Originally Posted by MARTIN AND CO
Although I think I understand why you're saying this, I think you're completely wrong.
Most people are the religion their parents are, ie they were born into it. They didn't sign any contract at birth. A lot of people join religions with who's doctrines they don't entirely agree on, because its not like there is a "create-your-own-religion" option on the menu, where you just pick and choose what you like and dislike. Look at it as there only being 4(random number) types of cars sold, and although you might not like the options or trim, its better than not having a car in some cases.
ALSO, and most importantly, why should anyone follow rules that were created by people, not by God? The bible was written by people, the commandments were written by people, and the most important and influential religion (Catholicism) is run by humans, who made rules up themselves. I don't believe any people spoke to God since I don't think "it" is a person or whatever, and I don't think "it" sits up "there" directing things, and if "it" did, the earth is like .00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001 percent of the universe, so it wouldn't even care about us.
Like I just believe there is a God, whatever it is (search for the common good? science? the source code of the universe?), and that there are people like Jesus who were just good people who tried to inspire people to lead good lives. I just try to be a good person and help others, thats my religion. I've been to all sorts of churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, etc., and I never feel out of place because at the end of the day I have more in common with these people than I don't.