Religion as Akin to Music

In my many ways, the religions of the world are rather like music. Be it Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, or even Mormonism, they all have things about them that some people like. Their religion grooves with them, in a sense.

Of course, just like people like their types of music, they can't stand others', some so much so that they will go as far as attacking that sort of music; Even going as far as berating them for listening to such a horrible song. One cannot force a new kind of music on anyone, that person would just get annoyed and think of it noise, even though others might think it to be the song in the world.

I would think, for instance, that a white "gangsta" (I hate that word) would hear the Beatles and recoil in horror, while a grandmother might prefer listening to a classical symphony. It's all about what works for a given person.

What I'm trying to get at is different musics, like different religions, work for various people. There's no way you'll find me bowing my head in prayer, but some people swear on their life by it.

With that, I leave you with the eye opening thoughts of
Alan Watts. The video is titled "A conversation with myself." I do hope you'll give it some time to watch. Links to some other thoughts by him below.

Music and Life
The Art of Meditation
The Middle Way