Religion Vs Spiritual - The Lord's Prayer Given by Jesus Christ

There are a lot of people moving away from traditional ceremonies right along with religion.  They are feeling unsatisfied with the guilt and judgment that is often expressed in the Old Testament.
I urge anyone reading this blog to take a glance at the New Testament directly, not through a Pastor, Priest, or Minister.  Go directly and see the loving words of Jesus Christ.  What you will find is a completely different attitude than that of the punishing God of the Old Testament.
Jesus did not promote a religion of any sort, he loved the people of His time and preached of love, kindness and seeing one's brother as thyself.
When the multitudes gathered as they often did around Him they asked him how to pray?  They saw how loving he was and the miracles that occurred in His presence and this is the prayer he gave them.  The crowds were seeking comfort and peace of mind.
This prayer brings that comfort to the hearts and minds of man.  Use it freely as it was given by The Lord.  Repeat it over and over it will bring comfort.  This is an important part of any service, it's when we all join hands and pray for the Soul of the departed.  The powerful prayer up lifts and brings the gathering together in the love and kindness the Lord intended for us.