Is Religion really the Exception
- noneedtorush333
- Jul 13
- 3 min read
Before you began to read this Blog, I want to make it totally clear that I am not here to debate the Bible. I am not here to display my knowledge of the scriptures because to be honest with you I have read and have a complete understanding of all man's religions from the Bible, the Qur'an, the Tanakh just to name a few. You see my Grandfather taught me that you can't have a debate on a subject if you don't have an understanding of what you are debating. With that being said you must also know the source of your information which brings me to my point.
Where did you get your great religion from. How is it that you are a Christian. How is it that you place so much faith in the words of a book given to you by your Oppressor. The same Oppressor that for hundreds of years forced our Ancestors to work slave plantations. The same Oppressor that beat, raped, lynched and sold our Ancestors on the auction blocks like livestock.
Those of you who are reading this post that know me, like you I grew up in the church and I'm talking about when you went to church 4 times a week. Vacation Bible school was mandatory, and you participated in every church program if you were a toddler up to a teenager. From the earliest of childhood, we all have been programmed to have this undeniable faith in God. And like many of you when we became parents, we continued the cycle by imposing the same upbringing and traditions that we were taught. So, believe me when I say I know that all the talking in the world isn't going to convince someone to give up their faith. Hell, it sure didn't convince me. I used to be one of those stand-up righteous Christians who would be ready to go to war behind my faith. After all we know God gives the toughest battles to His strongest soldiers, right.
How hard is it to break those chains of Religion? The process begins deep within the mind, my people. It is essential to recognize that your brain has been conditioned and programmed over many years to behave in certain ways, often without your conscious awareness. This conditioning can be likened to a powerful force that influences thoughts, beliefs, and actions, making it incredibly challenging to break free from established patterns. For instance, consider the powerful imagery of a Chained Mind tee, which illustrates both a male and an infant elephant alongside a Black man, all tethered to the ground by chains connected to a Holy Bible. This striking representation serves as a poignant metaphor for the limitations imposed by religious doctrine and societal expectations that bind individuals. To grasp why the massive elephant and the fully grown man cannot simply pull away from their chains with one strong effort, we must delve into their past experience. These beings have been chained since birth, accustomed to the weight of their restraints. This situation mirrors the experiences of many of us as infants, youths, and teenagers. During these formative years, we often feel a natural inclination to rebel against the constraints placed upon us. We tug at our chains, yearning for freedom, yet find ourselves unable to break free. As we transition into adulthood, we may develop the physical strength needed to break away from these chains, but the psychological conditioning remains. The mind has been trained to accept the status quo, to believe that freedom is unattainable, and that the chains are an indelible part of our existence. This results in what can be described as a "chained mind," a mindset that limits potential and stifles growth. The question arises: how many of my Brothers and Sisters are trapped within this mental prison of a chained mind? It is a profound and troubling reality that many individuals, despite their physical capabilities, remain bound by the beliefs and teachings they have internalized over the years. The journey to liberation, therefore, must begin with the recognition of these chains and the understanding that they are not as unbreakable as they may seem. By challenging the narratives that have shaped our identities and by fostering a mindset of empowerment and self-awareness, we can begin to unshackle ourselves from the chains of religion and societal conditioning. This process is not easy, but it is essential for true freedom and self-discovery.
So, I ask you if they didn't give us good education, good housing, good food or clothing. What makes you think they gave us good Religion!!!
I'll leave this little bit of a morsel for you, in every culture, such as Japanese, Chinese, India, Mexican, Iranian, European all have a deity that resembles them, in their likeness. The Savior who you represent looks a lot like your Oppressor or is just me.
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