My experience with Islam

[Diana]

I think people will unconsciously or consciously use a religion to 1) not have to think for themselves, and 2) not be accountable for their own actions and decisions. If a "sacred" text, such as the Quran or the Christian bible, tells you what to do (regardless of who wrote it because that doesn't matter), and why, then you (to no one in particular) are not making decisions based on your own thinking and feeling and knowing. All religion is about control. 

People are lacking in compassion and awareness everywhere. Look at the US. I couldn't even begin to list the things I think are messed up here. 

The best place to be is out of the box. Step outside of humanity and all the folly going on here. If you're out of the box you can look in and see what's happening but not be enmeshed with it. It's not always easy because there is a thick mass consciousness energetically speaking, but it's a good place to bring yourself back to point. It's important to have your own space, a sanctuary, where you can create and maintain an energetic respite from the world, in my opinion.

I don't mean to suggest there is no value to be found in a so-called sacred text, or anything for that matter. One can learn from anything. It's the "following" that's the problem.