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I believe in God and Jesus Christ, not because that’s what was drummed into me as a child at Sunday school, my belief is because of things that I have witnessed during my life. I have friends, coworkers, and neighbors, acquaintances of all faiths, and some that have no spiritual beliefs. If I hadn’t just mentioned my belief in God and Jesus Christ many of you reading this would have no idea, it’s not my thing to “wear my religion on my sleeve”, some of the biggest hypocrites I’ve ever met professed to the world their beliefs! My belief doesn’t make me better than those that have other beliefs/ faiths, and it doesn’t make me better than those that choose not to belief, it happens to work for me.
I also believe that part of being a good citizen is to try to help others less fortunate than me, also to be tolerant of others. We are all equal, no one is better than another. Unfortunately such philosophy is often taken as a sign of weakness, an excuse to be rude, obnoxious, and disrespectful. After all if I truly believe I will turn the other cheek. I have two things to say to that;
1. WRONG!!!!!!!!
2. ENOUGH!!!!!!!
I mentioned listening to the news and hearing a story that prompted this, the article dealt with the Ground Zero museum that is about to open. An Atheist group has filed suit to prevent the opening until an artifact is removed because its shape resembles a Christian cross and having such a display will violate the separation of church and state.
People of faith have to be respectful of an atheist’s non belief, people of faith have to be sensitive to an atheist’s feelings, and be quiet as an atheist’s group makes demands that their belief, or non beliefs are jammed down everyone else’s throat. I say NO! I am sick of being told that I have to accept and be happy about my being disrespected or my beliefs being ridiculed, I don’t deserve the same respect that I am being demanded to give someone else.
The separation of church and state does not say what this group claims, one religion is not being promoted over another! I’m sure that someone will cite Supreme Court rulings that say they’re right and I’m wrong, however, the Supreme Court is not always right (just ask Dred Scott). No one went out and built a cross to be placed in the museum to demonstrate that Christian beliefs are the better or correct belief.
Politically correct has become a justification and excuse to claim that “my” beliefs, and therefore “me”, are better than you. It is a justification for not doing “my” part, “my” fair share as a member of this community. How about we STOP looking for a reason/ excuse to be a victim and start just being a good citizen. It is our diversity that makes this country great; it should be embraced, not distorted for our individual agenda.
Instead of trying to impose one philosophy on others let’s acknowledge that we all have the ability, and right to believe what we choose. Don’t do something deliberately to spark a reaction from those of a different philosophy. More will be accomplished by working with one another instead of against each other. I have a unique idea, instead of “running” right away to court to get satisfaction, how about just talking to one another.
Two final thoughts for the group that filed the lawsuit and those that support that action;
1. Not all atheists agree with your action, and
2. If I was too harsh, or hurt your feelings, I can pray for forgiveness. What will you do for insulting me?
That’s My Opinion, What’s Yours
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