My Creation Story Essay

History has seen it's share of needless conflict and bloodbaths. For as long as history has been recorded, our ancestors held zeal and fervor towards causes which are no more than speculation and assumed realities. Our ancestors have killed, been killed, tortured, and were tortured over the "correct" interpretation, the "correct" faith, over who's ignorance wielded the sharpest sword. Faith is dubbed as one of the most driving causes of war, in itself among the most heartbreaking of realities. To slay a breathing individual with a family and believed purpose of their own, for a belief in a supernatural concept which may very well be a delusion, is a heart wrenching sorrow indeed. It seems that we as humans long for purpose and meaning, making …show more content…
For our ancestors who did not understand the physical sciences, this is quite understandable. In those days, creation stories gave our ancestors a false sense of meaning, a purpose for living which ignited zeal into their hearts as well as the heart of the entire community. Just as the ancient religions, the same pattern is seen with the major world religions of today. Now, I am not implying that these religions are indisputably false, but rather what I am implying, is that to base your passion, lifestyle, and purpose upon concepts which may never become more than speculation, is unwise just as it is hazardous.
While there may not be a definite solution for the world today, there are considerations and points that have the potential to enlighten it. To show you my meaning, I will have to give you a look into my past. There was a time when I did not question the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and her Bible. I was indoctrinated