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teach love over hate, discipline over chaos, humility over pride, justice over selfishness, and reverence for life
What if I told you that I am a devoted Christian, filled with the Holy Spirit, anchored in Christ, and yet I believe that whatever path chooses you, it is okay? Not because truth is flexible or faith is fading, but because God is far bigger than the walls we build around Him.
It is a dangerous sentence to write; I may be nailed to the cross of criticism for it, but it is the most honest one my spirit knows
To some, these words sound like compromise To others, they are courage Some may whisper “heretic” while others hear healing
Ultimately you will see it through the lens of your own heart and how you relate , and that is okay It is still the truest sentence my spirit knows
Across history, religions have searched for answers to the same burning questions: Who is God? Why are we here? How should we live? What awaits us beyond death?
Every tradition, whether ancient or modern, is trying to make sense of human suffering, purpose, morality, love and the mystery of existence
They differ in scripture or ritual, but they share one heartbeat: to
Christianity teaches “love your neighbour” Islam speaks of rahmah (mercy) Judaism calls for tikkun olam (repairing the world) Hinduism teaches dharma (righteous duty) Buddhism advocates compassion and the death of ego African spirituality reminds us that we exist through others, ancestors, land, community
Different languages, different stories, yet the same longing; to live in harmony with God, with self and with neighbour
If religions share purpose, they also share a common enemy
Not each other, but greed, pride, injustice, hatred and ego
The real war is not between cross and crescent, temple and mosque, believer and unbeliever
This is not a battle of religion versus religion It is a battle of light versus darkness, love versus domination, humility versus pride
The enemy is anything that separates us from love and truth, systems that profit from division, violence dressed as righteousness, fear masquerading as faith
It is easier to blame those whose beliefs differ from ours than to confront the pride and corruption within our own hearts
In a globalised world (one I wait to see unfold) cultures collide and coexist in the palms of our hands News, pain, joy and belief systems
spread within seconds Some fear losing identity; others fear losing faith altogether But perhaps that era will never be a threat, but an invitation
Not to build one world religion, but to remember that we are already one human family breathing under one sky, made by one Creator, however differently we name Him I wait not for uniformity, but for unity, the kind rooted in compassion, justice and humility before the God who made us all
Religion becomes dangerous when the map is treated as the destination
Scripture, tradition and doctrine guide us, but they are always interpreted by human hearts, hearts shaped by culture, upbringing, trauma and time
There are also laws written quietly within each soul, personal callings whispered by God into our unique journeys Faith is personal, but not selfish Public, but deeply inward God’s work is bigger than human interpretation
Christianity taught me that God is love, that Jesus is truth in flesh, and that the Holy Spirit still speaks
But I have also learned this God is not afraid of difference He spoke through fishermen, prophets, prisoners, dreamers, and foreigners, even those whose lives did not look “religious” To confine God to one denomination is to worship a smaller god than the God of creation
The Bible itself shows us a God who meets people in deserts, palaces, prisons, storms and silence, never in one predictable place
To my fellow Christians, this is not rebellion, it is reverence Jesus did not come to build fences around grace, but to reconcile all things to God He ate with tax collectors, touched lepers, spoke to Samaritans and forgave those who murdered Him
Faithfulness to Christ should make us more loving, not more afraid And to those of other faiths or no faith at all, I do not stand above you, but beside you Let us be honest in disagreement, generous in love and united against the real enemy
People will think what they think, and that is okay This is bigger than opinion It is about truth, love and the world we are shaping
While we debate whose belief is correct, children starve While we argue over doctrine, wars rage While we divide ourselves by religion, the real enemy, injustice, greed and hatred, keeps winning In the end, faith asks for rootedness and openness at once
Rootedness keeps us faithful to what formed us
Openness keeps us honest about what we do not yet understand If the Holy Spirit continues to teach, then perhaps our greatest task is to remain teachable, to listen, repent and love, even when the voice of God comes from a direction we did not expect
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SUCCESS! Record Crowds Conquer the 2025 axxess Landmarks
The 2025 axxess Landmarks with Princeton Security and Sportsmans Warehouse was a spectacular success, drawing a record number of runners to the streets of Cape Town on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025.
Starting bright and early from the Western Province Cricket Club, Rondebosch, runners tackled the demanding but beautiful 21.1km Half Marathon and the popular 6km race.
These fantastic photos capture the energy and achievement as participants navigated a route that proudly showcased more than 25 famous Cape Town landmarks Congratulations to all the finishers! Find more 2025 event photos at www.axxessco.za/www.facebook.co.za/axxess
The Axxess Landmarks Half Marathon once again celebrated Cape Town’s heritage and community spirit, while raising awareness and support for the Beth Uriel Boys Home. PHOTO SUPPLIED
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