Religious or Spiritual – where are you?
On Wednesday, March 18, 2009 we first wrote about this controversial subject on Religion.
We decided to elaborate further into this topic to give it the position it deserves, due to its influence on mankind since the beginning of time.
The involvement of Religion, has been a major factor in the development of all Human Beings.
The issues that follow will we are sure, give us all a better understanding of why we believe, what we believe.
We at Psychegnosis News, would like to point out that we are not siding with any denomination, or Creed.
We simply wish that we all give more appreciation of every-ones belief, and to strengthen their values, rather than diminish any-ones sacred beliefs.
We ask that we all read with an open mind, and realise that we are all sincere in whatever persuasion we hold, be it towards a particular form of worship, or indeed, if there is no belief held for a Higher Being.
Again we believe that our outcome, will bring Peace to all mankind.
Let us begin our series with the March 18th article below.
Religious or Spiritual – where are you?
This question relates to how we see ourselves.
Most importantly – does your religion or moral standards lead you to have PEACE.
Does it give all around you a feeling of PEACE?
Do you emanate PEACE?
Does your Religious or Moral standpoint come from your own understanding, or has it come from your parents or tradition.
Because you were born into a particular Religious or moral viewpoint, does that make it TRUE?
Does it stand up to being tested?
Do we only listen to one sided issues on Religious or Morality that confirm or strengthen, our viewpoint?
Do we believe that our Religion or Moral views make us superior or better than others, who do nor share our beliefs?
Do you as a Moral person consider Religion to be non-sense, and vice versa for those of you, who have a religious slant?
All of these questions when answered honestly, will lead you to PEACE.
Let us discuss a few.
First and foremost as Human Beings, we are born into this life.
We were born in some area in the world.
We take upon ourselves a skin colour, language and a country steeped in a particular culture and / or tradition.
This is where we start our lives on this beautiful planet we call Earth.
We have little choice in our formative years in where we are, or what we hear or what we are taught.
The responsibilty lies, with those who are our parents or guardians.
They give us food and shelter and a name.
They give us guidance on what they consider to be the best way to live life.
We live our lives as our parents would.
Our communities further strenghthen these belief systems.
Our schooling reflects them also.
As Human Beings we are programmed into who we think we are.
All these points are important to live life here on this Earth.
There is no question that we need to be taught all of the above to be able to function within society.
It is exciting to be in a world of great diversity.
All the nations on Earth add to this great diversity.
There are wonderful teachings that come from all peoples that inhabit the same planet we all dwell on.
They in and of themselves are very very good. So why does anyone believe that there culture or tradition is superior to anothers?
In these traditions there are Religions.
In these cultures there are different viewpoints on God.
In many families and communities there are only Moral viewpoints that are not connected to Religion.
Are any of these bad?
Do they make people Evil?
If we are born into a particular belief does it give us the right to Judge anyone who differs in any way? These Questions can only be answered by the reader – for the reader. These Questions will set us Free from who we think we are.
The “illusion” wants us all to Judge others.
It wants to cause division.
It simply does not want PEACE.
PSYCHEGNOSIS wants all mankind to ask these questions of themselves
: 1) Is it SANE to believe that we are better or worse than any Human Being.
2) Is it SANE to believe that God considers any of us to be GOOD or EVIL because we were born in a particular part of the world. 3) Is it SANE to kill or alienate someone whose UPBRINGING made him or her different. Could they be different by killing them? Are any of these Judgements SANE? Only we can give these answers.
PSYCHEGNOSIS explains the reason for all of the above behaviours, is our connection to who we think we are.
When we as Humans realise that we are no different than any other Human Being, Peace shall be the result.
Peace does not Judge others.
Peace does not alienate others.
Peace does not hate.
Peace does not feel superior.
Peace does not feel inferior.
Peace accepts all things.
Peace is PEACE from who we think we are.
This is most important, if we are to to free from the pain that is had, being connected to our thinking.
All cultures and societies and dare it be said – EVEN YOUR RELIGION, are only thought systems put into action.
Maybe we need to consider twice before we connect God to our beliefs?
It makes a beautiful world but after all is said and done they are only ideas that make up “who we are not”.
We are much better than we think we are.
So how Spiritually and Religiously are you.
Do you seek to be at PEACE?
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