Sins
A lie we have been told.
Spirituality has been a significant part of my life, although during my early years, it felt more like indoctrination, which I rebelled against. It was introduced to me in the form of religion, particularly Christianity, which seemed to place my power in the hands of some figure with a beard.
In retrospect, I realize that I was raised in a form of cult where people claimed to be filled with the Holy Spirit, danced unexpectedly, and participated in rituals with fake wine. I didn’t fully understand it then, but as I grew older, my understanding deepened, and I was pulled out of the metaphorical gutter by my a connection with a higher power.
Recently, I have come to learn that many self-proclaimed Christians and people of faith have become enslaved by laws. Instead of adhering to the entirety of the commandments and the concept of the seven deadly sins, I want to focus on the ones I have developed a deeper understanding of.
To put it simply, the majority of us have become enslaved by these laws. The oppressors, those who believe they know everything about the law, have actually enslaved themselves by their own hubris. They manipulate the truth by offering distorted versions of the law to control our understanding. When we discuss the seven deadly sins, we must realize that they are not straightforward rules. Simply blindly following these laws actually enslaves us further.
These concepts are multi-dimensional and require us to perceive them with our higher senses. Take pre-marital sex, for example, which is considered a sin by many spiritual doctrines. However, the reason behind this prohibition is often misunderstood. It is akin to instructing a five-year-old child not to water a garden due to the potential for self-injury, considering their level of maturity. Similarly, the prohibition of pre-marital sex was intended to deter people from excessive indulgence in sexual gratification, as it may lead to various other sins.
There is an idea of spiritual maturity here; when we can comprehend these laws to a certain extent, we can navigate more complex aspects, such as sex, without losing sight of our connection with the divine.
Overindulgence in anything can be considered a sin. Sin is not merely an action; it is the gradual drift away from our creator. Sin is not about having sex before marriage, disciplining your child, or drinking wine. It is a process which we are caught in that leads us away from our divinity, slowly but surely. Although, you can always find your way back, it gets harder as you burrow deeper.
Initially, these laws were introduced when we were spiritual infants, enabling us to have fun in the shallows. As our spiritual understanding grows, these laws become less linear and more multidimensional, as they interact with one another. We can then use them to navigate deeper waters, such as enjoying the pleasures of human life without losing sight of our creator.
Imagine your parents taking you to a theme park. They want you to enjoy all the rides, but they also fear losing you, so they hold your hand tightly. As you grow older, they gradually loosen their grip, knowing that you will return.
Don your heavenly garments and emerge from the ashes of the old ways. A realm eagerly awaits your joyous spirit, ready to embrace your playful ways.
