u.s. christianity.
Do you think 21st century, American fundamentalist Christianity got it all right? Or do you think this present snapshot of biblical Christianity might be a few degrees off the mark?
We all make our own beds and we will all have to lie in them, too. Some of us are in denial while others are processing difficult truths. Be sensitive to others because no two paths are exactly the same.
Don't act like you know it all. You don't. Every person should constantly be updating their beliefs with new information. If we aren't learning and adding on to what we know, then what's the point?
After I had a religious awakening in college, I blazed a very religious path for over a decade. Being extreme helped me explore the Bible and fundamentalist Christianity to its core. During this time, I wrote a few books. One is a book of quotes and one is a book of possibilities. In the end, I concluded I knew less than I did than when I began. Discover what is provably true and take baby steps from there because a wrong starting point produces a false conclusion.
you.
Decide to seek, find and follow the truth. That's really the only way to progress and become better. Building your life on a foundation of wishful thinking could cause some problems. Hang on to what you know is true. Don't worry about the rest. Avoid neglecting spirituality, but always spend some time focusing on the things you can see and feel.
Since we are so ignorant about so many things, we don't have the right to judge others. Even though I've been raised with intolerance, I choose to accept others and whatever they want to believe and I'd like them to do the same for me. I can only hope their beliefs and your beliefs are empowering and helpful, not counterproductive. Let's work on showing everyone respect on their journey because we're on the same journey and it's a long and winding road.