Does the phrase "NO RELIGION" interest you like it does me? I've been thinking about it quite a bit lately...especially around the Christmas season.
You see, I think religion is a monster AND I dare say a murderer. Its tentacles are far-reaching, digging deep into the heart and mind of people all around the globe. Still more, I see religion as a cold, dark prison that breeds religious people who become addicted to attitudes of superiority, arrogance, and pride. But more than this, religion is a place where the foulest of lies are born.
Believe it or not, Jesus’ birth and life was God’s bold declaration that He came to COLLIDE WITH RELIGION. Why? Because the most damning lie that religion has taught the world is that good people go to Heaven. Jesus came to say that it ain't so!
It’s interesting to me that smart and talented people form every walk of life are banking their eternities on a theory that buckles under even a minimal amount of scrutiny. Maybe people hold this theory because it's the way they see things happen around them. For example, good employees get the raise or promotion and good students get the good scholarships from the good schools so they can eventually get the good jobs.
Because we’re all preoccupied with life in general, few have the time to give thinking about the afterlife…so they just don’t. Until one day when they look in the mirror and see age creeping up on them; or they notice another birthday has come and gone; or their little tykes are now teens and nearing college age. Then, at least for a few moments, we consider eternity and possibly, how we will arrive there. Next Week: (Part Two)
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