I pulled the plug on religion in 2003, when the U.S. had taken our country to Iraq on false pretenses, and our fearless leaders were chanting, "Onward Christian Soldier." I knew that none of this was Christian in any context (my father was an Episcopalian priest, so I had received my induction through him) but it forced me to look deeper into the 'true purpose' of our leaders. And to question authority at every step. I don't have the answers, but I certainly have the questions.
Very wise, Carole. As for me, I know I come across as anti-religion, but I'm not, actually. I'm against people telling us how and what to think, pretending to have wisdom when they don't, trying to manipulate us, and being hypocritical. Unfortunately, those criteria heavily overlap with religious practice. Thanks for commenting, Carole!
I pulled the plug on religion in 2003, when the U.S. had taken our country to Iraq on false pretenses, and our fearless leaders were chanting, "Onward Christian Soldier." I knew that none of this was Christian in any context (my father was an Episcopalian priest, so I had received my induction through him) but it forced me to look deeper into the 'true purpose' of our leaders. And to question authority at every step. I don't have the answers, but I certainly have the questions.
Very wise, Carole. As for me, I know I come across as anti-religion, but I'm not, actually. I'm against people telling us how and what to think, pretending to have wisdom when they don't, trying to manipulate us, and being hypocritical. Unfortunately, those criteria heavily overlap with religious practice. Thanks for commenting, Carole!