I have been pondering some things in my mind about this site and the discord that I see almost daily here. I have many friends from all around the word that have many different ideas about religion, spirituality, and ideals. With that being said, I personally believe in The Holy Trinity. Having been raised in a strict Irish Roman Catholic home and having gone to Catholic schools and religious education classes, etc. I was able to form my own ideas about my faith and my own religious ideals.
Having experienced many traumatic events throughout my life I always knew that the Holy Trinity would get me through all of it! However, with that being said, I am also very open minded about others' belief systems and ideals. I respect others' beliefs and try to learn as much about their beliefs as I can. While, still maintaining and holding true to my own beliefs and ideals. I show them the respect, compassion and love that I expect from them... even when we disagree. Believe me, my friends and I do not always agree! They in turn respect me enough to know that I am solid with my beliefs and that I will not budge! I am here to learn and to grow. I am a work in progress. If I do question someone about their beliefs, it is because I want to know where they themselves are coming from. Especially, if it is from someone who was a Christian and then changed to another religion. I am not trying to be hurtful, cruel or to convert anyone.(I, myself have had some bad experiences in my own faith.) I am not here to judge another. That is not my job. I am just trying to be the best person that I can be. If I can help another on their spiritual path. Then I do. If I can't... then I do not try. If we as people, no matter our religious beliefs can not learn to tolerate each other on a site like this. Then, how do we think we can make a difference out in the "real" world.
We need to learn to show love, compassion, respect, and tolerance for one another. If someone hurts our feelings or offends us... we need to forgive them and move on. Life is so short and I know that I do not have all the answers to life. I know that I am not perfect. In all honesty I am far from it!!! Embrace each day...for we never know when it could be our last. What kind of footprint do you want to leave behind?! For me personally... I want my children and grandchildren to tell others that I was the best person that I could be. That I helped others when I was able. That I not only talked the talk, but, walked the walk! That is what I want to leave as my footprint! Blessings to all!
