Can I express to you how much I loved the Movie 'Religulous'? I honestly thought it was hilarious, brilliant, and asked all of the questions I ask to myself anytime I hear someone talk about a religion. Religion is one of those things that people get so passionate about, and most times up in arms about. As we all know, it’s a topic not to be discussed on first dates, first time meeting the parents, and numerous other occasions. I think that is just silly, but people take their beliefs so seriously, that they think you are belittling or degrading them personally when you question what they believe and why they believe it. So, I will approach it here, because basically, I dont care if you disagree with me.
There are lots of people who can’t tell you why they believe what they believe. This case, usually, in my own opinion, is because it’s how they were raised, and they never questioned why so it must be true and the only way to think. Others find 'the truth' through their journey in life. It could have been a near death incident, or a circle of friends, or enlightenment of some kind, or even 'the calling'.
Whichever however you came to believe, I don’t fault anyone for believing what they believe. What I fault, however, are those claiming to be living 'the word' of their "God", yet criticizing others for believing or doing things against 'THIER word'.
I had recently made a comment in response to a comment on a social networking site, regarding President Obama. It was originally about his Leno spot, and turned into a dispute of his "supposed Christianity". Look, he claims to be a Christian, believe him, and if you don’t, who really cares? He isn’t berating YOUR religion. The comment was in response to his Special Olympics snafu on Leno (by the way, get a grip, like you never slipped and said something like that?). So this was a perfect time for someone else to mention that President Obama claims (in quotes) to be a Christian, yet is pro abortion, bla bla bla, and this person will stand before God and give to him a list of sins. Ok. Here is my problem. I know MANY Christian people who are pro-choice and/or have had an abortion. If everyone's God is a forgiving God then these people, whether or not they think they have sinned will ALSO stand before the 'gates' and account for their 'sins'. It’s not 1856, its 2009. Christians, whatever your definitition, can be prochoice or Pro Life. So can Jews, so can Muslims. It happens. It happened. Because of the growing times.
I know people who do not believe in abortion. That is OK. This is their view. They don’t however, put down and tell those who are pro choice that they are immoral and basically horrible people. They have their view and accept others views. As I do, EXCEPT when it’s thrown in faces like above.
So, in response to my comment basically saying they shouldn’t judge people for doing or believing in something other than what they do, and they aren’t really being 'Christian-like', I was done. But no, this self righteous stranger went further but to stand on a web box to quote (or so I think) scripture that makes no sense to me. Fine, you rebutted, and I left you alone, except writing this blog that you will never see because I have no idea who you are. The original posting was a friend of mine who has strong religious views, but is respectful, mature, and intelligent about it. That I accept and that I appreciate.
There are so many different beliefs and 'truths' out there. I have no idea which one, if any are the real truth and there is no way of knowing. We all know I'm not religious, if you didn’t; now you do. Your own faith in what you believe will get you where you go and help guide you through your life, but some people need to let other people live their lives the way their faith guides them, without criticisms. What would Jesus do? I've never met the guy, but I'm guessing he probably did or would not criticize people...at least from what I've heard of Jesus.
And now, I step off my web box.
If you haven’t heard of 'Religulous', The Documentary, here is a preview.
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