Religion is superficial

Yikes! Is this what I really have to say this Holy Week?

If I could set aside my wicked style of humor and write about something serious for a day, then this is it!

Why superficial? Because like fashion, money and businesses...it's man-made.

Would you think God would agree on many religions? Knowing that it creates not only a division among his children, but also makes a shield to sway them from the other? Some even hate the other religion so much that they hit on each other during sermons or even on live television, just like what the big networks: GMA and ABS-CBN does. What kind of spiritual leadership is that?

Would you believe that the religion you have now is the only "way" to heaven? Every religion proclaims that they are. That you should seek allegiance to their faith or would not be saved. Isn't that just irritating? Do they treat themselves as gods? Deciding your destiny in the afterlife? How about the millions of Islamic people around the world? Wouldn't they be saved? Why is it that in every religion, there are men who always try to use (and abuse) their power/authority? What does God think of this?

Before I get completely out of topic and start bashing again, I would like to redirect myself...ehem...whatever religion you are in now, all you must have is a loving heart and you'll be with God. I know, it's sounds simple...but it's really easier said than done.

God does not look into the superficial like people do. He does not look at your new car, or your new dress, or even your plastic nose. Remember the time when God ordered Samuel to bless His chosen one? It was in a group of brothers...Samuel somehow doubted on what he saw, coz he never saw someone deserving. But God said to him "the Lord your God never looks on people's appearances like men do, the Lord looks into the heart". Then came the last of the brothers, it was David (you know the rest of the story).

I am an active roman catholic, and since highschool I already received my share of bashing from other religions, churches and such. They would always hit low...describing how pathetic our church was. But I don't understand them, it seems they are filled with hatred. HATE displeases God. I treat them like I treat any other people, but they treat me differently because I express my faith.

I believe that Christ is my way to salvation. Other believes otherwise. It's okay, because the Lord looks into their hearts. The real question is: Is your heart loving? Is your heart generous? Is your heart compassionate? Is your heart merciful and forgiving?

Christ told us of the new commandment, which is to love God and to love you neighbor.
This testifies my belief.

And I believe that's all we have to do. Loving is the work of God. So loving is divine.
If our hearts are free from hatred, anger, envy...and it is full of love, compassion and generosity. Then we are already in heaven, because God is already in our hearts. Well, I also know that this is a hard task...since it's very difficult to forgive and love those who are "unlovable".

So there.

If there's one thing common on all the religion, it is the fact that we should spread love and be forgiving to others.
Now I hope you see my point.


Whew! I sound like a preacher now!