For the past few weeks, there's been a recurring thought in my head, and it's because of something my 6 year-old nephew had said. I think it was on a sunday, much like this cold NY Sunday, and I think I told him something about God because my mom is a die-hard Catholic, and he says, "I Don't believe in god because it doesn't matter." My mum and his mum lost their shit. I won't lie, so did I, I never thought that a child, much less my nephew who has gone to church with his Catholic grandmother would say something like that.
It's a scary thing when a kid outwardly says he doesn't believe in something he has no idea about. Kid's say the darndest things, amirite? Well, they scolded the sweet shit out of him for saying that, and I just sat there on the sidelines thinking, "there's something more."
Of course there was something more, not three weeks ago, he was over at my place for his winter recess and my mom called me Godless, and well she's right and the brat says it again. This time I jump in because I didn't like it (Ooh Yoli didn't like it). I asked him where he heard that and he said he heard from his teacher, but his teacher is clearly Jewish and incredibly attractive and I don't think they're the type to shit on other religions like their is the best, don't they have days of atonement or something? Anyway, I know someone is feeding him the anti-God propaganda, and I can't figure out who.
Religion, huh? I just want to make one thing extremely clear: I'm in no way a religious person, although I've been baptized (Saturdays and Sundays I'll never get back), come from a semi religious background, it's just not a part of my life. I used to say it;s because I can't be forced to leave my bed on a Sunday to sit in a room with a whole bunch of people, but it's more because I'm starting to feel a sense of enlightenment. I'm starting to see that not everything is black and white I don't care for atheists and agnostics are the religious form of Bisexuals. What I can say though is that I celebrate religion, it's one of those things that can either make us or break us. We'd be lost if we didn't believe in a higher being, but then again we'd still be lost if we didn't loosen our grip on said higher being (Homophobes).
Oh religion! People who get together to worship, share their stories, enjoy each other's company after worship, it's a sight to be seen. I live near a mosque and the muslims in my neighborhood either get up early for worship, and I've seen them a few times, during my nightscapades with the beautiful Abby, and I can honestly tell you I admire their dedication. 5 in the morning to bow to your god? Um here's an award for dedication.
I'm rambling, I guess, I've said what I needed to say. I mean, we get the gist, right? If not, religion is good, you don't have to be a part of it, but please don't disrespect people's beliefs because you don't understand it. Be aware and open your bloody mind, you're not the only ones in this world. Anyway, I bid you all a very good evening. Don't do anything Jesus wouldn't do!
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