When we look it up in the dictionary, we find that it is "the belief in and worship of a supernatural power or powers, especially God or Gods." But what does it all mean? Many individuals define religion and faith differently, but which of them is correct? People all across the world practice a variety of religions, ranging from Hinduism to Christianity, Islam to Sikhism, and many more. And it becomes difficult to discuss without offending one of them. But I'm not here to debate what other people believe. I'd want to discuss my religious beliefs and how far I've gone in my search for answers.
I was raised in a Christian home but have never attended church. Yes, you heard correctly. There are numerous reasons for this. But the most important reason is that I had no idea I was supposed to go. But that doesn't mean we stopped praying at home; we used to. It was only the five of us, so I assumed that's how it worked. The issue began when I was meant to apply for admission to a mission school; they need my baptism certificate as proof of my Christian faith. And what's interesting is that I wasn't baptized; according to my parents, baptism should be taken only when one is ready to accept Christianity.
It's not that we don't have a church; it's just that it's too far away from where we are. And why I didn't go to the nearest one is another story entirely. So, while I was born into a Christian home, I am not yet a Christian.
When I got to college, I encountered other Christians who were baptized but not in the same way that I was. To put it another way, I was still not prepared for this acceptance. I'm still not sure why. When a friend asked whether I wanted to accompany her to church, I responded yes without hesitation. I was curious about churches. I was curious as to how they prayed. What are they praying for?
There was this lovely structure, similar to those seen in movies. The area was packed, and we took a seat in the rear row. I engaged wholeheartedly until the song ended, but as soon as it did and the preacher began to preach, it was as if my ears became clogged. I was present, but my thoughts were elsewhere. I wanted to learn something new but couldn't, and I'm still stumped. Most individuals would now ask themselves, "What kind of devil am I?" or "Am I such a sinner?"
Perhaps I am, perhaps I am not!
I had only one thought: "What is my religion?" I spent the first 15 years of my life just doing what my family did, and that's the accepted rule: you do what your parents do. When we had Sunday bible courses, my thoughts would constantly doubt the words printed on them. I couldn't understand it no matter how many times I read it. I read it quickly and praised the Lord, but I never tried to understand him, his words, or his purposes.
Furthermore, whenever we prayed, we always ended with the line "O Lord, send us a helper who could help us understand your word and prepare us for the end day and lead us to salvation." And perhaps the Lord answered my prayer because I met someone who is assisting me in understanding the meaning of the Bible. No, I am not claiming that my father's teachings were incorrect. I am the weak student in class who requires a different method of understanding things, just as there is a weak student in every class who need a different approach to understanding things.
I met a woman a few days ago on a conversation exchange website. I was essentially looking for a K-pop tutor. You're aware of the K-pop obsession. So I met this woman named Suzy who is Korean, and I approached her and asked if she would help me learn Korean. Because of the different time zones, she responded in a day. She said she'd be delighted to teach me about Korean culture and language. We communicated using kakao chat for the sake of convenience. The app that the majority of Koreans use.
I wasn't sure about her at first, what if she was a boy pretending to be a Korean woman, but I played it safe and talked to her? However, it was difficult to determine who this individual was. So, we talked some more, and I was quite certain she was Korean, and one day she asked if we could Facetime. Well, I hesitated but eventually accepted, but I was also afraid of being duped. So, we set a date, and I was prepared to confront her. And bingo, it was a girl, sorry if that seems strange.
We talked for at least an hour and had a great time. So, we talked some more; I inquired about Korea, and she inquired about India. You're probably wondering how this relates to religion. That's the exciting part.
She once asked if I believed in God. What are my thoughts about it? I was so forthright in my response that I told her I wasn't sure. I certainly believe in God, but I don't understand the words written in the Bible. And she claimed she'd only help me if I asked; at first, I was curious about her views on the Bible. What if she's a liar?
We finished about 6 lessons together; at first, I was interested in her teachings, but now I'm interested in the Bible and God. She told me things no one else had ever told me and explained the terminology to me one by one. I walked in with an empty mind, but today I can claim that I'm filling it with God's messages and attempting to follow him.
It was at these times that I discovered my genuine religion. All of my questions have been answered; where do I need to go now? What should I do? I'm entirely clear now.
I am a human and my only religion is to be human.
This religious literature has all of the answers we require. We only need to open the sacred books and our minds to see more of it. these books were written for us to learn from them, and comprehend why you are praying. For whom are you praying? and you will receive your answers. Consider it. I discovered my religion, and you will too one day.