I am an agnostic theist - that is, I do not believe in the typical religions, but I believe in God.
I do not feel comfortable with the way the religions I know describe God. Very often, God is shown to have human weaknesses like anger, ego, pain. Or he (or she) is made accessible only through specific channels or people. Or he expects certain formalities and rituals and respect and pleasing. I believe in a perfect God, who only loves and forgives and inspires people to do better. I believe that God can be accessed directly, in our own way. I believe that we do not need any formal way to address God, or do anything to please him. It is sufficient if we follow our conscience and do good. Frankly, I don't even feel any need to go to heaven to be happy. I find happiness everytime I try to do something good, or try to make someone happy, regardless of whether or not I succeed at it.
Till very recently, I don't even think I was a true agnostic theist. Cuz I just wasn't sure about the existence of God. There were times I believed, and times when I doubted. I used to pray, to be on the safer side. But of late, for some reasons, I've really started believing. And I feel a lot better, a lot more secure, ever since. I realize that God is quite generous and forgiving to me, giving me success even when I don't deserve it, giving me more chances even though I keep messing up. He has given me lots of capabilities, lots of well wishers, all the good luck in world, and I only need to do my part. And He inspires me to do even that.
I feel that the biggest connection between God and me is my conscience. Only God and I know what I'm thinking, where I'm really guilty (even if the world doesn't know or care about it), where I've done something good (even if it may not be appreciated). After some thoughts, some inspirations, I've decided that I will no longer doubt the existence of God, and I will follow my conscience, and be a better person. I have decided to strengthen my character. I have resolved to keep making sure that I always be kind, and always carry good intentions for people around me. And I have decided to work hard to maintain absolute integrity. I think these will be the right ingredients for happiness.
I do not feel comfortable with the way the religions I know describe God. Very often, God is shown to have human weaknesses like anger, ego, pain. Or he (or she) is made accessible only through specific channels or people. Or he expects certain formalities and rituals and respect and pleasing. I believe in a perfect God, who only loves and forgives and inspires people to do better. I believe that God can be accessed directly, in our own way. I believe that we do not need any formal way to address God, or do anything to please him. It is sufficient if we follow our conscience and do good. Frankly, I don't even feel any need to go to heaven to be happy. I find happiness everytime I try to do something good, or try to make someone happy, regardless of whether or not I succeed at it.
Till very recently, I don't even think I was a true agnostic theist. Cuz I just wasn't sure about the existence of God. There were times I believed, and times when I doubted. I used to pray, to be on the safer side. But of late, for some reasons, I've really started believing. And I feel a lot better, a lot more secure, ever since. I realize that God is quite generous and forgiving to me, giving me success even when I don't deserve it, giving me more chances even though I keep messing up. He has given me lots of capabilities, lots of well wishers, all the good luck in world, and I only need to do my part. And He inspires me to do even that.
I feel that the biggest connection between God and me is my conscience. Only God and I know what I'm thinking, where I'm really guilty (even if the world doesn't know or care about it), where I've done something good (even if it may not be appreciated). After some thoughts, some inspirations, I've decided that I will no longer doubt the existence of God, and I will follow my conscience, and be a better person. I have decided to strengthen my character. I have resolved to keep making sure that I always be kind, and always carry good intentions for people around me. And I have decided to work hard to maintain absolute integrity. I think these will be the right ingredients for happiness.
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