a reason to believe
By fatimaobien
@fatimaobien (156)
Philippines
April 20, 2013 3:05am CST
I once taught in an international school where most of the students are agnostics. However, some of their parents and grandparents are either practicing buddhists or sincerely christians. Then I asked them if they can see or at least sense some "usefulness" in embracing religion in their parents and grandparents. To my surprise, 100% said yes. The students said that their parents/grandparents somehow have a sense of hope in the future, that they are positive in the midst of difficulties, that their old grandparents have a peaceful acceptance of death, etc. As far as I am concern, it gives me a sense of purpose in living because I am journeying towards my eternity. It gives me reason to forgive, to love, to lead a good life and not just a "good time", and most of all, to be happy.
1 response
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
21 Apr 13
Yeah i know u must have been surprised with their responses as u might have thought that since they r from new generation so they might not approve of their families inclination towards religion, i am glad that their thought process is different. i am sure that would have made your perception about life even more larger.
@fatimaobien (156)
• Philippines
22 Apr 13
That experience fully convince me that there are lots of surprises in life. Nobody can fully know what is in one's mind. As a teacher, my responsibility is to respect that mind and to offer another alternative to make them better persons.
