by Dorian Rhodes

Created on: September 04, 2007

"It's not about 'churchianity'." - Christopher Lewis

This topic answers its own question. For, while faith has indeed been the excuse for many a problem throughout history, faith itself is not the culprit. As there are all types of faith, it's understandable that it must be specified which is being asked about. Yet, herein lies the rub for it's religion rather than faith that can cause societal problems. Religious faith is indeed the most infamous of all faiths since it helps create the fervor that gives religion its ego. Whatever form faith takes, using it as an excuse to further a cause rather than the basis for becoming who we hope to be is what gives rise to problems.

How can we seek to become more in tune with ourselves, God, others, the Universe or what have you without wholly accepting how very imperfect we are? It's important to not take refuge in our faults, either as excuse or from some twisted sense of pride. Oh, the humanity of it all, literally! We are all alike; wondrous yet infinitely flawed, individual while part of a whole, doomed & destined for greatness. The thing is, it's just TOO synchronous, even when & where out of kilter for "out of" implies that there is kilter to be had.

My point?! We're not an accident - there is a far larger picture thus a much greater wisdom. Be it from a spiritual or scientific perspective, there is a source. Whatever you believe, or don't believe for that matter, I do believe in one true God. True being the key word for therein lies absolute Truth of which we have only pieces. As archaic as so simple a creed may seem, it is precisely its simplicity that allows its plausibility. With all things working together for good, despite all our interference via free will, I see everything as part of God's plan.

You see, I also recognize the myriad other possibilities in our existence & beyond. It is precisely because I understand there to be a source, a beginning that is also an end, a cycle of creation both coming & having gone full circle, that I cannot help but see how truly anything IS possible. For God to be who I have faith He is, there is nothing with which He can be mutually exclusive. The real beauty of all this is that, while I've had my epiphanic moment, each of you will grapple with these truths in your own way. It is utterly not my place to even imagine you should think as I do.

Whatever my belief in a greater, singular Truth, its impact on you is inherently different. While the questions & especially doubts hold

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