Faith
Ive decided to add this section to share my beliefs concerning my god, my faith and my choices. This isnt my attempt to preach to you, and if you see it as such, you're more than welcome not to read on. However, my struggle to find God is a daily battle, and if you're interested in where I am in my pursuit, I welcome you.
First, my beliefs are my own. Anyone seeking God should find him on their own terms. I do not share my way as truth for all mankind.. Only what gives me peace and faith. I do believe in God, and I do believe that Jesus was close to him. I also feel that Buddha was close to God as well. But I can relate to Jesus easier, so I look to his example when I reach a crossroad and cant decide which way to turn. I love Jesus, not because he died, but because he lived.
I also believe that we are all connected. All a part of the Divine. I believe that prayer works the same way that magick does, just channeled differently. (This makes me incredibly popular with Pagan and Christian alike *cough*) I dont agree with alot of rules and regulations the Christian church teaches, in my life's philosophy, I gravitate towards the Wiccan religion. "An it harm none, do what thou will" This doesn't mean I dont hurt people, it only means that I know its wrong and I feel further from myself when I do it.
Where do I stand on all the big issues? Im pro-choice. I haven't always been. But time has a way of changing things, and opening eyes. I do believe its a personal choice. The woman will have to live with her choice for the rest of her life, and who are we to beat her when she's down? I dont wish to debate this subject, please dont email me about it. Theres no true answer and any and all argument will be futile. I came to my decision on my own terms, and I hope you came to yours that way as well. Respect me as I respect you.
I dont feel that Capital punishment needs an opinion. I dont think its right to murder, but if the death of one guilty man saves the life of countless innocent men, then so be it. You realized you forfeited your life when first you made the decision to take another mans.
I have no qualms about homosexuality, two people loving eachother can never be a crime in my eyes. Never. In a world filled with as much hatred and violence as this one, I feel truly blessed to see love in any form. I dont believe that homosexuality is a choice, because its not easy for any human being to go to their parents and friends and be who they really are without fear of persecution and abandonment. I commend those brave enough to do so.
I dont agree with racism in any form. Farrakhan pisses me off just as much as the KKK. Hatred towards people you dont even know is such an insane concept that I cant even imagine what must be running through they're heads. I am white, but thats not -who- I am. Who I am is going to take a person alot more than first glance or a checked box on a school form to understand.
I guess these are the more pressing matters in our world today.. If I forgot something, or you'd like to know how I feel on a certain issue, feel free to email me.