Just There are so many religions in the world: Hinduism, Catholicism, Judaism, et cetera. Then there's Christianity, which I'm sure almost everyone knows about seeing as it is the most "basic" in America. It's not hip like being agnostic or atheist, but I love my religion. I never really talk about my religion, but I feel that since Christina Grimmie was killed because of her faith, it's time for Christians everywhere to stand up and be themselves.

Being a Christian is totally not pop-punk, and for everyone who knows me I'm all about being "pop-punk" because hey, I'm rad, but I really don't care because I've been a Christian my whole life. I may not be the "best" Christian because I don't read the Bible everyday, go to church every Sunday, preach it to everyone I encounter, accept the fact that not everyone will be Christians.

I believe in gay marriage, I heavily support the LGBTQ+ community, I smoke cigarettes, and do many un-Christian things, but that does't change the fact that I love God. I'm a Christian for many other reasons besides just going to Heaven when I pass away.

But, I'm not like:

God has been there for me when nobody else has, and that means a lot to me. He's there when I have nobody to talk to, He's there when I have no friends, He's there when I'm dealing with troubling things going on in my life. He was there for me through my parents' divorce, being put in foster care, my best friend passing away, my dad abandoning me and many, many other things.

Everyone makes mistakes in their lives, and I believe that everyone deserves forgiveness and a second chance, which is also what God believes. I am a Christian because I know that I am a sinner who needs forgiveness, whether it be from God Himself or other people.

Those are a couple of reasons why I believe in God and am a Christian, but words cannot express how I feel in my heart about a man who died on the cross for people he hadn't even met. One thing people always say is, "It was so long ago, how do you know it's not just a bedtime story?" Well, that's the thing, I don't know 100% for sure. Nobody does. That's why it's called faith. Believing in something whether or not you know that it is scientifically true.

My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 23 (KJV):

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.