Wishes

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:07:17 GMT

I used to make wishes I knew would actually happen, so I could believe in something bigger. Every since I was a young girl, I have questioned everything around me. There was a point in my life just after an event to forget, where I was plunged into religion. I embraced it and found comfort in it mainly, I believe, because it provided answers to the questions I was posing. However "crazy" some of the responses were, they were a foundation on which I could truly believe in. Now, as I grew, I began to question my religion and I kept coming up short with the answers. This is when I began my search. I browsed many, I mean many, religions trying to find that one that provides all the solutions to the problems and situations I was bringing up. None really grasped a solid idea. While searching, I developed a deeper question, "Why, if most of these religions believe in such similar ideas, are they classified as totally different units without any association with each other." It was my impression, as a religious youth, that christians are loving, caring and welcoming; so, why was it so essential to create boundaries instead using the open heart they supposedly possessed and embrace their differences to create a warm, loving, caring and welcoming environment they claim to be? So far, no answer really arises to that question. This leaves me wilted and distressed over the idea of organized religion. I believe in God, but I don't put my faith in people who don't like to blur the boundaries because they're afraid of the differences in others. Until this happens, I'll keep making my wishes with a firm knowledge they'll come true.

Love others; live well; and may music always reign in our hearts,
Cristina

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