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jd - 2005-04-01 03:25:56
I've been reading your blog for a while, and I apologize for lurking. While I often found that I can relate to you on some level, this entry hit home. I remember a time when I found myself in a similar situation. Shortly after high school several of my friends became "born-again". Not at the same time, or through the same church (which is surprising given the size of the town). But when they did, I felt lost. Not because I felt they had found something that I couldn't see....but because they were "gone." I couldn't talk to them without my beliefs coming into question. Even being around them...I knew what they were questioning. I could see them PRAY for me. If nothing else, if you want to be there for me, know that if "praying" needs to be done for me, that I will do it. Very long story abruptly interupted, I understand your frustration. While many of them came out of it (yes, they still attend church and do all the other churchly things) they still hold true to their beliefs but understand that it isn't for everyone. I hope you find that Shaun does the same. Please be patient.
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godless star - 2005-04-08 12:19:53
i completely agree, and it wounds horrible that this should happen to someone you care about. one thing that scares me is that our president is a born again christian, and as such he believes that god directs him along his path. thus he is ultimately not responsible for the consequences of his actions, because they are god's actions. or, maybe i take that too far. maybe the belief is that god won't let him do those things of which god does not approve. thus, he can do no wrong because if god lets him do it, it must be ok. either way, i find this highly disturbing. as for myself, i believe in letting people follow their own roads so long as it doesn't impede or interfere with mine. and i believe in forcing on them this same belief, so they don't go about mucking up the world trying to push their beliefs on everyone else.
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