On Sep 11, 2007, at 2:32 PM, Kevin Brown wrote:
> But I find it rather odd that people equate God and religion. I for
> one never thought it was God who wanted a religious form of
> fellowship, but rather a fellowship in personal relationship between
> God and believer.
>
> I as a minister, do not foster religiosity. I promote individual
> relationship. I find the symbols and high church attributes
> culturally beneficial, but does little to cause a soul to desire the
> relationship.
>
I agree with you. I think people can be very religious or spiritual
and not belong to an "organized" religion. Personally, I think
organized religions are behind much of the problems in the world
because they do pit people against people. Much of the world's
intolerance comes from against the religion of others. Many of the
wars fought were fought in the name of religion. And many of the
greatest criminal swindlers made their money from pretending to be a
spiritual leader.
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