Hello Branka and Friends
I really love the diversity on this forum. It is very interesting to how people from different countries perceive such things as life, love and Religion. Regardless though, of the different perspectives expressed here, there is one common thread that bonds us all together. We all believe that it is right to love our fellow man. Forgiveness is of great importance when it comes to loving others because none of us is without sin. These are traits that are common ground in nearly all Religions as well.
This brings me to the great irony. With such importance being placed on love and forgiveness, why is it that nearly all wars have religious beliefs at their root. Does war not go directly against the teachings of nearly all Religions. Does war not go directly against the personal beliefs of nearly all men. What Religion is it that tells us to rather than forgive our neighbor we must kill our neighbor. What Religion is it that tells us that when we need more of something we can simply go and take it from others, even if it means killing them.
To point out one very major difference between Religious beliefs I use this comparison. Right now , much of the world is engaged in war. Particularly the war between The West and the Middle East. The justification for this war from the West is that all men have a right to live in peace and freedom. Therefore we must help other countries like Iraq establish a democratic form of government. So now, it is OK to go against our Religious beliefs and kill others who are opposed to this notion that all men are to be free. Then we have the religious doctrine of some in the Middle East that says that by blowing yourself up in a crowd of people in order to kill as many of those people as you can, assures you of a seat at the right hand of God in Heaven. Those on either side of this proverbial fence believe just as strongly as the other. Perhaps another Communion Of Eternity for war has existed for as long as man.
Another thing that I mentioned earlier was that there were about 4200 different religions that are recognized as religions, around the world. This does not take into account those who do not belong to any one particular faith. There are hundreds of millions of people who do not claim any particular faith. Does this mean that they have no Religious belief at all? I think it is more likely that considering the diversity of the 4200 Religions that there are perhaps millions more different types of Religious beliefs that are not yet recognized. And, every time that two of these beliefs combine there is yet another whole new set of beliefs. More of The Communion Of Eternity. To me, this seems like trying to empty the Atlantic Ocean by pouring your pail into the Pacific Ocean. So, based on this, it seems to me that mankind has a long, long way to go before we all become one with our maker. Surely, we could not accomplish this in just one lifetime. There must be other lifetimes in our futures. Heaven is not about the survival of the fittest. It is about the eternal salvation of all of mankind. Isn't it?
Baby Kaleb, we send you our love,our prayers and our healing light.
May a smile follow you to sleep each night,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
and be there waiting,,, when you awaken.
Sincerly, Bill Vanderbilt
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