REALigion

I long for a religion that accepts and cites philosophies other than its own, rather than solely relying on their teachings based from their own scriptures. A religion that does not dictate its words into the consciousness of its followers. A religion that challenges the minds of its followers and not bank on their blinded faiths. For almost all war and persecution comes from the irrationality of churches who believe they are the standards of righteousness.

I long for a religion that honors man's freedom and not subject the faithful's lives to a predetermined plan construed by a higher order. A religion that values the prayers made with the silence of one's heart and not through mouthed prayers. A search of repentance that does not need any other human to act as a bridge between you and your God. For in that privacy, one can really tell his faults plainly without pretense.



I long for a religion that is not bound by ceremonies, dogmas, and memorized prayers. Whose rules are followed not because they are compelled to do so, less they want risk their salvation. A religion whose dominance is not misused by interferring with the matters of the state. One that knows clearly their bounds, which is to educate their followers and not the entire nation of different gods. A religion that does not threat excommunication to anyone who wants to say otherwise and knows how to consider the viewpoint of others.

A religion who practices what they preach. One that does not contradict their own scriptures through their actions.

Thus, I realize that I long for a religion that does not exist.


 Note: The author understands that there is no perfect religion since it is but man who consitute it.