A New Vision of Religion
For some time now, it can be observed that many people, more or less disassociating themselves from the Church, are adopting a more personalized and flexible vision of religion. This tendency is manifested in the practice of a la carte religion, where everyone selects and combines elements according to their own taste and convictions.
Criticisms and Reflections
This new way of understanding religion has generated criticism towards the Church, mainly for its alleged backwardness, rigidity and errors. It is important to recognize that in some respects these criticisms are justified, since society has experienced significant changes that the Church has not managed to fully follow.
However, it must be remembered that the Church, with almost two thousand years of existence, needs time to adapt to new times and social changes. Likewise, the transition to a more open and understanding mentality is not simple and requires time and effort on the part of everyone involved.
On the other hand, it is important to recognize the mistakes made by significant members of the ecclesiastical and religious establishment in the past. However, it should be noted that drastic measures have been taken to prevent further abuses and efforts to apologize and rectify historical wrongs.
Reorienting Religion
Beyond criticism, it is important to reorient religious practice towards fundamental values such as faith in God, the figure of Jesus Christ, hope in an afterlife and the importance of the universal community. This reorientation seeks to reinforce the importance of the Church as transmitter and defender of these values, while recognizing its imperfections.
conclusion
In the face of a la carte religion, it is crucial to offer a modern, solid and convincing vision of authentic religion, based on values such as inner peace, freedom, life, harmony and hope. This vision seeks to reinforce the importance of the Church as transmitter of these values, while recognizing its imperfections and challenges.