T.O.P. Cat's Pest Strip: Religion and "knowing peace"?

[fierce_rabbit]

Comments

[boopshaboop]

It is sad when people are critical of the beliefs of others, especially in a forum where they are broadcasting to those with whom they disagree. For me, when I say religion brings me peace, what I mean is that it keeps things in perspective. It doesn't mean I don't get sad or angry or worried. I still feel those things but when I remember to do so, I can pray about whatever it is that is causing me to have negative feelings and I feel comforted. People of many religions get this same feeling of comfort by praying in their own way

[fierce_rabbit]

I agree with you that the sense of belonging is not the same as feeling peace, but I think a number of people interpret it that way

[ann_mcn]

Oh, for all that I am a church-going Christian, I do know what you mean. I am a questioner, and Jesus never condemned Thoma for his questions.

Often I have better conversations with atheists and pagans, if they have those belief through questions, and one of my f-list is a Catholic monk (I think) who says the same.