On Religion

The call to religion denotes a desire for intimacy with the Divine. Often the liturgy of religion embraces the mundane. The de-humanization of a higher power disenchants Mankind from forming a meaningful relationship with a higher power, God. Once we accept God's humanity, conversely accepting our own call to divinity, we are able to bridge the gap between the mystical and the mundane.
We become able to openly explore religious diversity within humanity, more importantly within ourselves. The most costly expression of this virtue demonstrates in the Christ, and his mannerism for Life. We must reach beyond the Messiah compels into the human divinity exampled.
Doctrine aside, it remains the integration of divine expression into our daily existence which develops the foundation for a soul-centred life. Yet, the human desire for bureaucracy invades moral thinking, compelling Mankind to religious absolutes. Rather, the expression of a virtuous relationship should define religion, and not the governing structure of ritualistic forms and liturgical practices.

September 21, 2000