This post should hopefully open up some conversation with anyone that decides to read it.
I am currently at this time extremely confused I guess. Let me start with, I have a facebook just like 90 percent of the population and I like to talk about EVERYTHING! One of the main topics as of late has been religion, and to go with that extreme I have also brought up sexuality, in smaller subjects gays. I myself am bi. I have yet to be with a woman but I know I will be with one if not more, it just depends. But that's not the topic so much of this post.
Now to shed some light on a few things before I get started, I am not religious. There is one man however on my facebook that I have known for many years, I went to school with his daughter and I've done the whole sleep over thing and I took his daughters wedding photos.
Every time I post something in regards to religion or my latest post that included a link to a blog about teen suicide and also gay teen suicide (an issue that doesn't get the attention it needs), this man has Something to say, whether it's his words or a passage from the Bible. He posts all kinds of videos, pictures, and scripture on his page that lately have been directed my way because he feels the need to educate me on the ways of God.
-I do not believe in God.-
What has me so flabbergasted right now is this mans last comment to me which was : and I quote (because I'm going to copy it)
----- angela all your post are telling me is that you want to be gay and not feel guilt heck its fine with me its your life live it as you please .I won't condam you thats not my place. wanting the best for you simon ...Jesus christ is lord !as for me and my house we will serve the lord.-----This response right here, it to the blog I posted about TEEN SUICIDE!!!
How sad can this get that this man will sit and talk about me, make an assumption that he knows nothing about, sit and say that I should feel guilty for living my life the way I want to and of course let's not forget that he had to bring God into the conversation. When all I did was try to shed light on an issue that I think needs the spot light on it.
This man is supposed to be a man of God, who has studied the Bible and scripture everyday for over 30 years yet the only thing he can do is continue to push his beliefs on me, ignore the subject at hand and say "Jesus Christ is lord!". As if I haven't all ready figured that's how he feels is the ONLY path to life and that everyone else has no clue what they are talking about. What the hell!!!
To top this all off his daughter actually left me a comment saying "Dear friend, if there is indeed such a place as hell, I think believing that you never judged will be the least of your concerns". Which was in response to me posting facts as well as me saying "though to some people I'm going to hell because I don't believe what they believe but at least I will die knowing I did not judge".
I took this girls WEDDING PHOTOS!!! And she tells me this! It's been bothering me and bothering me and every time I think I've let it go, there it is again! I'm hurt and I've pushed it to the side, but what else am I to do? I know letting it go would be the ideal thing but I don't understand how someone who is supposed to be my friend can sit and say that, and better yet post it on a social media web site for all of my friends to read!!!
Can I get some opinions on this please!?
Thank you!
Well, first of all, my dear, I did NOT know you were bi!!! This is information that you should share with me! Text me and we will talk more about that particular subject ;)
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I am INFURIATED that not only your so-called friend, but her father as well, would drive you to this point of feeling upset and frustrated. They know EXACTLY how you feel about religion, yet they intentionally continue to beat (a dead horse) you with their PERSONAL beliefs. They are called PERSONAL beliefs for a reason! Keep them to yourself. If anything, the bible teaches to lead by example, not smother people with blind faith. And that is NOT the example they should be setting: an example of judgment, premature conclusions, and condemnation. Have they heard of the New Testament?!
Conclusively, I believe you have EVERY right to be upset. However, I know how you are :) and your rebellion against their bullshit will do nothing but fuel the fire. Just know that there are a LOT of other people that have similar beliefs (including myself).
Anyway, text me, friend. I love ya! You're a unique individual that has so much to offer. Stay strong
This is why I love you :)
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