I suppose it's normal to have a change in opinions on certain topics as time goes on. Today in my World History class, we got on the topic of religion. Touchy topic for some, I know. But it really got me thinking about something that been on my mind recently. The faith I have been brought up in is Christianity. I know pretty much everything about it that one needs to know to abide by it. But do you really have to go by a religion to believe in God? Do you have to believe every little ting in the Bible to become a Christian? Or to get into heaven?
So after pondering this, I have come up with my own theory/philosophy on this.
I think that you don't necessarily have to follow a religion to believe in God. I mean, its probably a good idea to follow a religion but I don't think its absolutely crucial like people say it is. I can still be a Christian without going to church or reading the Bible or even agree with everything in the Bible. My perspective after thinking this through is this: You can believe in God or whoever it is you believe in without following a distinct religion.
This doesn't mean I'm gong to go out and forget my values and beliefs such as Jesus being my savior and that there is a God that is the only one. I'm just saying that I don't necessarily have to follow a religion or be religious to do so.
I dunno. Having mixed feelings about this whole "you have to be in a religion" mentality people seem to have.
Just needed to voice it out.
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