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I recognize that because I'm young my religious views are subject to change. I didn't grow up with much religion, and I never made my confirmation although I guess we were technically Episcopalian.

I used to describe myself as agnostic. Agnostic as in there could be or there couldn't be. And then of course something bad had to happen and I realized that you have to believe in a greater power. People that believe in nothing are either young and misguided or extremely self absorbed. To feel that there might not be anything higher than yourself is a very simplistic view. You have to believe there is something.
I was also very anti Christian. I viewed religion as a mass brainwashing institution, like Santa Clause for adults.
In history class all throughout school, all we learned was about how the church did this and that and how corrupt the whole thing was, the manor system, Crusades, etc.
It took a Health class on Alcoholism, Alcoholism of all things, and a requirement to attend an AA meeting that I realized that Faith Helps people.

And then I realized that Religion and Church is really a gathering for people of similar religious views to support one and other. And what is so great about this country is that we were founded under the premise of God, but left it up to the individual to decide HOW he or she wished to worship that God. I don't see myself as rejecting a community because as of right now I'm not seeking one. But I am well aware that my religious views will probably change in the next few years. (but my political affiliation will not)

Well Lauralee, You have some strong opinions. Opinions based in thought. Considering we have news casters who have been around for decades who have never imagined basing their facts in reality. You are impressive. Very.

All I'd like to say to you is don't dismiss religion. It can add to your life like you wouldn't believe. Time moves so much faster every year you age.I swear a foundation in faith makes for a greener grass,more shooting stars and a sincere contentment. The goal is to notice and appreciate`

BELIEVE IN CHRIST THAN RELIGION

CHRIST is someone to know and trust
Religion is something to believe and do
Religion doesn't change hearts
Religion makes much of little
Religion offers the approval of men rather than CHRIST
Religion makes hypocrites of us
Religion makes a hard life harder
Religion makes it easy to deceive ourselves
Religion hides the key of knowledge
Religion leads its converts astray
But CHRIST is everything for everybody at everytime.
Believe in Jesus than Religion.
HE IS OUR SAVIOUR AND LORD ALWAYS.

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