Frequently I have been having a hard time with things that I believe in. This is not because I have a hard believing in certain things, but because I sometimes it makes others upset, mad, or they look down on me for these things. Now, I’m not going to tell you what my opinions are on these matters (you can ask me later) but, to be less vague some of these things include homosexual couples adopting, global warming, gay marriage, gun control, and more.
I was having a conversation with one of my friends a while ago and was telling him how I felt guilty for the way I felt in my heart. Everyone around me feels so discussed and angry at something, and in my heart, I know that it is not what they think. He told reminded me (as he always does) not to get upset and emotional because it’s okay to think the way that I do. It’s times like these that I know how it feels to be overwhelmed by the world and give up in what I believe. I know that this is not the right thing to do though.
If all of us gave up on what we believed in, no matter how small, nothing would be great in this world. No one would ever be happy, or enjoy life. There would be no passion, art, books, good food, love, and more. It is this that keeps me going and makes me continue to believe in the things that are hard. Someday, I know that I will be glad for listening to my heart and not falling into the world. I encourage all of you to continue to believe in the things that you do. It makes us all who we really are.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
What it Means to Me to Believe
Posted by Lindsay Duerden at 12:00 AM
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3 comments:
thanks for sharing. I enjoy all of our conversations.
I definitely needed to hear this. Thank you so much, Linds!
It can be hard, especially when you want to be middle-of-the road, make-no-waves, and avoid confrontation. I don't believe that denigrating other people's beliefs does any good; in fact, it usually only serves to do harm.
I have learned that if you believe what you believe and teach by quiet example, people will want to know what you believe. In the end, you may not agree, but at least you can have a discussion and not a disagreement.
I am married to someone who doesn't share my political party but we do share some political beliefs. I have friends that do not share my religion, but we can we can still talk about what we believe with respect. So anyway, it's possible to be civil and even have a dialogue.
However, most people aren't mature enough to have those conversations without resorting to namecalling, bible bashing, or the like. *sigh*
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