richard dawkins

"I am against religion because it teaches us to be satisfied with not understanding the world."

it's only human nature to take so much pride in what you think you know. but i couldn't help but ask, shouldn't someone who is so interested in understanding the world be just as interested in who created it? this man has a lot of strong opinions about religion, and what he believes is fact. another man by the name of voltaire also has equally as strong opinions. one quote that stood out to me was, "Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most, although, up to now, the Christians have been the most intolerant of all men.", the reason being, (and as much as i hate to admit it) there is so much truth in it

as much as i'd love to defend the believers, we're living in a world where we've lost sight of why we even believe to begin with.

its this vicious cycle where we shun everyone who's turned from God, not realizing that we are doing the exact same thing.

many of us have taken so much pride in ourselves that the love of God is not the fuel for our faith anymore.
i believe that is the difference between Christians and Christ followers, the religion and the relationship