If there was one topic my husband and I would bicker back then, it was religion.An argument that lead into something, -- marriage. He didn't believe that there is someone omnipotent guiding us.For him, all can be backed up by Science. I disagreed but it was a healthy fight.
Everyone needs religion. I'm not in a position to prove or stand as a benchmark of the catholic denomination. I just know that I have faith in Him.I spoke to a colleague just recently, and said she didn't have a religion, or at least for most families in her country, after my query. In a snap, it was an eye opener for me. I was surprised to know that in that country religion comes the least,pardon my naivety. She admitted it without hesitation. Then my next question was , WHY? How about Buddhism, or Hinduism or any ism's of any created religious group out there? And then I ask another, and said the same. She started asking what we do as catholics. I started recollecting those things I have learned back then, since religion is a pass-on habit. Her curiousity led to many questions, and I feel like I was selling my faith to her. She seemed convince enough to ask when and were she can listen to a mass with me. Then I said, due my current schedule, I have been able to attend the mass very frequently on Sundays. And she agreed on our mutual time.
I could imagine my self living without believing into something ---at least into anything. Religion will give you a sense of belongingness and self esteem. A path, a guidance, a direction, and intangible faith that something good will happen.
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