Challenge
Religion in 15-50 words.
In 15 - 50 words sum up your most honest thoughts and/or feelings on or about or in the vicinity of the dreaded topic of religion. (p.s; for all you gorgeously rambunctious rebels out there, I'm not actually going to put the word limit restriction in the challenge, just in case you've got more to say.) I'm hoping to drum up discussions, so please feel free to participate, whether it be in your own post or in the delectably contentious comment sections.
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Why one can distrust their religion
Religion isn't necessary to have a clean conscience. Since religion encourages one to perceive everything as a personal reflection of one's karma, it can be argued to be a source of strife instead of a source of strength. Personalizing what is not in one's control makes the mind more vulnerable to trauma and personal tragedy. Furthermore, while religion provides rules for the game of life and an internal compass to direct one's life, its word is not truly universal in a country that allows freedom of religion. And as it is not universal it imposes contradiction in the relationships we form with others.