WomensApproach

Unlike a religion of the mind, an emotional religion often proves to be beyond the control of an individual.  A religion based on emotion is both more and less convenient than one of logic in that it is often uncontrolled by the individual and “simply happens.”  A religion based on human emotion is as stable as the emotions of the individual and is centered on the individual. 

We are all familiar with the classic character in a romantic comedy; you know; the one who falls in and out of love almost as quickly as your next door neighbor, masquerading as a linebacker snatches the sweater out of your cart the day after Thanksgiving.  The same characteristics of the serial romantic can be applied to one who depends too heavily on their emotions while trying to be religious. 

1)     The emotional devotee basis religious practices based on how they feel rather than on facts

2)     Often will experiment with various religions trying to find the perfect fit

3)     The level of devotion and practice is dependent on how satisfied and happy the religion is making the individual feel 

A religion that finds its basis at the root of a person’s emotions can be very dangerous:           

For example:

Things didn’t go right, God must be angry

My prayer wasn’t answered the way I wanted, there must be no God

I’m happy, there must be good energy in the universe 

Most religions denote that there is a constant.  Emotions are never constant.  Keep in mind that it is not the god of your religion who is changing when your boss fires yells at you at work, it’s you.   

And on a personal side note, I’m glad my God is not as fickle as I am when PMS strikes; otherwise, the earth would be spinning on and off its axis like a yo-yo. 

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