ZoomyDonut
ZoomyDonut

Some thoughts on faith and belief

Something’s been on my mind over the last few months – how we tiptoe around faith like it's taboo. Never got why. GV just seemed to be the right place to talk about this since I didn't want to get gaslighted elsewhere on social media and maybe we get more perspectives here.

I grew up in a religious household, but not the stuffy, orthodox kind. My parents found joy in their beliefs without forcing them on others. Mom still joins her hands when we pass a church - it's adorable, really. We'd go to the temple a couple of times a week, and it was just... normal.

Then college hit. Suddenly, faith was awkward af. Kept quiet about my beliefs, and it felt weird, like hiding part of me.

I noticed this went both ways. My atheist friends were equally hesitant to open up about their non-belief. It's like we were all tiptoeing around this massive aspect of our lives.

Now, after living in five countries, I've realized something big: faith isn't just personal, it's about community.

These days, I'm more open. Not preachy, just me. I'll join a puja or chat about atheism, no big deal.

Checking out local worship spots when I travel is eye-opening. When I was living in Thailand and felt homesick, there was this Gurudwara I used to visit - it was mind-blowing. People from everywhere, sharing a meal. No questions asked, just humans being bros.

That's faith at its best - bringing people together, inspiring kindness across boundaries.

Here's my take: Your faith (or lack of it) is your thing. But the community it creates? That's gold for everyone.

I'm done hiding, but not here to convert anyone. Being faithful doesn't make me less smart or scientific. It's just part of me, like loving cricket or needing chai to function.

Feeling weird about your beliefs? It's cool. No need to hide or apologize. Just don't be a jerk about it.

Also, have learnt 1 thing in this journey - faith >>> religion. Faith whispers truths; religion shouts instructions.​​​​​​​​​​​

Btw the food at the langar was pretty bomb - here's a picture from 2018!

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