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In reply to the discussion: do you believe there was a historical figure the Jesus story was built on? [View all]tavernier
(12,379 posts)that the OP was not intending to be insulting, but that it was perhaps 'timely' to the Easter celebration. I too am far left of the preachers who profit from the scriptures by using faith as a means to fill their pockets and control their followers. I suppose I just resent the fact that every Christmas and and Easter I have to listen to what an ignorant fool I must be to continue to follow my chosen faith.
In my almost seventy years of life, I have discovered that prayers do work, and that blessings are quite common, but that it is faith - not religion - that brings us our greatest miracles.
I believe, because I choose to. I don't belittle anyone else for choosing a different path. I just would like the same respect from the people I call friends.