Religion Lite

There's been something on my mind for the past several days: it seems that most people don't do much more than profess to be of one religion or another. They don't really live their faith; they just claim it - as if merely saying they're makes it so. That's not the way it works.

If you're going to claim to be a person of faith, you have to practice that faith. Day in and day out. Everything you do should be grounded in your faith. You can't simply apply the teachings when it suits you. And you can't ignore the divine until you need it (him/her/whatever). Going to church on Sunday doesn't make you a Christian. Living the teachings to the best of your ability - in each moment of your life - is what's required. God should be a part of your daily life . . . not hidden under glass until you decide you need His help. The teachings should infuse every decision you make, every action you take, every word or deed.

There's certainly more to be said on this subject. I'm still thinking about it, and letting it all gel. Today I'm going to start working on an essay on the subject. Once completed, I'll post it on the main site, and announce it here. Until then, perhaps this entry will spur you to think about it as well.