Day 5 of CT life class

In our 5th CT Life class, the focus was on God and religion, examining concepts like religious belief, customs, traditions, and rituals. This led me to reflect on my own understanding of God and religion. Do I believe in God? Yes. Am I a strong believer? Not exactly, but I would categorize myself as agnostic—somewhere in between. To me, God is the creator of the universe and everything within it, both living and non-living. This brings up the question of Darwin’s theory of evolution, but for me, God remains the omnipresent creator of all things.

As for religion, I see it as a set of guidelines for living a better, more fulfilling life—helping us be better human beings, live happily, and care for others. Do I have doubts about God? No, because my life experiences have shown me that there is always a force protecting me from harm. Some things in life can’t be explained, and you don’t need evidence to validate what you believe or do.

So, the next question that arise is : Will God solve all your problems without you doing anything? Definitely not. If you want something in life, you must put in the effort. While external forces might help make things easier, your hard work is essential. I also see people being deceived in the name of religion, and I believe it’s important for each person to consider: Will paying 5,000 bucks for a ritual truly solve your problems, or would taking action yourself and working towards a solution bring real rewards? This is where we can use some of our critical thinking.