Religion & Faith

Few Facts First:

a) Human beings like to influence other human beings. Power is a great motivator.

b) Human beings instinctively believe that there is a superior power that can help them through adversity..

Faith:

I believe Faith is essentially hope that even if things are out of our hands, we can get through. 

Faith is personal. You cant measure/ compare it. 

It is the algorithm.

Religion:

Religion is the institution that facilitates some to have influence on many by exploiting their faith in God.

Religion is communal. It essentially defines the rules and regulations for people to express their faith.

It is the syntax.

Optimists feel that religion would have simplified expression of faith for "junta". It would have been instrumental in promoting community spirit. It would have started as a good thing.

I feel, it was always a power play. Someone found out that there is a weak spot and capitalised on it. They told you to measure your faith.

They told you to feel uncomfortable around those who express their faith differently.

They made some horrible rules that fed their egos and biases.

I believe in God, i like practising my religion. But i do not like them measuring my devotion or faith; thats personal.