piety – devotion – holiness – belief in a divine power – worship – involving a code of ethics and a philosophy –
state of mind or way of life expressing love for and trust in a divine power –
one’s will and effort to act accordingly
Now that’s a really basic, abbreviated definition of religion. I purposely kept specific denominations, people, prophets, leaders and texts out of it. However, NOWHERE in that definition did I see the words…
judgment, hate, intolerance, uncompassionate, discriminate or close-minded
So…Here’s my question.
If the ACTUAL definition of religion does NOT include the words…
judgment, hate, intolerance, uncompassionate, discriminate or close-minded,
then why do SO MANY people use…
judgment, hatred, intolerance, lack of compassion, discrimination or close-mindedness…
AGAINST others?
All in the name of religion?
Really?!