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God, Religion, and Churches
They Are Three Different Things
I am no longer a traditionally religious person, although I used to practice Christianity until it no longer made sense to me. Now, I kind of do my own thing. I no longer attend any church, I do not take the Bible literally, and I think too many people twist the meaning of scripture to suit themselves and their own agendas. I don’t want to hang out with people who don’t welcome everyone or who try to make me afraid of God. I sure don’t want to be around anyone who seeks to control or manipulate me.
Having said that, I do believe in my own version of God, who is loving and not something to fear. I try to do what I believe to be right, honest, just, and loving, not because I fear what will happen if I don’t, but because it makes me feel good, and I think it’s a good way to show my gratitude for all of my blessings. I still love Yeshua, His Mother, the Archangels, and am able to channel all of them. They are all very loving and non-judgmental.
Whether or not you’re religious, spiritual, attend church, or an atheist, I feel the need to clarify a couple of things that seem to be at the root of so much anger. Whatever you believe is entirely up to you. If religion works for you, meaning it brings you peace, hope, happiness, and love, and if it leads you to live a life of kindness, that’s great. If…