Religion? Hell, No!

Do you practice religion?

My title is a sarcastic one. It’s too bad this prompt came up now, since last week I wrote a post called “The Armor of Catholicism,” where I discussed how the religion of my childhood doesn’t fit any more.

Do I follow moral principles of good behavior? Yes, and I think the effect is even more striking without the fear of Hell and torment to enforce it. I just don’t think we really need Ten Commandments to tell us common sense ways to behave.

I do believe in reincarnation. Recycling seems like a good sustainable practice in life, so why not on the metaphysical plane? Plus, there are many aspects of life that could be explained by past lives. Why do I have an affinity for the Victorian era? I think it’s because I lived during that time and part of my spirit/soul remembers it. I am also drawn to aspects of Asian culture, and the exoticism of the “Orient” seen through the lens of the Victorians would also explain that.

Plus, where do you store all those souls for a one-use body?

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