Religon: Destructive Force?

What exactly is it with Religion? A closer connection with our creator? A belief structure? Or perhaps a very misguided destructive force? I only have just begun the blogging ritual. I am not exactly new at this but recently with certain events happening I really feel the need to express my opinion and research some of the hard facts pertaining to certain idea's and story's we all hear about. I won't pretend to know how everyone is feeling, however I am sure many will agree there is definitely a changing force happening in the world right now. In many cases, whether in the past or present we are being lied to. Something is not being told and what's even more alarming is everyone is just sort of laying back and letting it happen. Don't panic! I am not some crazy conspiracy theorist...although I have to admit I love hearing them. There are probably a few I just might believe and I plan on covering some of them. However, my main focus today is RELIGION and the effect and outcome it has had on our society.

Recently a tragic event occurred in Kingston, Ontario. One which left me with many questions regarding cultural beliefs and I found myself stereo-typing, which is something I hate doing. The story however moved me, it moved me to finally start writing and doing my part so maybe people would realize things have to change.

Religion, or more, Organized religion is responsible for most of our moral high ground. It has in fact done it's share of good. It's connected people around the world with the fundamental belief that there is something more beyond our world. For some it's a purpose or destiny. For others it's only their way of life and they choose to live on faith alone. Good for them I say! On the other side of the spectrum it has had it's devastating effects. Religion alone is responsible for the countless deaths around the world which far out numbers WWI and WWII combined. Religion alone is responsible for the wide spread of AIDS in Africa. (Check this out) And worst of all it is responsible for the deaths of three young teenagers and one adult (see link). Their lives cut short for a purpose which is beyond any comprehension.

I spent most of my life researching religion like so many do searching for the answers or comfort from life's constant ailments. I found quite a bit of useful information, however I also found way too many contradictions. The Bible itself is a guide to our past and suppose to be unchanging. Supposed to be is the key phrase here, of course the Roman Catholics feel a little differently on the subject which I will detail in later blogs. I have read and researched the many different forms of faith just hoping to gain some knowledge and above all understanding what makes some do what they do. All religions start off the same and end the same, it's the middle that for some reason has lost its true path.

Muslims, Christians, Jews and Hindus are all beautiful religions which set forth on the same path. In plain terms they all believe the same in most text. Be good to one another, love thy neighbor, due onto others, and all the rest of the love stuff! Research it your selves and see. I think we all need to. People, well mainly MEN, sorry no offence to anyone but its true, have destroyed what is supposed to be something rich and wonderful. They have filled it with hate, murder and mayhem.

They have used it has an excuse or 'back drop' if you will for expelling humans and genocide. In the Sudan they are raping children based on religious beliefs. These men alone are responsible for our destruction and no one else. Oh my the drama! But it's all true my friends. For some strange reason, when we raise questions or concerns to the religious leaders we are shot down and hard! How dare you, they say. How dare you question the 'unchanging word' of the Lord. I found a very interesting video on line which I hope you will watch. It's over an hour long (almost two I think) but it's so worth it. It really gets you thinking and most important of all there are many issues in it which should defiantly be addressed.

I plan on Blogging about most of them in hopes of gathering opinions and other facts I may have missed. Video Link Give it a few minutes...it starts of black with a little speech. For now, I'll end this one. I have soooo much more though!

But I don't want to over whelm. It's best to take baby steps in a time like this. I hope you visit again sometime soon!