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Your views on religion.

I was a cradle Catholic.  I remember throughout my childhood going to mass, attending religious education, and going through all the sacraments available to the youth and teenagers at church.  Having a community at church was great; I knew there was always someone there to turn to if ever I needed it.  I don't say this to sell religion. I think if you believe in a higher power, that's great.  I also believe if you think that free will is more viable than some bigger being creating and planning everything, that's great too.  You're not going to suffer just because you don't go to a church or temple regularly.  The one thing that's stuck with me is the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  It's that simple.  Don't hate other religions because they're not yours.  It's ignorant and insensitive.  Beliefs are just that, what someone believes.  As long as they're not attempting to shove said beliefs down your throat, everyone should be just fine.