Religion. My most favorite subject to avoid. Living in a Christian dominated country, people can't help it but raise their brows when they find out that i'm an atheist. They would turn their backs on me as if i have a dreadful disease or something.
Some even try to convince me and read their bible in front of me to prove that their god exists. It seems like a powerful thing, that they expect me to say "Amen" with them. Like they were expecting an "aha" moment with me. Well, sorry but there's gonna be no "aha" moment for me.
To me it's just a story. A piece of book made by some people that was passed on from one generation to another. When they try to rebut, I just politely say, "no, I don't wanna talk about it" and change the subject. Usually they won't give up, so I have to say this, "It's okay if I won't be saved, I got myself. I'm good".
My mind is already fixed, nobody can convert me to become a Born-again Christian because I was born already. If I happen to be Benjamin Button and I would magically turn into a baby and go back to my mother's womb, maybe I will be "born again". As in literally.
One of my friends tried to invite me to listen to their "pamamahayag" or "the message" in Iglesia ni Christo (God's church). When I asked what is it about, she said their pastor will tell their god's message about his second coming and how we can prepare for it. I told her i'll just go home and enjoy a cup of tea with a good book on my hands rather than listen to their pastor's earthquake drill for 1.5-2 hours. Of course i didn't say that to her face, I just came up with a nice alibi.
Lecheon baboy (roasted pork) is one of my favorite Filipino dish, so there's no way I can be a Muslim either. Though I must admit, I got curious at their practice when I found out that some men has the capability to marry as many women he likes. What a lucky mofo! But still, it's not a good enough reason for me to join their forces since I'm not a man. And also, marriage to me is just a piece of paper. I don't need it to prove my love for someone. (More on this on my next post)
I can't also be a Jehovah's witness because the only witnesses i know are the people here on Steemit where you can vote for them on this link: https://steemit.com/~witnesses
You see, I'm not easy. I'm very hard to pleased. People should stop kissing my ass and convince me to join their "kumbaya" because I'm happy being an atheist and there's nothing wrong with that. I'm not thinking highly of myself either just coz I'm not affiliated with any religion. I have so much to learn in this world and I'm keeping an open-mind to explore and enjoy things that come along my way.
If law of attraction or thinking positive is a religion, then that's probably where I should belong. But it's not a religion so just be it. I'll just stay as I am and embrace it.
Namaste!
