The real plot twist story line of human being
Even though religious
norms have a crucial role in shaping social behavior, it cannot be denied that
the phenomenon of differences is becoming increasingly unavoidable as time goes
by. I personally consider it an important aspect of community life, however,
there will be many complex phenomena that emerge as times change.
I am taught that
religion is a human attempt to reach God through a series of certain rituals.
However, does being a religious person truly experience the presence of God? I
don't think so. Personal relationships with God are highly individual, and the
status of a person's relationship with God cannot be judged by others.
I often ask this
question to every religious leader I meet, does when we perform religious
rituals, that means we define ourselves as people who are known and know God?
Does when we truly carry out behavioral patterns according to religious
teachings make us true human beings? So, if that's the case, what does truth
mean?
I am a follower of the teachings of the great teacher,
Jesus Christ. In my opinion, not all followers of Christianity truly follow the
teachings of Jesus. If they truly follow Jesus' teachings, they will accept the
difference. Jesus told us to accept everyone, right? Didn't Jesus look for the
sick and sinners? Then why do we single out people and even dare to judge
someone just because they look or have different judgments? Jesus once said
that people's views about salvation present day do not necessarily mean what would
happen in the future time because we indeed don't know what will happen later.
Jesus once said, even tax collectors and sinners would go before you to entered
heaven. If at that time tax collectors and sinful women were considered the
most disgusting sins and there was the potential to be saved, then what's the
difference with the sins that are considered the most disgusting today, namely
LGBTQI or the like? There must also be a chance to be saved. That's the logic,
right? Then who are we all to judge others who look so different? Our glasses
with God are definitely very different.
I believe that
anything that is broken can be fixed if given the chance. The bad impact of
neglect can be overcome with one word, namely: acceptance. Isn't that what the
Great Teacher, Jesus did? He did not refuse a tax collector; Zacchaeus, even
eating at his house. When he was with Zacchaeus, He did not carry any doctrinal
message. He did not “threaten” that Zacchaeus would go to hell because of his
ungodly deeds. The Great Master, Jesus just ate and accepted him. Zacchaeus
changed from a sinner to a repentant precisely because he felt accepted, not
because he was judged. It's a beautiful story, isn't it? What a great example
for all of us who tend to be judgmental. Likewise, what happened to Mary the
sinful woman. The woman anointed the Master's feet and her actions were
accepted without judgment. Mary became a repentant as well as a loyal follower
(perhaps even faithfully waiting for the Master to arrive at the door of His
grave while His disciples ran away somewhere, ironic!)
Almighty God
certainly has his own judgments and ways that cannot be known with limited
human reason. How can we interpret the truth? Meanwhile, before us there are
also many differences? Shouldn't truth come from God and not from man?
It is better if we
make religious norms a response to our submission to God. Not as a comparison
tool or a tool to judge other people who have different views or appearances.
There are many examples of religious figures who, although respected, are not always
examples of truth. Indeed, not all religious figures make mistakes. However, in
reality, it cannot be denied that there are people who use religion and its
norms for personal or certain group interests.
Stop discrimination!! Be Fair!! That's what it means to be Human!!
Right, Folks!!
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