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Why My Religious Beliefs Do Not Define Me

And they don't define you, either.

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Why My Religious Beliefs Do Not Define Me

I don't have any.

My life has in no way ever had to have a meaning. I live simply because I have the opportunity to, and I live for the moments that I have left.

I, in no way, am offended, threatened, or put off by someone who says they are religious; in fact, I am intrigued to understand their beliefs and see their perspective. Learning about someones' faith helps me see into their lives and better accept them for who they are.

By me being understanding and not judgmental, I deserve and respect the exact same.

No, I do not worship the devil and I don't necessarily understand or look into how science could be the explanation behind all that is around me. I don't have a specific outlook on life and I don't know what is going to happen to me when I die. I believe in coincidences and I understand that things happen, and that does not mean they happen for an overall plan.

Simply because I do not go to church, and I do not pray before my meals, does not give anyone any right to judge me based on that. If I accept your differences, there should be enough respect and understanding to respect mine.

No, I do not need to be shown God, and I do not need to be convinced. I do not need to hear stories and I do not need to read the bible. I have absolutely no motivation to learn or try to believe and it in no way depicts what type of person I am. I am me, because I choose to be this way. I make my own decisions, and although I may not always make the right ones, I accept full responsibility for who I am and what comes to me in the future.

We can agree to disagree or we can be civil and discuss our differences. I should not be penalized for not deciding to go to church on Easter Sunday. Relationships should not be determined on whether or not I had my first communion. I am a honest individual who tries to do good in the world on my own, not because of any religion standing beside me; and that should be enough for anyone to appreciate.

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