The day before last I was talking to a dear friend of mine. He was talking about how he does not believe in God or in any religion for that matter.
Yet, he's an avid bike rider and as such, he's exposed to many perils, amongst them are poor drivers and people who think that are good drivers when in reality they not only are not good drivers but have the nerve to be distracted by phones, whatsappo and whatnots.
So, as he was riding his bike, his path was cut by a woman who was busy reading the latest TMZ story and cut off in front of him without giving him time to slow down or halt. Naturally, his bike slid and he crashed against her, on a high traffic road.
He came close to being run over by passing vehicles, as such things happen. And he acknowledges that his first and most important thought was a moment-spoken, strong prayer: "please, God, don't let me die".
I did not say a word. I did not laugh nor did I giggle.
But I find it amusing. Humans with all of our smartness and technology. The endless battles between science and religion seems to be pushing the spirituality that is inherent to us all further and further into the darkest corners of mankind.
It would seem that we are bound to vanish faith as we progress and get out of this "technological puberty",,,yet the need to reach out and know, without a doubt that we are not alone, that we are precious, and that there is a consequence to all the actions we carry out remains.
But then, what happens with those who seek to mingle with the spiritual? Are they highly spiritual themselves?
