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Originally Posted by Elzibeth
I think that "But I suppose it's all part of the learning process too. When we no longer have need of the organization of religion, they will cease to be. " is a wonderful thought. I really have met many who have tried to do just what you are saying, none are bad people at all, and some are really intelligent people. Which in turn shows just scary it is that individuals can think in an intellectual way but at the same time speak out what has been as you say 'predefined' to them as if it is the only belief possible. How they can be blinkered but be intellectually trained I find really strange......but i suppose that is why it is a belief  |
It strikes me that there's quite a big egoic element to religious beliefs (there's a distinction to be made between belief and faith - the former is an intellectual position, the latter is intuitive imo) - question someone's beliefs and they more often than not feel threatened. Like, 'how dare you question my belief system! Mine is the one true faith!'
Argh! Ego - it's got a lot to answer for! I can see the wisdom in non-judgment, but boy it's hard to exercise it at times
