What Matters?

Whether in the world of Islam, of Judaism, or of Christianity, what really matters?

The extremists scream, "Belief!!!  Right Belief!!!!  Being willing to die and to kill for right belief!!!!!!!"

If these people are right, eventually one group must kill off all the other groups and then we will live in bliss until the end of time.  I use the word "we" generically.  I am sure I seldom get it right, and I have yet to meet anyone who gets it right all the time.  I'm not sure what "right" is.

What really matters?

A friend of mine suggests that the Golden Rule (which shows up in many versions of religion) is all we need:  Do to others what you would have them do to you."  He may be on to something.

He at least hints that it is character and caring behavior, not theological correctness that matters.  So maybe someone who is a faithful adherent of the Girl Scout Law or Boy Scout Law matters more than a screaming evangelist or thundering theologian (of any faith).

For the rest of us in the world, getting theology right is usually less important than being treated fairly, with respect.  We would rather be loved, in the agape' sense of the word that taught to believe the right things.

What do you think?  What is important in your life journey?  Leave a comment and let us know.