blind people, one big elephant

not all masks, figureheads, carvings are idols in the sense of idol worshipping

idol worship i reckon extends to far beyond that - it is a case of who do you turn to in time of trouble - who do you get your source of inspiration/guidance from

being christian/jew/muslim/hindu whatever - does nto matter - in the final analysis righteousness is what counts.

yes we are the same - in terms of the bigger picture - one God - the way we practice this is all different according to which faith you belong.

it is a case of whatever faith practice you have - are you doing that to the best of your ability?
Can you see beyund the fallacies and half truths and reach out to the creator only - far beyond human idolisation or glorification - can you see the truth of the Creator in it?

i guess its hard for some people to accept this - because of the do or die attitude - its either their way or the highway - But i choose to have the opinion that the worship of God transcends all that - intentions gravely matter, actions too to an extent - and besides all God is a forgiving Lord - who forgives our sins, redeeming us and accepting us severally to start anew again and again.

muse for thought

i remember my mum used to say to me - there are many paths to God - and i am in turn inclided to accept this view point - yes god is reachable thru many paths - the thing is that we reach God alone... what we dont understand about other paths - due to culture, language - let us not dismiss till we fully understand, learn and then make a decision...

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sometimes God, i want to understand but i lack capability to.
i dont understan how this world works, how your rules govern it
i dont understand how/why things happen.
i guess with some things they are tests.. to keep us alert to keep us praising
but they are also at the same time...
i dont know what i am trying to say but i know what i want to say.

ultimately God, you know what is best for me and my trust is in Thee that You take control of my affairs.
But i cannot help but plead with You asking You to consider my anguish and be compassionate with me by granting me and blessing me with what i ask from Thee. I dont know tomorrow or even the end of the day.. i dont know anything other than what i want, wish and long for. But Creator of mine, please help me and provide for me. Please help me and provide for me.
My Lord, You who give life to the dead, You cause water to spring up from dry lands. You give life to dry earth and allow it to germinate,
- You are the Moghty King of David, the Provider of Job, The One who redeemed Adam and Eve - You Lord provided amnesty to Jonah.
Help me Great King please, I am not worthy i know but nevertheless, i know....