Religous Beliefs

At this point in my life I do not believe in God or the Devil. Well, I do believe that at the Beginning of Time there existed a Creator of supernatural powers which started a chain of events or creations which have since undergone their own specific changes which has led to the present state of the universe. If thousands of people witnessed Jesus Christ's miracles and heard his teachings, then how can they be false? If thousands of people believe in Buddha's spiritual visions, than how can they be wrong? If thousands of people believe they can reach paradise by sacrificing themselves in the World, how can they be wrong?

Let's face it. Somebody is wrong. The question therefore, is "Does it really matter?". Does it matter that some people in this world are living false hope and putting their faith and living their lives in complete lies with what actually happens to them after they pass on to the spiritual realm (if it does indeed exist?). Fascination with Death comes from the fact that it is completely unknown what it exactly is to anyone in the living realm. If it helps people to live their lives with more happiness, then I suppose that religion is a good thing. I suppose that the power to drive people to be motivated and be more selfless is good, even if it is a lie.

Personally, I understand the fact that thousands of people die each die, and realize that each day more and more people are moving away from our living realm in to something different, or perhaps nothing at all. Do not criticize others for their spiritual or religious views, because you can not prove them wrong. I am not religious, although I enjoy partaking in religious conversation and discussion (debate at times, even though that can turn quite crude). If devoting your life to Jesus Christ as your savior helps you maintain a life that will ultimately support a family or friends, or help you live day to day, then I say Congratulations and wish you a good life. But myself? I'm one of those people who realize that anyone can be right, so the point in trying to figure out who is right is quite moot.

Thus I attempt (and admittedly sometimes fail) to live my life as if it is the only one I will ever have. Death is an interesting concept in dealing with religion because many people devote themselves to a religion for fear of what will happen after they die. They are afraid that their souls/beings will not remain in permanence, but rather may perish underground and never again be able to experience or touch or feel. Breathing, talking, experiencing, and countless other everyday activities are taken for granted by people who experience them each day. Always remember that your right to live could possibly be taken away at any moment. If given the chance to evaluate yourself seconds after Death, and judge whether or not you have done things correctly or how you wanted before you passed on from the living realm, would you be happy with your results?

Do not perish in to the Death, the eternal land of unknowing, without confidence that you have done as much as you possibly could within the living realm, because that may very well be the only realm you will ever have existed.