
Originally Posted by
tatakalz
I can explain the purpose of religion in few words BUT it requires complete understanding of the purpose of life on the earth and the system of life which is continuously going on..
I turned to books of all kinds. I read a lot of things that I disagreed with. I read a lot of things that made sense. But, most of all, I read a lot things that made me think. Once I began thinking about what made sense to ME, then I could accept what happened and begin to be at peace with things. I formed my own conclusions.
In a nutshell, here is what I believe.....
I believe we're all part of the same oneness that is the universe. We're all pieces of a whole that have the wonderful ability to have individual experiences and perceptions. I think it's a waste of time to try to figure it ALL out. I prefer to spend my time enjoying this experience we call 'life' and let everyone else enjoy theirs.
I hesitate to call myself an atheist because people love to use labels and then twist what they then believe that means I believe and don't believe. But, I will tell you that I believe the bible is a bit of historical fiction utilized by far too many people to attempt to control, manipulate, scare and condemn others with.