Religous Tolerance

My dear friend Kristi Reed sent me this today. I loved it. I wanted to share it, because I don't want people to think I am closed minded towards their beliefs....especially with Religion.

Here it is...

"It doesn't really matter what religion anybody believes. If their life is working (and there are many different approaches to life that are working very well) then why not let them believe whatever they want to believe? It's all working in the way that it is supposed to be. There are religions that you wouldn't want anything to do with, that are perfect mechanisms for the people who are involved in them. And therefore, they are a very good thing."

--- Abraham // Excerpted from the workshop in Asheville, NC on Sunday, April 25th, 2004 #424

My thoughts...

I love it. if Religion does indeed work for some people... and if it works well, then they understand it as a personal way to organize themselves and their needs to be the best they can be. They don't seek out the SAME path for other people, but instead wish for others to find such happiness.

There are constant threads in all religions (that main stream world seems to ignore and gloss over... and instead harp on what a sin is...redefined over and over.) But these threads in all religions are about letting go of ego, loving, accepting, and persevering through difficult times.

Willie Nelson said this morning (on howard stern)..."some smoke to get high, some smoke to get normal....I smoke to get normal."

ain't that the truth, Willie!

So... live and let live... as long as those living aren't trying to fuck up the world and control it. The world is not meant to be controlled... it's just meant to be a big bowl of love for us to swim in. I have my shorts and swim cap on... who wants to jump in with me? The water is warm!