The whole growing up and finding myself phase has started. I can feel it in my uncertainty and willingness to find a religion. I've never really been religious or even too spiritual in my life. Any thing other than living in a black and white, no funny business wasn't necessarily frowned upon but it would be laughed at. We never prayed at dinner, went to church on Sundays, and our only bible is locked up in a safe with a hearty coating of dust residing on the leather-bound cover.
Recently I've been feeling like I should be looking for something more, something to fill the spiritual void in my life. I looked to Wikipedia for my answer. There's thousands of religions that are A-okay with telling you what you can't do and what you have to do in order to go to heaven. I'm not really a god-fearing, bonnet wearing, bible thumper to say the least so I put some distance between my self and any organization that had Baptist in the title. Then amongst the piles of religions I was scrolling through, I saw the words free and choice in the same paragraph.
It was then that I discovered Unitarianism. Unitarianism is a religion based on the respect of other peoples beliefs. They are a supportive community that beliefs in the self guiding aspect of religion. Their mission is to aid the people of their church in finding their own way to worship. I dig that. They don't push a bunch of bull shit on you and they respect your opinion. Oh and did I forget to mention that they are one of the few that support same sex marriages? I, myself, am not gay but I am a strong supporter of human rights and not a lot of churches have that open of a view.
The whole concept is remarkable. An open minded church based on supporting the beliefs of everyone, peace, and making the world a better place. I think I've found my religion.
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