickering/arguing/debating, etc. about the topic of religion.
One person assumed the role of being the constant antagonist, playing the "devil's advocate" whenever the opportunity arose. Another took the stance that The Bible is the only truth in this world and that to think otherwise would be "assuming the role of G-d" and demeaning this blessed "truth." All the while, the other two sat back and listened to the whole thing and researching the topics further.
The four people were staff members at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services... and I was grateful to find that there was another person (or two) who finds that the pathway towards truth and a higher power does NOT necessarily need to travel through the heart of a specific prophet or savior. In fact, as one of the participants in the debate stated, "There is one thing and one thing only that causes bloodshed between religions... and that is the fact that they lose sight of the highest power - G-d... God... Allah... Nirvana... Father... Tao... Yoga... So many religions dwell on topics of prophets and the various topics which separate them from other religious sects while ignoring the one unifying belief that binds all religions together - there is a higher power that exists out there, and we all want to be as close to it as we possibly can."
Well, that may not have been what he said verbatim, but I got the gist of his message captured while adding in a bit of my own flair.
The point being...
Why must religions (particularly referring to Christianity here) feel the need to persuade people to find this "G-d" through their specific means?
We all take different routes... let us all enjoy our own special trips toward this greater power in peace and tranquility without feeling the need to bind and gag others and throw them in the car with us.
After all, how do we know that our car is heading in the right direction?
Love,
Dave
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