Religion has two sides. If we look at the all religions in the world, they share some basic foundations. Do not betray, don not backbite, be kind to people , respect self and others.
The problems which have arisen these days are from the wrong interpretations on it not the religion itself. Religion gives us a framework to look at the world through it. The bigger framework gives wider scope; and we must choose a religion which can answer most of our questions . To me , most important ones are who invited us into this world ? Where are we going to ? And what will happen after our death?
Sometimes Religion makes people stupid too, but we must be aware not to be fooled by the false interpretations. For example in an article written by Bertrand Russell , he mentioned that at the Dark ages, some nuns got shower while dressing in a silk full slip. You know why? Because they believed God can see their body. Russell says : I wonder if God can pass through a thick wall of a bathroom, can't He pass through a thin dress?
Like everything which has two dark and bright sides, religion does have. I believe that religion serves for the mankind as the manual for using properly our ethereal soul similiar to manual for using Adobe Acrobat Photoshop software. We can use Photoshop in a limited way, but when we read the Help written by Adobe Corporation, we can make the best use of the software.
The problems which have arisen these days are from the wrong interpretations on it not the religion itself. Religion gives us a framework to look at the world through it. The bigger framework gives wider scope; and we must choose a religion which can answer most of our questions . To me , most important ones are who invited us into this world ? Where are we going to ? And what will happen after our death?
Sometimes Religion makes people stupid too, but we must be aware not to be fooled by the false interpretations. For example in an article written by Bertrand Russell , he mentioned that at the Dark ages, some nuns got shower while dressing in a silk full slip. You know why? Because they believed God can see their body. Russell says : I wonder if God can pass through a thick wall of a bathroom, can't He pass through a thin dress?
Like everything which has two dark and bright sides, religion does have. I believe that religion serves for the mankind as the manual for using properly our ethereal soul similiar to manual for using Adobe Acrobat Photoshop software. We can use Photoshop in a limited way, but when we read the Help written by Adobe Corporation, we can make the best use of the software.
When we read the history, we can see that there was a time that the living girls were buried because of being a female. tribalism , prejudices , etc made people blind and they followed just their instincts. At that time religion brought a new meaning to life. It said all people are equal. And if you are pious, you are better than others etc.. I think religion connected the inner self with creator. And our job nowadays is to redefine what our ancestors found out about religion as Nietzsche says.
If we consider religion as a perspective to life, we have two general perspectives to life. One perspective says that god looks at human from the viewpoint of a mother and the other says that God views human as father. I think most Tibetan,religions can be placed in first category. In this perspective, the reactions of God to his creature are the same as a caring mother. She loves her bad children as well. She is kind, soft, etc.… I think Islam, Christianity, Judaism will be placed in the second category. Because it is the matter of punishments and rewards. That is why that in Islam we have hell and heaven. If we are doing bad we will be placed in hell and if we are doing good deeds we are in heaven, chatting with cutie angels. Similar to God, in this perspective, if the son passes the exam he will be given a bicycle, otherwise he has nothing. This perspective makes people feel guilty all time and to release from this state of mind , it is said that Jesus Christ ( Peace be Upon Him) carried all the sins of mankind and was crucified for salvation of mankind .
Similar to Islamic Codes, there is a book in Christianity called CODEX which says what a man must and must not do . I think it comes from a father perspective to call Pope as a shepherd too . What is the job a shepherd? To give directions to a flock.
To me the nature of human is organized in a way to do easy jobs, therefore many prefer the summarized version of Martin Luther Protestantism rather practicing based on Catholic church principles. The PERSPECTIVE for 1960s slogan of make love not war could be found easier in those religions / sects/ beliefs which believed an easier life for mankind .
But the fact is that all need a perspective to connect themselves with our creator. Because God did not leave His creatures high and dry in this world. There exist a God spot in the brain , which is the point of connection between you and Your creator. Read more about God spot on http://cas.bellarmine.edu/tietjen/images/new_page_2.htm
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