Jihad is not what God would want.

It's pretty easy to understand why people have religion. It provides an explanation for our existence, it gives a sense of purpose, comforts us when we are facing death. It can be used to teach children morals as well. 

I'm jealous of people that believe in God. I really wish I could convince myself that He exists. 

I have this sneaking suspicion that most religions originated as children's stories. I think a few people just decided to take these stories a little too seriously, and convince many to do the same. 

Instead of being a story for good morals, God became a justification for murder and war. 

I couldn't be the Pope and still sleep at night, knowing everything I stand for is another's justification to kill thousands. 

Although, I'll admit it's not like these people that use this "In the name of God!" justification actually take any of it seriously. It pretty much becomes a tool for their own ends. 

There are truly noble people who believe in God. If these people were the only ones that claimed to believe in Him (which, essentially, they're the only ones that actually do,) I wouldn't have any of the cynicism that I show towards the whole thing. 

I didn't really intend an attack on religion with this post. 

I just don't believe there can be a God if the people that "follow" His word think killing is what He wants. 

He would stop it.