Why is it so hard for people to respect the fact that I do not practice organized religion?
Is it really that hard of a concept to understand that there are some people who walk this earth and have a relationship with and believe in The Divine without the desire to follow some man (who may have been a great man) from thousands of years ago? I just want to set the record straight. I have practiced Christianity. I have practiced Islam. I have studied them both very deeply. They helped me in finding my true path. I believe Jesus and Muhammad carried a deep wisdom and I honor their teachings. I also honor the teachings of my children and ancestors. I honor the teachings of the rock that is in my path. I honor the teachings of the trees that hold against the wind. I honor the Buddha, The Orisha, The Creator in all of Its forms. I am open. I do not believe it is necessary or even correct for me to impose my personal path to The Creator on another human. I even admire those who stand fast in their faith and beliefs. I admire those who allow the truth of these teachings to sink through to their soul and I love to watch them glow with goodness. From what I have learned from the nature of these men (Jesus, Muhammad) it was against what they taught as well. So why do the people who claim to represent and follow these men feel the need to impose their belief on me? Why isn't my path acceptable to them?
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