Integrating science with spirituality is as crucial as embracing the responsibility of evolution. From Jesus parting the ocean to Prophet Mohammad’s journey to God’s realm, and all the miracles performed by prophets, the holy books abound with myriad stories. Natural disasters and predictions of impending doom also feature prominently, instilling fear to control followers’ hearts. Instead of succumbing to fear and despair, I advocate taking personal responsibility for actions and standing on equal ground with God. While I acknowledge my dependence on the proper functioning of external and internal universes, I refuse to squander my potential feeding fears propagated by religions. Such fears not only subjugate but also erode self-esteem, reducing individuals to puppets of ideology rather than CEOs, which is the rightful role of every human, blessed with free will.
Personally, I have faith that God manifests positive outcomes in life as I fearlessly carry out His work, believing that God needs me as an active participant to sustain His being, rather than mere worship to fulfill my desires. Some religious teachings advocate fearing God to avoid hell. I question why fear is necessary if I am fulfilling my duties while alive. Moreover, why is the afterlife more significant than the present, where I can contribute to God’s purposes?
Logically, no one returns from death to provide proof; thus, beliefs remain matters of faith. A steadfast belief system is an asset, but it becomes problematic if it incites violence or impedes personal happiness. Individuals must scrutinize and rectify their belief systems if constant fear and stress persist, irrespective of their faith in God.
As individuals, we must abide by fundamental life principles, reciprocating and expressing gratitude for the experience of life. Life is not a random occurrence; at the cosmic level, despite the chaos of the universe, Earth sustains life. Internally, a human body houses trillions of cells and bacteria, all integral to survival. To assert control over everyday decisions amidst such complexity is a testament to human resilience. Throughout history and even today, belief in God persists due to human mortality and the need for control or solace, whether real or a placebo effect.
Belief alleviates fears and instills hope in a chaotic life, provided one comprehends the power of their belief system. While having a belief system is valuable, it becomes detrimental if it fosters prejudice, obstructs human rights, or leads to violence in the name of group identity, contravening spirituality and God’s essence.
Narratives and hymns wield significant influence over individuals. As communities, we must guard against prejudice to prevent perpetuating cycles of spiritual offenses. God and belief systems fulfill human needs; thus, we must derive benefits, not harm. Spiritual injuries stem not from spirituality but from political affiliations and group loyalties.
Religious stories often portray God as an authoritarian figure who exacts revenge to enforce obedience—a notion I find repugnant. Daily, thousands fall victim to violence, whether by individuals, governments, or political factions under religious banners.
It’s inconceivable that God punishes everyone to enforce discipline, especially when innocent lives perish unjustly. Spiritual teachings should not condone collateral damage or accidental justifications.
The core of my blog, “Who Flipped My Triangle,” argues that positioning God and the Devil at the apex demeans human worth, shifting blame for our actions onto higher powers, although we possess free will. With free will comes responsibility, yet we shy away from bearing the full burden, often committing acts of brutality against others, including our kin. This disorder not only afflicts individuals but extends to humanity and, metaphorically, God, akin to human immune cells attacking self-cells, causing what I term God’s “arthritis” due to our free will. We can rectify this condition if we choose, taking responsibility for our actions.
The power we assign to God epitomizes human perfection. Tasks beyond our control or ability, we believe God can accomplish. Thus, we worship and pray, sometimes treating God as a fellow human, expecting Him to share our feelings. A sperm bears no resemblance to a fully formed human; similarly, no seed resembles a tree. Assuming God shares human emotions or thoughts is equally presumptuous.
Is God a superhuman? What defines the human-God relationship? Why assume God delights in our worship and sacrifices? Such beliefs imply God thinks and feels like humans, suggesting He’s vengeful and indiscriminately targets even the innocent—an unsettling assertion.
Consider this analogy: a cell within the human body exchanges with the body, receiving sustenance and in return, contributing to the body’s function and life. God, akin to the body, wouldn’t harm His “cells” unless something malfunctions, akin to autoimmune diseases in humans. Humans, with free will, oversee God’s realm through their actions, responsible for maintaining justice.
My worship isn’t constant bowing or kneeling; rather, it’s serving humanity, through which God lives. If all humans practice daily chores that avoid hurting others, it’d serve as practical prayers. We each owe it to ourselves to know why we are as we are.
Each of us is the CEO of our life, as evidenced by daily exercise of free will. To confine oneself within predetermined boundaries, dictated by group affiliations, is to deny one’s individuality and God-given potential. Strip away these layers, beyond assumed identities, to discover the naked human, connected directly to God, the source of life and sustenance.
Nature’s power ensures that individuals always hold the key. You, as the executor, transcend the computer and its data, discovering the essence of who you truly are. Continuously explore your potential, as you are an ocean within a drop. Embrace evolution; resist the politics of belonging for security, as no belonging group guarantees immortality. The graveyard teems with individuals who thought themselves secure under group banners, failing to grasp that security is an illusion for mortals.
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