How Are We Blinded By Our Beliefs?

This isn't always going be an easy question to answer because, we can still see.
Our lives make sense, because other people around us can often convince us to believe we’re on the right path, but what if we aren't.

When I was 12 years old I was a Christian and if someone would've asked me this question, I really don't know how I would've responded. Quite possibly I would've said what…”What are you talking about, what even makes you think I'm blinded by anything. ”
Does this sound familiar?

If you’re a religious follower, reading this article right now, then there's a real good chance, you could be reacting as I did, years ago. You don't have a problem with your religious beliefs and are probably starting to wonder why you're even reading this article.

You're comfortable with your religion and your pretty sure you're on the right path.

If you believe in something that cannot realistically be validated or supported by tangible satisfactory evidence, then you could be as I once was… years ago. I believed in something that made sense to me when I was 12 years old, because I didn't question it or maybe it had something to do with the fact that others I respect it like my parents also shared similar beliefs in God and Christianity.

Looking back I can honestly say that I was blinded by my beliefs, because I didn't have any tangible evidence that would convince a rational minded individual to believe in something, that could be questioned and I mean questioned about practically every aspect.

If you have any doubts about anything you're religious or spiritual organization professes to be the absolute truth, then you might be blinded by your beliefs.

The perfect example of this would be to believe in an invisible God or an invisible life force, just because others have convinced you that it's true.

What about heaven or eternal life?

What about all of the rewards you will receive, during this lifetime or the next?

I'm not about to make a claim that God doesn't exist or that you're religious or spiritual texts are incorrect, but I am going to suggest that you try and figure out why you do… if you actually do. Do a little research into the origins of your spiritual practices or religious beliefs and you'll probably be shocked at what you find.

The history of Christianity is littered with ridiculous claims about things that might or might not have happened. Then we have scientific blunders that were believed to be true at one time by Christian leaders, yet no longer are.

That's right, the Earth isn't the center of the universe and if it is, science has done a pretty good job eliminating the old myth that the Sun revolved around the earth. Like I said, a little research can open your eyes and free you from your beliefs.

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