by Butterfly Philosopher

Created on: November 04, 2010   Last Updated: November 06, 2010

It is said that 'He who is without sin, cast the first stone'. Are we all so perfect that we can lay judgement on another? Who are we that we feel the urge to judge in the first place?

Matt. 7:1 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Matt 7:2-5 "For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged."

We are all unique individuals. In fact, no one has your fingerprint, your thoughts and most of all your life! We dare to judge others when our own life lacks in the very same area. Christian, Muslim, Hindu or Jew and countless other religious movements have an obligation to learn and practice tolerance of all humans. It is the same as saying, I am better than you when you cast a judgement on a fellow human being. We are all made of flesh and blood. The color of my blood is the same as yours and yet religious groups discriminate against one another and have the nerve to call themselves believers of God.

Following doctrine and bending down on one's knees to pray does not automatically qualify one for eternal salvation with our creator. What is salvation? And who knows for certain what is required and what is not? Mankind have expressed their desire for peace for eternity but history has proven that the search for peace is fraught with wars and judgement against humanity all in the name of Christ or God or whomever you choose to follow.

For goodness sake - all humanity have to remember is' Be and do unto others what you would have them be and do unto you!' Is it a hard ask? I am actually surprised at the question, 'is it against Christian principles to judge others?' and more surprised that anyone has answered the question in the negtative!

I was reading a little about Buddha when one glaring major difference to Christians and Muslims, as an example, stared me in the eye. 'There is no one to hand out rewards or punishments on a supposedly Judgement Day.'

Christians and some religious groups are wonderful people, helping the homeless and the poor for nothing more than a smile. It is when greed takes over that curruption sneaks in and the power-hungry leaders decide they have the authority to make judgement in the name of the 'Father'.

I guess I become quite frustrated when I see this happening.

One message I would shout from the rooftops if enough people would lend their ear to listen is to stop judging each other and killing our world. 

Remember. Your life is your life. How will you leave it?

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