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"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion." - Abraham Lincoln
I'm ambivalent about organized religion. I'm glad it's there to provide hope, comfort and a sense of purpose for so many humans around the globe, and I respect the right to practice any faith. Yet I must be honest and say I don't feel comfortable in overly religious settings or environments. My mentality is more aligned with Abe Lincoln's statement or the doctrine of karma. In my childhood, I was constantly surrounded by religion because I attended a conservative Baptist school from 5th - 12th grade. All the Biblical tales were embedded in my head, but once I graduated I never thought of them again, or picked up a Bible. After 20 years, it's difficult for me to remember the significance of all these holy sites in Jerusalem but many people in my group knew every detail and even recited Bible quotes to remind us of their relevance. Today, we take a quick look at some of the most popular pilgrimage sites in the ancient city.( Read more... )
