I do not believe in religion , I believe in faith.

I believe there is one god who created everything from nothing. How was he able? How was it possible ? I do not know, but I have faith that he did.

I believe that he sent his only son, who died on the cross for our sins so that we may be forgiven, and on the third day he rose and ascended into heaven. I do not know how or why, just that he did. In that I have faith.

i do not believe a church, or a minister or priest, or a ritual or ceremony will take me to heaven. I believe that I hold the key to my salvation , and it will be my faith.

I have studied all the religions, from Buddhism to Islam, from Christianity to the church of the Hebrews, and others not named. I do not believe that any one way is best, or should be raised above the others. The cornerstone of every belief is that of faith.

Christianity teaches us to open our hearts to Jesus. Buddhism teaches the journey of life is but a dream to be lived to our best. Islam teaches that we should be generous and work to give aid to all. The Jewish faith teaches us the path of history, and was the first to see the one true god. There are so many lessons to be learned if we but listen, and cherish our faith.

through my faith I have looked within my soul. I have searched the deepest recesses of all that i am, and have always been left unfulfilled. I know this is not all i am. There is more, so much more. It is not a matter of religion. I know, it is a matter of faith.

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June 2004 ~ Faith, Healing and God