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Essay / Stephen Evans Religion - 1884
I think it is as Evans explained, that I am secure in my belief and do not feel threatened when asked about it. Now, I don't always tell the full depth or journey of my beliefs, because I know they are just that, mine. Not that I don't believe in them or can't justify them, I just have them because of things that have happened to me personally. I can't explain my faith easily, it just is. I can't define it or convince a group of people to follow it (which I'm very grateful for). But it's strong and it's scientifically incorrect in many ways, but it makes perfect sense to me and to the entity to whom I will one day have to account for my sins. I think religion is a necessary thing, whatever form it takes, because most religions teach morality, some teach integrity, love, respect, selflessness and loyalty. I think if a human believes that there is something/someone that they ultimately have to answer to, who sees everything they do and will judge them, it helps us all maintain a civilized society. However, I don't think religion is the only way to learn these traits and I choose to sympathize with people who have made mistakes, rather than crucify them. I believe that there is a perfect entity/being, and I know that it is definitely not me or any human being that I