Religion
Okay, so I know a lot of people don't like talking about religion, but lately a lot of my generation willingly does--
Plus, I wanted to see how my friends on AFF were.
So, I grew up in a religious community, as a Christian, so I've always had that in my life.
I love psychology, cultures, religions, etc.
And I'm close to Muslims, Buddhists, and atheists.
But I have some family who told me the other day (as part of a cheering me on for college message) saying that she read my post regarding a close family to me (who are devoted Christians, but respectful of other religions like me) and told me not to fall into the temptation of the Muslims. I was like TF. I already know how that part of my family is, and my cousin already disrespected them by saying they're stupid for being Christians, and I hate saying "oh I know, they'll go to our Hell because our religion is superior".
tl;dr: I'm effing frustrated!
Like, I'm so open and supportive of other peoples' opinions and even though I may believe in my God, that doesn't mean I'll shove my religion down your throat.
Does anyone else have family like this? Or have been in situations like this?
I responded to her stating how I've studied religion from 8th grade to now (so roughtly seven years) and learned from friends and pen pals and that Islam in particular is shown as a radicalist religion because of our media coverage. And that I'm not judging anyone because as our religion teaches us (Christianity) we do not have the final say of judgement. Plus, in Christianity, our religion is supposed to be loving and supportive and kind. But we've murdered in the name of our religion, too. Like--- I'm respectful to everyone and elders, but it irks me when someone tells me how wrong my sweet and just precious friends are because they are Muslim or Buddhist or atheist. Ugh. Plus I have a role model who I looked up to for years and she was very religious until our disease (JDM) was wiping out kids like a plague. She said she didn't want to believe in a God that hurt precious kids to "teach a lesson" which is what we've both heard from our Christian communities. And this girl is hard-working, loyal, driven, and very caring and supportive. But, Heaven forbid, she's damned to our Hell. I'mma stab someone I'm so tired of religious debate---
Okay. End of rant.
If you read this, thanks. lmao.
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