There’s a verse in Matthew 5:45 that says, “He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” And then I came across this today morning: The rain it raineth on the just,And also on the unjust fella.But chiefly on the just, becauseThe unjust…
Category: Beyond Religion
A space for exploring life without the framework of faith — where meaning, morality, and wonder come from living fully as a human. Here, questions are welcome, and answers don’t need a scripture.
The Year I Let Halloween Be Just Halloween
Last year around this time, I was deep in religion — the kind where everything had to be prayed over, explained, or avoided if it didn’t seem “holy enough.” I remember posting Happy Halloween on my WhatsApp story without thinking much about it. A few minutes later, I watched it again and felt a sharp…
The Mask of Christianity
I’ve come to see Christianity as a kind of mask — or maybe a cloth people wear over their real selves. It’s a covering that gives the illusion of purity and moral certainty. Society has been conditioned to trust it instantly. When someone says, “I’m a Christian,” it’s almost like a magic password — walls…
The Endless Problem of Sin
I had an interesting conversation recently about sin — that old, heavy word that religion can’t seem to let go of. I asked a simple question: what’s the solution to sin? His answer came quickly: Jesus. “God has provided the way, the truth, and the life through His Son,” he said. I asked him what…
When Faith Becomes an Excuse Not to Help
The other day, I saw a woman ask for help in a group I’m part of. She was leaving a toxic marriage, starting over with nothing, and simply asked if anyone had an old mattress or stove to spare. Her message was raw and humble — the kind of thing you write when you’ve reached…