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I’m Not Religious, But….
As you may know, I like pointless puns. Alliteration. Unexpected oxymorons. So here's some wordplay to start your day: Oh God! I'm a zealot. Someone recently asked me if I was religious. I had to pause and really think it over for a minute. For His purposes, I would have to say that I am. Even though I don't belong to any religious group or attend worship services, from the perspective of someone who is not religious, I would say I'm a downright true believer. Since I spend a good chunk of my time pondering my place in the universe and the state of my soul, anyone who doesn't engage in these activities would have to classify me as religious. It doesn't matter that I say, "I'm spiritual," or "I'm a seeker." To an agnostic or an atheist, anyone who buys the notion of something or Someone impossible to prove empirically is on the other team. Read next feature >
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