I grew up in a strictly Christian home and attended a fundamental church. This church gave me nightmares when I was a very small child and as soon as I was able I got away, very fast and very far.
It took me most of my life to get over that experience and to begin my own spiritual seeking. I have come to believe Jesus was an extremely enlightened man who walked this planet and came to teach wonderful lessons. And I believe what Jesus came to teach was pretty much hi-jacked by man the way many claim true Islam is being hi-jacked by extremists.
Never will I darken the door of a "Christian" institution again. It is a tool used by man to control and to keep ignorant the masses who, if enlightened, could truly bring about change in this world. |