Yes. I resorted to Google. Asking, " What should I write about?" A search I had no expectation of finding something deep enough or personal enough to write about. But! I surprisingly find that Buzzfeed has EVERYTHING. Anyone who knows me, knows I. LOVE. BUZZFEED. I like all their pages on Facebook, I play most of their quizzes, I share all of their videos, and read all of their articles. I have now proved that they know everything. ;) The point is, they have a quiz that asks one question and one question only; "What do I write?" And the answer you choose is randomized, colored squares, every time that page is refreshed. So I picked a square; it gave me a topic.
My first try, it said, "What is the number one problem with society?"
Where. Do. I. Start???
The first thing to come to my mind is organized religion... Now, before all'z yall'z go throwin' your pitch forks and ablaze torches at me, I just want to explain...
I am not trying to convert anyone in anyway. You will take these words as you will. As food for thought, as a new perspective, or as complete bull. Nothing I say is in offense to any particular religion, it's just the way I see things. This blog is just an outlet and a way for the people in my life to understand my beliefs, lifestyle, and reasons I do things the way I do. Without hate, without negativity, without discrimination. Just simply speaking my mind on the issues, while allowing readers to still be entitled to their own belief system. Without offense, or arrogance; or sounding condescending by butting in my opinion over yours... That is the beauty of this. I can write my thoughts, and you can write yours. No judgement... Unless you're an ass. Then there will be judgement ;P.
Now that that disclosure is over...
How do I begin?
I grew up Mormon. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints... I have always believed in God. Or... Something higher. Whether 'God' be a man or a woman. Faith or chance. Spirit, thought, kindness, or light. A blonde haired, blue eyed or dark haired, dark skinned being? Whether we're created in his image in a spiritual, soulful way or physical... My theories are always changing... But, honestly, that's what I feel is the beauty of it. I am always thinking up ways this world can be more magical...
Even to the point of believing that Aliens, yes, Aliens, are part of this Godly plan... I have always believed that you kind of have to be pretty naive and self centered to think that we are the ONLY living beings in the billions and billions and billions of universes. How is that possible? Without sounding too pessimistic, we are not even a dust particle in size compared to the possibilities of other worlds and universes out there... How can we be the ONLY ONES? We can't. There is too much room for just us... I believe they are part of God's plan. Maybe the ARE the plan. Maybe they ARE 'God'?
BUT we'll get into this topic another day... My point today is... WHAT'S WRONG WITH A LITTLE MYSTERY?? What's wrong with just accepting the unknown and letting the world take it's course. Living your life with your loving family and friends. Embracing the love and light this 'God' has engulfed around us? Why do we have to have a label on every single belief system that only differentiates by one simple scripture? Why can't we all just agree on loving one another and accepting that everyone does things different? No one gets hurt. No one dies. Every war that has ever been fought is created by disagreement of cultures, beliefs, religion and the way people do things.
Going back to my upbringing, my family wasn't exactly the most religiously active bunch in the neighborhood... They taught me right from wrong, discipline, affection, and laughter. Everything a child needs to grow mentally.
I remember one night my Mom and Grandma were sitting on the sofa, right after the sun went down, they were watching some kind of special on Christ. I don't know if it was a PBS special, something LDS made, or something from the History channel, but I do know I wasn't paying much attention. I was too busy with my Linkin Logs, or Barbies, or whatever it was I was goofing with... I remember I was wearing my Barney 'Long-John' PJs, it was close to bed time, I guess they were just finishing this episode off before they sent me to bed. The beauty of commercial breaks ;P.
But I remember sitting there with whatever I was playing with, looked up at the TV; then dropped whatever I was holding...
Remember, at this young age, I'm not supposed to know what the hell religion is, who 'God' is, let alone Jesus Christ. I wasn't raised into that yet... I was just taught to be kind and share your cookies. ;)
Toward the end of the special, they showed a final photo of Christ in his tan and red robe, smiling at the camera slightly. End credits rolling in white lettering up the side of the screen. I looked up at the TV screen and I remember standing up, dropping my toys, and walking right over to that TV and gave it a huge, big, hug. Cheek to glass. I remember looking at my mom and grandma, both with streams of tears rolling down their faces.
I remember thinking, "What are they crying about?" Then returning to my toys. Just because it was so normal to me. My spiritual veil hadn't been closed yet. I mean, it should have, by then. But honestly, even to this day it hasn't.
I still have a hard time getting others to understand how I see things because of this: lack of veil, thing.
How can you disregard God or Christ after that?
So. As I said. I have always kept them in my heart and and have always prayed for their guidance and light. BUT I don't use it as an excuse to judge others who are different than me. I don't use my intuition as a jab against others who might not believe. That is what bugs me. I see these groups of religion and church, and they discourage homosexuality and choice and difference in political party, and they shun them.
Not all, individuals of these groups, but in a nutshell, the actual church does believe this way... Shouldn't it be the other way around?? Shouldn't they be accepting of all options of loving others and choice and happiness? Free will? As long as no one is getting hurt? No one dying??
Separation of church and state is becoming obsolete. It's becoming the standard... I've grown up in this town too long to believe that misplaced judgement is in the eyes of the beholder... It's everywhere.
I am Spiritual. Healing. Accepting. Loving. Out Spoken. Loyal. And will never judge you on your religious beliefs... Just on how you treat others, me, and yourself... I don't take orders from a God that tells me that "A woman should be silent in the house of God and should never take authority over a man."- Corinthians 14:34. Or a God that is Proud and Envious, Jealous or with any other human characteristic.
I do not take orders from a God that tells me that I am committing adultery if I married a man who is divorced from an abusive woman... -Luke 16:18
I do not take orders from a God who tells me that if I disobey him he'll order me to eat my children?? -Leviticus 26: 27-30 What is that??
Anyway, then these groups decide that the old testament is too harsh... Ya think?
So they write a new one... One of love and Christ and happy la de da... They make their rules so when one commandment doesn't go along with a certain testament, they read from the other one for proof.
Religion is not about spreading gospel and faith... It's about who's right and who's wrong.
It all just doesn't make sense to me. I'll just be a happy mother and be kind to others... I choose THAT religion... Yes. I pick that one... The one with no label. Just kindness and enlightenment.
God will always be my compass... Christ will always be my savior. They are not selfish, jealous, full of pride, greed, envy or anger... They are love, acceptance, kindness and selflessness. They will always love me and stand by my decisions. I just have to be the best person I can be...
Stay Colorful
BUT we'll get into this topic another day... My point today is... WHAT'S WRONG WITH A LITTLE MYSTERY?? What's wrong with just accepting the unknown and letting the world take it's course. Living your life with your loving family and friends. Embracing the love and light this 'God' has engulfed around us? Why do we have to have a label on every single belief system that only differentiates by one simple scripture? Why can't we all just agree on loving one another and accepting that everyone does things different? No one gets hurt. No one dies. Every war that has ever been fought is created by disagreement of cultures, beliefs, religion and the way people do things.
Going back to my upbringing, my family wasn't exactly the most religiously active bunch in the neighborhood... They taught me right from wrong, discipline, affection, and laughter. Everything a child needs to grow mentally.
I remember one night my Mom and Grandma were sitting on the sofa, right after the sun went down, they were watching some kind of special on Christ. I don't know if it was a PBS special, something LDS made, or something from the History channel, but I do know I wasn't paying much attention. I was too busy with my Linkin Logs, or Barbies, or whatever it was I was goofing with... I remember I was wearing my Barney 'Long-John' PJs, it was close to bed time, I guess they were just finishing this episode off before they sent me to bed. The beauty of commercial breaks ;P.
But I remember sitting there with whatever I was playing with, looked up at the TV; then dropped whatever I was holding...
Remember, at this young age, I'm not supposed to know what the hell religion is, who 'God' is, let alone Jesus Christ. I wasn't raised into that yet... I was just taught to be kind and share your cookies. ;)
Toward the end of the special, they showed a final photo of Christ in his tan and red robe, smiling at the camera slightly. End credits rolling in white lettering up the side of the screen. I looked up at the TV screen and I remember standing up, dropping my toys, and walking right over to that TV and gave it a huge, big, hug. Cheek to glass. I remember looking at my mom and grandma, both with streams of tears rolling down their faces.
I remember thinking, "What are they crying about?" Then returning to my toys. Just because it was so normal to me. My spiritual veil hadn't been closed yet. I mean, it should have, by then. But honestly, even to this day it hasn't.
I still have a hard time getting others to understand how I see things because of this: lack of veil, thing.
How can you disregard God or Christ after that?
So. As I said. I have always kept them in my heart and and have always prayed for their guidance and light. BUT I don't use it as an excuse to judge others who are different than me. I don't use my intuition as a jab against others who might not believe. That is what bugs me. I see these groups of religion and church, and they discourage homosexuality and choice and difference in political party, and they shun them.
Not all, individuals of these groups, but in a nutshell, the actual church does believe this way... Shouldn't it be the other way around?? Shouldn't they be accepting of all options of loving others and choice and happiness? Free will? As long as no one is getting hurt? No one dying??
Separation of church and state is becoming obsolete. It's becoming the standard... I've grown up in this town too long to believe that misplaced judgement is in the eyes of the beholder... It's everywhere.
I am Spiritual. Healing. Accepting. Loving. Out Spoken. Loyal. And will never judge you on your religious beliefs... Just on how you treat others, me, and yourself... I don't take orders from a God that tells me that "A woman should be silent in the house of God and should never take authority over a man."- Corinthians 14:34. Or a God that is Proud and Envious, Jealous or with any other human characteristic.
I do not take orders from a God that tells me that I am committing adultery if I married a man who is divorced from an abusive woman... -Luke 16:18
I do not take orders from a God who tells me that if I disobey him he'll order me to eat my children?? -Leviticus 26: 27-30 What is that??
Anyway, then these groups decide that the old testament is too harsh... Ya think?
So they write a new one... One of love and Christ and happy la de da... They make their rules so when one commandment doesn't go along with a certain testament, they read from the other one for proof.
Religion is not about spreading gospel and faith... It's about who's right and who's wrong.
It all just doesn't make sense to me. I'll just be a happy mother and be kind to others... I choose THAT religion... Yes. I pick that one... The one with no label. Just kindness and enlightenment.
God will always be my compass... Christ will always be my savior. They are not selfish, jealous, full of pride, greed, envy or anger... They are love, acceptance, kindness and selflessness. They will always love me and stand by my decisions. I just have to be the best person I can be...
Stay Colorful
Brandyne White
Purple Psyche
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