All is Good with Love and Religion

Okay, i'm over it :) ya, my depression doesn't last long - sometimes the thoughts will creep in on my but "bam" I squish like grape (from Karate Kid).

Last night I hung out with Jess, Ala, Salim and Zaina - what fun!!! Oh and Joseph for a little bit but he left - wuss :) We played charades - hilarious!!! We were cracking up laughing. That is what I like to do most, laugh. AND hang out and play games. I like to enjoy people's company. I would rather do that than anything else with my friends.

Then...religion snuck in...There goes the conversation. HA! But it was cool. It's so very interesting to hear people's perspective and level of passion when it comes to the topic. Some people are so cool and collected and others get very excited. Cute! I'm talking about Salim...he's very passionate about the subject. You gotta love him!

I love to think about it - religion and how the different disciplines guide people's lives. I firmly believe there is truth to be found in EVERY religion. Even the one's most fear, I'm sure there is something to offer the world. I think it's fascinating the "hope" religion gives people. You see, I don't believe in heaven and hell. Most people have a hard time understanding that. I try to be a good person for no promise of an eternal return. Most people don't understand me. :( But that's okay with me. I have a very firm belief...very firm faith.

I fully believe in one God and that he sent his son down. I don't believe in worshipping Jesus though. I give all credit to God - this is hard for my Christian friends to understand.

I believe in the Bible and that it is true BUT I believe in other religious documents too. I believe that interpretation varies greatly on these documents, including the Bible. My interpretation tends to be different and that's okay. I don't think I am "right" and everyone else is wrong - I just believe my way.

I am never here to convince ANYONE of my way. It works for me and that's all. I absolutely HATE when people try to convince me of their way. Just tell me what your beliefs are - sometimes I hear bits that I agree with on my own.

I love the good conversation of religion, faith, belief systems. I don't judge (i'm not perfect though), I try to love all, I always try to find the good in every situation, blah, blah, blah...I hate using the word religion when I say I love the conversation but it is such that drives people.

I started reading Siddhartha again because I like to feed my spiritual soul with it sometimes :)

Anyhoo - good day!