Religion-- dont read if ur easily offended, please.
2002-12-11 @ 12:11 p.m.
I read a diary today written by an atheist. She complains about "bible-beaters" who try to convert her. I wonder if I give off that vibe. Although I dont seem religious, I hate it when people don't share my beliefs. Oh, please, don't stop reading and label me closed-minded. Which, I suppose you could call me that, now. But, I truly looked around: I truly looked at several religions out there. I read the translated Qu'ran and the Torah (which is almost the same as my Old Testament.) I remember making fun of religion with Alessandra my sophomore year. But when I looked at everything, I still chose Catholicism. It speaks to me: I understand it. It rings true. I believe in almost everything in it. I realize we are getting a lot of bad publicity because of the horrible actions by several priests, but we aren't all bad. In fact, I was appalled by the
sheer number of priests charged with sexual harrassment. It disillusioned me, and thats why I chose to find another religion. But humans are humans: and God is something else entirely. I decided to not let the horrible choices of other humans influence my religion. But as a Catholic I also have an obligation to try to help others, and I understand that some may not believe what I do, and may feel offended, cornered, or pressured when I attempt to help them see what I do. I also understand that everyone is entlitled to their own beliefs. And I am not in any way attempting to infringe on others' constitutionally enumerated rights. But I really wish that, as a Catholic, I could help others to maybe change into someone better.
I know I'm gonna get a lot of crap about this but, hey. It's my diary, about me. If u dont like it, tough. Make your own diary.
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