God Would Not Have Made This Mess!!!

Hi guys. I am saddened by the disillusionment and hurt amongst so many people on earth over this most important matter, especially since they are justifiably angry because of the questionable actions of religious individuals and groups. It is true that God and religion is completely misunderstood by many, and unfortunately abused by some for their own purposes. As humans we will never know all there is to know about God. Fortunately He will give us a glimpse of His character and His thoughts, which we can use as a guidline for conducting our lives, and managing our relationships with others. God is not a simplistic character, nor an impersonal force, but in fact a incredibly intelligent and complex individual. Luckily for us this super-being is not a self-indulging monster, but a concerned parent. Like any parent, He understands his children better than they will ever realise, and His understanding of life also far exceeds theirs. As said, God is a complex, and well-rounded being. He is therefore not only love and compassion as most people prefer to believe, but He is also judgement. God has an opinion on everything! As humans we have to find out what those opinions are, so that we can align our conduct accordingly. I cannot tell you why God chooses to appear partially hidden to those who don't yet know Him. I just know that He is. It is however important to realise that we cannot decide for ourselves who and what God is just because He seems so mysterious. All we can do is to decide to find out who He really is. An earnest search of God will deliver results. Whilst I am a Christian, I recommend a neutral search of God. In other words, I believe that a human's heart felt outcry to his/her creator will be heard and answered, and God is more than capable of revealing Himself to that person. Religion is a maze in which a person can wander for decades. Forget religion. Search for the person of God. He is not confused. He knows that He made you.

You have covered a whole range of religions in just a few lines. Great story. And you are bang on when you said, the caste system in India might be a prime example of man's mess up of religion. I am sorry to say that even today caste-ism is the prime cause of unhappiness and the young generation indulge in it too which makes it all the more tragic.

This is a great experience to share. I mean honestly if God is there or not I'm sure that he wouldn't have made such a huge mess out of what people should be praising religion. People get so wrapped up in it and it consumes them. Personally I believe religion clouds your judgment. It gives you something to think and therefore people cannot form their own personal views.

Very true, it's such a shame that people speak of "gods word" when it's "mans word", I can't stand anyone who uses religion as an excuse to hate.

I used to be a bit of a snotty athiest years ago, a bit scoffing in my views.

I now consider myself an open spiritual person, now if people say they believe in a god, as long as they mean love I'm cool with it.

Anything else they can keep.

l ride the rails of the Golden Rule when others require an answer from me they may not like. This being my stance allows me my freedom when making friends with some good, kind people. Perhaps mixed up by the mixed messages of societies strangle hold on those who, with someone they can be comfortable with.

Might 'cool out' upon hearing or observation from an added P.O.V. One they find acceptable due it's simple truth. Should I or anyone be helpful in re-awakening the simplicity they might become happy to remember, " the way we were", prior to our life on earth programming. It will probably feel, not so bad at all, to feel real while they reel back in onto the inside track of common sense. Goodness always to you miss friend, True