I NEED TO RANT ABOUT SMASH

But I won’t right now. I need to work on my LAP.

But be expecting one soon.

VERY SOON.

My observations regarding religion

I have to admit, going back to church was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made in awhile. I had forgotten how refreshing it is to take an hour out of my week to reflect on my own character and actions.

I feel like there are quite a few people at my school who abhor any kind of religious practices or just don’t understand its purpose. Had I not grown up with Catholicism over my head, I probably wouldn’t either. There are so many negative views of religion because of how it is perpetrated in the media, the “superior” freaks who think of themselves as more cultivated because of their practice, as well as those believers who abuse their faith and make it an excuse to be hateful toward those who are different. Many of those things are true for certain people, but certainly not for religion itself.

In fact, I’ve been reminded of the beauty that religion brings into the world. There are some who devote their lives to service, hospitality, and kindness in an effort to please God. Maybe you don’t believe in God. That’s okay. Not everybody does. All religious denominations are really just different theories on how we came to be on this Earth. Who cares which theory is right or wrong? Nobodyreallyknows for sure.

What I do know for sure, however, is that religion can cause a person to portray the best image of his or herself to the community. When I see other people at church, I ask myself why am I so selfish, so angry, so desperate for something different in my life? Some of these people are perfectly content with their lives, no matter how fortunate they are. Father Tom says it is because if Jesus lives in your heart, you will live through Jesus. If that means that you are a generous, caring, and forgiving person, must that be such a bad thing?