Vic
Ultimate Member
Faith doesn't mean there won't be Long Suffering or hardship, quite the contrary. Faith also doesn't mean that you will become rich, at least not physically. Faith is an inner state of being. Something that can only be attained by a free individual who seeks it for themselves. To me this is why freedom is so important. It allows the soul to find itself.
When you talk of horrific incidents they are usually caused by religion, not faith. When you find real faith, belief beyond understanding you don't want to war with others because you know you are warring with yourself.
However, religion must show that it is better than others and becomes a competitive business which can cause great strife. I am not saying that faith causes passivity but it usually is defensive.
An old expression, Never start a fight, but always finish one.
Vic
When you talk of horrific incidents they are usually caused by religion, not faith. When you find real faith, belief beyond understanding you don't want to war with others because you know you are warring with yourself.
However, religion must show that it is better than others and becomes a competitive business which can cause great strife. I am not saying that faith causes passivity but it usually is defensive.
An old expression, Never start a fight, but always finish one.
Vic