What I am about to discuss is one of the five “thou shall
not open topic” in social gathering but since this not a social gathering, I
will freely say what is in my mind regarding this topic: RELIGION
When someone starts talking about religion, there are two other
words that will follow suit: faith and belief.
You can never fully discuss one without touching the other two. They are like joined triplets, when one is
mentioned the other two are right beside it; which is why a heated discussion
will come about when this topic is raised, with or without set conditions prior
to the discussion.
Before I continue, let me define first those three (3) words
so that it would serve as a guide to all.
re·li·gion
[ri-lij-uh
n] Show IPA
n] Show IPA
noun
1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose ofthe universe, especially when
considered as the creation of asuperhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and
ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governingthe conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generallyagreed upon by a number of persons
or sects: the Christianreligion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs andpractices: a world council of religions.
-dictionary.reference.com
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belief in a god or in a group of gods
- an
organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a
group of gods
-
an interest, a belief, or an activity that is very important to a
person or group
-merriam-webster.com
- The
belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal
God or gods.
-oxford dictionary.com
faith
noun \ˈfāth\
: strong belief or trust in someone or something
: belief in the existence of God : strong religious feelings or
beliefs
: a system of religious beliefs
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-merriam-webster.com
1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, orthing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence.
-the free dictionary by Farlex
Complete trust
or confidence in someone or something.
oxford dictionary.com
Belief
Assumptions and convictions that are held to be true, by an individual or a group, regarding concepts, events, people, and things.
-business dictionary.com
-business dictionary.com
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To give you my dear followers/readers a clue to my religious background,
I was born and baptized under the Roman Catholic Church. Both of my parents are devout Catholics. I
know my Angelus, Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. I know my holy days and the practices that go
with it. I even studied in a Catholic
school run by monks during my high school and college years. Am I a full Roman Catholic at heart? The answer is No.
At age 12, I started having
questions unanswered. Questions brought
about with my budding gifts. Gifts that
is unexplained and unspoken by the Church.
In history, if someone manifests these types of talents, they are to be
hanged, drowned or burned alive. At that
age, what I thought were simple dreams and a figment of the imagination, were a
reality. I turned to science and got a
name for my situation. I was a psychic
in the making. Yes, a person capable of
using his mind beyond that of the regular person. I could not move things but I can read emotional marks on things and say
the story behind it.
That was then. I grew in power
and capabilities and I can do more now. In the course of growing my gifts, I
turned to books of the arcane/new age, history and mythology. The church won’t give any answers. Any such talents/gifts are shunned upon and
tagged as demonic. But in my course of
study I learned that all things have balance; a Yin and a Yang, Heaven and
Earth, angels and demons.
If you would look into all the things around you, you would see
that there is balance in it. Creation
and destruction, life and death, male aspect and female aspect, light and
darkness; all things in balance. You can
never experience one without the other.
In Taoism, balance is achieved when all is in harmony. When earth-wood-fire-metal-water all works
together. In western mysticism, you will
have North = Earth, East = Air, South = Fire, West = Water and in the center is
the Spirit; all working in harmony. This
would show balance if all is in harmony.
For me, balance is another manner.
I learned that balance in its purest form has the raw beauty seen
in nature when they go in their cycle in life. I am talking of the beauty
captured by some photographers when their subject is that of a storm. That raw and dangerous power! This is what I
believe in. True balance is achieved
when you found the balance in two conflicting element. Making them work together. None is greater than the other. All in equal.
All in balance. It is hard but it
is the ultimate balance.
Do I believe in God? Yes!
Do I believe in other supernatural beings? Yes! Are elementals real? Yes!
Regardless of what religion one person is in, bottom line, you
have a concept of God in your life. Call
Him in whatever name that you have known Him to have, it DOESN’T matter! What is important is you know HIM and believe
in HIM.
That who goes to another religion to seek for answers is but
normal. It only means that they are
looking for answers in life and I respect that.
I hope people who get to find their answers will know how to respect the
belief of others too. It is ok if you
preach about your experience but DON’T project that the group that you are into
is the greatest. ALL RELIGIONS ARE
EQUAL! There is only a difference in the
number of followers. The size of the
group doesn’t mean that the group is great.
It only means that they were able to answer the questions that you had
in your life! I’ve been there! I fortunately met a charismatic group that is
open to me having gifts and the fact that I am gay!
My religion is Roman Catholic.
My faith is with the Supreme God and all that works under him. My belief, we are in this world along with
other beings we don’t physically see at time but get to interact always. Am I a practicing Catholic? If we are talking
about practices and such, then my answer is no.
Am I heretic or even pagan? If we are talking of me believing about
things outside of the church then my answer is yes.
I follow the golden rule: “Do unto others what you want others to do unto you”. I respect those that I don’t normally see
with the naked eye but with my mind’s eye.
I practice balance in my own way that is a mixture of east, west, old
and new. I keep an open-mind but hold on
to what I believe on and what I see is right.
My faith is with the FATHER of us all and a MOTHER who gives all.
That is my belief.
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