True Religion
From time to time, I find myself wondering to myself, “What is truly the best religion to follow?” I mean, there are so many different variations of religion in this world that people follow on a daily basis. Then, there are those like me who haven’t a clue which way to go. I mean, I definitely believe in God. God knows my heart! No doubt about that. However, who’s to say which religion is true religion? Nobody really knows.
I grew up Catholic. I went to church almost every Sunday with my parents. I wasn’t a die hard religious fanatic or anything like that. Most of the time, I’d just sit up in Mass, stand up and then sit back down. *smile* You know how Catholics do it. LOL All while drifting off, thinking about who knows what. Every once in a while, I’d get something out of the homily prepared by the priest. But…most times, I really didn’t. Was it just me or the person delivering the message? *shrugs*
I have to be honest though. I’ve attended many of Baptist churches. Most, if not all of the time, I get something out of the message. It might be because the preacher is a little more animated and active than the priest at the church where I grew up. I don’t know. You know how you go to church service and you feel like the preacher is surely talking about or to you or a situation that you’re involved in or dealing with?
Well, I most often experience that when I attend Baptist churches. Not to mention that the songs they sing tend to move me a bit more. But…don’t get it twisted. The Catholic church I grew up in wasn’t your average Catholic church. Well….the choir wasn’t. Our choir used to get down and jam. They had (still do) a choir director/pianist who also played at a Baptist church. So the music selections usually had folks tapping their feet and clapping their hands.
Anyway, I put my son in new school this week. The school is actually a Seventh Day Adventist school. Now, you don’t have to be a Seventh Day Adventist to attend this school. (Obviously) I wasn’t and still am not really familiar with what Seventh Day Adventist believe in. I only enrolled my son in the school because one of my girlfriend’s son goes there as well and she loves it. Plus, the price is right. Which is always a plus. Wouldn’t you say? At any rate, prior to enrolling him, I sat and spoke with the school director. She asked me if I’d have a problem with my son not eatting meat because they don’t believe in eatting ANY meat whatsoever. Instead of HAM, they eat MAM. LOL Or something like that. I really can’t remember exactly what it’s called but dammit it rhymed with ham. LOL No meat. No dairy. All soy. Which is fine with me because I give him soy milk from time to time anyway. We’ll see how it works out….
I got off subject a tad bit. I guess I said all of the above to say that I don’t know much about Seventh Day Adventist. I plan on doing some more research on the religion this week.
Well, I think I’ve rambled enough. I’m about to put my son to bed.
Am I the only one that thinks about this? Just wondering.
Nite!
Well hot damm she’s back. I hope.
Interesting post…you defintely want to know what they’ll be teaching your son at the seven day school. It’s interesting I didn’t realize they were veggetarian but then again I don’t know anything about them either. I didn’t grow up in a church or didn’t learn about religion in general from my parents so in college I decided to take a religion course that covered several (hinduism, Judaism, Islim and Christianity) all very interesting.
Comment by Honest — February 8, 2006 @ 9:08 am
A website with some basic info
http://www.religioustolerance.org/sda.htm
Comment by crazyone — February 8, 2006 @ 11:38 am
I went to a seventh day adventist school nursery school through 6th grade, nothing is wrong with me. I still ate meat my momma brought me sandwiches and chicken to the school when she was off. You cant wear jewerly other than wedding bands and watches. The only difference is that they truly believe in keeping the sabbath holy at 6pm Friday until 6pm Saturday you arent suppose to do anything.
Comment by Kisha — February 8, 2006 @ 6:21 pm
Very good post. Makes me think too. I don’t know much about 7th Day Adventist eithe, and always been curious. That MAM thing is a trip though. What’s that about?
Comment by EJ — February 9, 2006 @ 6:25 am
I don’t think there is an answer to the “best” religion to follow. However, this is a best way to live your life based on the beliefs of your religion.
Comment by Jez Chill — February 10, 2006 @ 7:24 pm
I grew up in a Pentecostal church but attended a SDA school for years. They provide a great educational foundation and pretty good basic Sunday school teaching for what they do for Bible Class. My mom was just always careful to go over some of their teachings with me at home to explain the difference from what we believed, particularly in terms of the meat and jewelry and stuff. It helped that she, too, provided a spiritual basis and actual scriptures for our home beliefs. Needless to say, Mickey D’s still ruled my childhood. Let me know if you need some additional info about their beliefs in detail, or just give me a call. That Savannah girl has my number in her phone book or you can check your directory if you know where it is. Your son will love his school, and the teacher’s words will probably become gospel, for real. Good choice of schools, but it would probably help if you knew how to answer the questions he may have. I was a Christian school administrator, so we can talk about some other detailed stuff too. Use your resources girl.
Comment by nativelovechild — February 13, 2006 @ 1:23 am
Happy Valentines Day….i know im late with this…lol
Comment by P. Alonzo Harris Jr. — February 15, 2006 @ 5:56 pm
I’m glad you’re going to take the time to find out about the religion and how it relates to your son’s education and life direction. Once you’re done, I’m sure you’ll know whether your decision fits your family. Get to work, detective.
Comment by Yolanda — February 16, 2006 @ 4:54 pm