Tangled in Thoughts

So often do I think on the lines of nihilism. I have always been intrigued by the purposelessness and insignificance of human lives. It seems very absurd to me that we as a race set such high store by ourselves by acting like the kings who reign over all living things on earth and yet simultaneously subscribe to the notion of an omnipotent superior being called God who commands ultimate submission from every human (I say human and not 'creature' because, let's face it, no other species is as complex as us to have ever felt the need to create God(s)). The more I think about it, the less sense it makes. We are just a speck of dust in the vastness of the observable universe. And yet, the supposed creator of all takes such interest in just our species? Doesn’t that sound exactly like a kid trying to prove with all his might why his teacher likes him more than others in his class even though he does not possess any remarkable qualities as compared to the others? The...

NOTE- I take no pride whatsoever in my religion or its holy books. I am quite ignorant of the nuances of the holy texts of my religion (which, for me, is nothing more than just the one into which I was born). Nor am I well versed in the holy books of any other religion. I am one who maintains distance from any religious debates or discussions. So, if you hate me after reading this, perhaps you need to do a little introspection. I envision a world where we all live peacefully Where I can love you for what you are But the world where we live is bizarre For here I live following what my religion teaches me. And what is it that my religion teaches? ‘Love everyone’ is the cardinal principle Yet when put into practice, it all seems to topple For the easier way is that of religious atrocities and breaches. ‘Love everyone’ is my shibboleth, yet  My brother, I can’t love you or your kin Not because you’re unworthy, not because it’s a sin But because I’m a religious hypocri...