11/14/18

When I was taking my degree in Religion and
Philosophy, I remember studying the *11 great
religions of the world. I would have to admit
that only five of the eleven are likely household
words today. And, although that was about 100
years ago, alright, 45 . . . according to my research
the list remains virtually the same. I find it vastly
interesting that a subject, namely religion, could
be so divisive. And, as I understood it, Paganism
wa the oldest religion in the world and it wasn't
even on the list. So, what does all of this mean?
And where do we go from here? I think actually,
that we probably tend to form our own belief
systems depending on a number of factors such
as place of birth, familial ties, personal interests
and choices. And, as we are each such different
peoples, why shouldn't it be thus? I would hope
that one day, religion will be seen as a personal
choice along with where you choose to live, the
language you speak and how you like to dress.
God only knows, or should I say, the gods only
know, if and when that miracle could happen.

of the gods i sing
mighty wonders to behold
to believe or not

*Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Judaism
Bahaism
Confucianism
Jainism
Shintoism
Zoroastraianism