A Reason To Get Up In The Morning

So, it's been close to a month since I have been unemployed (apart from working one day last week..) and it seems like the generally concensus of being unemployed is depression. I can see how it's easy to fall into it, as I have been close to it lately, but there are a few things that are keeping me going. The main thing is Jessie, our dog. Just the happiness and excitement from her makes me happy and it stops me from thinking about how bleak it is and "Will I ever work 

again?" and just from going crazy. We take a really long walk almost every day, usually between an hour and two hours long. Another thing also helping me to keep sane is going to the gym regularly at least five days a week, like I did when I was working. I know that it's easy to fall out of that, too, but I force myself to make an effort and it is mentally and physically paying off. I just pray that this economy starts picking up soon....

My Problems with Organized Religion

I was born Jewish, but ever since a young age, have rebelled against it. I just knew, even back then, that there was too much that I didn't agree with. This doesn't mean that I don't respect the anyone's choice to practice their religion, BUT when it infringes on MY  human rights or the rights of animals, I have a serious problem..and this is my problem. It seems that the Mormon church was heavily involved in pushing California's Proposition 8 through, which is the proposition to overturn the state's decision to legalize gay marriage, calling it unconstitutional. Now, in a world where the economy has become terrible and there is hunger and homelessness all around us everywhere you look, the Mormon church AND the Catholic church have raised millions of dollars to support this proposition to show people that homosexuality is wrong and people that are gay have made that choice and they don't deserve the right to get married if they are in love. Now, correct me if I am wrong, but it is my understanding that religions are usually based on the teachings of their gods, or whatever, and they are taught to love and respect your fellow man...Am I wrong?? Now, this to me does not sound like love and respect.