Peace On Earth... When The End is Nigh!

With Christmas soon upon us, the one wish many ask for every year is peace on Earth. Something you and I know will never happen in our live time, in fact, probably never - well until the end of days perhaps.

Its sad thing really for someone to actually say that. But, with the ways of the world and how many monsters roam our lands, could we honestly believe that one day the world will actually be at peace? No, not really, but I'm not saying you still can't cling on to that fine thread of hope. You can wish it all your life, but in reality it will never happen. In fact, you've probably got more chance of winning the lottery than the world becoming a peaceful place.

Now, I'm not a religious person, however, if I was to believe that Heaven and Hell existed, then I would firmly say that we're living in Hell right now. Yes, we've been put here for our sins in a former life.
How can I say such a thing? Well, lets put things in to perspective. The Earth is filled with death, famine, greed, pretty much all of the twelve commandments have been broken since Moses appeared on the mountain side and said "Hey, look at these! I'll place them up here so when you're arsed, you can take a look at them okay".
The world is more of a savage place to live than ever before. You can't travel to some places without wondering - am I going to see tomorrow without some mentalist trying to kill me?
Religion plays a huge part in the violence that reigns across the world. Ooh, and don't you dare sit there and say it doesn't! There many religions out there that are guilty of crimes. What really pisses me off is that some religions are very wealthy. Yet, while people like the Pope sit in their chamber, surrounded by gold and expensive items, they're praying for the end of famine. What a bunch of hypocrites! You're surrounded by wealth, yet your telling your followers to dig deep in their pockets and help while you gloat. Why don't you help if your so proud of the Almighty's work? Hell, if its true to what the bible says, then famine is the doing of God, as punishment to mankind for what Adam and Eve did in the garden of Eden. So, why do we pray and worship a being that is torturing humanity and going against his own commandments. Hmm?
I actually feel sorry for those who devote their lives to religion, as its those that are getting their hearts broken by extremists and others who abuse their position and beliefs.
Its claimed that the western world is the most hated place on the planet. But why? Because we have different religions, beliefs or are of free mind? Well that can prove my point about religion being the cause of hatred in the world, or is it because of our moronic governments? Who don't know what the word 'trust' is any more and can't help but spy on each other, including their so-called 'allies'. If that's the case, then you really don't know the western world at all. Yeah, perhaps you've seen propaganda videos on social media sites, but anyone can make those up and claim its real. But you get the dumb-arses that do believe its real. In reality, the western world is a very generous and caring place. The UK alone donate money (even though we're on our arses financially) to pay for aid to areas that have been devastated by war, earthquakes or extreme weather conditions. We help people in the Third World more than their own government do, and the west is classed as the bad ones. Go figure!
The Muslim and Islamic communities is full of hatred. Not for the western world, but for the extremists who have tainted their beloved religion, killing in the name of God and not preaching the correct beliefs of the Quran. Yet, these extremists have got the western world paranoid about Muslims and Islam. The press have actually had a part to play in all this too. So who the hell can you really trust other than ourselves?

One of the most asked questions by humanity is 'Are we alone?'.
Common sense should really kick in there as we are proof there's life on other planets. But how come we've not encountered other lifeforms from out of space? Well just think about what I've said above. If you were an alien, who is capable of travelling through space, who is more advanced and intelligent than the human race. Would you show your face if you saw how inhuman the planet is? Erm... no! And could you blame them? With the internet being used to show how cruel and barbaric humans can be. Would you risk your life to say 'hello'? So, until we stop killing each other and live as one, in peace as its preached by all religions. I can positively say we will not see any alien lifeforms make an appearance on Earth at all. I think they'll observe us all from a safe distance until we change our ways.

Dangerous or Misunderstood?

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What is religion? Why is religion causing some many problems in the world today?
What would the planet be like if there was no religion? Would we all be living in peace or would they be half as much blood shed and anger as there is right now?
It really is a tough question to answer, isn't it?
Besides, isn't the one message that is mentioned in all religions is that of love and that everyone should live as one?
If you actually read the holy book for yourself, page for page, and set aside any preachings you may have heard based around your religion. You may find a different perspective to the story that you might have been told.

Whoa! I hear you cry, but hear me out.

When you go to church you hear the opinions and translations of the holy book from a preacher or priest.
But if you think about it, that's their translation, their opinion, not yours and its these one sided opinions that people take for granted without reading up on everything themselves which then may lead to confusion, hatred or misinterpretation of the book hence why extremistism exists and its why I also choose not to go to church.

Now as you can gather I'm not religious but it doesn't mean I disrespect anyone else's beliefs.

Today there are so many different religions around the world you can choose to follow and there's also a few establishments that are trying to seek religious status across the world today.
One such establishment of which is the most controversial and most talked about is 'Scientology'.

Everyone knows there are two sides to every story and the story of Scientology is fast becoming a one-sided one.

L. Ron Hubbard (pictured below), was an author of Science-Fiction novels and from reading his background story, a sad, lonely individual who found escapism by establishing Scientology.

In my opinion, I can't seem to grasp the true nature of Scientology. In one hand it seems Scientology was set up for individuals who were going through the same torment as Hubbard, and this place was basically a big shoulder to cry on and to seek a state of comfort. Something which they never got from family or loved ones hence why its become a popular place to go.

But in the other hand, it also comes across as a tree-house club. Something a big kid created and thought it would be hilarious to set up an establishment, take ideas from a Sci-Fi book and use them as fact for its existence. Then as this club became popular amongst its members, it seems that this joke started getting out of hand and some people started taking the 'club facts' a bit too literally.
So what do you do when something like this starts to get out of hand? You continue to play on it and find more ways to manipulate the situation, which then becomes the basis to make some easy money, and so on, and so on.

Scientology is desperate to seek 'religious' status in the countries its based in. Its members see it as a religion, but others including court Judges see it as a money making cult. I personally see it as a messed up Salvation Army more than anything.

Yes, it does help people that need comfort and reassurance when they need it. There is nothing wrong with that what-so-ever, its great that people take time out to help others at a time in need.
Yes, its good to meet people who've had similar experiences as yourself and you make new friends, people you can relate to.
I've read blog's from non practising and ex-Scientologists who do criticise the 'Church' for some of the things they do or have done. However, they also say a lot of positive things about them, like how they've put a certain perspective on their lives which has helped them through a lot of negativity.

But the main issue that a lot of people has with Scientology, is the hatred that establishment can cause amongst its members towards others and this has been said by a lot of its ex-members.

Looking at videos of interviews that are circulating the likes of You Tube. This establishment seems to tear families and friends apart.
Why? Because it happened to its founder Hubbard, so if its happened to him, then why should anyone else live in happiness?
It seems one of the messages they bring across to its members is that your problems begin at home. So the only way to solve those problems is to cut yourself off from your family. Which in my opinion is not solving them, but making matters worse by running away from them.

I personally believe that you must confront the demons that taunt you, not run away from them as they always find you in the end.

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Another issues that stands in their way of becoming a religion is the so-called 'brainwashing' preaching, using questionable technology to cleanse your soul and the all-time favourite, the technique of following people or attempt to destroy their lives who have a negative or alternative opinion about Scientology.
Journalists, ex-members or those who have things to say have all fallen victim of this harassment and discrimination of some sort.
This has even been confirmed by one of their ex-leaders recently on television in the UK.
What kind of 'religion' does that? Aren't those people entitled to an opinion? Scientology doesn't think so, and its those reasons why courts and governments won't recognise them as a 'religion'.

I've watched videos and programmes about Scientology from both the establishment themselves, television documentaries and from actual members and ex-members. These videos have been interesting, at times confusing and slightly disturbing in parts.

If establishments like Scientology helped its members more by using known and approved methods of help, support them to regain that connection they've lost with their families and friends and stop taking money from its members just to boost their own pockets, then maybe and I mean 'just maybe' people and governments may start to take a different view on them.

Overall, this is my opinion from what I've seen. I've seen both sides of the story and watched videos with great interest, as I've never seen anything like this or heard so much hype over a thing like Scientology.
I can see the intention of this establishment to do something good in people's lives. But I can also see the damage its doing to people's lives.

However, as I said in the beginning, I respect other peoples opinions and beliefs so I wish all its members well and the establishment a lot of luck doing what they believe makes its members happy.
But good luck on getting that 'religious' status as at present everything is going against you unless you change your ways for the greater good.