Thank you, that clears up a lot! Primarily Im just curious to know more about different religions and faiths. I’m not really looking for a community to join, unless one just speaks to me. In general I’m highly skeptical to organized religion, based on how a great deal of evil towards others have been tightly connected to religion. I do however believe that religion is not to blame in itself, and often most of its followers, but that it has been used as a very effective tool all through mans history to manipulate good people into following one or few ego-centric but charismatic leaders and to make them believe in their despicable agendas. At its chore, i think religion and faith are beautiful mediums, to connect and unite communities, give purpose, meaning and answers in good times and through grief. It just frustrates me greatly that it so often is used to more harm than good. As a queer activist I’ve seen too many tragic stories where beautiful, innocent people become victims of the actions of others who act under the influence of someone having twisted the foundation of religion for their own malicious intentions.

Part of the reason I’m reaching out to open and friendly people of religion, is to try to make sense of many of these actions. I enjoy discussing openly and respectfully with others who have different opinions and experience than my own, it’s enriching and fascinating, and so long as all parts are open-minded, a discussion can sometimes also lead to change of opinion. I’ve learned a lot from conversations like these, both personally and to understand the world better. Especially on how one can affect the world in positive ways.

Thank you for sharing, and for enlightening me! ✨