I see so much being done in the name of religion today. From the "Christian Right" to an Islamic Jihad on America, most of religion is bad news. Why?
Because religion, no matter which one, attempts to make people right with God by what you do. Therefore, the "Religious Right" are only known for what they are against. Muslims calling for a jihad on America are doing the same thing. We only know that they hate America.
Religion is for the uninformed. People are prone to want to follow a set of rules and regulations to fit with a particular people group. I would dare to say that if I had been born into an Islamic culture I might be fighting against America too. It is because religion, no matter how noble, always leads to death and destruction.
What God promised through His Son, Jesus Christ, is life for those who give up their lives to take on Christ's life. It is no longer about feebly attempting to keep a set of rules and regulations. It is no longer about what you do but whose you are. When the real Jesus Christ comes into your life you change. And in that change you no longer live your own life but you express the life of the one who lives inside you. This is no religion. This is a relationship with the God of the universe who loves you. No rules, just right!
In every religion, culture, country and city, you will find extremists. Until people can find it within themselves to understand that peace comes within first, we will have no peace on earth.
ReplyDeleteJust recognize extremists are everywhere including those that are against religion. :)