So, all this thinking about my spiritual beliefs and my take on organized religion (recognizing of course that they are each distinct in their own way) has brewed up yet even more questions in my brain! Questions that I have asked myself once, a few times, in the past and in the present. Not all of these questions are new to me (in fact, very few of them are), but all of them are indeed relevant to my spiritual journey. Many of them are obvious questions, yet still ones for which I cannot seem to find an answer (admittedly, some of my spiritual questions are highly cliche – yet again unanswerable so far). I will share a handful of them with you. Perhaps it will shed some light onto why I feel so confused about this topic:
- If religions are supposed to be based on love, tolerance and goodwill, why is there so much fighting in the world in the name of religion?
- Is there really a God? Or, is God simply a human construct, created to provide a sense of hope and purpose to the human condition?
- On the flip side, the concept of gods /a God, has existed for centuries, transcending cultures, time and space. With such longevity, perhaps there is some truth to the idea?
- There are so many religions in the world. How can it be that each religion is the ‘right’ one? Could it just be that we all have different names/understandings for the same entity?
- If there is a God, why does he/she allow so much suffering to occur in the world?
- How many solar systems actually exist in the universe? How is our little solar system connected to the other constructs in space? And, where did this vast universe come from anyway?
- Could I ever become comfortable with an atheist framework, believing that absolutely nothing exists after death?
- Am I wanting to believe in something spiritual, simply because I am afraid not to?
- I have a hard time believing that such a beautifully crafted planet, and the laws of nature just happened by a series of random events. Yet, the stories offered by many religions seem equally preposterous. How do I resolve myself to accepting my unknowing?
- How broadly could I define spirituality in my own life?
As you can see, LOTS OF QUESTIONS. And, trust me, a load more where these came from. To be honest, I am not sure where how to wrap up today’s post, because I sure don’t have any clever or witty things to say about any of this. I suppose I will just leave it for now and keep on keeping on. Onwards and sidewards, as my work colleague says.
Warmly,
Kyla.
PS – There is this Canadian singer/songwriter named Danny Michel, whose music I very much appreciate. He has a provocative song titled, “If God’s On Your Side.” I think the song is clever and thought-provoking. I have included it here in case you are interested in giving it a listen. Clearly I’m not the only one with questions… 
The post Day 339: More Questions appeared first on Deconstruct The Yuck.