206. Can there be an Absolute without Religion??????????

Can there be an Absolute without Religion?????????? This is a question that has made many have a skeptical look at religion and the dogmas involved in it. If one looks deep into the why this question has cropped up in these recent times. The answer is non tolerance towards other people’s belief in their religion. Why is it always necessary to conclude that my views about Absolute and religion are truth? Absolute is Truth but the way we mortals experience Him are facts. There is a lot of difference between truth and facts. Truth is one and facts are many to prove the truth. Neither of the facts can conceal the truth completely, facts are like Truth found in bits and pieces. If one has to get the perfect picture in a picture puzzle every piece is important. Is there a difference between Absolute and religion? Yes there is a difference between Absolute and religion. Absolute is someone with whom we all would like to be associated with individually. Hence we have different views on Absolute that are shaped up with different factors in everyone’s life. It cannot be disrespected by others who have a different view. If it is done it will be a clash of interest for which the Truth that Absolute is one will get affected. Religion is a set of beliefs that are formed as guidelines of our behavior and to discipline ourselves when associated with that particular sect. Hence there are many religions which differ from each other in guidelines but have the same goal of experiencing the Absolute. Religion is like steps to go to the top floor we have to transcend it not stay there. When we transcend the steps we will enter the threshold of spirituality and pass into the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Absolute. Religion requires Absolute for its existence but Absolute does not needs religion for His manifestation. Absolute is always ready to have a relationship with His devotees. The prevailing situation has left a devotee in confusion and made him think that his relationship with Absolute has to have strict rules of experiencing Him. The true devotee understands that Absolute cares about him and that his relationship with Him does not need a lot of regulations and policies in the name of one particular religion and sect. I, as a part of Him would love to be present in a TEMPLE, CHURCH, MOSQUE, GURUDWARA, JAINA BASADI, MONASTERY, or any place where the Absolute is adored. To me any steps can take me to the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Absolute.