“Man is a Religious Animal. He is the only Religious Animal. He is the only animal that has the True Religion - several of them.” Mark Twain

“Man is a Religious Animal. He is the only Religious Animal. He is the only animal that has the True Religion - several of them.” Mark Twain

“So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious.” Acts 17

Religious life permeates our planet. I have always believed religion to be a poor substitute for a relationship with God. Don't get me wrong, one can religiously practice habits of a healthy relationship such as spending quality time with the one you love. But, we can also substitute any relationship, especially one with God with religious rote or ritual. I have spent time reading sacred literature instead of listening to God or gone to some meeting without really meeting with Him. Religion can kill you, in more ways than one. People have killed in the name of religion but our own religion can be just as dangerous. Jesus has made it abundantly clear that God doesn't want fanatical religious followers. He desires sons and daughters. Forget religion. 6/6/2011 Conversations Within ts (Jacksonville, FL)